KnightWing Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Kind of out of nowhere here with this one, but I've got the iPod touch 1st generation. Everyone here probably knows that Apple came out with their new iphone software update a little while back. I figured screw that. I wasn't gonna pay for it cuz I didn't need any of the meager stuff they were offering. Anyway, all the sudden my itouch has been freezing up a lot. Tonight, I couldn't get to the home screen and I couldn't shut the damn thing off. The only thing that works is plugging it pack into my laptop and syncing it. My question is, has anyone else been experiencing/experienced such problems? Right now, I decided I'd reset it back to the factory settings through itunes. Gonna see if it fixes the problem. I just hope I don't have to buy the new update just to fix the problem. Restoring it to factory settings might work. Also, did you try to hard reset it when it froze? (home button + power button for several seconds) That's the normal response for freezes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDK_theBatmaN Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 I did try the home and power button first with no luck. It looks like restoring it to the factory settings has worked. It doesn't seem as sluggish as did before. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 I did try the home and power button first with no luck. It looks like restoring it to the factory settings has worked. It doesn't seem as sluggish as did before. Thanks guys. No problem. I was thinking, though, iPod products usually last for 2-3 years before they start getting technical problems, and the 1st-gen iPod touch is about two years old now. It's possible that your model just might be getting worn out. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDK_theBatmaN Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 I did try the home and power button first with no luck. It looks like restoring it to the factory settings has worked. It doesn't seem as sluggish as did before. Thanks guys. No problem. I was thinking, though, iPod products usually last for 2-3 years before they start getting technical problems, and the 1st-gen iPod touch is about two years old now. It's possible that your model just might be getting worn out. :/ It's ridiculous that things are just made to fail these days. Capitalism at its finest, I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 It's ridiculous that things are just made to fail these days. Capitalism at its finest, I suppose. I highly doubt that they're made to fail. iPods are some of the most advanced portable devices that the average consumer owns. The strain on the battery alone has to be immense. Hard drive-based iPods also had the problem of moving internal parts, as well. Sometimes it's said that devices are "made to fail" because they essentially burn faster and better. Some old lightbulbs from the Edison era still work today, but that's because the filament they used was so thick and burned so slowly that, compared to today, their effectiveness is inversely proportional to their lifespan. Just about any type of heavy-use device dies within a few years; I've always had to replace my cellphone every two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Is it under warranty still? Call and check. IPods freeze up some time. If this happens a lot chances are it needs maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Apple is unveiling it's newest thing tomorrow. It's supposed to be a tablet. Not quite a computer, but more than an iPhone. Expect it to function as an e-book reader, television and movie device, and of course music player. It was leaked earlier today that it runs on the iPhone OS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxPower Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I think this will fall somewhere closer to the 'cube' than the 'iPod' in terms of success of Apple products. I have an iPhone and I just can't see a reason why I would want the same thing 8 times bigger. I'd also bet that the release of the tablet/slate isn't the biggest piece of news that Apple have tomorrow. They have a great history of making the 'media' watch the left hand while the right hand plans something bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drqshadow Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I have an iPhone and I just can't see a reason why I would want the same thing 8 times bigger. This. And I routinely drink from the cup of Jobs. I think they're going to have to do a hell of a lot of convincing today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 It's called the iPad. That thing is huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Fuck me, that's big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 From all I've read it's just a giant iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I'd give up two pinky fingers for one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 It's $499, which is a good price, but the data plan is with AT&T. All the prices: $599 for 32GB, $699 for 64GB. With 3G, add $130 to each. So: $629, $729, and $829. To be honest I don't see the point in this thing. It's too big to carry around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 The best thing about it I've heard is that Marvel and DC will both have comic book subscriptions for the iPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Good god, I don't want one. I don't see the point in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I think this video just won me over. I really like the idea of such a heavy emphasis on eBook reading, as the internet has made electronic screens my default reading preference. Comic books are just the icing on the cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 What's this thing for again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 What's this thing for again? It's a giant iPod Touch, with enough power that it almost simulates a some of the capabilities of a real computer. For the price, it's not bad. I'll put it on my Amazon wish list and hope that someone with money buys it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 What's this thing for again? It's a giant iPod Touch, with enough power that it almost simulates a some of the capabilities of a real computer. For the price, it's not bad. I'll put it on my Amazon wish list and hope that someone with money buys it for me. Alright, I personally don't see the point in it. But, that's just me. Your right, the price isn't too bad for what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I wasn't sold until I saw the keyboard pop up. Sadly, as always, I can't afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tnr105 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I wasn't sold until I saw the keyboard pop up. Sadly, as always, I can't afford it. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 A lot of mad people about the no camera thing. That means no Skype. Also, it doesn't have Flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Since when does no camera mean no Skype? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 it doesn't have Flash. WHAT? >_< Now that's just lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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