Apple iPod Touch (first generation, 8GB)

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Reviews of the Apple iPod Touch (first generation, 8GB)

8.7

CNET Review

September 17, 2007

The Good: The Apple iPod Touch has a large, video-worthy screen, a cutting-edge interface, and Wi-Fi Internet, e-mail, and music download capabilities.

The Bad: The iPod Touch may cost too much for you, depending on your needs. It has a small capacity for a portable video player.

The Bottom Line: The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock.

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10

alaTest.com

By alaTest | October 7, 2008

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 218937 other MP3 & Media Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 100/100 = Excellent.

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8.0

trustedreviews.com

By Hugo Jobling | September 20, 2008

Review Summary: Apple near-enough reinvented the wheel with the original iPod touch, so what does its successor bring to the table?

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10

macworld.co.uk

By Christopher Breen | April 28, 2008

Review Summary: If you've held off on purchasing an iPod touch because it hasn't offered enough of the iPhone's functionality, it may be time to reconsider unbuckling your credit card. Granted, the display could be a bit brighter and its colour a little more balanced, an

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No Rating

lordpercy.com

Review Summary: An MP3 player based on the phenomena that is the iPhone sounds like a good idea and indeed it is. A stunning user interface and great iPod functions. Just a shame that Apple think you should pay through the nose for its new baby.

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6.0

techradar.com

Review Summary: As is stands, the iPod touch is actually a very good audio / video player that bears an unhealthy similarity to one of the most over-hyped products of the year. Maybe the iPod touch 2.0 will be more distinctive

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MA623LL/B

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 4.2 oz
PC Interfaces USB 2.0
Packaged quantity 1
Digital storage media type None

Display

Display Type 3.5 in

Still Images

Supported Still Images Formats BMP, JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, PSD

Digital Audio

Supported audio formats Protected AAC, Audible 3, WAV, MP3 VBR, Audible 2, AIFF, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, Audible 4
Audio output Headphones

Video

Video Playback Formats MPEG-4
Video Capture - 640 x 480

Connectivity

Connections Headphones, Docking connector, USB, Composite video, Component video

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
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 22 hour(s), Video playback 5 hour(s)
Mfr estimated battery life 22 hour(s)

Connections

Connector type Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Docking station, IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi)

Audio System

Sound output mode Stereo
Additional features Notes, Phone book, USB 2.0 compatibility, Web browsing, Calendar, Battery level indication, Cover Flow, Multi-touch interface, Upgradeable firmware, Date display