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Apple iPod touch 8GB MP3 Player
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$219.99 - $249.95
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: neuromix
Updated:12-29-07
Duration of ownership:3 Days
Strengths: High tech. Touch screen controls.
Weaknesses: internet connection
Overall Evaluation: I bought this as a gift for christmas and when we had to set up the internet connect it became a bit complicated in which it took about 20 minutes to set up. Afterwards everything else worked fine. The picture for the videos are excellent. One thing that i can't comprehend is why it has contacts options since it's not like you can use it to call someone.
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: skvaish
Updated:12-27-07
Duration of ownership:7 Days
Strengths: everything!! it has a wonderful screen size, display, user-friendly interface, coverflow, safari, youtube and an easy way to access itunes!
Weaknesses: missing phone and sms applications, a little pricey and only comes in 8-16gb
Overall Evaluation: the iPod touch is simply amazing and wonderful! this is the best mp3 player i have ever seen and its very user-friendly. its very easy to navigate though all the applications and very easy to setup. it has wifi and its very easy to view movies in youtube. it has slide animations for photos and all in all, this is the best mp3 player you will ever find!
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: npa1790
Updated:12-21-07
Duration of ownership:1 Months
Strengths: Display, screen size, extra features like Internet, You Tube, and ITunes store
Weaknesses: No camera, doesn't open some websites
Overall Evaluation: I am very satisfied with this IPod touch. It is much cooler than the previous models. It is big enough to watch videos but still really thin and easy to carry. The sleek design makes it much better than the previous IPods. I got the 8GB but I would recommend getting the 16GB so you can fit more videos on there. One of the best aspects of this IPod is the fact that you can access the Internet and You Tube right from it. However, some websites that require "Flash" do not open. The tough screen is great, but sometimes you have to press the button a couple times in order for it to work. It's better than the IPhone because you do not have to pay a subscription fee or anything. It also has a calendar and calculator features. It is not difficult to use. The battery power is really good because you can turn off the display when you are listening to music to conserve the battery. You can also load your photos on the Ipod and even set them as the wallpaper. However, I wish it also had a camera. The display colors/brightness is also really good. Overall, it is a very good MP3 player.
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: gurleli
Updated:12-12-07
Duration of ownership:30 Days
Strengths: gorgeous screen, wifi, you tube.
Weaknesses: capacity
Overall Evaluation: If your considering buying the touch then i hope this helps you make up your mind.The Good - First off, there are NO more screen defects. those were all worked out in earlier weeks of production.This is probably the first ipod made that is woth watching a movie on. The screen really is gorgeous and the touch interface is worth all the hoopla.Doing almost anything on this ipod is fun, because you get to touch and flick through everything.As always the sound and picture quality is amazing, so no surprises there.The wifi is quick and safari is the best you can get next to an actual computer.The Bad - The 8/16 space. Now it's mainly a problem because of the space video takes up.I would recommend the 16gb, it gives you plenty of room to switch outthe songs & movies and such you need to take with you.
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: mamzy
Updated:12-05-07
Duration of ownership:15 Days
Strengths: Attractive design, gorgeous display, slim, ease of use, Wifi with ?real? Internet
Weaknesses: No charger included, battery life could be better, back can be easily scratched, no camera
Overall Evaluation: Apple did it again! The Ipod touch is by far the best portable media player money can buy. Actually calling it just a media player is an understatement. The device is a true piece of art starting from the attractive design which looks very similar to the iPhone, but almost twice slimmer. The user interface is very innovative featuring the ?multi touch? technology which is very intuitive and easy to use. Menus are very user friendly with impressive graphics specially for scrolling your picture, video or music albums. The device comes with built in Wifi for internet browsing, and is the only portable device ?along with the iPhone- that enables you the real Internet like you see it on your home PC and not a stripped down version of it. You can zoom in and out using 2 fingers, see your webpage in portrait or landscape simply by turning the device in the direction you want.The sound and video quality are great. The video specially is impressive since the 3.5" screen offers a great resolution and a crisp and sharp picture. Almost like having a little plasma TV in the palm of your hand.I would?ve loved it even more if the battery would last more specially when playing lots of videos or browsing the web. The battery life is decent though if you listen to music more often than watch videos. Also no charger is included, only the USB cable, which means you need to use your PC to charge your ipod. That is kind of annoying specially that the device is not cheap. It wouldn?t have cost Apple that much to throw in a charger or even a nice docking station instead of selling them separately. Although the screen has some anti scratch coating, I noticed that the shiny back of the device is very easily scratched. Apple should?ve thought of coating the device front and back. Having a camera would?ve also been a nice addition, though the iPhone already comes with it. Overall, this is a must have gadget for any portable media or technology enthusiast. The 16 GB version is also available if you?re willing to spend a $100 more.
