Brand new iPod - what a con!

[Nicky S]

why did u just say no thnaks dnt want the update it takes no more then 10 mins to download and install to ur iphone plus its free just plug ur ipod into itunes and itunes will do it :P

[flymo]

Originally Posted by Nicky S

why did u just say no thnaks dnt want the update it takes no more then 10 mins to download and install to ur iphone plus its free just plug ur ipod into itunes and itunes will do it :P

Thats just the point though, it wasnt free to download.

[flymo]

sorted, phoned Apple support and they refunded the cost of the update.

they gave me some bull about the fact that the iPods they are shipping wont have the software when delivered for another few months but refunded me immeadiately.

I wonder home many people dont bother calling.

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by Binky

Yeah , i was. A sneaky peak at the AR would be nice, cheers SK.

Looking at prices on the internet though, they don't seem any cheaper than the Ipod Touch, so obviously i'd have to think it was better than that in order to buy one, obviously.

Well its not made by Apple - so theres a major plus

Originally Posted by BanditPat

It was a free update for the iPhones but the iPod touches were/are charged for it and tbh its not worth it. It doesent stop it doing everything you want it to and more if you don't get it

That's not Apple's fault. They're actually forced to charge for those updates by US accounting law.

[flymo]

Originally Posted by wyrdness

That's not Apple's fault. They're actually forced to charge for those updates by US accounting law.

How come Microsoft provide patches for free? I would position the iPod/iPhone update as basically equivalent to a Windows service pack. It provides both security patches and additional minor functionality updates all in one.

I can understand Apple wanting to charge for new functionality but in that case they should make patches available for free. I dont think its acceptable to have to make a choice between paying for new updates or running an unpatched internet device with security flaws.

I'm not an Apple fan or even an Apple skeptic, I decide my position based on a specific product or service. Personally I think the iPod touch is a really nice device and worth the money in my opinion, obviously I wouldnt have bought one otherwise. I also use an iPod shuffle for my running and that has been great too.

Paying for minor updates though, thats just a con.

Gotta love the updates, I haven't done mine since Feb 2008 when it wiped all my fecking music.

Got my iTouch free when they come out, reliable and useful.