What Does Gigabyte Do for the iPod Touch?
The iPod touch is an Apple device similar to the Apple iPhone. The main difference between the two devices is the inability to use the iPod touch to make phone calls or access the 3G network. The Apple iPod touch is used to play games, listen to music and take pictures on the go. It also has the capability to keep your calendar, email accounts, task lists and notes. These files are stored in the iPod touch's memory. The amount of information stored depends on how many gigabytes your iPod came with.
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Gigabytes
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A gigabyte is a unit of data storage for your computer or computer-based technologies. In terms of storage, a gigabyte is approximately a billion bytes. You use your gigabytes on your iPod touch to store files. One gigabyte of information will store approximately 100 to 150 songs or 200 photos depending on exact file size. When you run out of gigabytes, you are no longer able to store additional information. You need to delete current information to store new information.
Uses
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Your iPod touch stores many different kinds of files. When you download music, new applications, files and photos, you are storing this information using the gigabytes on your iPod touch. Each file takes up a specific amount of storage depending on the size of the file. When you run out, you cannot store new information.
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Configurations
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The iPod touch is sold in three gigabyte configurations. You can purchase an 8 gigabyte, 32 gigabyte or a 64 gigabyte iPod touch. You will need to spend more money if you want to have higher gigabytes. The 8 gigabyte iPod touch is the cheapest you can get. You cannot upgrade the amount of memory your device has. In doing so, you void your warranty. Purchase the highest amount of gigabytes you think you will possibly need.
Check Configuration
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If you are not sure which iPod Touch you purchased, you can check your configuration using your iPod touch. Open up the "Settings" application on your deivce. Click on the "General" tab. Tap the "About" tab. Scroll down to the "Capacity" line. This shows the total amount of gigabytes your iPod has. Scroll down a line to the "Available" line. This line shows how much space you have left.
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