Reviews of the Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 8GB)
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CNET Review
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 and already excellent product.
The Bad: Apple's 8GB Touch doesn't share the same hardware improvements as its higher-capacity kin, and 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 still leaves its competitors in the dust.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 88/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 407534 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 100/100 = Excellent.
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v3.co.uk
Review Summary: Not just a music player, the Touch is a versatile miniature computer
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Computeract!ve
Review Summary: Not just a music player, the Touch is a versatile miniature computer
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MC086LL/A
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Hi-Speed USB
- Flash memory installed 8 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 Polishing cloth, Docking station adapter
- iPod Generation 3G
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 8 - 320 Kbps
- 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
- Built-in clock Alarm, Timer, Digital clock
- Additional features Notes, Calendar, Cover Flow, Phone book, Voice Memos, 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
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), Bluetooth
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 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
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Buying Choices
iPod Touch 8GB Black MP3 Player from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $199.99
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Crutchfield.com
$199.99 |
In stock: yes
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