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Apple iPod Touch (2008)
$300.00
Released September, 2008
The Pros:Volume controls directly on the machine. WiFi capable. Shares the same touchscreen application system as the iPhone.
The Cons:Speaker is very low-fi. No GPS. No bluetooth.
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.
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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).
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
User Reviews (39)
Pros & Cons
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Volume controls directly on the machine
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shares the same touchscreen application system as the iPhone
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Better battery life than previous version
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Syncs with Outlook contacts/calendar/mail accounts
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Lots of add-on applications and games available
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Higher capacity for cheaper
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Awesome multitouch user interface.
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Add-on software easy to install and cheap
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built in compatibility with Nike+
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Much more than a PMP - email, web browser, games, apps
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High quality (256k AAC) downloads available from iTunes from major record labels WITHOUT DRM.
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easily customizable, both onscreen and outer
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native multitasking w/jailbreak
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have to jailbreak if you want any customization
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Poor audio codec support (lacking OGG/FLAC)
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Not much different from previous versions
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Lacking standard USB connection; forced to use apple's proprietary docking connector
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No micro SD/SDHC Expansion capabilities
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Expensive for limited storage
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Don't have expansion storage(SD/microSD) for a low built in storage(8GB-basic)
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Poor battery life (20 hours audio)
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Expensive compared to better products
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Appaling LCD screen pales in comparison to rivals glorious AMOLED screens
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2009 low end version is a complete scam to get users to splurge for the upgraded 32GB version
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Comments (5)
Yale:
#apple_ipod_touch_2008 What a complete disappointment! I was hoping the Touch would see a nice low end upgrade to 16GB. This ripoff especially bothers me. Everyone knows Apple makes premium products for exorbitant prices but this is so transparent it's sickening. It's unfortunate nobody has anything that can match the overall functionality of the Touch, but ultimately I just need a quality PMP - and there are certainly those that can provide 16GB and competitive features (where they truly count) for $200.
Sep 10, 09
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plastikarmaq:
#apple_ipod_touch_2008 Although I disagree that the iTouch looks bad and sound bad, I think mattmach33 right about the price. The wifi is great for email/app store/etc... while waiting for coffee or whatever. Hopefully the iTouch will spur the competition to make something even better, haven't seen anything yet though.
Jan 3, 09
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mattmach33:
#apple_ipod_touch_2008 These sound horrible, look horrible, are too heavy, have horrible lcd ghosting screens and are way too expensive for how much they are limited by drm/itunes. There are a few features, but wifi is pointless in the age of smartphones and there are too many things this is missing to justify Apple's classically high price tag
Jan 1, 09
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Yale:
#apple_ipod_touch_2008 Played with one of these at an Apple Store recently, and I really want to pull the trigger soon... Time to cash in the 'ol Best Buy giftcards.
Sep 19, 08
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