WP7 device as iPod Touch competitor? Wifi only

[bassballboy]

Hey all, I'm considering grabbing a used WP7 device (maybe the focus?) and using it as my iPod Touch per se (I hate apple and refuse to support them).

Is this possible without having a cell phone account on it? Will everything work (Zune, xbox live, email, etc) over wifi? Will it be able to be updated etc etc?

Thanks all in advance!

 

[1jaxstate1]

Yes, everything will work. Just use the wifi connection. Not sure if the phone will be able to receive updates.

 

[bassballboy]

That is great news. Can anyone confirm or deny if you can update over wifi only?

 

[Mike-Mike]

why not just get a Zune?

 

[Winterfang]

I have a client that has an Optimus 7 just like that. Today he texted me about his Mango update and stuff. So the phone definitely works fine like that.

 

[bassballboy]

why not just get a Zune?

Zune is dead, and I want new apps and xbox live on it.

 

[bassballboy]

I have a client that has an Optimus 7 just like that. Today he texted me about his Mango update and stuff. So the phone definitely works fine like that.

Great, thanks for the info!

 

[KingCrimson]

There's no profit/prestige in it for MSFT, let Apple enjoy it's PMP monopoly.

 

[3migo]

why not just get a Zune?

This. I love my ZuneHD. Small, light, durable, every app is free, has all the features you need in a PMP.