Manage updates with the Download AppApple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MB528LL/A
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- 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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The iPod HYPE!!!!!
by aboammar2009 on August 17, 2009
Pros: - Touchscreen smoothness ..
- Nice looking GUI ...
- Huge 3rd party accessories ..Cons: 1- Below average sound quality for a high-priced PMP!!
2- Expensive!
3- Average battery life!
4- No drag & drop!!
5- No support for famous players such as Windows Media Player, and RealPlayer!!
6- Cheap bundled earphones!!!
7- OMG .. No EQ!!!!!Summary: Over the years, I have tried, used, and owned many media players from many manufacturers. From Sony, Philips, I-River, Cowon, Creative, SanDisk, Apple, Archos, Samsung, plus other unfamiliar brands which ...
Summary: Over the years, I have tried, used, and owned many media players from many manufacturers. From Sony, Philips, I-River, Cowon, Creative, SanDisk, Apple, Archos, Samsung, plus other unfamiliar brands which I cannot recall!!
I noticed some typing errors in my published review which was not in my original text!!! unfortunately I no allowed to fix it, but I am sure you got my point ;)
Even though, i-Pods still gets all the glory, they are not the best media players, and not even close to my standard!! I know I know .. you might say that I am crazy, or even stupid, but let it be .. Because I know that the most important factors of ANY media player should be:
1- Sound Quality.
2- Sound Quality.
3- Sound Quality.
4- Screen Quality & Video Playback Quality.
5- Battery Life.
6- Ease of Use (GUI).
7- Versatility of Coping Media
8- Then anything else ?
So, where that put the i-Pods?!! Very far in my opinion!! Sure you may say the i-Pods are not bad in that factors, and you may consider them as average if you are fair, but I don't!! Why? Because for the same price of any model of i-Pod, you can get a much better quality MP3 & MEDIA PLAYER if you consider the above most important factors for any PMP.
However, if you don?t care much about that factors, like to play games, loyal to Apple brand, and have money to spend, then i-Pods might fit you well, and that?s defiantly not me or any one serious audiophile about a REAL PMP's qualities..
I have many friends how are Apple-addicted, and they own i-Pods. I noticed that they use their i-Pods mostly to play games!!! In fact some of them did not load any music on theirs!!!!! They are utilizing their PMPs to pay games or to surf the net!!!
And when I ask the few of them who use theirs to play music: Why you don?t buy Walkman instead? They always answer: ?are you nut ... i-Pods are the best quality MP3 players and nothing else comes close!!!!?
And whenever I do a window shopping of PMPs, I always like to ask the salesmen about the best sounding media players? and the defaults answer is i-Pods!! Some salesmen even insist that i-Pods offer the best sound quality than those from Sony or any other brand!!! WOW... What a hype Apple have on their products!!!!!
I am not an Apple lover or hater, because I do respect the tastes others who love it ? I am just against the huge hype surrounding their products ?. I also hate those comparison reviewers who always ?unfairly? pick i-Pods over the better ones just according to their own personal preferences, thus creating this hype, thus misleading us.
Updated on Aug 21, 2009 -
BEST IPOD EVER!
by khayzeee on August 14, 2009
Pros: all features are great.. games and all.. love touch control and the wide screen..
Cons: dont hate something about this thing.. except it lacks something.. it should be more nicer if they have put a camera and bluetooth on it..
Summary: itouch is a good player but its too expensive.. features are great but somehow lacks something. maybe because, apple dont want to put the ALL-NICE-FEATURES cause it might be more ...
Summary: itouch is a good player but its too expensive.. features are great but somehow lacks something. maybe because, apple dont want to put the ALL-NICE-FEATURES cause it might be more saleable than the iphone..
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Best MID PERIOD
by powermite on August 6, 2009
Pros: Wonderful interface, safari web browser can't be beat, battery life is great, physical styling is beautiful
Cons: Not an iPhone (but you can skype :) )
Summary: The best mobile internet device you can get and Nintendo DSi and Sony PSP should be scared.
Summary: The best mobile internet device you can get and Nintendo DSi and Sony PSP should be scared.
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kills the zune hd
by Rridgway2529 on August 3, 2009
Pros: everything
Cons: i don't like the price its a tad to steep mabey if they lowered it about 20 bucks
Summary: its made by apple that alone is sweet but this product is an over the top perfect mp3 web-browsing power pda machine
Summary: its made by apple that alone is sweet but this product is an over the top perfect mp3 web-browsing power pda machine
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My 3rd One in a Month
by stevessv on August 1, 2009
Pros: Itunes, apps like nike sensor, books and games, sleek design, outstanding graphics quality...it's really amazing and excellent
Cons: Hardware is inconsistent and unreliable.
Summary: I really love the features available on this product which makes it all the more disappointing that I am now in the process of acquiring my 3rd one in just ...
