A few questions about itouch... I was just wondering about the internet...it says you can use it anywhere, but do you need to get a special service for it or its free? Also can we download E books on it? These might be noobish questions but I don't really know much about electronics...sorry! A few questions about itouch... I was just wondering about the internet...it says you can use it anywhere, but do you need to get a special service for it or its free? Also can we download E books... » Read More A few questions about itouch... I was just wondering about the internet...it says you can use it anywhere, but do you need to get a special service for it or its free? Also can we download E books on it? These might be noobish questions but I don't really know much about electronics...sorry! « Show Less
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Yes, I now have a wireless router at home and I am able to use my safari browser with no problem. I have grabbed some ebooks from the webapps thru apple when I am using my safari browser on the itouch, there is a decent selection and I am sure it will grow as time goes on.I am glad the information was helpful:)
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The wi-fi capability of the ipod touch can be used anywhere wi-fi is available -- just like using a laptop at an airport or at starbucks to check your email, for instance, requires you to sign up to a provider's fee-based plan, using a touch also requires such fees. Similarly, using your own wireless network on it is obviously no different from using it with your computer. You cannot download ebooks, however it can open pdf files within the browser. So a good way around this limitation would be to send the ebook to yourself as an attatchement!hope that helps!fawaznas
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Thank you Fawaz Ahmed and B. Smith for answering my questions. Everything is crystal clear now. =)
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I just recently received my ipod itouch and I cannot use it with the wi-fi in my house because of the networks around me are password protected, and my home does not have wireless. You probably can use it at starbucks or panera or wherever they have wireless for free. Also, I downloaded an audiobook yesterday from the itunes store online. Hope this helps.
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So that means internet on itouch works only if you have wireless? Also I know you can download Audio books, I was actually wondering about Ebooks....But thanks all the same and just so you know your reply did help. =)
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Can this product be used with an iTouch, for listening to books?? Not sure what generation iTouch my Dad has, would like to give it to him as a gift. Does it matter?
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Looks like normal iTouch doesn't have this yet, but I know the Sony PSP does. You get a somewhat limited web browser and can click on rss links to subscribe. You can listen to podcasts live or tell the PSP when to wake up everyday, I picked 5am, and click which podcast groups you want it to sync for you.It doesn't grab text or blog feeds just audio and video podcasts. I wasn't sure how much I'd use the PSP but the automatic syncing of podcast audio has really made me use it everyday.
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Thanks Carol D. That's exactly what I wanted to know. I've seen demo's on the Stanza and Kindle apps. Now I just need to head to an Apple store and see if I can read on the thing. Thanks!
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Did you find the answer anywhere? My son would like the flash for his itouch...
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What's disappointing to me isn't so much that you can't subscribe to podcast in the WiFi store (since the vast majority of podcasts aren't available in the iTunes music store anyway) but that the iPod Touch can't automatically download podcasts for *existing* subscriptions. Specifically, I'd like the device to pick up the podcast subscription config from the PC-based iTunes that the device docks with, and then just continue to check for new podcasts in those subscriptions while over WiFi. That way, the content doesn't need to be in the iTunes WiFi store - the device would just have the ability to update those subscriptions itself, like the real iTunes does. What's disappointing to me isn't so much that you can't subscribe to podcast in the WiFi store (since the vast majority of podcasts aren't available in the iTunes music store anyway) but that the iPod Touch can't automatically download podcasts for *existing* subscriptions. Specifically, I'd like the device to pick up the podcast subscription config from the PC-based iTunes that the device docks with, and then just continue to check for new podcasts in those subscriptions while over WiFi. That way, the content doesn't need to be in the iTunes WiFi store - the device would just have the... » Read More What's disappointing to me isn't so much that you can't subscribe to podcast in the WiFi store (since the vast majority of podcasts aren't available in the iTunes music store anyway) but that the iPod Touch can't automatically download podcasts for *existing* subscriptions. Specifically, I'd like the device to pick up the podcast subscription config from the PC-based iTunes that the device docks with, and then just continue to check for new podcasts in those subscriptions while over WiFi. That way, the content doesn't need to be in the iTunes WiFi store - the device would just have the ability to update those subscriptions itself, like the real iTunes does. « Show Less
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Well to be completely honest, I do not know everything this here piece of machinery has to offer. But to what I'm seeing I don't believe that there is one. Most likely because it is just a basic tablet. Therefore it probably would be best to check and make sure that your internet is not going to quit on you. But other then that. I'm still loving this thing!!
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it has a built-in app for downloading e-books; don't recall its name. many classic e-books are free.
