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School me on ipods.

MirandaHobbesMirandaHobbes member
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In the past 6 months we got our first Apple products- an Iphone and an Ipad. I'm just getting familier with them. For a myriad of reasons not worth rehashing, I'd like to get DS a used or refurbished Ipod touch for Christmas. What generation would be acceptable to get him- I want something that will do ebooks and kids games nicely, and stream music and movies. I've tried reading reviews and people say the 2nd gen is worthless- why? Would you agree? Thanks for any advice. I've never owned an Ipod other than an old shuffle.

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  • GrayGhost13GrayGhost13 member

    I have the first generation touch, and it is not compatible with the current version of the iPod's operating system. All the current apps run on the new operating system, so it means I can't download or upgrade any apps. I think that's what people mean when they say 2nd gen is worthless...it probably can't run iOS 6 either.

    I'm not sure which model to suggest that you do get. (I'm still researching what I will buy next too). But that's my two cents on why the oldest models are probably not so desirable.

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  • Ms5586Ms5586 member

    I have the 4th gen, and it stays in the diaper bag mostly for J for emergency distraction lol.  I love it - great color and sound, easy updates, etc. 

    Make sure you check CL, especially after black friday, they'll probably be sooo cheap, because people will be buying the newest and greatest.  DH sold his on CL for $100 I think, because he just wasn't using it.

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  • MirandaHobbesMirandaHobbes member
    Thank you, everyone! I am sortof leaning on the 4 now, too. I want it to last awhile and DS gets frustrated easily. I am totally kicking myself for not jumping on a touch I saw on CL that included like 100 preschooler apps. Oh well. I'm also thinking about offering a trade of a good condition zooper stroller and crib set. We'll see..
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  • Timshel17Timshel17 member
    I'm guessing your best bet would be a 4th gen. I have a 3rd gen, and while I wouldn't call it worthless, there are lots of apps that I can't get or apps I had that I couldn't use anymore because they required iOS 6. I can still stream movies through Netflix, but there's no telling how long until they require an update and the app won't work any longer.
    I just upgraded to a 5th gen and love it. I bet you could find a tablet like a Kindle Fire for less money if you're interested in that. As for iPods, I'd look for a 4th gen.
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  • zeldadoggo121zeldadoggo121 member
    I wanted to buy a used 3rd generation for LO for christmas.The seller sent me a 2nd instead. I paid 70 for it so the seller refunded me 12. I thought about returning it since some apps aren't compatible with the firmware but it's for a kid who truly will not care, and if something happens to it, at least I only lost 58 instead of over 200. We have a fisher price kid tough case for it which is amazing and would protect it well. It works with any iPod or iPhone. can't do clicky

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