Summary: I really love the features available on this product which makes it all the more disappointing that I am now in the process of acquiring my 3rd one in just over a month because the first two quit functioning (1st screen froze and 2nd the audio was never consistent and eventually stopped). At the Apple Store I visited here in Dallas a tech support person was emphasizing that you should never allow your itouch (iphone) near water..."water is the enemy." I interrupted, (she was talking to another customer), and asked what about if you use it to run? She said, "never run with the itouch...this is a computer. You wouldn't run with a computer would you?" I was bit shocked as one of the reasons I bought the iTouch was to use it with the Nike sensor and the app that tracks your time and milage when you run. I mentioned this...you "so why does it support the Nike app?" and she just waved it off. Another tech support person, who overheard what was said, whispered to me..."You can run with it." Idk, maybe that's the problem...? If I had to do it over again I'd just buy an ipod.
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BEST.IPOD.EVER!!
by ksplan009 on July 31, 2009
Pros: Everything!!!!
Cons: Nothing! What is there not to like?
Summary: As of last February, I haven't had a working iPod since my nano broke then. Last month, my dad got this awesome music player as a gift for getting ...
Summary: As of last February, I haven't had a working iPod since my nano broke then. Last month, my dad got this awesome music player as a gift for getting good grades on my last report card and I love it soooo much! I can now watch TV and movies when I'm traveling! =) I HIGHLY recommend!
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E X C E L L E N T
by brianoneill30 on July 29, 2009
Pros: Everything
Cons: None at all
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Amazing device
by thellamasong on July 25, 2009
Pros: The large touch screen, so pretty! =D Also, great user interface, customizable, wi-fi, external volume controls.
Cons: Occasionally freezes, fingerprint magnet, lack of Flash in Safari, no microphone, not-too-great sound quality.
Summary: More like a mini-PC than an MP3 player, the iPod Touch is definitely worth it (unless all you seek a simple, basic music player). You'll find yourself using it ...
Summary: More like a mini-PC than an MP3 player, the iPod Touch is definitely worth it (unless all you seek a simple, basic music player). You'll find yourself using it every day for everything from its intended purpose to social networking via apps to killing time with a game of Solitaire. The touch screen is simply amazing, the wide variety of applications makes it incredibly customizable, and the entire device is just... amazing.
The wi-fi connection is among the best features of the iPod. It enables you to download music and apps on-the-go, without a computer, which is a major plus. Safari works incredibly well, and is a much better browser than the mobile versions found on, say, the Blackberry. However, Flash is a much needed addition, some fonts don't work (that's just me being nitpicky), and the size can be a bit small. (Holding the iPod landscape helps a little with the size issue, though.) Using wi-fi, Safari, and other apps in general is also makes the battery run out faster.
I've had some problems with the screen freezing up, but it doesn't last for over a minute and occurs very rarely. The screen itself gets oily easily, which is a bit of a drawback -- but nothing a bit of cleaning can't fix -- and the back attracts an insane amount of fingerprints and scratches, so it's a good idea to get a case for the iPod.
Also... I've heard some static in my music -- I'm not sure if it's the earphones, the songs (it tends to only pop up in certain songs), or the device itself. And it's only noticeable when I listen in the dead silence of 4 AM -- so it's not a huge issue.
In a perfect world, the iPod Touch would also have a microphone, possibly a camera, and a better quality speaker. But the world isn't perfect, and the iPod is still a great device that's worth buying.
(&Random side note: I love the clacking sounds the touch-screen keyboard makes. xD) -
It's like a pocket Mac. Only it has a touch screen.
by photolito on July 24, 2009
Pros: -Nice big high resolution multi-touch screen
- Wi-fi is the fastest I've ever seen for a portable device.
-Third Party apps, and the games have good graphics and fun gameplay for their price.
Inclusion of speaker is nice&
The capability of microphoneCons: -Speaker quality is kinda crummy, as expected.
-Microphone could've been built in.
-There should be a hard drive option for people who need more than 32gb.
Software updates cost 10 bucks, whereas iPhone costs nothing.Summary: I like the whole device but sure there could be a few more things added. They should've made it an iPhone without Phone capability and sold it for a ...
Summary: I like the whole device but sure there could be a few more things added. They should've made it an iPhone without Phone capability and sold it for a bit more expensive. Like a camera, built in mic, and the iPhone has a much better speaker than that of the iPod touch. But overall it's not only the funnest but the BEST iPod ever.
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USB device malfunctions quickly
by vnamthi on July 21, 2009
Pros: good device but can't use it because my USB charger / sync device keeps breaking down
Cons: is it just me or is the USB device charger cheaply made? my nano USB device broke down and now my touch USB device is broken too! now i have to buy two more new ones!
Summary: apple makes good devices but they are really milking me on the low quality accessories. my $250 touch is worthless because of a poorly designed USB charger (intentional perhaps?). it ...
Summary: apple makes good devices but they are really milking me on the low quality accessories. my $250 touch is worthless because of a poorly designed USB charger (intentional perhaps?). it just makes me mad.
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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- Manufacturer:Apple
- Address:
One Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014 - Phone: 1-408-996-1010
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