Amazon.com: Apple iPod Touch (32GB) – Blue (Latest Model) : Electronics

I’ve owned 2 iPods in my life – the Original 2GB Shuffle & the tiny 4GB Shuffle (the one with the controls built into the earphones). I’ve had these for many, MANY years – 10+. I used the 2GB one all the time! Alas, the battery life had come to an end… I tried to find a newer version, but they were so expensive! I asked relatives if they had an old iPod in a drawer somewhere that I could have – Nope. I looked into buying used or refurbished – Still pricey & “iffy” at best. I heard that Apple discontinued the iPod because everyone used their phone for music! Ugh!
After a LOT of Amazon searches for any version of iPods ~ THIS one popped up!! I read all the Q&A’s & reviews. After 2 weeks of deliberations, I bought it. I am SO happy that I did!!! I LOVE THIS THING!!
The very FIRST thing I did was FaceTime my sister!! The SECOND thing I did was to Text Message my daughter & niece! ALL FOR FREE!! This was very exciting for me, since I’ve been paying every month to use these on my Android!! I never use my phone to make phone calls. Unless I’m traveling. Most of the people I want to communicate with are using iPhones. The rest can call me at home…
But, since I AM kinda old, I did have some issues figuring everything out:
#1. I’ve never owned or used an iPhone or other Apple device that used WiFi, so I was a little confused about iCloud storage & how to use it. I’ve always kept all my music on iTunes, but I didn’t know how to get my music ONTO this device (I know… I’m old…) After a lot of self-imposed frustration, I finally figured out what I was doing. At least I think I did… Great!!
#2. Why are there SO many Pre-Installed Apps on this thing?? Are people really checking their stocks while listening to music? I have to give this to my daughter to remove all the Apps I won’t need – because I’m afraid of deleting something I might need or want.
(Hey, Apple… Why must you assume that everyone already owns or knows how to use an Apple device? Don’t you want us old people to give up their Androids & join your team? Can’t you give a real, “Hard Copy” User Manual for Newbies??)
Ok. All my nonsense aside, this is an AWESOME LITTLE DEVICE!! I couldn’t be happier with this purchase!! I may just come back in a year or so & get a RED one with 128GB storage!! I want to wait & see how much I can get out of this 32GB device. (Apparently, I haven’t really figured out the “Cloud” part of Storage…) The quality is great! The Battery Life is AMAZING!! It charges SUPER FAST!! The Camera is Awesome! FaceTime is Awesome – but using the App for more than 10-15 min. does cause it to get pretty hot & slows down the video a lot. But, it cools down quickly after disconnect. I can finally use Zelle!! It has a HEALTH App to track your diet & weight & water!!! It TRACKS your STEPS!! It Tracks your Screen Time – making it GREAT for kids! It’s small enough to put in your pocket – but big enough to hold on. It does seem a bit “delicate”, so I bought a case & glass screen protector to give it some “bulk”.
I’m pretty sure I’ll have to come back & edit this review after I’ve been using my device for a while!