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Apple 8 GB iPod Touch 46 Reviews 5 star: (28) 4 star: (10) 3 star: (3) 2 star: (2) 1 star: (3) See all 46 customer reviews... In Stock List Price: $299.00 Price: $283.99 You Save: $15.01 (5%) 14 used & new from $283.99

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Apple
• Model: MA623LL/A
• Released on: 2007-09-30
• Dimensions: 1.60" h x 3.50" w x 5.70" l, .70 pounds

Features

• Multitouch interface: The revolutionary technology that made iPhone a hit is now on one amazing iPod
• Gorgeous 3.5-inch widescreen display: Touch your music in Cover Flow and watch video on a stunning, widescreen display
• Wi-Fi web browsing: Browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos on the first-ever Wi-Fi iPod
• Music downloads from iTunes: Search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch
• Measures 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.31 inches (H x W x D), weighs 4.2 ounces

Customer Reviews

Well, let me start by saying that I ordered the Touch on a lark. Got it direct from Apple with free engraving on the back. I must say that this is a really fun toy, at 8GB its just big enough to hold my music collection (6GB), a couple of videos and still have space to cache some video streams, barely! As mentioned elsewhere, the interface is quite cute and innovative. I love a touch screen and I love how big the screen is. Ok, here's the things I love about the Touch so far:

1) Big beautiful screen
2) Touch screen interface
3) Wifi connectivity with Safari, iTunes and YouTube built right into the main screen.
4) Changeable background, finally!
5) Sleek form factor slides nicely into my pocket.
6) Don't have to use it as a cell phone.
7) Flips back and forth from landscape to portrait modes depending on how you hold it or what you are viewing.
8) Power button, thank you Apple for finally deigning to put a power button on an iPod!
9) Automatic brightness adjustment, absolute genius!
10) Seems to remember where you left off on every video on the unit, awesome feature I love it!
11) iTunes: for any iPod you have to count the flawless relationship with iTunes as a big plus, you just can't beat it for reliability, ease of use and great features (and believe me I've tried!)
12) Great Now Playing music page, the album art fills the whole screen and by tapping the middle you get immediate access to repeat and shuffle buttons. Now you can now easily shuffle just a playlist, a feature that has been hard to find on previous iPods.

But of course, nothing is perfect. I give this a 5 stars because it is such a great innovation for Apple and a great product, but that doesn't mean that its without flaws and here's the ones I've noticed so far:

1) Touch screen can be a bit frustrating, often doesn't feel me and often I miss the button I'm aiming for with my fat fingers (they feel fat when trying to hit keyboard buttons on that screen anyway!). I understand that this is a "Capacitance" screen which means you can't use a stylus or your fingernail, you have to register firm contact with your flesh on the screen.
2) This is not really Apple's fault, but the fact is I can't find a decent case for this thing to save my life right now; just be aware that if you buy it now you may be roughing it til the accessory vendors catch up.
3) Screen flipping: although this is a cool concept it can be annoying sometimes. Occasionally the screen flips as I'm moving around and I didn't want it to. So I sit there twisting the thing to and from trying to get the alignment I want. Wouldn't it be nice if you could lock it into the perspective you want and it would just stay there (is anybody at Apple listening?)
4) Automatic locking: this was a particularly annoying feature, fortunately I figured out how to turn it off. Basically it would lock up the interface if I didn't mess with it for 1 minute, then I have to click power to get it back, slide to unlock, and then make my volume adjustment or whatever!
5) Weird playlist behavior: on my other iPods I select a playlist and it begins playing. This one doesn't seem to do that, and it displays the playlist in a strange touch screen friendly format which I don't really care for. I'd like to be able to display the playlist properly and I'd like to be able to tell it to start playing immediately. This interface needs work imho.
6) Its a bit overpriced for an 8GB player (compare to $199 for 8GB Nano?) so I suspect a price reduction is coming soon.
7) 8GB barely enough to get by, 16GB would be ideal but $399 is just excessive pricing if you ask me.
8) Hard to operate "blind", as I walk around I like to be able to pause/play or adjust volume without having to look at the screen. Very easy to do on my 5.5Gen iPod, almost impossible on the Touch. I have to pull it out of my pocket almost every time I want to pause or adjust the volume.
9) Sound quality is not quite as good as my 5.5Gen Video iPod or my Archos 605, I've tried it on speakers and headphones and the Video has just a little bit cleaner smoother sound especially at high volume.

