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Reviews of the Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 32GB)

  • No Rating

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Christopher Breen | September 15, 2008

    Review Summary: It's early days, but the extra physical features and slimmed down price make the second-generation iPod touch - already a compelling product in its first iteration - a sure-fire winner.

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  • 8.5

    goodgearguide.com.au

    Review Summary: New features coupled with lower prices increase the second-generation model's appeal, but this version of the Touch doesn't supply enough incentive for existing owners to upgrade.

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  • 8.3

    pcworld.com

    Review Summary: The Touch remains a tremendous and innovative device, with enticing features, unparalleled ease of use, and plenty of expandability through the App Store. As attractive as it is, though, I still believe it has room to improve. New features coupled ...

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    pocket-lint.com

    By Stuart Miles | September 9, 2008

    Review Summary: If you are new to the iPod scene or looking for an upgrade, on the surface this will merely make the current offering a better one

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    pcmag.com

    By Tim Gideon | September 9, 2008

    Review Summary: While the second-generation iPod touch is very similar to its predecessor, it has enough extra features, like Genius playlists and excellent games from the Apps Store, to maintain its standing at the top of the PMP heap.

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MB533LL/A

General

  • Product type Digital player
  • PC interface(s) supported Wi-Fi, Hi-Speed USB
  • Flash memory installed 32 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 Polishing cloth, Docking station adapter
  • iPod Generation 2G

Digital Player / Recorder

  • Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless
  • Playback modes Playlist, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
  • Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
  • Supported bit rate 16 - 320
  • ID3 tags support Yes
  • Additional features MPEG-4 playback, JPEG photo playback, Variable bit-rate compatible

Built-in Display

  • Audio system built-in display LCD
  • Diagonal size 3.5 in
  • Resolution 480 x 320
  • Backlight display Yes
  • Display menu language Dutch, Danish, French, German, Kazakh, Polish, English, Finnish, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)

Audio Features

  • Sound output mode Stereo
  • Timer Wake, Sleep
  • Built-in clock Alarm, Timer, Digital clock
  • Additional features Notes, Calendar, Cover Flow, Phone book, Date display, Web browsing, Genius technology, Nike + iPod support, Upgradeable firmware, Multi-touch interface, USB 2.0 compatibility, Battery level indication

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 None

System Requirements

  • Peripheral / Interface devices USB port (compatible with 2.0 specification)
  • Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.4.11 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3

Product Video

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  • PALM
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Buying Choices

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Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 32GB)

Buying Choices

iPod Touch 32GB MP3 Player - Black from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $249.00

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