I’ve been considering buying an ipod touch as a cheaper way to get into the whole kindle dealie (my gal-pal has a kindle, loves it)–plus (and here’s the rub) for any other possible useful apps.

Here’s the thing–I went on youtube to check out some ipod/iphone app reviews, and all the apps seemed to be a bunch of silly “fake lightsaber” gimmicks or very simplistic games. I realize this is because the people most likely to make a youtube video are teen boys and junior nerds, so there’s that.

So, my question to you, master of all gizmos–nay, my challenge!–since your family has at least one of these iphone things, can you talk about any ipoddie apps that are actually useful or worthwhile? I just need a couple to look forward to along with the free kindle app to maybe actually take the plunge!

Your serve!

You’re a rich and famous cartoonist!

Oh, wait, you work for MAD, huh?

I got one of the AppleCare extended plans with my 3GS, but I have no clue whatsoever if it would cover that kind of damage. My hunch is no.

It might be worth looking into getting one of those “Juice Pack” battery-extender cases; they double battery life, cost about $70, and – since they double battery life – are more likely to remain on the iPhone than not, I’d think.

http://www.mophie.com/juice-pack-air-p/1059_jpa-ip3g-blk.htm

http://gizmodo.com/5443146/gorilla-glass-hands-on-unbreakable