ipod touch 3g 8gb --have a made a terrible mistake? - Page 3

ApK · 06-27-2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SenseiPhone

Many apps may not compatible with older device in the future, so you better get 4th-gen one

As I said, all the apps we wanted except one work just fine, so I think she's good for now, but clearly upcoming iOS 5 apps will be impossible.

When 4G (or upcoming 5G?) units are down to <$100, I'll consider upgrading. When that happens, I'll probably get one for myself. I feel weird sneaking my daughter's iPod out of her nightstand while she sleeps to play Angry Birds.

I installed some hacks on this 2G that have made it even easier for her to use than the 4G, so it's working out well for her.

ApK

pen_sq · 06-27-2011, 02:08 PM

Take it from someone who has owned the same 8GB "3rd" gen, and returned it to buy a 32GB model. The difference in RAM is the killer between the two (128MB vs 256), and will always limit what the 8GB can do. More and more games will either fail to run on it, or require you to reboot every time you want to play. The better model is more likely to task switch without a reload penalty, so it's easier to flip back and forth to, say, a dictionary.

Seeing as the 4th gen still has the true 3rd gen's 256MB, I bet that they both COULD receive updates for the same lifetime, though Apple will certainly cut them off at different OSes. App developers are going to be much slower to cut off 3rd gen once that split happens - the main reason developers give for breaking device compatibility is lack of RAM. The difference in graphics performance between models is much easier for developers to solve, and they nearly always do so.

Apple has a refurb 3rd Gen 32GB for $179 right now. You get a new case, glass, and battery with any refurb bought direct. In my estimation, it's more than twice as useful as the 2nd gen 8GB, plus the extra years of usage you get with a fresh battery.

(edit reason: less ramble, more accurate numbers)

ApK · 06-27-2011, 02:18 PM

For the RAM reason among others, we have left multitasking and fast-task switching disabled on the 2G. I have Backgrounder in case we need it, and I have an SBSettings toggle to free up RAM should it ever be needed.

I'll bank the extra $75 and put it toward the next upgrade...they will only get cheaper, after all. At $175, I'd be getting awfully close to the $210 that an 8GB 4G costs new on Amazon. 8GB is proving to be perfectly adequate storage for loads of apps and a few movies and albums.
If I wanted one for my own full media library, I'd have to go to 32GB or more, but neither my wife nor my daughter are using more than 3 or 4 GBs currently.

tubemonkey · 06-28-2011, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApK

I feel weird sneaking my daughter's iPod out of her nightstand while she sleeps to play Angry Birds.

Get a Nook Color. Angry Birds is so much better on a 7" tablet.

I quit playing it on my iPod touch, because the screen is too small.

Lemurion · 06-28-2011, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Get a Nook Color. Angry Birds is so much better on a 7" tablet.

I quit playing it on my iPod touch, because the screen is too small.

Yep, I don't play it on anything but the Nook Color either - it really maeks a difference.

ilovejedd · 06-28-2011, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pen_sq

Take it from someone who has owned the same 8GB "3rd" gen, and returned it to buy a 32GB model. The difference in RAM is the killer between the two (128MB vs 256), and will always limit what the 8GB can do.

It's not just the RAM (although it is part of the issue). The much slower processor plays a big role, too, at least in terms of app and general UI response. Lack of RAM is the cause for most app crashes, though.

Moot point since the OP has already bought the device.

ApK · 06-28-2011, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovejedd

It's not just the RAM (although it is part of the issue). The much slower processor plays a big role, too, at least in terms of app and general UI response. Lack of RAM is the cause for most app crashes, though.

Moot point since the OP has already bought the device.

For me, yes, and honestly, like 5th Wiggle, I find the performance is perfectly adequate for these kids apps and games.

But, I'm sure others are interested in what's out there used, too.

06-27-2011, 02:08 PM	#32
pen_sq Enthusiast Posts: 23 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: none	Take it from someone who has owned the same 8GB "3rd" gen, and returned it to buy a 32GB model. The difference in RAM is the killer between the two (128MB vs 256), and will always limit what the 8GB can do. More and more games will either fail to run on it, or require you to reboot every time you want to play. The better model is more likely to task switch without a reload penalty, so it's easier to flip back and forth to, say, a dictionary. Seeing as the 4th gen still has the true 3rd gen's 256MB, I bet that they both COULD receive updates for the same lifetime, though Apple will certainly cut them off at different OSes. App developers are going to be much slower to cut off 3rd gen once that split happens - the main reason developers give for breaking device compatibility is lack of RAM. The difference in graphics performance between models is much easier for developers to solve, and they nearly always do so. Apple has a refurb 3rd Gen 32GB for $179 right now. You get a new case, glass, and battery with any refurb bought direct. In my estimation, it's more than twice as useful as the 2nd gen 8GB, plus the extra years of usage you get with a fresh battery. (edit reason: less ramble, more accurate numbers) Last edited by pen_sq; 06-27-2011 at 02:23 PM.

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ApK Award-Winning Participant Posts: 7,389 Karma: 68329346 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ, USA Device: Kindle	For the RAM reason among others, we have left multitasking and fast-task switching disabled on the 2G. I have Backgrounder in case we need it, and I have an SBSettings toggle to free up RAM should it ever be needed. I'll bank the extra $75 and put it toward the next upgrade...they will only get cheaper, after all. At $175, I'd be getting awfully close to the $210 that an 8GB 4G costs new on Amazon. 8GB is proving to be perfectly adequate storage for loads of apps and a few movies and albums. If I wanted one for my own full media library, I'd have to go to 32GB or more, but neither my wife nor my daughter are using more than 3 or 4 GBs currently.