Can I use an iphone as an ipod touch?
Also seconding Good Brain above; wait a week or so for them to refresh the line. Who knows, maybe the next iPod touch will be cheaper, or have a camera or something else you want.
You certainly can use a first generation iPhone as an iPod touch. That’s what I did for the first weekend I owned mine. However, I’m not sure about the new ones, as I’m pretty sure you need to sign up for a new 2yr at&t plan just to purchase the phone. That’s one of the (many) reasons that 1st generation iPhone are still selling strong in the second hand markets (like craigslist and ebay). Also, depending on your personal ethical code, you can unlock the old (and I *think* new) phones to use with your own compatible cellular plan, or just to upgrade to the new 2.0 software and use the AppStore.
Thanks for all your input. I am definitely going to wait until the event comes and goes to see what new ipods they bring. To those asking why I am interested in an ipod as an organizer is that it is the cleanest interface I have seen on a mobile phone. While happy with Verizon’s service, the ridiculous OS that those phones have prohibit me from effectively using my phone as a PDA. I appreciate all those who helped me out!
> My understanding of the new iphone is that all the hoopla it received was due to the increased network speed through the EDGE network. Does the new iphone have any better wifi connectivity or any benefits that would affect me? Any tips or alternatives would be appreciated! The answer is no. Without a cell contract, which you clearly stipulated you did not want, you don’t get the 3G (or EDGE) network, so the iPhone would only add the speakers and camera (vs the iPod touch). Wi-fi reception is the same. Trying to circumvent the cell phone plan requirement of the iPhone is going to be either a huge pain in the ass or crazy expensive just to get the marginal benefit of those tiny, awful speakers. If that’s really the only dealbreaker on the iPod touch, just get a little set of speakers that connect to the iPod touch without making it too big to fit in your pocket. Something like thi
