Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 64GB)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MC011LL/A
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- Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch leaves its competitors in the dust.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 64GB) price range: $374.43
- Reviewed by: Donald Bell
- Reviewed on: 09/10/2009
- Released on: 09/09/2009
The good: The third generation of Apple's iPod Touch is still the king of the hill when it comes to portable, Wi-Fi-wielding media players. New additions such as Voice Control, graphics enhancements, improved accessibility, higher capacity, and a faster processor help to refine an already excellent product.
The bad: The video cameras found on the iPhone 3GS and iPod Nano remain conspicuously absent. The lack of refinements to its audio quality, hardware design, and video playback leave us feeling just a little uninspired.
The bottom line: Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch leaves its competitors in the dust.
Editors' note, June 23, 2010: With the release of iOS4 (a free upgrade for iPod Touch users) Apple has added several improvements to the iPod Touch user interface and to core features, such as Mail, Music, Safari, Calendar, and Spotlight search. For a detailed list of these improvements, read CNET's full iOS4 review.
Now in its third year, Apple's iPod Touch has evolved so many features and uses beyond media playback that we're not really sure what to call it anymore. Some flock to the Touch for its first-class mobile Web browser and e-mail support, while others see it primarily as a portable gaming device, and some still pick it up for good old-fashioned music and video playback. No matter how you choose to define the iPod Touch, Apple's third-generation version has arrived, flaunting 8GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities priced respectively at $199, $299, and $399. Its hardware design hasn't changed dramatically from the model we reviewed in 2008, but neither has its status as the world's most feature-packed portable media player.
Design
For better or worse, the first thing we noticed about the third-generation iPod Touch is how unchanged it looks. Side by side with the second-generation iPod Touch, you'd be hard-pressed to find a way to distinguish the two models from each other. Aside from minor differences in the etching on the back of the Touch, the second- and third-generation models are spitting images of each other
Just like its phone-wielding sibling, the iPhone, the iPod Touch is a touch-screen device with a glass-covered 3.5-inch screen that sports a 480x320-pixel resolution. In spite of its touch-screen interface, Apple includes a few physical buttons, including a slim volume control on the left edge, a hold switch on the top, and a home button on the face of the player, placed below the screen. The bottom edge of the Touch includes the same universal dock port and 3.5-millimeter headphone jack as previous models, piercing the otherwise unbroken expanse of chromed steel that wraps around the back and edges of the device.
The shape and dimensions of the Touch also remain unchanged (4.3 inches tall by 2.4 inches wide 0.33 inch thick), defined by a flat-glass front set inside a curved steel backing that feels natural in the hand but makes the iPod a little wobbly when you set it down on a table. Packaged with the Touch is an Apple universal dock connector USB cable, a pair of white earbuds that include a microphone and remote control on the cable, and a molded universal dock insert to use with any charging or speaker accessories.
Features
Out of the box, the third-generation iPod Touch includes an amazing music player, podcast support, video playback (including iTunes rentals and a YouTube player), a Safari Web browser, photo viewer, an e-mail reader (compatible with Outlook, Exchange, MobileMe, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, or any POP e-mail service), an integrated iTunes Store for music and video downloads, and a host of smaller utilities (weather, calendar, maps, stocks, notes, voice memos, clock, contacts, and calculator). Provided become proficient with its touch-screen keyboard, the iPod Touch is more pocket PC than an MP3 player.
With version 4 of Apples iPhone and iPod Touch firmware, the device's stock features are just the starting point of apps available. An iTunes App Store, accessible from the computer or directly from the iPod Touch, lets you download and install thousands of applications, including Internet radio players, games, voice recorders, and social-networking tools. You can also extend the capabilities of the iPod Touch using third-party "Made for iPod" hardware accessories such as AV docks, external battery packs, and speaker systems.
