Testseek.com have collected 94 expert reviews of the Apple iPod Touch 2G 8GB / 16GB / 32GB and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPod Touch 2G 8GB / 16GB / 32GB.
September 2008
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The editors liked
Excellent video
Audio playback
WiFi
Intuitive interface
Can output video to TV
Email application
Bluetooth available with iPhone 3.0 software
Good value
Great sound quality
Impressive video display and playback
WiFi capable
Easy to navigate menus
Top of the line touch screen
Does everything
Entertainmentwise
Now including games
Love the screen
Love the internal speaker
Love the user interface
Good battery life
Apps install quickly
Built-in speaker and volume buttons
Best touchscreen around
Stunning
Sprawling glass display. Access to App Store and iTunes Store via Wi-Fi. Built-in Internet browser. New Genius feature builds playlists for you.
Great-sounding audio. Clear
Fluid video. Wi-Fi and apps add exceptional versatility. Safari expertly surfs websites. Nike + iPod built in. Small speaker good enough for portable gaming or sharing YouTube audio. Side-mounted volume rocker. Impressive batt...
A substantial improvement to last year’s polarizing original iPod touch
Featuring better screen and audio quality
Superior battery performance
And lower prices for previously offered storage capacities. New enclosure looks and feels better in the...
Beautiful screen
Up to 32GB of flash-based storage
Games
Apps
And Wi-Fi make it a mini-computer
Outstanding build quality
Intuitive user interface
Superb audio and video playback
Many included extras
Unlimited expandability via App Store
The second-generation Apple iPod Touch has it all
Music
Videos
Photos
Podcasts
E-mail
Web browsing
Internet radio
Nike+
Wi-Fi music downloads
And an App Store for adding thousands of custom features.
Built-in Wi-Fi for music downloads and Web access
Large screen
A wealth of applications
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.
Includes a Web browser and WiFi
Beautiful design
Easy to operate
The editors didn't like
No camera
No FM tuner or voice recorder
No memory card slot
IPhone 3.0 software costs $10 for Touch users
Included earphones are plain
Mandatory use of iTunes
Have to pay for upgrade to iPhone 2.0.
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Occasional software hiccups
No way around it
Unless were wearing gloves
Its going to get smudged
Accelerometer needs calibration
Google Maps locator function is quirky
No cut-and-paste or e-mail search
Very expensive. Fingerprint magnet. File support is still extremely Apple-centric.
Nike + iPod requires computer connection to upload or download. Less contrast than iPhone. Weak bundled earphones. Can’t buy TV shows or Movies from the touch.
Low storage capacities relative to hard disk-based iPods continue to force users to choose between the smaller-screened and more capacious iPod classic or the bigger-screened and more versatile iPod touch. While improved
Battery life is still not com
Pricey
Internal speaker isn’t great
Lack of buttons makes gaming frustrating
Price
Doesn’t see weak Wi-Fi networks
Needs a better equalizer
No Bluetooth
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The second-generation iPod Touch may be overwhelming to users looking for a simple music player
Includes a Web browser and WiFi, Beautiful design, easy to operate
Expensive
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Published: 2008-09-11, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com
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 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 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. Specifications: Device type: Portable media center; Dimensions (WxDxH): 2.4 in x 0....
Abstract: I picked up five 32GB iPod Touches yesterday at the Apple store – we gave away some at TC50 and our benefactor Michael Arrington wanted two – and I can confirm that the Touch is worth looking into if you’re hunting for all the power of the iPhone with...
Abstract: The second iteration of the iPod touch equals or improves upon its predecessor in almost every physical facet. Slimmer, lighter and more functional, the v.2 also gets new volume control buttons, full Nike+ integration and a built-in loudspeaker. It's...
Published: 2008-09-09, Author: John , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: I was never a Touch man. I loved the iPhone but the Touch never drove me to drink in quite the same way. I am pleased, however, to report that I’m getting me a 32GB Touch as soon as the Apple Store opens tomorrow. Why? A few reasons.First and foremost ...
Stunning, sprawling glass display. Access to App Store and iTunes Store via Wi-Fi. Built-in Internet browser. New Genius feature builds playlists for you.
Very expensive. Fingerprint magnet. File support is still extremely Apple-centric.
While the second-generation iPod touch is very similar to its predecessor, it has enough extra features, like Genius playlists and excellent games from the Apps Store, to maintain its standing at the top of the PMP heap....
Abstract: The most interesting improvements that come with Apples iPod touch 2G arent the physical tweaks, like its slimmer profile or new built-in speaker. Its whats inside. This huge screen isnt just for Coverflow or video viewing anymore—its for games a...
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 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 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.
Abstract: Edwin Millheim9.5The portable media devices made a heck of a splash on the consumer market when they first came into being. Newer and more solid players over the years of course kept coming and getting better and better and more diverse in what they h...
You’ll need regular access to a Wi-Fi network to make the most of the iPod touch, but even if you don’t, it’s easily the best portable media player on the marketRRP: 8GB: $329; 16GB: $419; 32GB: $549Contact: Rating: 4.5/5 send phot...
