WTB: iPod Touch x2 (for the kids)

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#301922 16-Oct-2022 08:30

Hey guys,

I’d like to get my 2 kids a little device each to listen to music on, maybe play some games and use messenger kids. I reckon the iPod Touch looks pretty much perfect but they aren’t sold new anymore. I don’t want to get them phones or tablets. The newer iPod touch model with the coloured frame looks pretty much perfect but open to anything.

tl;dr - want to buy: iPod touch x2

Thanks in advance!

sdavisnz

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#2983241 16-Oct-2022 08:34

Any phone without a sim card is a pseudo iPad touch.

Why invest in a device with no future software support?

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timtait

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#2983249 16-Oct-2022 08:47

Simless iPhones work great for our young kids. We have an old 6s and a 7 which play all the games fine.

timbosan

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#2983288 16-Oct-2022 11:43

I have an iPod Touch or 2 lying around, let me check out what I have and post back....

bendud

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#2983298 16-Oct-2022 12:25

I have an iPhone 7 going as above suggestions - just hide the phone and messages apps. PM me if interested

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#2983299 16-Oct-2022 12:42

Just something to note. Old phones even without SIM cards can still dial emergency services. Depending on the age of the kids I’d err on the side of caution giving them a phone.

This is where tablets are good. No cellular connectivity and also can be locked down. Personally I’d recommend going that route over the old phone route.

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mattwnz

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#2983364 16-Oct-2022 14:19

If cost is a factor, then an iphone se 1st gen can be purchased very cheaply second hand, and they had far better battery lives a than the ipod touch which frankly sucked. But bear in mind that newer apps will stop supporting older ios versions. So it can depend what they are using it for. A small ipad maybe the better option but not as portable.

xyf

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#2983616 17-Oct-2022 08:44

ive got two in my work drawer here. Only like gen 5 though so they probably would suck massively

the last gen they made is pretty good. i think it has an iphone 7 in it.

For my kids we just got them $250 android phones, works fine

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#2983619 17-Oct-2022 09:21

Amazon Fire tablets are good for kids. There's a kids model. Fairly cheap too.

RogerMellie

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#2983634 17-Oct-2022 10:31

sdavisnz: Any phone without a sim card is a pseudo iPad touch.

Why invest in a device with no future software support?

I expect we will see Apple support them with OS & security updates for as long as similar aged iPhones.