Apple first introduced its Genius playlist feature with the second-generation iPod Touch, letting you create instant 25-song playlists based on the musical characteristics of a single song. The Genius playlist feature is still here on the third-generation version, giving you an easy and fun way to generate playlists, provided their music collection holds enough songs to make interesting connections. You can create and save Genius playlists directly onto the iPod Touch, and with automatic syncing enabled in iTunes, you can also transfer them back to your computer.
With the third-generation of the Touch, Apple broadened the scope of Genius selections to include App Store recommendations and extended, genre-based playlists called Genius Mixes. After clicking on the App Store icon found on the main menu, you'll find Genius App picks in a separate "Genius" tab giving you a list of recommendations based on previous app purchases you've made. Genius Mixes are intuitively located in the iPod's Music menu, located by default in the lower submenu strip across the bottom, along with selections for artist, songs, playlists, and more. If you're the kind of person who typically listens to music by hitting shuffle, you might enjoy the way Genius Mixes provide a more curated and genre-specific selection of tunes with a minimum of effort. Those who are more deliberate about their music selections always have the option of knocking the feature into the "more" section and replacing it with a more useful menu item (podcasts, audiobooks, and so on).
Oddly, the Touch's Genius Playlist and Mixes features won't work if you haven't enabled Genius on your computer's iTunes software. If you find iTunes' Genius features too demanding on your computer's resources or too invasive of your privacy (the feature reports your listening habits to Apple), then you'll need to live without the features on your iPod as well.
Not every member of the third-generation iPod Touch family is created equally. Essentially, the 8GB iPod Touch model is still running on second-generation hardware that uses a slower processor than the 32GB and 64GB models and lacks support for new features such as multitasking, Voice Control, OpenGL graphic support, Bluetooth keyboards, home screen background images, and advanced accessibility features. As we've already seen with the first-generation Touch, future updates to the iPod firmware may bring features that only the latest hardware will support. Obviously, the 8GB model's $199 price tag makes it attractive to prospective buyers, but be aware that the lower price comes at the cost of performance and a few worthwhile features.
Are you confused about what features are available on the 8GB Touch compared with the 32GB and 64GB versions? So were we. For the record, iOS4 features such as home screen folders, e-mail threading, iBooks support, and spell check are available on all versions of the third-generation iPod Touch. Multitasking, Voice Control, Bluetooth keyboards, and home screen background images, however, are a few of the features we've found so far that can only be found on the 32GB and 64GB Touch models (or iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4). In the next few paragraphs, we'll dive into these features a little more to see if they're worthwhile.
Voice control
As if touch-screen control wasn't futuristic enough, the iPod Touch now includes the capability to control playback using voice commands. To activate this feature, you'll need to press and hold the headphone remote control button until the Voice Control screen appears. Using the microphone built into the included pair of earbuds, you can call out a song, artist name, album, or playlist, and the iPod will interpret your commands and play the request. Playback features such as shuffle, skip, play, and pause can also be controlled using voice commands, but it feels a little unnecessary, since the earbud remote control is available to perform these functions without making you look like a crazy person. One of the coolest uses of the technology is the capability to engage the Genius playlist function by saying "Play more songs like this," letting you steer your listening experience without taking the iPod out of your pocket.
We found Voice Control to be consistently accurate when it came to basic commands, such as "play," "next song," "shuffle," and so on. You do run into some trouble calling up artists with funky names or funky spellings (too bad, P!NK), but that's to be expected. Overall, Voice Control is a fun feature to have, and even more fun to show off. We wish Apple had thought of an easy way to let you to Voice Control while the Touch is plugged into a car stereo aux input, but we've no doubt that third-party manufacturers will solve the problem with special cables or in-car charging docks.
