The Touch includes a flash drive coming in either a 8, 16 or 32 GB capacity. This means that you can store, in any combination, up to (1) 1750, 3500 or 7000 songs, (2) 10,000, 20,000 or 40,000 photos, or (3) 10, 20 or 40 hours of video. Any extra space can be used for data storage. Transfer data to the iPod touch using the included USB cable and an available USB 2.0 port on your Mac or PC. You'll need to be running iTunes version 7.4 with at least Mac OS X v10.4.10 or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed. Alternatively, datahouse can be transferred to the Touch via the WiFi interface through the iTunes online store.
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
- capacity: 8 GB or 16 GB
- battery life: audio - 22 hours, video - 5 hours
- dimensions: 4.3" (H) x 2.4" (W) x 0.31" (D)
- weight: 4.2 oz (120 g)
- price: 8 GB - $299, 16 GB - $399, 32GB - $499.
For battery life, Apple claims 22 hours of audio and 5 hours of video playback. Expect it to take 3 hours to charge the batteries completely to a Full-charge, and 1.5 hours to do a Fast-charge to 80% capacity. Charging is done through USB or with a AC power adapter (sold separately). There is no word on the expected battery life for browsing the Web or using the built-in WiFi connection.
What's in the box
- iPod Touch
- Earphones
- USB 2.0 cable
- Dock adapter
- Polishing cloth
- Stand
- Quick Start guide
The iPod Touch was first released on September 7th, 2007 with 8 GB and 16 GB version retailing for $299 and $399 respectively. In February 2008 Apple released a 32GB model for $499. Coinciding with the Touch's initial September release the 8GB Apple iPhone saw a $200 price drop to $399 leading to minor backlash from the early adopters. Steve Jobs subsequently gave the first iPhone owners a $100 store credit for their troubles.