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Apple iPod Touch (2009)
$200.00
Released September, 2009
The 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.
The Cons:High price for the upgraded models - starting at $299 for 32GB. No open source codec support. No internal GPS.
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.
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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.
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
User Reviews (18)
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upgraded capacities on the top two models - now up to 64GB
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improved processor and graphics subsystem - the same as the iPhone 3GS
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improved as a gaming platform
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mature as a software platform - an array of useful applications are available
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excellent value considering how much it can do .. essentially an iPhone minus the "phone" part
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lots of great free & low cost
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apps for internet radio, social network, remote desktop, etc.
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high price for the upgraded models - starting at $299 for 32GB
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no open source codec support
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No micro SD/SDHC Expansion capabilities
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Lacking standard USB connection; forced to use apple's proprietary docking connector
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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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Poor Battery Life (30 Hours audio)- Should be at least 50 as compared to competition
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not a great update for those uninterested in gaming
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Features on this are no better than those on the HTC Hero, which is correctly priced.
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not the greatest value when compared to getting an iPhone - despite high data costs
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