Accessibility
Touch-screen devices present a unique challenge to users with visual impairment. By digging into the General settings of the 32GB or 64GB third-generation iPod Touch, users can now enable features such as screen zooming, white/black reversal, mono audio, home button triple-click, an automatic text reader that will read everything from e-mails to entire Web pages, and a VoiceOver feature that offers spoken feedback of menus and any item selected by touch (apps launch with double-clicks in this mode). For users who have otherwise felt locked out of the iPod Touch and apps experience, the inclusion of these relatively deep accessibility controls is certainly an advantage over previous models of the iPod Touch, and a promising direction for touch-screen devices, generally.
iTunes on the go
Both the iPod Touch and iPhone let you browse, preview, purchase, and download content from the new iTunes Wi-Fi store. You'll have to hop onto an available Wi-Fi Internet connection to take advantage of the wireless music store, but once connected, you can search for any artist, album, or song in the iTunes music catalog, as well as movies, TV shows, music videos, audiobooks, podcasts, and iTunes U educational content. Store purchases require you to enter your iTunes password as a security measure. Once the download is complete, the audio or video is immediately available to listen to and will transfer to your computer's iTunes music library the next time you sync the device. The feature seems to work without any kinks. Even interrupted downloads pick up once a Wi-Fi connection is re-established.
Performance
When it comes to touch-screen performance and menu usability, few devices can rival Apple's iPod Touch and iPhone. In fact, during our reviews of the first two generations of the Touch, no competitor even came close to matching the easy, fluid, and snappy operation of Apple's capacitive touch screen and user interface. This time around, however, competition from Sony, Samsung, and, most notably, Microsoft, has narrowed the gap when it comes to touch-screen speed and interface design.
To maintain its edge, Apple is pushing the speed barrier where users feel it most: gaming. With a promised 50 percent increase in processor power and a new OpenGL graphic processing system, the load time and responsiveness of games on the third-generation Touch have been quickened dramatically. A game of Spore that took 14 seconds to load on our second-generation Touch, launched in just 8 seconds on the third-generation model. If games are your distraction of choice on the iPod Touch, the improved speed and graphics capabilities of the 32GB or 64GB third-generation models are certainly the way to go.
Unfortunately, as much as Apple seems inspired to push the limits of processor speed and video game graphics rendering, the attention it pays to audio quality and sound enhancement is at a standstill. The arsenal of sound enhancement settings packed into MP3 players from Sony, Cowon, and Samsung, lay in stark contrast to the unchanged and marginally useful list of EQ presets included on the iPod. That said, the balanced and smooth audio quality of the iPod Touch is likely to satisfy the majority of listeners, despite the limited scope of its audio control. Like all iPods, the third-generation iPod Touch supports playback for MP3, AAC (including protected files), Audible, WAV, AIFF, and Apple Lossless. There's still no support for WMA music files, but you can always convert your WMA tracks to MP3 within Apple's iTunes software.
The stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) audio streaming capability included with the OS 3.0 upgrade is one of the iPod's most long-awaited features. Pairing the iPod Touch with Bluetooth accessories such as stereo headsets, speaker systems, or car stereos is quite simple, and a record of previously paired devices is stored in the iPod's Settings menu. The audio quality and wireless range (about 30 feet) using Bluetooth is about what you'd expect from most portable Bluetooth devices, and we're happy to see that the audio from video playback and apps are transmitted over Bluetooth just as easily as music playback. We are disappointed, though, that Apple chose not to fully implement the Bluetooth AVRCP control standard, which would let you remotely control audio playback using other AVRCP-compatible devices. Curiously, support for play/pause control over AVRCP is included, while other AVRCP controls (skip, volume) are not offered. You should also note that keeping Bluetooth active on the iPod Touch will take a toll on its battery life.
If you are looking for a way to take video on the go, the iPod Touch may just be your new best friend. You can load the iPod Touch with video podcasts, TV shows, and iTunes movie rentals, or watch endless amounts of free video clips using the included YouTube widget or other third-party video applications. The viewing angles weren't quite as generous on the third-generation Touch as our second-generation model, but it's not worth us raising a stink over. Whatever diminishment you may notice in viewing angles is made up for in what we perceived as a noticeable improvement to color balance and contrast. During testing, the 32GB third-generation Touch presented a cooler, more natural color balance than the second-generation Touch, and it seemed less prone to washing out at higher brightness settings.