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I just checked out the Amazon listing, its changed now !Apple iTouch 16 GBAvailability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by J&R; Music and Computer World. So maybe they are shipping ?Opps you probably are right T.Osterhout, I forgot the world revolves around China....
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Most any MP3 player will work for books. A couple of things you may want to consider --- Where do you plan on downloading your books from? Many libraries have services where you can "check out" downloadable media and listen to books for free. Unfortunately, most of these services DON'T work with Ipods or Zunes. If you plan on using one of these services, check their website for compatibility. I also primarily listen to books on my MP3 player. I had an Ipod Nano (my daughter accidentally lost it!) and it was my favorite. I really miss it and keep trying to convince myself to splurge and buy another. My son has a Creative Zen and it also works well for audiobooks. Some of the lower end, cheaper units are designed primarily for music. With these, it's hard to access a specific track. So, for instance if you're on chapter 20 of a book and accidentally lose your place, then you have to "click" through 20 chapters to get back to where you were. On the better units like the Ipods and the Zen, you can go right to it. (for instance, sometimes I forget to turn the player off when I turn the car off and it's hours ahed of me) If you ever listen to more than one book at a time, make sure it has a bookmark feature. Otherwise you'll lose your place in book 1 when you switch to book 2 and back.
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To 5 yorkies and H. Bowman: This should work just fine for the both of you. I've had this a few days, but today was the first time I've really had time to play with it. Its taken all day to get to get an eReader that will work good. This unit comes with Aldiko as the eReader app, but I couldn't figure out how to buy/download books (it comes with downloads to tons of free books, but thats not what I was looking for). Someone else on this site gave a web address to download Kindle for Android and now I have it downloaded (even started reading the book I was looking for). I was able to setup my email right away, although it didn't work very well through the setup wizard (I have yahoo mail). Since I already have an android phone, I checked the settings on my phone and just did a manual setup using the same settings. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I will do what I can do help. Good luck to you...I'm loving my new tablet so far.
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Onenote, Some Lenovo apps(Support, Kindle, Settings, Quicksnip, app shop, system update), Lenovo driver settings, all the basic windows 8 software, skype, Free trial to office, Evernote free trial(Onenote is far better due to offline availability), and I could go on it's a pretty neat package but there's A LOT of free stuff on the store with upgradability that's well worth it. If you're into sketching I highly recommend getting sketchbook express the stylus that comes with it works well with SE. Also if you do plan to get the tablet make sure to update everything drivers, intel graphics accelerator, and the apps before you go to windows 8.1. It will make your experience with it a whole helluva lot better. Cheers!
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You can use it without a computer---there are cartridges you can buy(Amazon, Target etc--look for clearances at Target--got some really good deals there) and there are activities you can do on the innotab itself. You will get a cord to hook up to a computer to download programs you can buy from the VTech site. Also, when you hook up to the site, there are some freebies. We really don't hook it up to the computer much, to be honest. They play with the cartridges we have and the games on it. She loves putting birthdays and special days on the calendar and also "painting". It comes with a stylus but that seems to be lost a bunch so glad it is a touch screen. :) You can use it without a computer---there are cartridges you can buy(Amazon, Target etc--look for clearances at Target--got some really good deals there) and there are activities you can do on the innotab itself. You will get a cord to hook up to a computer to download programs you can buy from the VTech site. Also, when you hook up to the site, there are some freebies. We really don't hook it up to the computer much, to be honest. They play with the cartridges we have and the games on it. She loves putting birthdays and special days on the calendar and also "painting". It comes... » Read More You can use it without a computer---there are cartridges you can buy(Amazon, Target etc--look for clearances at Target--got some really good deals there) and there are activities you can do on the innotab itself. You will get a cord to hook up to a computer to download programs you can buy from the VTech site. Also, when you hook up to the site, there are some freebies. We really don't hook it up to the computer much, to be honest. They play with the cartridges we have and the games on it. She loves putting birthdays and special days on the calendar and also "painting". It comes with a stylus but that seems to be lost a bunch so glad it is a touch screen. :) « Show Less
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Yes, you can, unless they have made iTouch with the new lightning connector. I bought this for my niece last year and it quickly developed a short in it. iHome products are good for playing and charging your iTouch and they sound pretty good for the price.
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Can you use the voice recording features of iTouch with this adapter? I'd like good stereo sound, but I'd also like to be able to record voice notes using Jott or whatever.Thanks
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I am considering paying full price at Apple Store because I don't know how to appeal to Amazon if I have problems with the iTouch. Also since this is my first iPod I already have a high learning curve and don't need to be loading additional applications.Can anyone tell me about Amazon guarantees?
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Yes, I have internet access. I was not aware that I was required to use a website to use my device? Please advise.Thank you, Darrell