Apple iPod touch (4th Gen)

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Apple iPod touch (4th Gen) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 99/100 = Excellent quality.

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Highly addictive

 

Great display and app support. Perfect to put in the hands of your 3 year old for playing games, when you wanna keep your iPhone for yourself...

Design, Appearance, Connectivity, Build quality

Headphones, Battery

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iPod Touch 4th Generation - Little Better Than The Last

 

Apple has refreshed its iPod line right on schedule, with some fairly major updates to all models, except to the nearly-forgotten iPod Classic. It's fairly obvious that the Touch is now Apple's mainstream and most capable iPod offering, giving...

Battery life is rated at up to 40 hours of music playback or 7 hours of video. We didn’t get to test this claim, but found the device didn’t need charging even after two days of moderate use of music, gaming and Web surfing over the Wi-Fi connection. ...

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Apple iPod Touch (4th generation, 32GB, white)

 

Editors' note: On October 12, 2011, Apple provided a free software update for the iPod Touch bringing new apps and several refinements to existing features. Visit CNET's iPhone Atlas for an in-depth look at these changes.

Apple's iPod Touch comes with a new color, a new price, and feature-packed OS. It records HD video, chats over video or iMessages, checks your e-mail, keeps your appointments, connects to the cloud, rents movies, plays music, takes pictures, and plays...

Photo quality doesn't hold up to the iPhone 4's; there's no GPS, and no option for 3G data service.

The iPod Touch is the best iPod yet, offering all the fun of the iPhone experience without a carrier contract or monthly bill.

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EDITORS' CHOICE

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Apple iPod Touch (4th generation)

 

Three years after Apple stretched the definition of “personal media player” to new heights with its class-leading iPod Touch, other manufacturers are just starting to catch up with Android-powered mini tablets. Despite the added competition, the latest...

Incredibly thin, sleek design ; High-resolution Retina display ; Solid Apple build quality ; iOS versatility and ease-of-use ; Long battery life for multimedia ; 720p HD video capture and videoconferencing

Below-average file support ; Low-res rear camera ; No GPS ; Smudgy mirror finish

The returning touch-screen champ, Apple’s 4th-generation iPod Touch retains its title with a Retina display, HD video recording, a faster processor,and a competitive price.

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Multitasking 4th-Gen iPod Touch Is Finger-Swipin' ...

 

The fourth version of the iPod Touch is faster, multitasks and most importantly, is not easily confused with an iPhone.

Feels impossibly thin—we literally lost the Touch in our own pockets. Looks so sharp you could nearly shave with it. Runner? You're in luck. Touch supports Nike plus. 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi support. The display is beautiful, brilliant and mesmerizing. All...

Metallic finish collects more fingerprints than the NSA. Higher-end models are fairly costly. No flash on the browser or the camera. Video recording and still-image capture could be a touch (ha!) better

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Apple 64GB iPod Touch (fourth generation, late 2010) Review - PCWorld

 

Unlike previous iPod Touches, the 4G version lacks the small black plastic patch on the back's top-left corner that covered the Wi-Fi antenna. That corner now holds the iPod's built-in omnidirectional microphone and its high-definition rear-facing...

Retina display provides sharp images and text

Rear-facing camera produces mediocre results

Compelling, extremely versatile device is almost a full-fledged iPhone.

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Apple 8GB iPod touch (fourth generation, late 2010)

 
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Apple iPod Touch 4G Reviews

 

There are two cameras on the 4G. Both these can be switched between, with a simple onscreen option when the camera is activated. The front camera is a VGA one, whereas the rear one supports a still resolution of 960 x 720 pixels, or video recording at...

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Apple iPod touch (Gen 4) Review

 

It is currently available starting at $230 for a version with 8 GB of storage, $300 for the 32 GB version, and $400 for the 64 GB one

Overall size/thickness/weight -- the iPod Touch is very small and extremely thin ; Retina display is simply amazing -- apps have never looked better ; Blazing fast performance means you won't have to wait for apps to launch ; HD video capture ;...

Serious battery drain problem ; Poor still camera ; Price -- if you're willing to sign a contract, you can get a similarly-equipped smartphone for the same or less

If you don't already have an iPod Touch and can't stand the thought of signing a contract with AT&T in order to get the iPhone, the new iPod Touch is a great all-around entertainment and productivity device. I find myself reaching for it constantly at...

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Apple iPod Touch (4th generation) Review

 

Quote from that review: "Three years after Apple stretched the definition of "personal media player" to new heights with its class-leading iPod Touch, other manufacturers are just starting to catch up with Android-powered mini tablets. Despite the...

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iPod Touch 4G Review

 

Pros: Best design yet, excellent screen and feel Faster, thinner, lighter Facetime and 720p video recording Cons: No FM radio, no numerical battery Low resolution and low quality still photography Product perfection is next to impossible. There's no...

Best design yet, excellent screen and feel ; Faster, thinner, lighter ; Facetime and 720p video recording

No FM radio, no numerical battery ; Low resolution and low quality still photography

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Product Specifications

Configuration

Built-In Microphone: Yes
Built-In Radio: No
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB): No
DIGITAL RADIO: No
Direct Radio Recording: No
Direct TV Recording: No
Radio Function: No

Connectivity

Bluetooth: Yes
Type of Memory Stick Interface : No
Type of SD Card Interface : No
W-LAN Connection: Yes
WiFi Connectivity: Yes

Display

Display Technology:TFT Display
Number of Display Colours:Unknown
Touchscreen:Multi-touch

General Features

Operating System:Apple iOS / iOS
Product Type:Audio/Video Player
Storage Medium:Built-In Memory
Type:Audio/Video Player

Playback / Recording

AAC Playback: Yes
AVI Playback: No
DivX Playback: No
H.264 Playback: Yes
MP3 Playback: Yes
MPEG 4 Playback: Yes
MPEG2 Playback: No
MPEG4 Playback: Yes
OGG Playback: No
WAV Playback: Yes
WMA Playback: No
WMV Playback: No

Power Supply

Battery Type:Li Ion
Replaceable Battery: No
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