Apple has reined in its battery life estimates a bit from the previous generation, possibly because of the increased demands of the faster processor or the inclusion of new technologies such as Bluetooth. What was once a 36-hour rating for music playback has been whittled down to 30 hours. Video playback estimates, however, have held steady at 6 hours. CNET Labs' test results achieved an average of 34.5 hours of continuous music playback, which is down slightly from the 38 hours of music playback we pulled from the previous generation of the iPod Touch.
Video battery life is a tough one to test for the Touch or iPhone, since the player has built-in provisions to interrupt video playback when the battery becomes low, requiring us to pick up video playback several times to gauge the full measure of video battery drain. Fortunately, the 8.3 hours of video playback our CNET Labs team achieved with the third-generation iPod Touch means you'll be seeing those low battery warnings less often than Apple's conservative estimates would lead you to believe.
The iTunes factor
If you're considering buying an iPod for the first time, we always feel that it's worthwhile to remind people that Apple's iTunes software is a required installation for your computer. The software is free and available for both Mac and Windows computers, and we encourage potential iPod owners to become familiar with the software ahead of time to ensure that it works well for you and your computer. To learn more about iTunes, we recommend checking out Download.com's latest review and any user feedback associated with it.
Worth the upgrade?
We think the second-generation iPod Touch is one of the best iPods ever made. Inside and out, the iPod Touch is in a league of its own in the world of portable entertainment. If you have an old, worn-out iPod, and you're ready to upgrade, we think the third-generation iPod Touch should be your first consideration.
That said, if you already own an iPhone or a second-generation iPod Touch, it would be hard to justify buying the third-generation Touch unless you find that the improved processing speed, Voice Control, or accessibility features of the 32GB and 64GB models are particularly compelling.
Also, be aware if you're jumping to the iPod Touch from an older MP3 player with basic capabilities, you may be in for a technological overload. If your needs are simple and features such as e-mail, Internet, and games all seem like overkill, you may be better served by a straight-ahead media player like the iPod Nano.
User reviews
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marrying a beauty queen and having her mother moving in
by customer100 on January 3, 2010
Pros: Attractive, your friends will desire one too, it will entertain you, nice to touch
Cons: Misses the basic functionality
Summary: This beauty queen certainly wins in looks and will entertain you in the talent competition with all the apps and games; but on the every day? can it be productive? ...
Summary: This beauty queen certainly wins in looks and will entertain you in the talent competition with all the apps and games; but on the every day? can it be productive? indispensable? not the ipod touch.
Can not use the ipod as a memory stick; I use my old mp3 player also to take my assignments and presentations at the university and at work, you can not transfer files between computers with the ipod; computers in public places as the university may not have itunes neither allow you to transfer files via WiFi or bluetooth; you can use several hours to find unauthorized software which does the job, but you may risk your ipods warranty.
No radio; to find new music and particularly when traveling I like to listen radio because radio consumes less power than playing compressed music files, very important when you are on the move.
Poor picture sharing, ipod touch does not have a camera you can not take pictures neither record videos... if you have a real camera you can not transfer your pictures to the ipod without a computer with itunes installed; when you finally arrive home and transfer your pictures to your computer why even bother to put them in the ipod? It is easier to edit, upload and email pictures from the computer! How hard can it be to include a memory card reader in the ipod. Previous ipod versions could transfer pictures with an adaptor even though its expensive, bulky and battery demanding.
Can not play music everywhere; yes you can share files with up to 5 computers, but all of them have to have itunes installed, you can not connect the usb to an stereo with usb support or car radio for listening music, seems that apple forgot what the usb cable can do. There are adaptors, cables and dock stations, but add that to you purchasing price and carry them along, so much for a sleek product.
Poor battery life with WiFi; some of the most attractive features of the ipod touch require internet connection, but the battery life when connected to a WiFi is about 3 hours, which is ok but...
