Manage updates with the Download AppApple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MB528LL/A
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- Bottom Line:
- The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB) price range: $195.00
- Reviewed by: Donald Bell
- Reviewed on: 09/11/2008
The good: The second-generation Apple iPod Touch has it all: music, videos, photos, podcasts, e-mail, Web browsing, Internet radio, games, Nike+, Wi-Fi music downloads, and an App Store for adding thousands of custom features.
The bad: The second-generation iPod Touch may be overwhelming to users looking for a simple music player; audio quality is average; and iTunes software is required.
The bottom line: The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth.
User reviews
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A nice beautiful device
by DennisArbman on March 4, 2010
Pros: Good sound
beautiful menu's with nice scrolling and moving things...
Good video blayback
fast and pretty amazing internet
feels good in your hand
nice design
everything!Cons: The screen can just a little bit brighter in colours and bigger :-)
no multi-tasking
no camera and bult-in microphoneSummary: I like this product because you can do everything on this device. chek you e-mail, msn, chek a webpage, playing music video's and games etc.
I love this product!Summary: I like this product because you can do everything on this device. chek you e-mail, msn, chek a webpage, playing music video's and games etc.
I love this product! -
some how the price went up than back down
by review_dude on December 29, 2009
Pros: its awesome it can do almost anything and there are so many apps to download its just endless fun
Cons: the price changing up and down and also that it gets slower everyday
Summary: this product is great for its mny features but its kind of weird how apple changes the prizes then goes back to its original prize it also seems to be ...
Summary: this product is great for its mny features but its kind of weird how apple changes the prizes then goes back to its original prize it also seems to be gettign slower and starting to freeze more
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best out there
by willewings on December 19, 2009
Pros: everything
Cons: notthing at all
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This thing is AWESOME!
by 110010110 on December 13, 2009
Pros: Capacitive Touchscreen with Multi-Touch, AWESOME and responsive user interface, feels solid, fast browser, lots of free apps at the app store and Nike + iPod is AWESOME!
Cons: No multitasking, Crashes sometimes, lame headphones that hurt and I can't open an iTunes account from Bangladesh(I cannot update the firmware or download the free apps).
Summary: I've been using my iPod Touch for a year and it's AWESOME! The User Interface is smooth and it doesn't lag. The Sound Quality is pretty good. ...
Summary: I've been using my iPod Touch for a year and it's AWESOME! The User Interface is smooth and it doesn't lag. The Sound Quality is pretty good. I just love it!
The only serious problem I found was with the iTunes membership. I can't even open an account from Bangladesh. I can't find Bangladesh in their list. So I can't download apps or update the firmware.
Apple should resolve these problems as soon as possible. -
Amazing Product!
by M1K3030 on November 20, 2009
Pros: Some positive attributes of the touch is that its "app" store outshines all of the competition. This product is great in that its versatility is limitless. I use mine primarily as a PDA and mobile gaming device
Cons: longer battery life would be nice in addition to a wider variety of music management choices.
Summary: Great product
5 out of 5 starsSummary: Great product
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Great Piece of Technology (Jailbreak extends use)
by YahooAnswers on November 19, 2009
Pros: Beautiful Touchscreen, Excellent Interface, Sleek Design, Once Jailbreaked the possibilities are endless
Cons: Bad Speaker Quality, Requires Apple Software for 75% of maintenence, Jailbreak risky and may void warranty
Summary: Bottom Line
Buy if looking for a the iPhone without the iPhone restrictions
Sell if lookng for simple MP3 player or dislike Apple.
An example of this technology is that ...Summary: Bottom Line
Buy if looking for a the iPhone without the iPhone restrictions
Sell if lookng for simple MP3 player or dislike Apple.
An example of this technology is that I'm using it to write a review. -
Awesome!!!!
by motmo360 on October 9, 2009
Pros: Great. Love all of the feautures. Safari really comes in handy. it has tons of cool games. great for music. best mp3 player out there.
Cons: Everything was great. it does freeze sometimes though. but great features with noproblems.
Summary: Best mp3 player. use it everyday. its like a personal computer with everything on it.
Summary: Best mp3 player. use it everyday. its like a personal computer with everything on it.
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My Review On The iPod Touch 8GB
by grly_grl408 on September 15, 2009
Pros: A pro is the iTouch can hold 1,750 songs, using the internet with a Wi-Fi connection, and buying apps from the app store. The battery lasts long and it doesn?t break easily, I have dropped my iTouch many times and it still works perfectly.
Cons: There aren?t a lot of cons but there are a few. You need a Wi-Fi connection to use the internet, and sometimes you can?t find one. Also, the screen gets dirty too quickly.
Summary: The iPod Touch has pros, cons, and features I admire. One pro of this iPod is the number of songs it can hold; on eight GB iTouch can hold 1,...
Summary: The iPod Touch has pros, cons, and features I admire. One pro of this iPod is the number of songs it can hold; on eight GB iTouch can hold 1,750 songs. More pros are, using the internet with a Wi-Fi connection, and buying apps from the app store, which also needs a Wi-Fi connection. Also, the battery lasts long and it doesn?t break easily, I have dropped my iTouch many times and it still works perfectly. There aren?t a lot of cons but there are a few. You need a Wi-Fi connection to use the internet, and sometimes you can?t find one. Also, the screen gets dirty too quickly. My favorite features are the apps, YouTube, and the number of songs it can hold. So I recommend you buy this music player if you need one, because it has more pros than cons, and it has many great features.
