Apple iPod Touch (2nd Gen) Expert Reviews

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 ...

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 ...

The iPod Touch did well on just about all our audio tests. It had a very flat frequency response, which means the device isn't adding or subtracting any emphasis from any group of frequencies. The device also added very little amounts of distortion or ...

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Apple improves the 2nd generation Touch to near-perfection with extra features and 32GB of storage.

Outstanding build quality; untuitive interface; superb audio and video playback; lots of extras

Expensive; Wi-Fi reception could be better; missing an equalizer

The revised and updated iPod touch offers a slimmed down profile and bulked up features. While the change is more evolutionary than revolutionary, it makes using the player a lot more pleasant

Thinner; external volume buttons; speaker; supports the iTunes Genius tool; Nike+iPod support; improved battery life; lower price

Niki+ software offers limited song selection options; Wi-Fi synching could go farther Article courtesy of Wi-Fi Planet. Related Links: Review: iPod touch - iPhone Lite Review: iPhone 3G (AT&T) ...

Even though it's thinner, this iPod touch offers better battery life than the original, with 36 hours of audio or six hours of video playback

The latest iPod touch features integrated volume controls, a built-in speaker, curvier case, and more capacity for the same price. It's an incremental improvement upon the original widescreen device.

Handy hardware volume controls; greater capacity for similar price of original model; Genius playlist support; less buggy OS; podcast episodes play one after another; Nike + iPod receiver built-in; great audio playtime.

Internal speaker tinny ; screen looks a little dingy ; video playtime not up to Apple's estimates ; doesn't charge from older accessories ; video out requires expensive cable

The second-generation iPod Touch adds speaker and volume controls--and delivers one of the most polished media players available at a lower price.

Includes a Web browser and Wi-Fi ; Beautiful design, easy to operate

Expensive

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 ...

The second-gen touch adds just enough to keep it ahead of the pack.

Good battery life, Apps install quickly, Built-in speaker and volume buttons, Best touchscreen around

Accelerometer needs calibration, Google Maps locator function is quirky, No cut-and-paste or e-mail search

Battery life is significantly improved, increasing from 22 hours to a very respectable 36 hours of audio (or 6 hours of video), though that's dependent on how much you use Wi-Fi and accelerometer-based apps

The 2008 iPod touch inches closer to the iPhone line while retaining its iPod branding. It gets new audio input and recording features, volume controls, a speaker, and a full assortment of bundled apps, including Nike+ support.

Super thin and comfortable to hold, with a substantial, sturdy construction ; High quality, bright, scratch resistant screen ; Full software features, with Nike+ and audio recording (still to be delivered) ; TV output for movie rentals and downloads ; ...

Polished back will scratch if not protected ; New speaker isn't very high quality ; No GPS or Bluetooth

No GPS or Bluetooth