Considering that when using the dock connector to usb provided with the ipod touch it takes 4 hours to fully recharge the battery of the ipod and the fact that it only recharges while connected to a computer which is turned on (not in stand by nor hibernating) then why not to check your e-mail, watch videos, podcasts, youtube, maps, shop in itunes store, etc while the ipod is charging? Of course you can buy an adapter to recharge the battery without a pc or mac, but then remember to add that to your purchasing price.
After 4 hours in front of your computer you may not need much internet connectivity, making the WiFi almost pointless, considering that most phones (including 2G) allow you to check your email and maybe update your facebook profile without the limitation of having to access a WiFi.
The chrome surface and the touch screen are very sensitive for finger prints and scratches, you should buy at least an screen or full cover, add that to your purchasing price.
It is not possible to review the beauty queen without mentioning the annoying mother in law... itunes, simply because you can not use your ipod without itunes, slow response, do not have enough searching methods, seems that apple people do not like to review products because the reviews on apps is very poor making very difficult to choose from all the possibilities.
Why is ALL your personal information required to open an apple account? And why does it take for ever to get a confirmation email for the new account, more than 48 hours to me and many others; I had to wait more than 48 hours to finally start my ipod,
Try itunes before even thinking to enter into the ipod world, if you dont like itunes forget about ipod, as well make sure you have access to different services, in the Danish itunes portal for example you can not find videos, not to buy nor to rent, sight.
I expected Apple to design not only good looking products but smart ones as well, the ipod touch has impressive technology, how is it possible that it misses the basics?
Advertised as a portable computer it fails mainly because it is too dependent on being connected to a computer and itunes, leaving you with a very good looking and overpriced mp3 and game player. It requires too many accessories to make up for the flows in design, a very high maintenance beauty queen.
Ill be looking forward to comments showing I am wrong with the technical considerations and actually I can do all the stuff Im missing, otherwise see my review as an aid for people considering to purchase the ipod as the advertised great pocket computer and as feedback to develop the next generation, I dont think that many improvements come from all the ?amazing product? reviews.12 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Beware of charging needs
by krotkdm on December 29, 2009
Pros: Wife loves iPod, so gave 64GB model to replace 80GB classic (hard drive went bad).
Features are great with WiFi and potentially replaces laptop she wanted (since she only wanted it to check email surf internet on trips).Cons: New generation of iPods do NOT charge on ALL 'made for iPod' devices.
Summary: I was very saddened to have purchased this item to find out that it didn't charge from the devices (Logitech speakers and iPod charging station) we had purchased for ...
Summary: I was very saddened to have purchased this item to find out that it didn't charge from the devices (Logitech speakers and iPod charging station) we had purchased for the iPod classic (80 GB second gen) and Ipod Nano (1st gen).
When trying to charge, she received a notice that the iPod was incompatible with the charging device (even though the music would continue to play through the speaker system).
After conducting research online, Apple decided to remove the 12v charging circuitry (firewire) from the Touch and can now only be charged via a USB connection (or device that charges via the 5v circuitry). The devices that were intially purchased were 'made for iPod' and are now obsolete.
They need to come up with another logo.
No warning was given of the incompatibilities!8 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
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OK, I'm won over
by horselover104 on January 2, 2010
Pros: High res,
fast,
lots of features,
web access and dead easy hook up to wireless hotspots,
nice included appsCons: Price.
Have to use ITunes... AND give Visa # to get started, whether you plan to buy apps etc or not.
Surface is way to vulnerable..
First one was broken. Future Shop (and Best Buy and Walmart) out of 32 gig so had to upgrade to 64 gig.Summary: Apple. Love it or hate it... there doesn't seem to be an in between. I've done both. Started with Apple (Plus computer, etc.) LOVED IT, but switched to ...
