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The Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen is visually identical to the 2nd generation of iPod Touch, the differences are all on the inside. Its has been updated to match the iPhone 3GS including a new 833MHz ARM-Cortex 8 processor. The price for the new power is a drop in battery life, from 36 hours to 30 hours of audio. That isn't the only drop the Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen has experienced - the 2008 8GB iPod touch cost $229, while the 2009 versions are priced at $199 for the 8GB ($30 drop in price), $299 for the 32GB and $399 for the 64GB. The two higher priced sizes, the 32GB and the 64GB, are double the capacity from the 2008 products and all of the 2009 models are capable of running OpenGL 2.0 which Steve Jobs said was to further the Touch as a gaming platform.
MSRP $199.99
Release date September, 2009
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Features
- Dimensions: 110 × 61.8 × 8.5 mm
- Weight: 115g
- Audio files supported: AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless, Audible, MP3, WAV, Protected AAC
- Image files supported: BMP, JPEG, TIFF, GIF
- Video files supported: MPEG
- 833MHz ARM-Cortex 8 processor
- 8GB, 32GB, and 64GB
- 30 hours battery life for audio
- Voice Control
- iPhone OS 3.1 software
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Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen | 8GB
• Apple iPod touch 8 GB (3rd Generation) NEWEST MODEL
• iPod Touch 8GB Black MP3 Player
UPC: 885909313013
EAN: 885909313013
MPN: MC086LL/A
Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen | 32GB
• Apple iPod touch 32 GB (3rd Generation) NEWEST MODEL
• iPod Touch 32GB Black MP3 Player
UPC: 885909301379
EAN: 885909301379
MPN: MC008LL/A
Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen | 64GB
• Apple iPod touch 64 GB (3rd Generation) NEWEST MODEL
• iPod Touch 64GB Black MP3 Player
UPC: 885909301867
EAN: 885909301867
MPN: MC011LL/A
Competitors
MSRP $200.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- dual core processor
- affordable and competitive price
- large touchscreen
Cons
- no mention of WIFI or internet browser - included on ipod touch
- no third party software
- software will not be as modular or as well supported as the iPod Touch software
Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen
100%
vs.
Cowon S9 Curve
0%
MSRP $219.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- OLED touchscreen display
- HD radio receiver
- WiFi connectivity
Cons
- sold in the USA only
- app store isn't as mature as Apple's
- Doesnt have true hd (1080p)
Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen
100%
vs.
Microsoft Zune HD
0%
MSRP --
Released September, 2008
Pros
- Includes Opera web browser with full Flash support
- Great format support
- Good build quality
Cons
- Buggy/incomplete features with first firmware
- Sluggish interface
- Requires extra purchases to support certain file formats
Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen
100%
vs.
Archos 5
0%
MSRP $129.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- quality earbuds included
- included software is not required to sync the device
- integrated speaker
Cons
- wall charger not included, must be purchased separately
- unintuitive controls
- poor included software
Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen
100%
vs.
Creative Zen X-Fi2
0%
MSRP --
Released October, 2009
Cons
- Requires purchase of extra software to play HiDef 720p VOB/MPEG-2/AC3/WMV-HD files
- high price
- Resistive touch screen
Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen
100%
vs.
Archos 5 (Android)
0%
Reviews
October 13, 2009
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Pros
- integrated WiFi
- upgraded capacities on the top two models - now up to 64GB
- improved processor and graphics subsystem - the same as the iPhone 3GS
- improved as a gaming platform
- mature as a software platform - an array of useful applications are available
- full built in browser
Cons
- no open source codec support
- high price for the upgraded models - starting at $299 for 32GB
- no camera
- no internal GPS
- lower end model remains the same as the previous generation - 8GB, older internal components, poor value and a complete scam compared to new competition
- not a great update for those uninterested in gaming
- not the greatest value when compared to getting an iPhone - despite high data costs
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October 13, 2009
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Pros
- integrated WiFi
- upgraded capacities on the top two models - now up to 64GB
- improved processor and graphics subsystem - the same as the iPhone 3GS
- improved as a gaming platform
- mature as a software platform - an array of useful applications are available
- full built in browser
Cons
- no open source codec support
- high price for the upgraded models - starting at $299 for 32GB
- no camera
- no internal GPS
- lower end model remains the same as the previous generation - 8GB, older internal components, poor value and a complete scam compared to new competition
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October 19, 2009
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Pros
- integrated WiFi
- upgraded capacities on the top two models - now up to 64GB
- improved processor and graphics subsystem - the same as the iPhone 3GS
- improved as a gaming platform
- mature as a software platform - an array of useful applications are available
- full built in browser
- Awesome
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October 17, 2009
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- no open source codec support
- high price for the upgraded models - starting at $299 for 32GB
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October 17, 2009
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