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Apple iPod touch

*Est. $280 for 32 GB

Reviewed October 2009
Apple iPod touch

Best touch-screen MP3 player

pros
  • 3.5-inch touch screen
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Faster processor for gaming
  • Thousands of mobile apps
  • Wi-Fi capable
cons
  • Audio quality is only average
  • No video camera
 
 
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Nice tool, November 20, 2009

I tested it for one week. I was impressed how easy is to use it. Nice features, great mobility. There are two major downsides: 1. the battery is lasting only few hours when is wi-fi enabled; 2. iTunes software necesary to load the device with multimedia content is not so friendly to use. As soon as you erase the content from iTunes by default is removed form iPod. There is a manual setting to avoid this, so be adviced.

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Buena conexion a internet pero la bateria no dura como dice la publicidad, November 19, 2009

Hago esta reseña en español porque sè que hay gente que quiere saber un poco màs acerca de este producto en su idioma. El producto es bueno, facil de usar, muy buena conexion a internet, facil de bajar has de las aplicaciones, pero por lo menos yo tengo problemas apara descargar contenidos como pandora. Parece que es es un problema con el cortafuegos de windows, pero la verdad no he podido hasta ahora bajar el programa. Lo anterior era solo un ejemplo. Es un tipo de error te muestra y parece que hay otros en la web registrados, las frases que usana para explicarte son variado como por ej. que hay tardanza en la conexion. Ojo esto ocurre aùn con buena conexiòn. Por lo demas el producto es bastante inovador y adictivo por el tamaño. Lo negativo serìa que no reproduce nada que no sea a traves de youtube. Por ùltimo, estoy decepcionado con la duraciòn de la bateria, dura muy pero muy poco, especialmente si usas lo con internet o con videos. Estoy convencido que no dura 30 horas como dice esn las caracteristicas, ni con audio. Bueno si hay alguuna pregunta màs, quizas quieres escribirme. Pero por ser mi primera reseña queia poner en claro que la bateria es un desastre y no sè si se pueda reemplazar todavia.

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Great Product, November 19, 2009

This is my second Ipod, and since I travel a lot overseas, its an absolute must. I've really enjoyed Rockband, and Need for Speed Underground. The 3rd generation Ipod also comes with a mic on the earphones, so you can use Skype. The only thing I wish Apple would change are the earphones, for almost 300.00 you would think they would have a ear bud or something more comfortable. I do like the fact that this has a onboard speaker, which is an improvement from my older nano, which is still working by the way, it was just time to upgrade. Also my transfer of purchases from my older Ipod, was very simple, and there is a lot of expandiability for this product. Again a great product, and a great travel companion.

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Ipod Touch, November 19, 2009
This is an excellent device, the best I have owned to date.Apple iPod touch 64 GB (3rd Generation) NEWEST MODEL
rachaels review, November 19, 2009
Fun, but do not like the voice control it is useless the time it takes to work it you could just look it up and half the time it does the wrong thing ... other than that I love it
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Apple iPod touch 32 GB (3rd Generation) NEWEST MODEL

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1. CNET

The iPod touch earns an "outstanding" rating from Donald Bell at CNET, who says it "still leaves its competitors in the dust." Because it received only a modest update for 2009, Bell says he thinks owners of the second-generation iPod Touch have few reasons to upgrade.

Review: Apple iPod touch (third generation, 64GB), Donald Bell, Sept. 11, 2009

2. iLounge.com

Jeremy Horwitz at iLounge.com says he thinks the third-generation iPod touch is "unquestionably better" than the previous model, and his testing shows improved gaming performance, thanks to the faster processor speed. Overall, it earns a B+ rating.

Review: Apple Inc. iPod touch (Third-Generation), Jeremy Horwitz, Sept. 13, 2009

3. TrustedReviews.com

The new iPod touch is also recommended by TrustedReviews.com. Hugo Jobling calls it an "utterly fantastic device," although he recommends skipping the 8 GB model, which didn't receive the same updates as the bigger players.

Review: Apple iPod touch 3rd Gen 64GB Review, Hugo Jobling, Sept. 18, 2009

4. PCMag.com

PCMag.com gives its Editors' Choice award to the iPod touch, saying it is "the best iPod around." Although Tim Gideon says he dislikes the included earbuds, he says no other portable media player can compete with the iPod touch.

Review: Apple iPod touch (3rd Generation), Tim Gideon, Sept. 10, 2009

5. CNET

If you're deciding between the iPod touch and Zune HD, this comparison is a must read. Three CNET editors rate both MP3 players on a variety of criteria, concluding that the iPod touch "is a better product for most people."

Review: Prizefight: iPod touch vs. Zune HD, Editors of CNET, Oct. 1, 2009

6. Macworld

Jason Snell at Macworld compliments the iPod touch on its faster speeds, which is great news for gamers. Overall, he calls it "a terrific media player."

Review: iPod touch (late 2009), Jason Snell, Sept. 17, 2009

7. Pocket-lint.com

Although he acknowledges that the new iPod touch hasn't received many major changes, Dan Sung at Pocket-lint.com says he notices demonstrably faster speeds than the previous models. Sung says it's "still the best gadget in its class."

Review: Apple iPod touch (3rd Gen), Dan Sung, Sept. 11, 2009

8. PC World

The iPod touch tops this list of best MP3 players at PC World. Although the list was updated at the end of September, the full review links to an older analysis of the second-generation touch.

Review: Top 10 MP3 Players (Flash-Based), Ginny Mies, Sept. 30, 2009

9. Outside Magazine

Outside magazine has brief reviews of audio players, and the iPod touch wins the Gear of the Year award. Jeremy Spencer says the touch is "our favorite multimedia device ever."

Review: Apple iPod touch, Jeremy Spencer, Summer 2009

10. Amazon.com

Approximately 40 reviewers give the new iPod touch an overall rating of four out of five stars. Some owners are disappointed that Apple didn't include a camera, but most are impressed with the wide range of functionality it does include.

Review: Apple iPod touch 32 GB (3rd Generation), Contributors to Amazon.com

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