Buying iOS hardware
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| What's the best hardware to get for iOS development? I'm considering iPod, iPhone and iPad but which gen? It may not make sense for me to buy the latest models as I think I'd prefer to test on the lowest common denominator of each to ensure compatibility but realistically, what exactly would that be? Or am I better off just getting the latest models? |
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| I am asking myself the same question and maybe will buy an ipod touch 4G (newest model). On amazon you can get one for ~200€. Used models go as low as ~150€. |
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| With iOS 5 and new devices imminent I'd not choose anything other than a fully iOS 4 capable device. |
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| I'd personally go for an iPad 2 (which I have) as you can test resolutions for iPad, iPhone 480x320 and iPhone 960x640. Granted the iPad 2 is the fastest of the current iOS devices but keep in mind the iPhone 5 is due out this year with the iPad 3 next year. So the iPad 2 will not be the fastest device for long but still a good test bed for a good 18 months at least. |
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| Don't forget, you will also need an iMac to compile on. ugh. |
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| Don't forget, you will also need an iMac to compile on. ugh. Yeah, I got one. :) |
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| so only IMac or MacBook can be used to compile ? iPad will not work ? |
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| No, you need a real Mac. |
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| something like iMAC G5 POWERMAC could work ? |
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| I dont think powermac would work. If I remember correctly you need an Intel based Mac to compile to iDevices. |
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| I dont think powermac would work. If I remember correctly you need an Intel based Mac to compile to iDevices. That's correct plus if I remember you have to be running Leopard 10.5.3 or greater. |
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