After a lot of research, I finally found away to make your iPod an iPhone for a cheaper price. Although, you will not be able to do this until after June when the new software update comes out, you can still do a lot of the things I mention.
1. Download Skype for your iPod. Skype is a great way to communicate to people very cheaply. Although you need a WiFi connection I have something you tell you about that later. You will need a Skype profile and you may need to purchase S
Skype Credit to call phones, it still works out cheaper.
2. Buy a microphone which will obviously be useful when calling people. I have found the best mic for this job. It is called the Switch easy. It is as small as a pin, literally and it does the job perfect. It fits into the headphone jack which is a bit of a downside but I wouldn't mind. I provided a link to the website.
Alternatively you could buy earphones with a built in mic which is just as good and you still have access to your earphones.
3. Subside to the BT WiFi service. The reason why you do this is because you aren't always at your house where you can get Internet access but with BT WiFi is pretty much everywhere. With prices ranging from £5 to £28 a month it is quick, cheap and easy to get wifi. Also with this, you don't have to use it for Skype, you can use it to browse the web and use your other applications.
4. Texting is also a big part about a phone. I have sorted the problem out for you. I have found a website which gives you free text messaging services to providers around the UK. It is free although there is a paid version. Here is a link http://www.doipod.com/webapps/ipod_touch_sms_text_messaging_uk/
5. The last one is a camera which does seem quite a hard challenge but once again I found away. With the new iPhone OS 3.0 coming out in June, I found a really good feature. This feature is the ability to create applications for custom accessories. This may take a while to develop but the simple concept is to create an app which is pretty much like the iPhone camera App but instead for an accessory. You will also need the camera. The problem with this is that you have to wait after June for this.
The Price
iPod Touch 16GB £214
Switch easy Thumbtack Mic £15
BT Wifi Middle PP £12.50 AM
Texting FREE
Camera App Est £5
Camera Accessory £20
=£254 +12.50AM
iPhone Contract
iPhone £155
Contract £35 a month (AM)
Camera App est £5
Camera Accessory £20
=£180 +£35 AM
iPhone PAYG
iPhone 16GB £400
Camera App est £5
Camera Accessory £20
=£425
In the Long run the iPod is cheaper as you would pay £630 for an 18 month contract
unlike the iPod touch which it will only be £225 for 18 months
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