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 A recent convert March 10, 2010
G. Thomas (Canterbury UK)
I've always been a bit of an Apple curmudgeon and for years I have bought and replaced all my "generic" music players from Creative Labs for a number of sound (!) reasons. My 30G Zen Vision had begun to look a little ragged around the edges and was becoming slightly temperamental so in a fantastically callous piece of compulsive consumerism I decided to replace it. I checked online for the new Zen model and horror of horrors it had lukewarm reviews; not just from the usual anti's and fanboys but other longtime users.
So I went for the player that fared best review-wise and now I am the proud but slightly sheepish owner of a third generation iPod touch.
It is a very sexy item and I am strangely drawn to holding and touching it even when it's off......but the less disturbing positives are almost too numerous to mention.
Easy use of iTunes is obviously a huge bonus, no more buying, burning, converting and synching for me. The ease of use and the whole interconnectivity thing drew the occasional jealous glance before when I couldn't use it properly. Now I just had to hold back from an obscene spending spree. (I also bought a Klipsch iGroove iPod Speaker System Black compatible with 3rd Gen Touch and 5th Gen Nano which is tremendous).
The menu system has taken a couple of days to get used to but is now quick and instinctive. I'm loving the apps..the more foolish the better and watching old 50's Sci-Fi B movies on the train is a joy.
Battery life seems very good if I just stick to music and the wi-fi options have a limited use but aren't really a priority of mine. I mostly listen to music, play games, watch films and store photos all of which the "touch" does spectacularly well.
Negative points?....yes the bundled earphones are appalling (the rumours were true) and there is a slight but noticeable reduction in sound quality (especially bass and volume) compared to the Zen but I've let the many positives squash dissention although they are the reason for knocking off half a star but that can't be shown so the laws of mathematics demand that I round up instead of down.
 ipod got the right touch March 9, 2010
R. Kiran (London , England)
or those who are condsidering buying Apples latest incarnation of the Apple Ipod touch 32gb MP4 player is a great tool for those who require some form of entertainment on a regular basis.
My previous ipod was a nano and as i began using it on a daily basis i found that i would want more varity in my music as well as video for those long commutes to and from work.
The ipod touch itself has a great touch screen with various features allowing multiple finger touching to be recognised. It is simply a device which can be as engaging as the media it holds for you. through sliding and pinching motions you can navigate various applications and ipod tools which again becomes quite easy to master after a few attempts, but this can also depend on the level of paitents in us all. Its slimmer and lighter than its predessors making it easier to carry with you
Music quality is always good with Apple standard headphones as they have aimed to improve on their comfort a bit , but for those who like big base lines in their music the headphones fall a little short as you will get that rattle noise when it cannot carry those notes. You can compinsate a bit in the settings for this a bit but it is still noticable.
The introduction of the remote with voice control is initially a very cool feature but from a personal stand point i am not sure if i want to announce everything i want to listen to - as well as the fact that if you dont speak clear enough you will get something all together different.
Apart from this the ipod touch has free wifi roaming capability which is great for the coffee shop crowd as all of them now supply free wifi. Surfing the net on the ipod touch is reletivly easy after you get use to the touch key interface. You can also have direct acess to the itunes as well as app store via a wifi connection.
Speaking from someone who has been an ipod user for over 5 years - from the black and white to the touch today- the most inventive feature they have added to the ipod touch ar the apps available for it which allows you to experience many of the apps which are available for free as well as ones you pay for which gives the ipod a while new area of interactivity. From the really fun to the non sensical there seem to apps for everyone to use and explore which opens the possiblilties of tools on the ipod even further.
This also opens the avenue to games and other apps which also use the ipods motion controls which allows all lanscape interfacing to work regarless of what direction you hold your ipod in.
For those who watch movies on the go - the ipod is quite a good size to watch a movie on those long commutes, which i am speaing from experience. Image quality is superb but you also have to note that this will also depend on the quality of the movie file you are watching. You can also switch from widescreen to full screen from a simple double tap motion allowing your own person viewing preferences to maximise your watching experience.
Battery life is also quite impressive as it seems to last a good length of time as well as being able to be charged quicker than ever.
Overal there is more that the ipod touch can offer such as email, picture viewing and other functions but it is a devise which has lots of possiblities. The only thing i can recommend is get the protection covers for these things as if you are like me you would not want to see the slightest scratch appear on it.
i have had mine for over a month and it was definatley worth it.
The iPod Touch.. Best thing since sliced bread. March 5, 2010
Mo
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Dont be fooled by its size, this small device packs a punch... and a big one. Listening to music, watching videos, playing games and internet are just a few of the things you can have fun with on an iPod Touch.
The App Store is HUGE boasting over 140,000 apps! There's definitely something for everyone. The best thing about the App Store is the fact that most apps are free, whether they're full games or even just trials. There's a huge variety.
I recieved mine just a few months back, and i'm on it everyday. Whilst my music library isn't huge, i've managed to fill up around 15GB of the allowed 29GB. (Not supplied with 32GB, the spare 3GB is used by Apple.) By far, the biggest segment of my iPod is my apps. I have over 7GB of them!
