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| Price | $329 to $534 at 3 stores | $284 to $301 at 6 stores | $249 to $299 at 4 stores | $383 to $510 at 2 stores | $369 to $402 at 6 stores |
| CNET editors' rating | | | 4.0 stars Excellent | | |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews | 4.5 stars out of 7 reviews | 4.0 stars out of 72 reviews | 3.0 stars out of 73 reviews | 0 stars No reviews, write one! |
| Release date | October 14, 2011 | October 09, 2012 | September 01, 2010 | September 09, 2009 | October 09, 2012 |
| The Bottom Line | The iPod Touch is the best iPod yet, offering all the fun of the iPhone experience without a carrier contract or monthly bill. | The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens. | The fourth-gen iPod Touch is Apple's second-best portable media player, with a price that will help you forget about No. 1. | Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch leaves its competitors in the dust. | The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens. | Basic specs |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.3 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in | 2.31 in x 4.86 in x 0.24 in | 2.3 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in | 2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in | 2.3 in x 0.2 in x 4.9 in |
| Software type [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Software] | Apple Safari iMessage Newsstand Find My iPod touch Videos Music App Store Reminders Photos Maps Calendar Calculator Contacts Stocks Notes Weather iTunes | Camera Notification Center Siri Passbook Apple FaceTime iMessage Newsstand Videos Music App Store Reminders Photos Maps Calendar Calculator Contacts Stocks Notes Weather iTunes Apple Safari | Apple Safari iMessage Newsstand Find My iPod touch Videos Music App Store Reminders Photos Maps Calendar Calculator Contacts Stocks Notes Weather iTunes | Info unavailable | Camera Notification Center Siri Passbook Apple FaceTime iMessage Newsstand Videos Music App Store Reminders Photos Maps Calendar Calculator Contacts Stocks Notes Weather iTunes Apple Safari |
| Resolution | 960 x 640 | 1136 x 640 | 960 x 640 | 480 x 320 | 1136 x 640 |
| Mfr estimated battery life | 40 hour(s) | 40 hour(s) | 40 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | 40 hour(s) |
| PC interface(s) supported | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | Bluetooth Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi |
| Flash memory form factor | Integrated | Info unavailable | Integrated | Integrated | Info unavailable |
| Flash memory installed | 64 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Weight | 3.6 oz | 3.1 oz | 3.6 oz | 4.1 oz | 3.1 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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