[Snagprophet]

I've found the browsing to be quite slick, and that's on the original iPod Touch several years ago. The only thing that detracts from it is that you can't get 3G on them, which is why a lot of people, including me, lean towards smart phones, Android or iPhone. If you have regular access to wifi then it's perfect. The new ones come with cameras which easily make it wonderful media devices, allowing it to use Facetime as well as, as far as I know, skype. I believe there is an app which virtually turns it into a phone as long as it has a wifi connection. The smooth functionality of the iOS adds to the experience. It works as an effective games console. It's cheaper than most decent smart phones. My flatmate at uni cracked the screen extremely badly and yet it still works smoothly with no obscured areas on the screen.

You simply can't go wrong with an iPod Touch


Edit: However, if it is simply and purely music you will use it for, I suggest the iPod classic which can generally hold around 160gb for less than the price of a 32gb iPod Touch.

[MisanthropicLemon]

I think it's a fantastic gadget, you can listen to music (great as an MP3) and do web browsing etc. with ease. Support for them is now amazing (because obviously they use the same OS as the iPhone), and it's one of the few things I've bought in years that I continue to use every day. But consider the 32 or even 64gb version if you listen to a lot of music. the 8gb one ends up being 6.8ish after you've set it all up. But yeah, I'd recommend!

[The Polymath]

(Original post by Gofre)
I don't think he'll be able to get a high end android phone from a bookshop =P

He could just buy something for £350 with the credit and sell it on amazon for £330 then buy an android beast.

[JongKey]

I absolutely detest Apple but even i have to say that the Ipod touch (4th gen) is fantastic. You honestly won't regret buying it - i haven't got a complaint with it. My brother has one but i snatch it most of the time =) However, if you ONLY want the device for music, then it's probably not worth it, other ipods will provide you with better sound quality and more storage space.

[cosmobear92]

(Original post by Origami Bullets)
Either iP Free, or there's a paid version (geared more towards people who are trying to get pregnant, I think, than those of us who see their period as a good thing, because it means we're not pregnant). I think the paid version is called iPeriod though

Ah I was expecting some a bit more of a humorous app name , never mind.

[Lil2wkd]

(Original post by Junaid96)
He could just buy something for £350 with the credit and sell it on amazon for £330 then buy an android beast.

I'm kinda happy with my Samsung Ace to be honest:P A lot of the stuff in the bookstore is majorly overpriced-£280 netbooks going for £330, that kind of thing. I'm gonna sort one out tomorrow as its technically costing me nowt anyway! Appreciate the advice though!

[Besakt]

If you just want a music player don't buy the ipod touch buy the classic or a normal mp3.

[The Polymath]

(Original post by Lil2wkd)
I'm kinda happy with my Samsung Ace to be honest:P A lot of the stuff in the bookstore is majorly overpriced-£280 netbooks going for £330, that kind of thing. I'm gonna sort one out tomorrow as its technically costing me nowt anyway! Appreciate the advice though!

Hold on - you've got a Galaxy Ace and you're buying an iPod Touch?! NOO! Don't do it! Galaxy Ace is practically an iTouch you'd be wasting your money.. buy an iTouch and sell it on Amazon to buy something more useful than pointless second gadget.

[winning11]

i loved my itouch

until i set a password, lost the ipod, found it 2 months later and locked myself out of it cos i forgot the pw, damn now i basically have to wipe it if i wanna re-use it

but yeah it's good, i had tons of apps and music and the battery was pretty good too

[Besakt]

(Original post by Lil2wkd)
I'm kinda happy with my Samsung Ace to be honest:P A lot of the stuff in the bookstore is majorly overpriced-£280 netbooks going for £330, that kind of thing. I'm gonna sort one out tomorrow as its technically costing me nowt anyway! Appreciate the advice though!

If I was you I would buy the most valuable item, which I could sell for the most amount of money. Sell it buy a cheap mp3 player. And keep the rest of the money for something useful.

[like a boss]

It's fantastic. It's basically an iPhone but without the phone, and 400 quid less. It is probably the best value media player on the market when you consider everything it can do.

And this is coming from someone who generally hates apple.

[Spexzzz]

Im not a Apple person im more Android, but i got a iPod Touch for portable music, video apps and internet browsing when at uni wifi hotspot or else where. If you want a dedicated music player your better off getting something a allot cheaper.

But if you want Apps, Web browsing and Music then its worth the money, I had the 3rd gen and upgraded to the 4th Gen for the camera which i use for Skype works brilliantly, quality isnt the best but on a 3.5 inch screen its decent for video chat.

I have a Android Phone (Xperia mini pro) to be honest using Whatsapp, texting, calling, Internet browsing when im on the bus, my battery is gone by the end of the day, But my ipod lasts for a few days straight which is perfect cause i want to listen to music most of the time, play a few games, so i dont have to worry about battery life. Thats why i have 2 devices with mee.

[cdoyle]

my ipod touch is more useful than my blackberry. No idea how to work them blackberries either but my phone prior to my purchasing my blackberry always said call failed when calling someone either if it clearly says Vodafone UK on the main screen. grrrr. yes get an ipod touch. x

[Lil2wkd]

I went with the Toucih and I love it, definitely do not regret my decision and definitely superior to my Ace... My only regret is buying it two days before a 4000 word paper is due...