Posts about the Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)
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Reviews of the Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)
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CNET Review
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.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 275270 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 99/100 = Excellent.
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reviewed.com
Review Summary: The iPod Touch is the latest media player from Apple, and is available in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB sizes for $229.00, $299.00, and $399.00 respectively. The device uses a touch screen that's capable of registering multiple points of contact at once, which allo
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: Apple has begun to reinvent the iPod touch as the 'funnest' vehicle for playing games, websurfing and email when in Wi-Fi range, and even as a keep-fit companion with its Nike+ jogging monitor. But in spite of its shortfall in making phone calls, we liked
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pcworld.in
Review Summary: The iPod 2G retains all the features that made the first one a hit€¦along with some user-friendly controls
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MB531LL/A
General
- Device Type Portable media center
- Key Features Digital audio player, Digital video player, Digital photo viewer
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 0.3 in
- Height 4.3 in
- Weight 4.1 oz
- Enclosure Color Black
- PC Interfaces USB 2.0
- Packaged quantity 1
- Digital storage media type None
Display
- Display Type LCD 3.5 in
Digital Audio
- Supported audio formats Protected AAC, Audible 3, WAV, MP3 VBR, Audible 2, AIFF, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, Audible 4
- Digital audio features VBR
Video
- Video Playback Formats H.264, MPEG-4
Connectivity
- Connections USB, 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack, Docking connector
Digital Player / Recorder
- Digital player supported digital audio standards WAV, AIFF, Audible, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless
- Digital player response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Digital player playback modes Playlist, All tracks repeat, One track repeat, Random play / shuffle
- Digital player supported bit rate 16 - 320 Kbps
- Digital player ID3 tags support Yes
- Digital player additional features Variable bit-rate compatible, JPEG photo playback, MPEG-4 playback
Battery
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
- Technology Lithium ion
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Integrated
- Battery Life Details Digital playback 36 hour(s), Video playback 6 hour(s)
- Mfr estimated battery life 36 hour(s)
Connections
- Connector type IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi), 1 x Docking station, 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Audio System
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Speaker system details 1 x Speaker - Built-in
- Additional features Notes, Phone book, USB 2.0 compatibility, Web browsing, Calendar, Battery level indication, Nike + iPod support, Cover Flow, Multi-touch interface, Upgradeable firmware, Date display, Genius technology
Software
- Software Included iTunes Store account, iTunes 8 or later, Drivers
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
- Cable(s) included USB cable - External
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Polishing cloth, USB cable, Dock adapter, Earphone
System Requirements
- Operating System Apple Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP 2 or later
Power
- Power Supply / Device None
- Recharge Time 4 hour(s)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - 1 year
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User Opinions
Buying Choices
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