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iOS and MacOS / New to ios development buying a device. T2

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gsdblack
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Posted: 26th Mar 2012 03:07
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I just got a macbook pro today for ios development (T2) but now I need a device to test it on. Any suggestions on what device should I buy? Do I need a Iphone & ipad or just one? what about the ipod? I'm not trying to go broke just want a simple device for test.
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bjadams
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Posted: 26th Mar 2012 13:35
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get an ipod touch 8gb
its the cheapest option
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Posted: 27th Mar 2012 05:14
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iPod Touches are an affordable way to test with relative accuracy how your app will appear on iPhones since they share the same resolution and most characteristics. I have an iPod Touch 3 (for non-retina display testing) and iPod Touch 4 (for retina display), as well as the first iPad.
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Ancient Lady
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Posted: 27th Mar 2012 17:38
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Since they came out with the iPad 3, Apple is selling iPad 2s relatively cheaply. 'Relative' being the operative term.

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Ancient Lady
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gsdblack
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Posted: 28th Mar 2012 05:29 Edited at: 28th Mar 2012 05:30
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I found out that gamespot is selling cheap used apple products. I think I'm gonna go with the iPhone3gs 8g. It's only $80. Does it matter what generation the device is?

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/itrade/
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sovr
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I would choose the ipod touch! the thing is with being a new app developer for apple is the struggle of publishing your app. If you have any trouble publishing an app just ask about it on the forum and I can help you. I did do tier1/tier2 and publishing an app for the first time was almost as hard as making the app, lol. Good Luck, cheers!

sov the game creator!
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gsdblack
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Does it matter what generation the device is? I borrows a ipod 1st gen but I couldn't get it to work. Is it me or the device?
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Ancient Lady
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I suspect it is your device (http://www.appgamekit.com/faq.php#q29):
Quote: "The minimum deployment target is iOS 3.2, which will ensure support for iPad and other iOS devices."


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