Summary: Apple. Love it or hate it... there doesn't seem to be an in between. I've done both. Started with Apple (Plus computer, etc.) LOVED IT, but switched to less pricey Windows PCs 20 years ago for software availability and never looked back HATED APPLE. Got a Shuffle a decade ago and loathed ITunes and inability to just drag my music to player, so avoided all Apple portables. Then I got the IPod Touch Gen 3 as a gift. Must say, I'm impressed with everything. I have an Archos 605 which does pretty much same things, but you have to buy web access etc and the hook up to wireless isn't as seamless at the IPod. Thought the smaller screen on the IPod would not be as good, but it is excellent. I've even come to like ITunes - what a shock. I have 2500 mp3s on the IPod, so far, and the playlists are dead easy once you get the songs sorted out in ITunes, which is worth your time... I did it on a laptop while watching TV. Everything is first class, from the calculator to the ability to sync your contacts with Outlook. Photos and videos are sharp, and the flick screen is seductive and very responsive. Even the keyboard is pretty decent. The included apps are the ones I wanted - contacts, calendar, clock, calculator... and these apps are very sophisticated. This Touch has replaced my Archos and my Palm Pilot - anyone wanna buy 'em? So from someone who always suggests STAY AWAY FROM APPLE, I have become a convert. Blush. You can add a DO NOT in front of that mantra. LOVE IT.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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So Far very pleased, with my Christmas Gift
by millergrobert on January 1, 2010
Pros: 1. SlingPlayer Capabable
2. Control versus my small MP3 Player Controls
3. Larger size better for my fat hands
4. Overall build qualityCons: No iTunes to Go. One of the big draws to my MP3 player is the Rhapsody to Go service and being able to carry my Rhapsody songs along with me. iTunes needs an iTunes to go option.
Summary: So far a fantastic machine, I find myself using it primarily as a PDA replacement which has Slingbox Player capabilities. As for general music listening in the car, I still ...
Summary: So far a fantastic machine, I find myself using it primarily as a PDA replacement which has Slingbox Player capabilities. As for general music listening in the car, I still use my Sansa e200 so I can sync with Rhapsody. I have uploaded some of my owned music to the Touch, but I feel that I would much rather purchase the CD and rip it to the touch than to purchase from iTunes.
This is my only complaint, and its not against the Touch, its against Apple. Why not an iTunes to Go Subscription service, maybe Apple is making to much money, and they don't need the extra rental income.
Ya right.
Robert3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Why rank and review what it isn't?
by ottoworks on September 17, 2009
Pros: Brilliant concept, flawless execution, fast.
Cons: ...don't know, really. No camera I suppose, but...
Summary: To express disappointment in the absence of hoped-for features in a product rollout is not the same as reviewing what did appear. To my eyes and hands, this baby is ...
Summary: To express disappointment in the absence of hoped-for features in a product rollout is not the same as reviewing what did appear. To my eyes and hands, this baby is near-perfect for what it is. Layout, operation, components, software design, app store, music, integration, syncing, new iTunes 9, etc., ALL are top notch. Nice ne features. Speed is much improved, and price is better than ever. 1/2 point off for no camera, I suppose.
OLED strikes me as still half-baked in execution with unresolved issues around screen longevity, daylight use, unclear energy savings.
An outstanding device.5 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Con's far out way the pros
by Pondering999 on December 26, 2009
Pros: Looks sexy, touch screen is nifty, seems to have long battery life.
Cons: Upgraded older Ipod and many songs and videos not working on the iTouch. Products purchased on iTunes and still play on PC and Ipod Classic. Apple community support forums indicates this is a long standing problem that has yet to be addressed.
Summary: Songs and videos that were legitimately purchased via iTunes cannot be played on the new iTouch. This is a common complaint going back quite awhile on the Apple community support ...
Summary: Songs and videos that were legitimately purchased via iTunes cannot be played on the new iTouch. This is a common complaint going back quite awhile on the Apple community support forums. Despite working through the recommended fixes provided in the support FAQs, the problem cannot be corrected. Have spent hours trying to get legitimately purchased products to play on the iTouch (which still play on the PC and my original Ipod). Simply not worth the effort considering the price of the iTouch.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Wonderful product, but been warned...
by lonelysith66 on October 29, 2009
Pros: Everything in my opinion.
