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Posted by: wkw427 Nov 16 2009, 1:02 PM

I'm planning on getting an 8gb ipod touch (don't ask why), and I just need to know, how long would its battery life be?

Lets say, I leave it on all day connected to my home internet via wifi uploading things to youtube, how long would battery life last?
Could I keep it plugged in?
Can it upload other types of files to other sites? Like, .rars to megaupload?
Can it run p2p programs (like utorrent)? Or do I have to mod it to do that?
Do I NEED to use itunes to put music and video on it? Or can I just plug it in via usb and have my computer copy files to it like it is an external hard drive?

Posted by: Jahnavi Nov 16 2009, 3:44 PM

I have a 16 GB iPod Touch, so I'm just answering out of experience...

That depends on what you're doing; if you're specifically asking about uploading vids, I think it would last a good 10-12 hours unplugged (as long as it was completely charged when you started, of course).


Yup. Whether you use a dock, or keep it plugged in to your computer, it's fully functional while you're charging it.


I know certain sites allow you to upload pictures from your Touch, but I don't know about other types of files, like music or videos...


I really don't know. But I did Google it. Maybe something like http://www.simplehelp.net/2007/12/03/how-to-access-utorrent-from-your-iphone-or-ipod-touch/ will help...?


I don't think you need iTunes; copying files straight to its main folder will probably work fine. (I think my friend does that, I could ask, if you really want...)

Hope I helped. ^^

Posted by: wkw427 Nov 16 2009, 5:52 PM

Jah, could you try uploading a .rar of any size to megaupload.com?

Posted by: Boo Nov 17 2009, 12:15 AM

Expanding on Jahnavi's answer, I'd personally highly recommend downloading iTunes. It's a free program and will making owning an iPod (of any kind) a smooth and enjoyable experience. That, and it backs everything up for you, (when you sync your iPod, it automatically downloads any purchases/applications you've downloaded onto the program for easy retrieval if anything were to happen.)

All that and, if I do say so, it's a really high-quality and nifty program. I honestly use it every time I use the computer. (But this is coming from a person who has used Apple's products all of her life. )

Posted by: Jahnavi Nov 17 2009, 4:16 PM

Two words, Boo: iTunes Visualizer. 8D

Posted by: Boo Nov 18 2009, 1:23 AM

xD Precisely! Couldn't have said it better myself.

Posted by: winxclubrox23 Nov 18 2009, 3:41 AM

Ooh, I do enjoy my iTunes Visualizer.