iPod Touch as 3G Phone,

I found this post on slickdeals and I know it works. I have used skype on wifi to make calls from my ipod, so having the 3g from the peel will work. If you want a fake iphone conversion this is what you can do:

Virgin Mobile introduced the ZTE PEEL 3200 [virginmobileusa.com], a casing for iPod Touch 2nd and 3rd generation models (1st and 4th models are out of luck for now). The case costs $100 and has a no contract 500MB plan (Appx. 25hrs of 3G access) for $20/Month on the Virgin Mobile network.

In order to turn your iPod Touch into an actual phone, download the Talkatone [apple.com] Application from the Appstore and set up a free Google Voice [google.com] Account from your computer. You will be able to make free phone calls to the US and Canada via your iPod Touch where ever you have WiFi or 3G access.

This a good way to cheat paying $40+ a month for contracted phones and eliminates the need to bring both your iPod and phone with you wherever you go. All and all, it's like having an iPhone on a $20/Month plan.

Edit: Sprint [sprint.com] also has the PEEL on 1GB/Month no contract. Sprint is selling the PEEL for $80 and costs $30 per month. - Thanks tparks
Virigin Mobile is a part of the Sprint network so service should be about the same.

Edit 2: Made a comparison chart for Sprint and Virgin Mobile plans, see attached image.

Edit 3: Forgot that the 2nd and 3rd gen iPods didn't have a mic built in. You can use any set of earphones with a built-in mic [amazon.com] OR a plug-in microphone [amazon.com] (Between $2-15) as a Microphone and use the iPod's Speakers to make calls. The Virgin Mobile PEEL comes with a "Headset Adapter" if you already have a headset.

Sprint Peel

If you wanted to convert your ipod touch to a wifi hotspot, the sprint peel is now here. You can attach this device to your ipod and with a 3g data plan, you can create your own wifi spot to tether your smartphone, tablet, netbook or laptop on the go.





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NBA JAM by EA SPORTS iPhone & iPod Touch video

This looks like a fun game. It is amazing at what they can program for these small devices nowadays.

Converting your Apple Ipod Touch to an Iphone

Technology is simply amazing. Things continue to get better for the Apple Ipod Touch. I use mine everyday while it is connected to my wifi network. Now there are 2 new devices that will allow you to connect your Ipod to a 3g network.




According to Apple Blog:

Sprint plans to launch the ZTE Peel case for the iPod touch this Sunday, according to a leaked document (via BGR). The Peel will provide 3G access to the Wi-Fi only device, cost $79.99, and act as a mobile hotspot, too, sharing a Wi-Fi connection with up to two devices. For 1GB of data, Peel users will pay $29.99 per month. It’s great news for current touch users, but it’s also a device Apple should render redundant.

THE IPOD TOUCH: NOW JUST A SMALLER IPAD

The ZTE Peel will give the iPod touch what iPad Wi-Fi + 3G owners got at launch: access to the web anywhere you have access to a cellular network. It’ll make the touch a lot more useful, even though it doesn’t allow users to make and receive calls and text messages, as did the similar Apple Peel 520. No doubt Apple would’ve blocked any attempt to sell such a device. In fact, I’m fairly surprised they’re allowing the ZTE Peel.

Since the case is only compatible with second- and third-generation iPod touches, not the current model, it won’t encourage people to rush out and buy new iPod hardware. But the Peel will encourage more iTunes and App Store sales, since touch owners will suddenly be able to use apps that pull data from web or download songs whenever the mood strikes them.

IPOD + PEEL = MANIFEST DESTINY FOR THE TOUCH

The ZTE Peel will also show Apple what effect a 3G-enabled iPod touch would have on its product ecosystem. I’ve long suspected that the iPod touch was created as a gateway drug for the company’s iPhone and iPad line. Touch users get a taste of the pocket computing power behind iOS, but run into many “If only…” moments when they try to access online content away from home.

A 3G-enabled touch removes many of those “If only…” moments, but I suspect that many users will still make the jump to an iPhone or iPad. Even with VoIP and messaging apps, the iPod touch can’t match the calling features of an actual phone. The iPad is something else entirely, a product that seems to have awakened a new thirst and satisfies it in a different way than any other Apple products.

Instead, Sprint’s experiment could show Apple the way to the iPod touch of the future. Amid the continued growth of smart and feature phones, where few people need both a media player and cell phone in their pockets, the iPod touch has lost a bit of its relevancy. A connected pocket computer with unfettered App Store access, however, might mean the iPod touch won’t get left behind.

It’ll also help widen the reach of iOS. Many people would like to try both Android and Apple’s mobile OS, but are limited to just one because of the confining nature of cell service contracts and unsubsidized device prices. Users who pick Android for their handset could also grab a touch to take advantage of what iOS has to offer.

After FaceTime and HD video, a cellular antenna is the last frontier for the iPod touch. I’d love to see Wi-Fi sharing come to the touch and other iOS devices, too, though I’m not holding my breath for that one. But 3G-capability is a no-brainer. Hopefully, Apple recognizes the benefits that Sprint’s Peel launch will make apparent, instead of just letting others profit from its inaction.