Cons: Please read below.
Summary: THIS IS A CONSUMER WARNING - PLEASE READ: For those playing to buy the lastest Apple iPods from eBay, don't! There have been "sellers" trying to sell them at ...
Summary: THIS IS A CONSUMER WARNING - PLEASE READ: For those playing to buy the lastest Apple iPods from eBay, don't! There have been "sellers" trying to sell them at low prices, but their items have been removed from eBay because the items listed on ebay but then completed outside, which according to them are extremely risky because they are not covered by ebay buyer protection programs and are highly susceptible to fraud. I should know because I bought one this morning and ebay contacted about this. The seller is joshingramer. If you should happen to have bought anything from this person, please ebay. If, like me, you have already bought an item using paypal, contact paypal and file a dispute. Now, what to look out for: the newest ipods sold at 30-40 units, all at the same low price, depending on what model you're buying. For example, ipod touch 32gb 3rd gens were being sold at 245 with 32 units available, which is what i bought. I'm sorry that this is lenghty, but I just don't want you guys to get ripped-off like I did. And if you're still not convinced, look at these:
http://shop.ebay.com/chadwikantil/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
http://shop.ebay.com/almonbenson/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
http://shop.ebay.com/travisner/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686
One final note: whoever's doing this, I'm on to your little scam and you should be ashamed of yourselves. Also, you messed with the wrong person.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome, is faster, has more space,and cool earphones.
by Benjomang4 on September 10, 2009
Pros: Has more memory. The new ipod touches are faster. I love the new earphones.
Cons: The new genius mixes are kind of wierd.
Summary: The new ipod touch is really cool with new more memory and the new earphones but the genus mixes thing is kind of dumb. (the new itunes is pretty cool ...
Summary: The new ipod touch is really cool with new more memory and the new earphones but the genus mixes thing is kind of dumb. (the new itunes is pretty cool too, except that you have to buy the whole album for "LP", and it took me a very long time to figure out how to change my music from showing genre's to albums"
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good balanced feature set, biggest supporting ecosystem
by orangestick on September 18, 2009
Pros: Familiarity, very versatile, good track record for updating firmware with additional capabilities over time
Cons: No camera but that's something I can live with for now
Summary: Good media player for both music and video, syncing is easy, doesn't take long to learn how to use. Very wide range of apps, even though I didn't ...
Summary: Good media player for both music and video, syncing is easy, doesn't take long to learn how to use. Very wide range of apps, even though I didn't think I would use any at first, they do become very easy to rely on. The built in browser is good but its even quicker to use apps that specialize in one or two things to speed things up further add functionality. For example, I use social networking, and fitness apps, plus tourism apps and of course, games. Especially as the incoming games look to be pretty sweet (Madden NFL, the recently announced Command and Conquer port, and Halo look-alike). Overall, pretty hard to beat at the price.
For me, the closest competitor is Zune, but though the interface of the Zune is vastly improved, their previous track record for software updates (not to mention Plays for sure), the lack of a comparable App Store, lack of a comparable iPod ecosystem, the addition of ads during start up of Zune games, and the extremely slow start up times of the Zune apps (30 seconds+ for Chess?!?!) tip the edge for me back towards the iPod touch.2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Overall, still the best portable music player
by Kckeller on September 17, 2009
Pros: Multi-touch screen, wi-fi, apps, and dozens of other great features make it stand strong
Cons: A bit out of some people's price range
Summary: Looking at other reviews, it's important to note that the iPod Touch should be reviewed based on what it ALREADY HAS, not what everyone hoped to come in an ...
