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The 2nd generation iPod Touch improves on the original iPod Touch with a slimmer formfactor and built-in speaker. The same innovative touchscreen is the biggest asset to the iPod Touch, although volume buttons are available for easy access on the side. The updated version has easy access to the Apple App Store, making it, as Steve Jobs would like you to believe, a portable gaming device. The iPod Touch is cheaper than its predecessor, with the 16GB version retailing for $299 (versus the original $399).
MSRP $299.99
Release date September, 2008
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The 3rd generation iPod Touch doubles the capacity for the two higher end units, as well as bumping up their internals to be as powerful as the latest iPhone revision, the iPhone 3GS. Capable of running OpenGL 2.0, Steve Jobs later said in an interview that this was to further the Touch as a gaming platform. The cheaper 8GB version of the Touch remains the exact same as the previous generation but did see a slight $30 drop in price.
New Features
2009 Additions
- Improved capacities
- Faster processing and graphics power (the same internals as the new iPhone 3GS)
2008 Features
- Genius Playlist - Apple makes playlists for you, based on your existing music library, creating music that flows together
- Built-in Speaker
- Built-in Nike+iPod running aid (requires shoe sensor)
- Longer batter life (audio - 30 hours, video - 6 hours)
- Easily accessible volume controls
Features and specs
- Multi-Touch interface
- 3.5" color touch screen display
- 480 x 320 pixel resolution; 163 pixels / inch
- WiFi 802.11b/g wireless access
- Battery life: audio - 30 hours, video - 6 hours
- Dimensions: 4.3" (H) x 2.4" (W) x 0.33" (D)
- Weight: 4.05 oz (115 g)
- 480p and 576p component TV out
iPod Touch versions
September 2009 Versions
- 8GB, $199
- 32GB, $299
- 64GB, $399
September 2008 Versions
- 8GB, $229
- 16GB, $299
- 32GB, $399
Differences from iPhone
- No access to phone networks
- No microphone
- No camera
- No Bluetooth
- No GPS receiver
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Buy It
Apple iPod Touch | 2008 - 32GB
• Apple iPod touch 32 GB (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL
UPC: 885909233144
EAN: 885909226009
MPN: MB533LL/A
Apple iPod Touch | 2008 - 8GB
• Apple iPod touch 8 GB (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL
UPC: 885909232406
EAN: 9781576751749
MPN: MB528LL/A
Apple iPod Touch | 2008 - 16GB
• Apple iPod touch 16 GB (2nd Generation) OLD MODEL
UPC: 885909232789
EAN: 085909232783
MPN: MB531LL/A
Competitors
MSRP $479.00
Released November, 2007
Pros
- Adds a full QWERTY sliding keyboard
- Tons of flexibility and potential due to hardcore hacking community
- Still one of the best screens (size/resolution) in the class
Cons
- Included storage is lacking (2GB compared to Touch's 16GB)
- Slow web page rendering
- Still/video camera is nearly useless
Apple iPod Touch
67%
vs.
Nokia N810
33%
MSRP $300.00
Released January, 2007
Pros
- Great community for applications which develops stuff at a very high speed, constantly getting better.
- You can use a phone as a modem with the N800 to connect to the Internet through a cellular network.
- two full size SD slots
Cons
- Doesn't work as a cell phone (though VoIP is supported)
- No build-in GPS
- Some software installs required a desktop computer with MS-Windows
Apple iPod Touch
67%
vs.
Nokia N800
33%
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
75%
vs.
Cowon S9 Curve
25%
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
100%
vs.
Microsoft Zune HD
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
100%
vs.
Creative Zen X-Fi2
0%
MSRP --
Released June, 2009
Pros
- FM radio
- WiFi enabled (select models)
- 4.3" touchscreen display
Cons
- larger screen with lower resolution - image is less sharp/detailed
- multiple variations of the device available (basic, WiFi, DMB), confuses the consumer
- limited battery life (16h audio, 8h video, 6h tv)
Apple iPod Touch
100%
vs.
iRiver P35
0%
MSRP --
Releases December, 2009
Pros
- support for open source audio formats (OGG/FLAC)
- attractive UI
- touchscreen
Cons
- limited codec support
- touchscreen can be somewhat finicky
- no WiFi
Apple iPod Touch
100%
vs.
iRiver P7
0%
MSRP $399.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- active noise canceling
- stunning OLED touchscreen display
- attractive and slim form factor - more pocket-able than the iPod Touch
Cons
- no open source OGG or FLAC format support
- late to market - years or months behind directly competing products
- expensive
Apple iPod Touch
100%
vs.