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Careful if you give it to your kids...
by dcoolcatt on September 7, 2009
Pros: Have two of these for my two kids, great for music, web browsing, videos etc. Also is awesome with the free texting AIM widget. We can text each other without paying for a texting plan only need WiFi which is not an issue for me
Cons: The main word of caution: Even if you have parental controls on it does not block adult content from youtube. You need to block Youtube widget, which is what I have done.
Summary: Excellent buy except for the Youtube issue mentioned. If anyone has a workaround this one let me know else be cautious before handing it to your kids. I was surprised ...
Summary: Excellent buy except for the Youtube issue mentioned. If anyone has a workaround this one let me know else be cautious before handing it to your kids. I was surprised how this feature bypassed the parental control, but parents do take caution and doubly test it before handing it to your kids..
I have a 10 and 12 year old and I have blocked out Youtube.
Have installed AIM texting widget (freebie) and they can text me anytime from home and also receive texts while logged in (does not alert they have a text) without having to get a phone plan. -
its great!
by hilary7878 on August 25, 2009
Pros: beutiful design, sound works great, nice big screen for on the go people
Cons: I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED A CASE YOU WILL REGRET IT SO MUCH IF YOU DONT. IT WILL GET SCRATCHED UP IN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES, ALSO YOU SHOULD PROBABLY GET SCREEN PROTECTER
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MB528LL/A
- Description: Now everything's in play with iPod touch. Games designed for iPod touch technology are just a tap away. Browse hundreds of games from the App Store right on your iPod touch, download what you want, and you're ready to play. Developers all over the world are creating exciting games unlike anything you've ever seen on an iPod or mobile device. Many games come alive with stunning 3D graphics and immerse you in the action with the advanced technologies in iPod touch. There's even a speaker built in, so you can hear all the action. Remember what it felt like to flip through your CD or record collection? Cover Flow brings that feeling back. Just turn iPod touch on its side and flick through your music to find the album you want to hear. Tap the cover to flip it over and display a track list. Tap again to start the music. Even view the lyrics while you're listening. Say you're listening to a song you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. The Genius feature finds the songs in your library that go great together and makes a Genius Playlist for you. You can listen to the playlist right away, save it for later, or even refresh it and give it another go. Count on Genius to create a mix you wouldn't have thought of yourself. Fill up your iPod touch with audio and video from your iTunes library. All you have to do is choose the playlists, videos, and other content you want to sync and let iTunes do the rest. Arrange the icons on your Home screen any way you want. Even move them to another Home screen. Create up to nine Home screens for quick access to the games and applications you download from the App Store and to your Safari Web Clips. Whenever you download an application from the App Store, a new icon appears on your Home screen. And if you check the same websites every day, just create Web Clips and you can access the sites directly from your Home screen with a single tap. Not happy with how they're organized? Reorder them any way you want by dragging them around the screen. iPod touch includes built-in Nike + iPod support. Just slip the Nike + iPod Sensor (available separately) into your Nike+ shoe and start your run. The sensor communicates wirelessly with your iPod touch, tracking your time, distance, and calories burned. It even gives you voice feedback on your progress. Movies and TV shows pop off the 3.5-inch widescreen display. Choose from thousands at the iTunes Store and take them with you everywhere. Browse the web with Wi-Fi. Get rich HTML email, including attachments. Get directions and live traffic reports. Feed your YouTube addiction. Its advanced technologies enable iPod touch to respond to both touch and movement. It also finds wireless networks and connects you to the Internet. The contoured design feels even better in your hand. And the volume controls and built-in speaker let you turn up the sound.
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported Wi-Fi,
Hi-Speed USB - Flash memory installed 8 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 4.1 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in
- Color Black
- Included accessories [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Miscellaneous] Polishing cloth,
Docking station adapter,
USB cable - iPod Generation 2G
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards Apple Lossless ,
WAV ,
MP3 ,
AIFF ,
Audible ,
AAC - Playback modes Random play / shuffle,
All tracks repeat,
One track repeat,
Playlist - Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Supported bit rate 16 - 320
- ID3 tags support Yes
- Additional features MPEG-4 playback,
Variable bit-rate compatible,
JPEG photo playback Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Diagonal size 3.5 in
- Resolution 480 x 320
- Backlight display Yes
- Display menu language Danish,
Chinese (traditional),
Chinese (simplified),
Kazakh,
Swedish,
Finnish,
Polish,
Portuguese,
Norwegian,
Italian,
French,
Dutch,
Spanish,
Russian,
English,
German,
Japanese Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Timer Wake,
Sleep - Built-in clock Alarm,
Timer,
Digital clock - Addtional features Motion sensor ,
Nike + iPod support,
Genius technology,
Phone book,
Battery level indication,
Calendar,
Upgradeable firmware,
Cover Flow,
Multi-touch interface,
Web browsing,
Date display,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Notes Speaker System
- Speaker(s) 1 x Speaker Built-in
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Digital graphic
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Impedance 32 Ohm
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included USB cable - External
- Connector type 1 x Docking station,
1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi) Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 36 hour(s)
- Recharge time 4 hour(s)
- Power device type [Feb 24, 2011 from CDS: Power Device] None
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices [Dec 3, 2010 from CDS: System Requirements] USB port (compatible with 2.0 specification)
- Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3,
Apple MacOS X 10.4.11 or later
Product series
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Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 16 GB,
3.5 in,
36 hour(s),
4.1 oz,
Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion,
Apple Lossless,
WAV,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC,
Digital player -
Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 8 GB,
3.5 in,
36 hour(s),
4.1 oz,
Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion,
Apple Lossless,
WAV,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC,
Digital player
Manufacturer info
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- Address:
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