Ipod Touch Netflix

Yes, it is definitely been awhile since I have posted. I still use my Ipod Touch everyday for something, but mostly now for its primary function which is listening to music.

There is a new application that I have waited for a long time which is the Netflix application. You can now stream movies on the tiny screen on wifi. I tried it and it was pretty good. However, it does suck up your battery fast.

Screenshots iPhone iPad

Netflix on the iphone

I just read about this today. Netflix is coming to the iphone which should mean it will be available to the ipod touch. If that is the case, then I will be extremely happy that I can stream my netflix movies on it.

PC World:

Video games FarmVille and Guitar Hero along with streaming video service Netflix are all inbound for Apple's iPhone, the company announced at today's WWDC event.

Wait--Netflix movies and TV shows on your teensy iPhone? Don't tell David Lynch. Don't tell your cell phone provider, either. With monthly "fair access policy" transfer caps snarling cellular plans, the success of a bandwidth-gobbling streaming video service seems less than assured.

Then again, word is the iPhone interface won't cost a penny extra for existing Netflix users. You'll be able to stream anything available through Netflix Watch Instantly, poke around in Netflix's video database, organize your viewing queue, and--best of all--start then stop a video on your TV and pick up where you left off on your iPhone (the reverse holds true, presumably).

When? This summer, says Netflix CEO Reed Hastings.

Funny Apple video

OK, this is a bit off topic, but still a funny video about Apple products like the iPhone, iMac, and iPad. No mention of the iPod touch.

Enjoy!

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Gin Rummy

This ipod touch app recently got an update. I saw my wife playing this game, so I started to play it too. I can't believe how fun and addictive it is. Anyways, it is just another game to have fun playing.

I still use my ipod touch everyday for listening to music, but honestly my enthusiasm for this gadget has been reduced. I think it is because it lacks the ability to do things that I later found out after using it.

At one point, I was interested in getting the latest version and go to a 32 or 64 GB, but I don't value it as much as before and think there will be better gadgets to use in the future.

Apple Ipod Touch Speakers

My wife has some great speakers that I can plug in my Apple Ipod Touch. We rented a car that didn't have an mp3 plug so we brought this along and it worked great.

It also recharges the player at the same time. Very cool to bring when you are traveling.

Reformatted my iPod Touch

I tried reformatting my Ipod Touch and it was very easy to do. I was attempting to roll back the firmware update so I could try to use this TV output wire. Unfortunately, it just removes your data and applications, but it keeps the most up to date o/s so the firmware prevents the fake apple part from working.

This really is a bit annoying. I understand why they do it. They are simply greedy. I like to use usb drives and other attachments on my laptop and netbook, and other companies allow these peripherals to work even though they are not made by the same manufacturer. This apple strategy is a big turn off.

I was looking forward to the Apple Ipad at one point, but after seeing what they have decided to do, I must say there are better alternatives out there.

The Apple Ipod touch TV video

I bought one of these ipod touch video wires from ebay and hooked it up to my TV. It didn't work. Apparently, after reading the forums, there is software built in to the apple ipod that updated in the 2nd generation that recognizes un-authentic apple hardware. Prior to that, this would have worked on the 1st generation.

This is a disappointment because all of the original apple equipment is overpriced at the retail level. Many other gadgets I have allow me to use any type of equipment from other manufacturers. For example most USB devices will work on my laptop and netbooks.

I contacted the seller and he refunded my money no questions asked. I guess you have to expect these things when dealing with apple products.

The Apple Ipod touch TV video ouput wire

I am not as excited about my apple iPod touch as much as I use to be, but I do use it everyday. One of the functions I like to check out is the weather forecast of my city and other cities I like to visit. I never cared about the weather so much, but it is convenient to have this application on the front page.

I did order one of those TV wires that I blogged about in: Apple Ipod Touch has TV out capability.

It seems cool and I was able to buy it cheap online. I figured it would be worth trying and seeing if I could make good use of this. I was thinking more of a picture viewer than watching videos on it.

Watch iPhone/iPod Touch TV-Out (WaveWars GamePlay) in Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Another video of a mac nerd guy demonstrating the Ipod touch capability. The video he shows is of himself. Quite humorous but only nerds can appreciate this guy's wit. Doh!

Ipod Touch App Falling Gems

First of all Happy New Year! I hope you are off to a great start.

I downloaded this new game called Falling Gems. It was free for some reasons and normally costs about a dollar. It is a very fun and addictive game.

If you ever played games like collapse or tetris, then I think you will enjoy this application.

App Shopper:

Falling Gems

One of the most addictive games ever created for the iPhone and iPod touch just got better with version 2.0!
★★ Full Version! FREE until the end of 2009! Get it NOW! ★★

■ New Challenge mode with combos, bonuses, shining stars, new gems to be unlocked and multiple levels of ever-increasing difficulty! Now more addictive than ever!

■ Tired of watching your time slip away? Just relax with the new Timeless mode!

■ And, of course, the old gameplay is still there in the Classic mode.


