iPod, iTouch....confused at all the options

[DrrnHarr]

Hello there,

I need help trying to figure out what device the forum users would recommend for playback of Blu-ray digital copies.

I'm getting overwhelmed at all the reviews at Amazon that discuss everything about these devices except what counts for me, namely, the ability to store digital copies for playback.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

[immortalchaos]

It really depends on how you plan to use it. I went through the same thing. I got one cause I drive around in a van all day for work and wanted to listen to something other than the radio. After really looking at the options I came to the conclusion that the regular Ipod Classic was right for my needs. If you are actually going to be Watching the video and not listening to it then the Touch is the way to go. If you are going to be listening then why spend the extra money on a bigger screen and less space?

[DrrnHarr]

Thanks for the fast reply....my interest is in the video, so it sounds like an iTouch is the way to go? Are there any compatibility issues with the iTouch and Blu-ray digital copies?

[immortalchaos]

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

Thanks for the fast reply....my interest is in the video, so it sounds like an iTouch is the way to go? Are there any compatibility issues with the iTouch and Blu-ray digital copies?

Shouldn't be any issues that I know of. The digital copy is downloaded through Itunes so it should just load onto it with no problems. I have a couple movies I listen to while driving on mine. I put in the code and it downloaded it. Hooked up my Ipod and it downloaded it and haven't had any problems.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by immortalchaos

It really depends on how you plan to use it. I went through the same thing. I got one cause I drive around in a van all day for work and wanted to listen to something other than the radio. After really looking at the options I came to the conclusion that the regular Ipod Classic was right for my needs. If you are actually going to be Watching the video and not listening to it then the Touch is the way to go. If you are going to be listening then why spend the extra money on a bigger screen and less space?

Makes perfect sense to me! +1

John

[coolmilo]

If you want something small and portable, pick up a iPod Nano 16 GB for $179.

However, I would almost always recommend the 32 GB iPod Touch for $299 (or $399 for the 64 GB). With the Touch, you can play video, audio, games, browse the internet, check email, update Facebook, etc. There is so much value in the Touch. I am finding that the Touch has actually saved me money. For example, there is a free SONOS app that saved me $300 plus for a cost of a SONOS remote. There are room acoustics apps that save thousands of dollars in unneeded hardware costs (see http://www.studiosixdigital.com/). The Touch is the single greatest tech ever.

[bda4life]

If your primary reason for an iPod (Nano or Touch) is to view the digital copies of the Blu-Rays you have bought or otherwise obtained, I say go with the Touch. CoolMilo gave you all of the things that the Touch can do.

I bought a 32GB 2nd Generation Touch about a month ago (stupid me I should have waited and bought the 64GB model for the same price ) and love it. I have put both The Matrix and The Dark Knight on my Touch and the video looks great for such a small device. With 32GB of space, I have a fair amount of my music and some apps too. Still plenty of room if I need it.

Overall, you cannot go wrong with the Touch if price is not a major factor for you.

Peace

[Bizdady]

Originally Posted by bda4life

If your primary reason for an iPod (Nano or Touch) is to view the digital copies of the Blu-Rays you have bought or otherwise obtained, I say go with the Touch. CoolMilo gave you all of the things that the Touch can do.

I bought a 32GB 2nd Generation Touch about a month ago (stupid me I should have waited and bought the 64GB model for the same price ) and love it. I have put both The Matrix and The Dark Knight on my Touch and the video looks great for such a small device. With 32GB of space, I have a fair amount of my music and some apps too. Still plenty of room if I need it.

Overall, you cannot go wrong with the Touch if price is not a major factor for you.

Peace

Cant return it? At least your not like me with an 8gb first gen model lol Havent put any videos though. I mostly use pandora or iheartradio at work since I hop on the wifi network so it works pretty well for sports talk am radio.

[jceperley]

The itouch is simply the informal name for the ipod touch, and like the ipod classic and ipod nano, can play videos. The only thing with the ipod touch is I would recommend getting one with a higher capacity if you want more videos - they announced a 64GB model this past week. So any type of ipod, with the exception of the ipod shuffle will play the digital copies included with your Blu-rays. Only problem is some studios, especially with older titles that were the first to feature digital copies, might not be itunes compatible, which all you have to do is look at the insert included with the title for which has itunes and which don't.

[DrrnHarr]

Originally Posted by coolmilo

If you want something small and portable, pick up a iPod Nano 16 GB for $179.

However, I would almost always recommend the 32 GB iPod Touch for $299 (or $399 for the 64 GB). With the Touch, you can play video, audio, games, browse the internet, check email, update Facebook, etc. There is so much value in the Touch. I am finding that the Touch has actually saved me money. For example, there is a free SONOS app that saved me $300 plus for a cost of a SONOS remote. There are room acoustics apps that save thousands of dollars in unneeded hardware costs (see http://www.studiosixdigital.com/). The Touch is the single greatest tech ever.

Thank you to everyone for the very helpful advice. I went to the Apple store this afternoon and ordered the 64GB iPod Touch

[Mr. Joshua]

I only watch my blu-ray movies in 1080p HD... No need for digital copies.

[coolmilo]

Originally Posted by wsciv123

I only watch my blu-ray movies in 1080p HD... No need for digital copies.

Me too and HD would not look any different on a tiny screen. The Zune HD thing is a gimmick.

I am hoping for a larger iPod Touch sometime in the future. I would like a 10 to 12 inch screen (call it an iTablet or whatever).

[Kartoon]

Well seeing how there is no such product as an "itouch" I guess an ipod?

[Mahatma]

How about Sony's NWZX1050 mp3 player?Great sound,great screen.Only con is that it only suports 320x240 resolution.

PS:Is ther no 'iTouch' in the states?

[tilapiah6]

Originally Posted by wsciv123

I only watch my blu-ray movies in 1080p HD... No need for digital copies.

Me too, but that shouldn't discredit the iPod Touch. It is an amazing machine. I just got a GTA clone game on it called Gangstarr that is just like Vice City but obviously the graphics and physics are QUITE as good. There are so many games and useful applications in the App store, it's insane.