Donny some are free, some 99 cents, $1.99 and I've seen some for $9.99. The few that I use have been either free or $1.99. YOu can get a better idea if you visit the iTunes store via the iTunes interface.
http://www.apple.com/iphone/apps-for-iphone/

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Thanx Steve that's not too expensive, but it could add up if your an App Freak ....

I'm also looking the new Samsung "Android powered" Moment Phone for Sprint...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsWM1-2zvWM

Yea, apps could add up in a hurry. The Android OS has got my attention. Mikey has Android on his G1 from T Mobile, it's a great OS and they just released Version 2. This Friday I'll be taking a look at the Droid from Verizon, looks promising. I had been waiting for the iPhone to come to Verizon my carrier, there were rumors about it happening soon, but that seems to have changed in the last couple of weeks.

Hey, don't take my word for it! I'm just a middle-aged guy who thinks another middle-aged guy is gonna take us (Vikings) to the Super Bowl.

I'm still stuck in a family T-Mobile plan that I'd hate to lose so unless iPhones take on another carrier, it might be iTouch only. But I can live with that....best PDA I've ever used.


-mike

I'll show my ignorance .. are those charges per month or what?
thnx,
t.
PS Someone very recently sent me a couple of photos that were taken with her cell phone .. she apologized for the lack of quality and my response was "that's because cell phones are to communicate with ... CAMERAS are to take photos with !!!" ...
t.


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Sorry all!

My wife & I have iPhones (not Touches) hence my list of apps that work "better" with the iPhone.

In Australia, the iPhone is on almost every major carrier, and with a bit of digging, you can get a pretty decent deal, or just buy it outright without a Contract.

I'm amazed it's on so few carriers in the States - pity.....

Tony, they are just one time charges not monthly. I agree on the phone, photos are not so great, passable but far from the quality of a good camera.

Thanks for the replies. I've been having so much fun spending too much time downloading & checking out iphone/touch apps.

I initially purchased the Touch as simply an upgrade to my 80Gb iPod to gain more secure (flash vs hd) song & video playback & storage. yet quickly learning it offers a whole lot more than that alone. That said, I didn't opt for an iphone because I didn't want to be locked into another AT&T 2 year contract agreement, and because I'm already able to gain most of iphones unique functionability (phone, 3G) via these relatively inexpensive software add-ons. To gain the ability to make calls on the iPod Touch, I installed Skype on the iPod Touch. To make a call, I simply plug the headphone/mic supplied by Apple with the Touch. To gain 3G connection for internet browsing where Wifi isn't available, I purchased a cool software called Walking Hot Spot which turns the Nokia phone into a wireless hotspot. I'm able to tether my Nokia E71's 3G connection to the iPod Touch, affording a 3G internet connection nearly everywhere in my metro area.

Hellboy, Linda, and Stephen: thanks for the app recommendations. I've downloaded a few from your lists and concur with your postive recommendations. Manuel, I've downloaded FreeWifi and wow . . . it found MANY wifi hotspots available I didn't know existed before. I also appreciate the "Piano Sharp" App remmendation by Steve Molnar.



Ok, here are my personal fav 'music' applications that I've downloaded, purchased, and checked out (so far):

MusicID with Lyrics
Almost instantly (4-5 secs) identifies most any tune heard over the radio or in a restaurant/club, PLUS displays the lyrics and artist as well. Awesome!

MySongbook
MySongBook Review Demo
What I love about this app is that the lyrics/chords automatically "scroll" (you set the scroll rate) while you PLAY the song. The iPod Touch can be placed and leaned against the Tyros2 LCD screen for easy live performance viewability. Small yet bright & viewable. Though the iPod display screen may be relatively small, in landscape mode, lyrics & chords appear very readable. Very Cool!


iReal Book for iPhone
Similar to MySongBook but it only supports chords. App comes with all the songs in the Jazz RealBook which most all jazz musicians are familiar with and play from. A must have app for jazz players.

Relative Pitch
Relative Pitch Video Light Version Demo
Great way to get & keep our ears tuned. A must!

Piano Sharp
Thanks Steve Molnar for recommending this one.


Piano Studio
Piano Studio Demo
Not really like playing a piano, but a fascinating music composition app. Closest thing to an 'Arranger' on an iPod I think.


Guitar

Cool Guitar emulation App for button pushing wannabe guitarists. Impressive sound.
Stairway To Heaven
iPhone Guitar: Hotel California

Scott

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Scott, some mighty fine recommendations, thanks for sharing those.

wow ... 90% of your world in your pocket ... the other 10% being your kb ... but, with the apps, you might replace that also ...

so many toys ... so little time ... and MONEY ...

Not referring to anyone here, but it is no wonder so many people are in debt up to their ears !!! ...

t.

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