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Overall Rating
3 Star Review
Reviewed by: celiareyestorres@yahoo.com
Updated:12-04-07
Duration of ownership:
Strengths: most of the features of an iphone without the contract
Weaknesses: no phone, no speaker and no camera
Overall Evaluation: i really would have bought an iphone except that i am still locked in at my current plan. this is our first mp3 player and looking forward to recieving it. had played around with it at the local apple store and i was pretty impressed. its styling is very sleek and seemed pretty user friendly. hope to watch videos with this and will write a follow-up review when i get to use it for a while
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: metfan4life
Updated:11-17-07
Duration of ownership:3 Days
Strengths: Slim design, easy to use, great menus
Weaknesses: Short battery life. Trouble connecting to my wireless router that is encrypted.
Overall Evaluation: This is the best ipod yet. It's display is crystal clear. The menus are easy to use. I was able to sync my old songs from my previous ipod without any problems. The only issue I have is connecting to my wireless router for Wi-fi. My router is encrypted but I do not want to decrypt it to pick up the signal since others in my area can catch my signal. I'm sure there is a way around this but I haven't figured it out yet.All in all this is the perfect gift for the holidays.
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: thx2001r
Updated:11-16-07
Duration of ownership:10 Days
Strengths: The great iPhone interface without having to buy the iPhone (or switch to AT&T for wireless)
Weaknesses: Battery only lasts a few hours when using device to browse the web.
Overall Evaluation: Bought this great little gadget intent to get a web browser with an added MP3 player. So far, the device is a joy to use at home and at work. It is heavier than it looks but not too much to hold (I think it weighs more than you'd expect because the screen is glass instead of plastic). This device is as thin as an iPod Nano but otherwise roughly the dimensions of a regular iPod or an iPhone. The one gripe I have with it so far is that browsing the web drains the battery in 3-4 hours. Apple didn't post how long the battery would last in that scenario so I imagine, if you use it for just music or just videos with WIFI turned off, the battery will last as advertised. Also, after browsing the web for a while, the device feels noticeably warm to the touch (must be working harder to browse the web than to play music). Overall though, it is a nifty little gadget that I am glad I bought!
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: Unclefunnyman
Updated:11-10-07
Duration of ownership:
Strengths: Innovation to the Extreme
Weaknesses: None
Overall Evaluation: I absolutely LOVE this thing. I got it the day they came out, having played with the demo model in the Apple Store until my fingers hurt. The interface is pure GENIOUS. Apple at it's BEST.
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: fox25
Updated:11-08-07
Duration of ownership:1 Days
Strengths: WIFI Capability, Very Good Screen, Excellent User Interface. Looks great.
Weaknesses: Battery Life and Charge Time. Great looking unit is very shinny and smudges are very apparent. No physical volume control.
Overall Evaluation: First, I had read most of the reviews about the new ipod Touch before buying. Most of the negative reviews were about the ipod Touch not being as good a music player as past ipods and I would have to agree. The point that one must consider is that this ipod offers so much more than previous ipod models. First, the screen is top notch and large enough to be able to enjoy a videos. WIFI capabilities, particularly the Safari web browser are fantastic.On the down side, with WIFI turned on, the battery life could be better, I estimate that I get about 3 hours of battery life with WIFI on, not the 5 hours advertised by Apple. I still use my ipod mini for listening to music, but for ultra portable web browsing and video playback, this is a very good choice.