Whilst most people buy an iPod Touch for its apps, listening to music and watching videos couldnt be any better. On a 3.5-inch, multi-touch operated screen, the clarity of videos is like eye candy. Also, with the included microphone in the 3rd Gen models, it makes listening and switching tracks that much easier. All you have to do is speak into the microphone and speak "Next Track." It's THAT simple.
It's easy to see why Apple are the leading brand in the music market. However, the iPod Touch does have it's downfalls.
- Battery Life
If you're wanting to listen to music, your battery will last around 30 hours, with the screen turned off.
However, if you're wanting to play games or watch video, don't expect anything above 4 hours.
The battery life is TERRIBLE. For me, watching video and playing games are a must. This means i have to carry a charger everywhere i go. It's not a big deal, but it definitely needs improving.
- The Back
The back of the iPod just scratches too easily. Its a scratch magnet. If you're like me, and want to keep it as clean as possible, buy a case beforehand. That way, when you recieve it, you can slip it straight into it.
- Shuffle Feature
I find this extremely annoying. Having to shake the iPod everytime i want to skip a track in shuffle mode is just plain nonsense.
Further note about Battery Life;
When i ordered my iPod Touch, the battery life wasn't even lasting 2 hours. I decided to send it back to Amazon for a replacement. Amazon couldnt have been anymore helpful. Their customer service is SUPERB. The steps are extremely easy to follow, and the customer service is up there with the best. When i ordered my iPod Touch, i chose FREE super saver delivery. I sent it back to Amazon on a Monday via Royal Mail 1st class. Amazon sent me an email on Tuesday telling me that they'd sent a replacement via 1st class (i ordered free super saver delivery) AND they would refund my costs for sending it back to them. I recieved the replacement on Wednesday.
Bravo Amazon.
So, in a nutshell. The iPod Touch is one of the best gadgets out there. You need one. It stands way above every other MP3 player out there. Apple have made the user interface amazingly easy to use and get to grips with. With the ever-growing app store, you'll never be bored.
Quite simply the best March 4, 2010
Andrew Phillips (Wales)
I have had ipods since the first incarnation and the ipod touch is quite simply amazing. Sound quality is brilliant, especially when you upgrade form the supplied earbuds. The built in speakers are good for occasional use or watching in the car but you really couldn't use them as a stand alone player (try the linx B tube with bluetooth for £10 - amazing!) Movie quality is also quite simply phenomenal! Use a programme such as Handbrake (google it, it's free) to encode video's quickly and simply at the right size!
Web browsing is very good, and I have no trouble navigating pages zooming in and out. Apps are also very good, though personally I tire of the thousands of shallow apps there are certainly many very good ones!
Storage is just right and the whole user interface and itunes are as simple as they come. Many people don't like it being so locked down but the upside is mine has never crashed or frozen etc.
Overall a fantastic bit of kit with wide support in the form of cases and accessories!
So much more than an MP3 player.... February 27, 2010
joc66 (United Kingdom)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been using my iPod Touch since Christmas day, and I can honestly say it is one of the best presents ever. I had always turned away from Apple's music players as being over-priced compared to other things on the market, but the iPod Touch is a device in a league of its own. It plays music, podcasts, videos, etc well (especially when you use your own headphones - I've got Sennheisers - and it sounds great). Navigation is a breeze using that gorgeous touch screen. Yes, you do need to use iTunes to get your music onto your device (although you can also make purchases from iTunes directly from your iPod, as well as downloading podcasts etc), and it can be a bit annoying, but it is worth putting up with it for the ease of use you get on the iPod itself.
Aside from all its media abilities however (what no flash video though - come on Apple!), the Touch is a personal organiser (great calendar you can sync with a variety of calendars online or on your pc), photo album, email client, web-browser, games machine, and so much more. You can even use it to make phone calls if you install the Skype app and use the included earphones with mic. The App store has something for everyone and some of the really good stuff is free. There is even a Kindle app from Amazon which means you can try out the Kindle experience. I've read a couple of e-books using the Kindle app and it has been surprisingly pleasant.
The build quality is, as I'm told you can expect from Apple, excellent. It feels like a sturdy device, although the shiny silver back is rather prone to scratches spoiling its gleaming wonderousness, so you might want to buy a case to put on the minute you get your iPod home. The wifi connection which is an integral part of many of the available apps works very well and has a good range and the included Safari browser is a joy to use with its multi-touch controls. Incidentally, it can connect to the internet using one of 3's Mifi devices 3 Mobile Wi-Fi Pre-pay Wireless Modem so that could give an added dimension to the usability of this device away from a wireless router attached to a telephone line.
The iPod Touch has been described as an iPhone without the phone bit but it isn't. It's less than that as it also lacks a camera, GPS, and the hefty monthly subscription you'll need to pay to get an iPhone. However, if you've already got a reasonable phone/camera/satnav, you can't afford an iPhone and you want to enjoy the uniqueness of the App store (yes, I know there are other app stores, but Apple's so far at least, is the biggest and the best), then the iPod Touch is definitely worth considering.
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