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Why iPod touch and iPhone for college

iPod touch and iPhone put thousands of apps — and countless possibilities — in your pocket. That’s just part of why they’re ideal for college students on the go.

There’s an app for that.

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From practicing a foreign language to learning the constellations by sight, you can choose from thousands of educational apps to help you study and stay organized.

A library in your pocket.

iBooks lets you take a whole library with you anywhere you go. It also works with PDFs — ideal for class handouts, research papers, and more.1

Everyday applications that work together.

Easily get through day-to-day tasks like doing research on the web, sending email, and managing and sharing multiple calendars — wherever you are.

A 24/7 learning store at your fingertips.

Shop the App Store on iPod touch and iPhone to find apps for learning. Read descriptions and user reviews. Flick through screenshots. Then download the app wirelessly to your device and start using it right away.

There’s an app for that.

Need help defining a word? Having trouble locating your lumbar spine? How about practicing your French? With tens of thousands of apps available on the App Store, there’s definitely an app for that. Tap Featured to get a list of new apps and see what’s hot. Peruse by category or check out the Top 25 apps. Or, if you know exactly what you’re looking for, find it by doing a quick search.
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Safari

The most advanced web browser for mobile devices comes standard on both iPod touch and iPhone. So you can carry the power of the Internet right in your pocket. Just connect to a Wi-Fi or 3G network, and you can use Safari for nearly everything you do on the web.

Mail

Email on iPod touch and iPhone looks and acts just like email on your computer. Add multiple accounts and move between them easily. Setting up Mail is a snap, because iPod touch and iPhone automatically enter settings for popular email providers including Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, AOL, and Microsoft Exchange.

Calendar

See all the classes and activities that make up your life with iCal. Create and manage multiple calendars. Add events and set reminder alerts with a few taps. And you can sync iCal to the calendar on your iPod touch or iPhone, so you’ll never miss class again.
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Capture everything on camera.

Shoot, edit, and share HD videos and photos wherever you are. Perfect for class projects and for fun.2

iTunes U.

iTunes U is home to more than 350,000 free course lectures, videos, readings, and podcasts from universities and institutions all over the world.

Find your iPod touch or iPhone with a tap.

With the free Find My iPod touch or iPhone feature, you can locate your device on a map, set a passcode lock remotely, display a message, and initiate a remote wipe.3

Class is always in session.

More than 800 universities use iTunes U. Take a course in something you’ve never studied, do research for an upcoming exam or paper, or just check out topics you’re interested in.

In the Beyond Campus section, you can access a wealth of content from distinguished entities such as MoMA, the New York Public Library, Public Radio International, and PBS stations. Learn more about iTunes U

Record memos. Or any audio.

Record class lectures, interviews, and any other thoughts or spur-of-the-moment ideas — without a pen and paper. You can also share recordings via email.

Wi-Fi wherever.

Built-in Wi-Fi means you can do research, write an email, send an attachment, and communicate with classmates, family, and friends.4

FaceTime lets you be there even when you’re not.

Collaborate on group projects and talk easily with classmates, teachers, friends, and family on the go.5

FaceTime

Make video calls from your iPod touch or iPhone 4 to another iPod touch, iPhone 4, iPad 2, or Mac over Wi-Fi. Collaborate on projects with other students across campus or across the globe. You can even hold a virtual discussion group without leaving your dorm room. Missed a class? FaceTime also provides a face-to-face way for you to chat with teachers or other students from home. And it works right out of the box — no need to set up a special account or screen name. Learn more about FaceTime

Find your perfect iPhone and iPod touch.

iPod touch

State-of-the-art fun.

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iPhone 4

This changes everything. Again.

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Buy online

Take advantage of Apple education pricing on Mac computers and certain software and accessories at the Apple Online Store for Education.
Find your school and start shopping

Find a store

Take advantage of Apple education pricing on Mac computers and certain software and accessories at your campus store* or at a local Apple Retail Store.
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  1. Books are available on the iBookstore. Title availability is subject to change.
  2. iMovie is sold separately. Wi-Fi Internet access required for some features; broadband recommended; fees may apply.
  3. Free Find My iPhone or Find My iPod touch account requires iOS 4.2 or later. Find My iPod touch and Find My iPhone are not available in all areas.
  4. Wireless Internet access requires a base station or other wireless access point and Internet access; fees may apply.
  5. Requires a FaceTime-enabled Mac with an Internet connection or a FaceTime-enabled iOS device with a Wi-Fi connection. Not available in all areas.

*Check with your local Apple Authorized Campus Store for participation. Education pricing is available to qualified customers only.

Content sold separately. Available on iTunes and the iBookstore. Some applications and titles are not available in all areas. Application and title availability is subject to change.

The iTunes Store is available only to persons age 13 or older in the U.S. and many other countries; see www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/ for a list of countries. Requires iTunes, compatible hardware and software, and Internet access; broadband recommended (fees may apply). See www.apple.com/itunes/whats-on/ for more information. Terms apply.

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