★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

"Falling Gems is a real gem for the iPhone." -- appbite.com

"You too would see yourself coming back again and again to better your score. It is that addictive and exciting." -- iPhoneFootprint.com

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Falling Gems is an addictive game based on the classic match-three concept with the addition of innovative features, designed from the ground up for the iPhone and iPod touch!

The rules are simple: swap adjacent gems to make sets of three or more gems of the same color.

Straight line, L-shaped and other forms are all valid!

Gameplay is intuitive: just swipe your finger on the screen to swap gems.

And remember they fall with gravity! Just rotate your device to make gems fall in different directions.

Perfect for killing time at the airport, during boring classes or at the office!

If you like games like Tetris, Bejeweled 2, Fling, Line Up, Chuzzle, Bookworm, Trism, Jewel Quest, Aurora Feint, Enigmo, Parking Lot or Blocked, you'll love Falling Gems!

Additional features:

■ Game state is automatically saved when you receive a call or close the app.
■ No boring stories to read, just pure gameplay!
■ Color-blind mode.

What's new

- New Challenge mode with combos, bonuses, shining stars, new gems to be unlocked and multiple levels of ever-increasing difficulty! Now more addictive than ever!

- Timeless and Classic modes!

- Bug fixes and graphical enhancements.

Screenshots

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Ipod and Netflix = Phoneflix

This new free application Phoneflix I downloaded makes it convenient to manage my netflix queue. No, I still can't watch streaming netflix movies yet on my Ipod Touch, but I am sure it will eventually happen.

I found a video of the app on a different device but it works identical. Funny, the youtube video is OK, but the guy needs to sound more normal than a robot.

Learning more about what my 1st apple ipod touch can do

I literally use my 1st apple ipod touch everyday multiple times of the day. Surprisingly enough I use it most now as an mp3 player which is what it initially started out as to be. My wife downloaded a great 1 hour meditation song for me that I use to fall asleep to. It is some slow melody with rain noise in the background. We got it free from Amazon with their free 3 mp3 offer for black Friday.

I actually like to use my ipod touch to browse my netflix queue and wish I could play movies on it. I looked it up on the Internet to see if they have plans to enable the devise, and I guess rumor has it that it will one day. The main problem is the operating system and platform won't support it yet.

While doing this search I did find this other site to help me get more knowledgeable about my gadget. Check it out and I hope you find if useful too.

Walmart $195 Apple Ipod Touch G3 with $50 I Tunes Card

This is an amazing deal at Walmart and only for 1 day from 5am to 11am. It will be on Black Friday and if I didn't have one already, I would buy this for me. This would also make a great gift for someone.

Walmart Advertisement

I tried to embed a picture of the ad sales but I kept getting an error. The item is on page 30 right hand corner. ;)

My 1st Apple Ipod Touch video

OK, I was surfing the internet on a safari browser and saw this good review of the Apple Ipod Touch 2nd generation. Also know as 2G. This is the previous version because Apple just released the 3rd Generation aka 3G at a lower price with the previous firmware updates included.

What can I say, I still love this gadget and think in the future if I can get a great deal I might upgrade to to newest one with more memory. I think getting the cheapest in the beginning is good because you want to play with it and make sure you like it.

Here is the video from CNET.

Apple Ipod Touch has TV out capability

OK, while I was exploring the settings on my Apple Ipod Touch I saw a TV out function in the settings area. I wondered what this could be. So I checked out the internet and I guess there is a cable that allows you to connect the Ipod Touch to a TV and have it become a monitor. I found this video, and am considering buying the cable if it looks like it would be fun to have and use.


Watch iPhone/iPod Touch TV-Out (WaveWars GamePlay) in Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

These kids are playing a video game and can see it on the big screen. Very fun!

I did see another application that allows you to watch TV on your Ipod touch. I will blog about that next time after I download it and check it out.

Apple Ipod application: Pocket MBA

I always wanted to pursue a higher degree after getting my 2 bachelor of science degrees in finance and marketing. The problem was lack of dedication and money to pay for tuition.

I know most people go back to get their degrees for career purposes, but for me it would be to better myself. Anyways, I was looking at apps and this came up as a free app. I don't think this would be an app I normally would search for and buy, but because it was free for a limited time, I wanted to explore it. The app is called Pocket MBA.

This is definitely a good app but definitely not a substitution for an MBA. I wish they made Apple Ipod Touches in my time (20 years ago) when I was going to college. This would have definitely been useful and helped me study more efficiently. Back then I would use index cards and create flash cards as study aids to prepare for exams. This program is pretty good.

However, it doesn't motivate me to go back to graduate school. LOL

Apple Ipod update

I use my Apple Ipod Touch everyday. Skype is one of my favorite programs to use on it. It allows me to make phone calls at any place I have a wifi connection. It does have the ability to send text messages too, but it looks pricey compared to other programs that are available out there.

Since purchasing my Ipod Touch a newer version has come out at a lower price point of $199. I guess I bought mine 3 months too early. I have no regrets though because it is a great gadget. I notice sorting through my Gmail emails is much easier and faster than online because of the way google has its application set up on the Ipod.

Anyways, I love my Apple Ipod Touch.