Sony Walkman NWZ-X1000 Series
0%
MSRP --
Released January, 2009
Pros
- same size as the Rhapsody Ibiza Mini
- touchscreen
- better battery life than the Mini
- WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
- limited battery life
- no FLAC/OGG support
Apple iPod Touch
100%
vs.
Haier America Rhapsody Ibiza Touch
0%
MSRP --
Released September, 2008
Pros
- exposes you to good music that you've never heard before
- can use all of the online functionality for free without a subscription
- much sleeker than the original device
Cons
- WiFi connection requires the battery be more than 50% charged
- syncing Internet radio stations takes a long time, drains battery quickly
- only available in the United States
Apple iPod Touch
100%
vs.
Slacker G2
0%
Reviews
January 1, 2009
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Better battery life than previous version
Cons
- Speaker is very low-fi
- No GPS
- Not much different from previous versions
- No bluetooth
- No copy/paste
- Low sound quality
- Restricted to iTunes
- Lack of customizability
- Appaling LCD screen pales in comparison to rivals glorious AMOLED screens
- Expensive to modify
- Expensive compared to better products
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September 16, 2008
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Volume controls directly on the machine
- Better battery life than previous version
- Higher capacity for cheaper
Cons
- Speaker is very low-fi
- No GPS
- Not much different from previous versions
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October 19, 2009
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Volume controls directly on the machine
- WiFi capable
- shares the same touchscreen application system as the iPhone
- Better battery life than previous version
- Syncs with Outlook contacts/calendar/mail accounts
- Lots of add-on applications and games available
- Higher capacity for cheaper
- built in compatibility with Nike+
- Add-on software easy to install and cheap
- Awesome multitouch user interface.
- improved battery life
- Much more than a PMP - email, web browser, games, apps
- High quality (256k AAC) downloads available from iTunes from major record labels WITHOUT DRM.
- lots of apps
- Excellent sound quality
Cons
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September 10, 2009
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Volume controls directly on the machine
- WiFi capable
- shares the same touchscreen application system as the iPhone
- Better battery life than previous version
- Higher capacity for cheaper
- built in compatibility with Nike+
- improved battery life
Cons
- Speaker is very low-fi
- No GPS
- Not much different from previous versions
- 2009 low end version is a complete scam to get users to splurge for the upgraded 32GB version
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March 18, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Volume controls directly on the machine
- WiFi capable
- shares the same touchscreen application system as the iPhone
- Syncs with Outlook contacts/calendar/mail accounts
- Lots of add-on applications and games available
- built in compatibility with Nike+
- Add-on software easy to install and cheap
Cons
- Speaker is very low-fi
- No GPS
- Not much different from previous versions
- No bluetooth
- No copy/paste
- Low sound quality
- Restricted to iTunes
- Lack of customizability
- Appaling LCD screen pales in comparison to rivals glorious AMOLED screens
- Expensive to modify
- Poor Customer Service
- Expensive compared to better products
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January 8, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Volume controls directly on the machine
- WiFi capable
- shares the same touchscreen application system as the iPhone
- Syncs with Outlook contacts/calendar/mail accounts
- Higher capacity for cheaper
- built in compatibility with Nike+
- improved battery life
Cons
- Speaker is very low-fi
- No GPS
- No bluetooth
- No copy/paste
- Restricted to iTunes
- Lack of customizability
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April 6, 2009
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Volume controls directly on the machine
- WiFi capable
- shares the same touchscreen application system as the iPhone
- Better battery life than previous version
- Syncs with Outlook contacts/calendar/mail accounts
- Higher capacity for cheaper
- Awesome multitouch user interface.
- improved battery life
Cons
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January 8, 2009
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Volume controls directly on the machine
- WiFi capable
- shares the same touchscreen application system as the iPhone
- Better battery life than previous version
- Higher capacity for cheaper
- improved battery life
Cons
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November 29, 2008
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Volume controls directly on the machine
- WiFi capable
- shares the same touchscreen application system as the iPhone
- improved battery life
Cons
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June 17, 2009
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Pros
- Volume controls directly on the machine
- WiFi capable
- shares the same touchscreen application system as the iPhone
- Better battery life than previous version
- Syncs with Outlook contacts/calendar/mail accounts
- Lots of add-on applications and games available
- Higher capacity for cheaper
- built in compatibility with Nike+
- Add-on software easy to install and cheap
- Awesome multitouch user interface.
- improved battery life
- Much more than a PMP - email, web browser, games, apps
- High quality (256k AAC) downloads available from iTunes from major record labels WITHOUT DRM.
Cons
- Speaker is very low-fi
- No GPS
- No bluetooth
- No copy/paste
- Low sound quality
- Restricted to iTunes
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