Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 32GB)

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

9.0

CNET Review

September 11, 2008

The Good: The second-generation Apple iPod Touch has it all: music, videos, photos, podcasts, e-mail, Web browsing, Internet radio, games, Nike+, Wi-Fi music downloads, and an App Store for adding thousands of custom features.

The Bad: The second-generation iPod Touch may be overwhelming to users looking for a simple music player; audio quality is average; and iTunes software is required.

The Bottom Line: The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth.

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9.9

alaTest.com

By alaTest | November 30, 2008

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 272739 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 99/100 = Excellent.

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No Rating

reviewed.com

By Mark Brezinski | November 10, 2008

Review Summary: 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 allo

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8.0

pcadvisor.co.uk

By Andrew Harrison | October 28, 2008

Review Summary: Apple has begun to reinvent the iPod touch as the 'funnest' vehicle for playing games, websurfing and email when in Wi-Fi range, and even as a keep-fit companion with its Nike+ jogging monitor. But in spite of its shortfall in making phone calls, we liked

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8.8

pcworld.in

By Laldinfela Pachuau | October 15, 2008

Review Summary: The iPod 2G retains all the features that made the first one a hit€¦along with some user-friendly controls

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MB533LL/A

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 4.1 oz
Enclosure Color Black
PC Interfaces USB 2.0
Packaged quantity 1
Digital storage media type None

Display

Display Type LCD 3.5 in

Digital Audio

Supported audio formats Protected AAC, Audible 3, WAV, MP3 VBR, Audible 2, AIFF, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, Audible 4
Digital audio features VBR

Video

Video Playback Formats H.264, MPEG-4

Connectivity

Connections 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack, Docking connector, USB

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 36 hour(s), Video playback 6 hour(s)
Mfr estimated battery life 36 hour(s)

Connections

Connector type 1 x Docking station, 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi)

Audio System

Sound output mode Stereo
Speaker system details 1 x Speaker - Built-in
Additional features Notes, Phone book, USB 2.0 compatibility, Web browsing, Calendar, Battery level indication, Nike + iPod support, Cover Flow, Multi-touch interface, Upgradeable firmware, Date display, Genius technology