Summary: Looking at other reviews, it's important to note that the iPod Touch should be reviewed based on what it ALREADY HAS, not what everyone hoped to come in an upgrade. The iPod touch can only get so much better, and you have to consider what you're already getting when you buy it. The App Store alone is enough to sell me, but combined with it's intuitive interface, wi-fi capabilities, excellent audio and video playback and more, this is still a great product. While it may not be something that 2nd generation iPod Touch owners would want to upgrade to, new iPod Touch buyers will be greatly impressed. The user rating was 2 out of 5 stars at the time of writing this review, which I feel does no justice to what this iPod is truly capable of.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MC011LL/A
- Description: iPod touch features the same multi-touch screen technology as iPhone. Pinch to zoom in on a photo. Scroll through your songs and videos with a flick. Flip through your library by album artwork with Cover Flow. Watch your movies, TV shows, and photos come alive with bright, vivid color on the 320-by-480-pixel display. Browse the web using Safari and watch YouTube videos on the first iPod with Wi-Fi built in. What a song does for your ears, Cover Flow on iPod touch does for your eyes and fingers. It's a virtual party for the senses. Turn iPod touch on its side and glide through your music by album art with the flick of your finger. Tap an album cover to flip it over and display a track list. Tap again to start the music. Now the genius feature is even more powerful. All you do is sync iPod touch to iTunes, and Genius automatically searches your library and finds songs that sound great together. Then it creates multiple mixes you'll love. These mixes are like channels programmed entirely with your music. Say you're listening to a song on your iPod touch that you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. Just tap the Genius icon. Genius automatically finds songs on your iPod touch that go great with your selected song and makes a Genius playlist for you. You listen to music, and now your music listens to you. The iPod touch models feature Voice Control. So you can tell iPod touch to play songs from a specific playlist or artist. Or speak simple commands such as "shuffle" "pause" and "next song". You can even ask for the name of the track that's currently playing. Your very own private screening awaits you on iPod touch. Watch the latest film release or an episode of your favorite sitcom anytime you want. Store up to 80 hours of video and get up to 6 hours of video playback time on the iPod touch. Voice Control knows the music in your iPod touch. Want to hear something specific? All you have to do is ask. For instance, say "Play artist Bob Dylan," and iPod touch does just that. Ask what song is playing and hear iPod touch answer. Tell it to play your favorite album, artist, or playlist. Speak simple commands such as "shuffle," "next song," and "pause." Even have iPod touch play more songs like the one you're listening to. The iPod touch comes with the Apple earphones with remote and mic. So you can reap the benefits (and the fun) of Voice Control even when your iPod touch is tucked in your pocket or bag. To activate Voice Control using the headphones, just press and hold the center area of the remote. While watching your video, tap the display to bring up the onscreen controls. You can play or pause, view by chapter, and adjust the volume. You can also use the volume controls on the left side of iPod touch. Want to switch between widescreen and full screen? Simply tap the display twice. Record a simple to-do, your next big idea, or a bet between you and your friend. With Voice Memos, you can record any audio you want using the Apple earphones with remote and mic or an external mic. Voice Memos will record even when you're using your iPod touch to do things such as checking email or surfing the web. 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.
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported Bluetooth,
Wi-Fi,
Hi-Speed USB - Flash memory installed 64 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 Polished aluminum
- Included accessories Docking station adapter
- iPod Generation 3G
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 8 - 320 Kbps
- 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
- Built-in clock Alarm,
Timer,
Digital clock - Additional features Nike + iPod support,
Genius technology,
Voice Control,
Voice Memos,
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 Remote control - Cable
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode [Sep 14, 2011 from CDS: Audio Output] 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 30 hour(s)
- Recharge time 4 hour(s)
- Power device type None
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: System Requirements] USB port (compatible with 2.0 specification)
- Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3,
Microsoft Windows Vista,
Apple MacOS X 10.4.11 or later
Product series
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Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 32GB)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 32 GB,
Apple Lossless,
WAV,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC,
3.5 in,
Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion,
30 hour(s),
Digital player -
Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 64GB)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 64 GB,
Apple Lossless,
WAV,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC,
3.5 in,
Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion,
30 hour(s),
Digital player
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Apple
- Address:
One Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014 - Phone: 1-408-996-1010
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