Overall, its an awesome innovative product and if you really like having the coolest new toy (like me!) and money is not a major concern I say what are you waiting for?

Apple 8 GB iPod Touch

Fellow human beings, we have officially now launched into a true space age like device! Space age product is the category i give this of delectable piece of silicon!

I had just gotten a unit free with our local distributor here (actually a friend's unit really!) along with any MacBook purchase (Apple MacBook MB062LL/B 13.3" Notebook PC (2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, 8x SuperDrive) White )

This new deal from www.jarirbookstore.com in Riyadh was one of the best promotions i have seen. Within 5 days this offer went out of stock!
Anyway, the device was definitely from the future. It really is "the" mini-computer and internet device that we all pictured of having like on Star Trek!

Most notable features:
* The screen touch ability ...i cant really describe the experience u must try it to believe it (in consulting circles they use a term "experience based differentiation (EBD.) They differentiated!

*Seamless connectivity to any WiFi (that includes the Access controlled version as well..one can find the MAC address under About within the iPhone menu)

*Apple lossless audio playback: now this was the feature that my ears were shocked by. I listened to similar music on both Touch and classic iPod (apple lossless codec) and they have done something with the playback of this version! it sounds crisp and clear!

* iCal, contacts, YouTube feature are all some of my favorites as well. There is a different "feel" to having those funny videos on the fly and showing them to friends semi-intantly.

* Apps, Apps and more apps: this bit is for my friend (Waleed) who was a bit hesitant about the devices; he is a former PDA user of all other types of devices which come with a ton of 3rd party applications. Well this platform is new and is building good ground for a ton of apps: http://www.apple.com/webapps/productivity/index1.html
They have built several great productivity apps for this platform and i am sure it will eventually become mainstream development. There is no shortage on what can be made for this device!

* Last but not least: this is not a "dummied" down version of a very popular computer operating system. Folks considering this or the iPhone from the PDA perspective should appreciate that application class of this device are actually as close as u get from your standard desktop applications; example on the Safari web browser equipped on this device is in fact the same on an Windows or a Mac version of Safari.

Granted they are a bit off on the overall features but no one up to this point built a PDA application which runs like a desktop class application. (maybe they have and i am not aware of it!)


Final thought:
the iPod touch experience is seamless internet.... like what amazon.com is to online shopping!

I hold this thing in my hands and just wonder how on earth this thing is here, now, and not stuck in some episode of Star Trek TNG. This thing, in contrast to previous attempts at "touch" media players, not only blows them out of the water, but blows the water around them to steam. And alot of people want to know whether to get this or the iPhone. Now, I have nothing against the iPhone, at all. I wouldn't be surprised if the second one comes with a transporter or food replicator or something, but there are those who want all the cool features of the iPhone, without the 300 page phone bill, and constantly having to pay through the nose just to keep that awesome gadget activated. Well, for those who want the iPhone, without the phone, but pretty much everything else, including internet, and wi-fi, then the iPod touch is so perfect, it's amazing. How amazing? Well at the moment I'm scanning over google maps to make sure that Apple doesn't have a Time Portal or Aliens running around their lots.

The interface of the iPod touch is essentially a slightly stripped down iPhone. But I imagine that was the idea. Sadly, they did strip down the nice clouded finish on the back which I loved so much on the iPhone, but apart from that and the obvious cosmetic differences between iPod and Phone, the multi-touch interface that everyone lusted over, is present and better than ever, and in this form, and I hate to say this, but I can finally say the iPod touch has blown Zune's brains out in a display of pure superiority. Sorry Microsoft, but as of now, you've lost the Portable Music/Video player war. Of course, you lost it a year ago, but I guess the iPod touch can be regarded as the final word on the subject. Game Over. Apple wins. iPod wins.

After exploring around the iPt a little bit, i noticed that this thing can truly be called a Pocket Computer.
Essentially, you get everything you need. Music, Videos, Internet, Youtube, and even potential for some games. When the 2G iPod Touch comes out, we'll probably treated to even more. But this is a great start.

The overall look of the touch is very sleek, and appealing. It's got the perfect balance of looks. Black, thin, shiny, and a screen that just won't get scratched. This ain't your 5G's polycarbonite "scratchfest" screen. This screen, not unlike the iPhone, can withstand quite a regiment of punishment. I personally haven't tried anything outside of the usual pocket/daily use regiment, but I've seen youtube videos where people run saftey pins, keys, even razor blades across it, with no noticable effect.I truly think the only thing that could put a dent in this thing is a Diamond or something. Maybe the screens made of Diamond....that would explain why this thing is so darn expensive! I jest, of course, but this screen is very scratchproof. Apple finally got that right.

