Cheaper Android alternatives to the Apple IPOD

[CMAC]

as thread title I dont want to shell out for anymore Apple products and this iPod equivalent will be used for music and games for the wee fella.

I know nothing about Android or the pro's n con's so looking for options please? Ta

 

[brendy]

Any android device will do as they all perform the same storage and basic functionality, most have a micro sd slot so you can buy a cheap unit and bump up the storage with a spare 8 or 16gb slot.
If you want to game then you would need to buy a slightly better device.

Amazon is filled with unbranded stuff, have a trawl through there as some of them are samsung/apple/sony copies. Make sure it has a decent resolution and processor.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_nr...1+phone&ie=UTF8&qid=1384359070&rnid=419152031

 

[guest100718]

The Tesco hudl is the same spec as a Nexus and V cheap.

 

[pendodave]

presuming you're after a tablet, have a look at the nook hd+.

It's a bit like the amazon fire thingy - an android tablet marketed by a book company (in this case Barnes and Noble) with a proprietry front end but standard android underneath.

You can get a 32gb one from John Lewis for £150 or 16gb for £130 (JL give free 2 year warranty). Has an SD slot as well. Lovely big screen.

As with a few of these, you can get the standard google playstore apps on easily enough, but need a little more dexterity to sideload things that google doesn't want you to use (eg flash). I've managed it though, so although it takes a bit of effort it's not impossible. With Firefox and flash installed I find it quite useful for watching sports streams (eg the golf) from sources other than the original...

 

[CMAC]

guys, thanks, but its something like the ipod but not an ipod, literally music and the wee fella playing games on it, £130 is too much for just that, might even just disable an old iPhone and use that

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Refurbished I Pod

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRE-ORDER...16GB-Grade-B-PRE-ORDER-6-Months-/200985092544

 

[pendodave]

i bought a refurbed ipod touch directly from apple this time last year.

Worst decision ever. Had dodgy wifi, took it to local apple service centre and have since had 4 all with different faults. Even the one I have now has a dicky screen, just can't be a****d to take it back again. I think they have a bucket of duff ones and then keep recycling them without repairing them until the original guarantee runs out.

 

[StrangelyBrown]

What kind of phone do you have?

I use my 'droid phone to store music rather than using a dedicated MP3 player.

 

[CMAC]

What kind of phone do you have?

I use my 'droid phone to store music rather than using a dedicated MP3 player.

I have an iPhone 5 but its not me that will use it so cant be a phone.

 

[brendy]

Of course you can, just dont put a sim in it and remove the phone button from the main page.

I have an iPhone 5 but its not me that will use it so cant be a phone.

 

[GreiginFife]

Just get a "traditional" MP3 player in that case. Not sure I can think of any Android device that is like an iPod.
Sony and Archos do some pretty good MP3/MP4 players that are "like" iPods.

 

[guest100718]

there are any number of cheap MP4 players on the market.

 

[CMAC]

there are any number of cheap MP4 players on the market.

do they play APPS?

 

[CMAC]

Of course you can, just dont put a sim in it and remove the phone button from the main page.

post #5 :smirk:

 

[CMAC]

Just get a "traditional" MP3 player in that case. Not sure I can think of any Android device that is like an iPod.
Sony and Archos do some pretty good MP3/MP4 players that are "like" iPods.

cheers :thup:

 

[GreiginFife]

do they play APPS?

cheers :thup:

For the most part they won't play Apps but then neither will most iPods (unless you mean iPod Touch and then it's a slightly different kettle of fish).
If you want it to play music and videos only then a MP3/MP4 player would suffice. If you want Apps then you would probably be looking at an Android phone (minus the phone capability - disabled) or a small tablet.
Others may have a different view and know more but from all I can think of those would be the options.

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dv...4460!&ef_id=UXaYYwAAADL1y5-e:20131114150706:s

This is "like" an iPod - not an iPod Touch though.

 

[guest100718]

whats your budget? You could get a 7 inch android tablet for 60 to 70 quid.

Or do a Google for portable media players and that will turn up a hole bunch of stuff.

 

[Vice]

This was written about 2 months back

http://www.teleread.com/chris-meadows/android-still-lacks-ipod-touch-alternative/

The important point he makes is all these iPod touch alternatives use old versions of android, leaving a lot of compatibility issues.

Your best bet would be to look at a budget tablet, most of which are around £100, could probably pick up a second hand one for cheaper

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/test-centre/tablets/3412038/best-budget-tablet-2013/

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/514709/20131017/budget-tablet-buying-guide-tesco-hudl-amazon.htm

I'd personally avoid anything cheaper than these as I have seen first hand just how nasty some of these can be

 

[brendy]

Old iphone will be limited, new android device will be quicker and you can add extra storage memory and choose a larger screen.

post #5 :smirk:

 

[CMAC]

ok thanks all, some good options and alternatives, I agree about the real cheap jobs but I was looking to pay about £100 max as there is a potential it will be lost/damaged/ignored within a few weeks