Apple iPod Touch
By Alistair • Dec 6th, 2008 • Category: Featured, Gadgets
Ever since the iPhone, with it’s awesome touchscreen interface, was released people were wondering how Apple were going to apply this to the iPod lineup. The announcement came in the form of the iPod Touch which is now in it’s second generation and even thinner than before.
The iPod Touch features a stainless steel design and comes with either 8, 16 or 32GB or storage for your music, videos, photos and games. From the moment you grab hold you’ll marvel at how wonderful the iPod Touch feels in your hand and the inviting touchscreen interface works flawlessly.
Whilst there are hardware volume control buttons on the side (a new feature for the second generation model) you’ll control all aspects of the iPod with your finger. Tap to select music and then browse around by flicking through the cover art. This is no doubt the ultimate way to experience your music.
By using iTunes you can sync your music, videos and photos across to the device as well as purchase new content from the iTunes Store. This works equally well on both PC and Mac. The iPod Touch is also an extremely capable games device with purchases from the iTunes Store. From racing to golf you’ll no doubt find something you like (our favourite being Crash Bandicoot). Many games make use of the accelerometer so you’ll be tilting the iPod Touch this way and that to control your character.
Sound quality of the included earphones was okay but if you’re really serious about your music we suggest you get another higher quality pair. Another must is a cover or ’sock’ to protect the iPod Touch from scratches on the touchscreen and stainless steel body.
And if all this was not enough the iPod Touch is a capable personal information manager with access to Safari for web, Mail for home/office email and iCal for calendaring. Not to mention the maps, stocks and weather applications as well. Of course all this can be expanded upon with many great (and free!) applications such as Facebook available from iTunes.
Certainly a stocking filler this Christmas and you can get the best deal, with free shipping, buy purchasing this from Amazon USA