Now, for those that are unfirmilliar with Apple's iPhone or the "Touch" generation of iPods, this iPod can play music and videos in 2 modes. Due to a motion sensor inside of it, it can detect whether it is straight up, or in landscape mode, and will adjust it's screen accordingly. This is perfect for movies.

Also, it comes in 2 "sizes"

8GB (This one) $299-- is the model for the person on a budget. The cheaper model, but thankfully, no feature is omitted. You can just put less on it. And the battery life seems shorter than the more high-end model.

16GB $399-- is the high end iPod touch with maximum storage and battery life in the "touch" series. whether the extra $100 is worth it, is up to you to decide. However, either way, you're getting one great media device!

Cover Flow, the ability to look at your album art, from the songs you purchase off of iTunes, is also available, as with all Next-Gen iPod models for 2007.

Goodies you get in the box are:

Cable to connect it to computer
Clear Plastic (little) Stand
Earphones
Cleaning Cloth
Booklets and Warranty
Dock Adapter

The iPod touch is a thing of beauty. If you can afford it, don't waste any more time dreaming about it. Buy it!

If you want the coolest iPod yet check out the Apple iPod touch. This radical design lets you listen to your music as well as browse the internet among other features.

Apple has taken the iPhone and removed the telecommunication capabilities. It is thinner than the iPhone, but has many of its functions. It can play music from iTunes or your CDs. It is a web browswer as well (as long as you have access to wi-fi). There is only one button (HOME) and you just use your fingers to navigate its many features on its 3-1/2 inch screen. The Coverflow feature lets you view your album covers as if in a moving rack. Just touch the album and you can select your music.

There are a few downsides to this attractive iPod. Apple could have boosted the memory. Currently it is available in 8GB (1750 songs) or 16GB (3500 songs). Hopefully, future versions will have more memory at the same price points.

When you open the box, the only instructions is a small foldout giving you absolutely minimal instructions. A mini-manual would have worked better.

Since most functions work with just your finger on the glass screen, it does leave fingerprints. Of course, these can be easily cleaned, but it is a problem if you want to keep it looking clean.

This is a great device and once you get the hang of it, a pleasure to use. If Apple would boost the memory size, it would be an MP3 player for the world to beat.

I was looking to upgrade my trooper of an Ipod Mini and was going to upgrade to an Ipod classic but when I saw what the touch offered I was intrigued. What sold me on the touch was the wi-fi capability. After many years I reuturned to college to pursue a bachelors degree and the touch's wi-fi capability has been an excellent feature. Many of my courses have an online component and instead of hauling my laptop or wating in line to use one of the university's computers, I can use my touch to check email or see the latest discussion postings or contribute to the discussions. Typing has been excellent, very few errors and I have gotten quite fast. I use the widescreen view when I observe web pages and the zoom function is just plain sweet. I am awed by the interface, very responsive. Any misses or non-responces are due to my errors and not the interfaces. You have to train yourself a little bit on using the touch screen but it's not difficult.

Some have complained about storage capacity but reality check people. Not everyone needs 80 or 160 gb's of storage. I have the 8 gb model of the touch which is double my old mini's capacity and it suits my needs perfectly. A couple of gb's of music and audiobooks, a few tv show episodes for when I have no reading or studying to do between classes, a few short films, and some photos to share with my classmates, such as my new niece.

Sound quality is excellent and I have had zero issues using the touch in my car with the power adaptor and fm transmitter. Battery life so far has been excellent with me mixing up music, video and photo slideshow use. I have not had any issues concerning the screan or the touch acting all wonky. At the moment I am using it an average of about five hours a day and zero issues as of this time.

This is the first ipod I have owned (but not first mp3 player), so I didn't really know what to expect when I ordered it.

The touch has some very innovative features. The cover flow is a nice addition, the keyboard is surprisingly usable, and the built in wifi support is an incredibly useful thing to have.

However, those features cannot overcome the fact that Apple failed to include features that are a standard among every other MP3 player in the market, in some cases including their own products.

1) You cannot transfer songs, pictures, or any other form of media by using the mass storage (dragging and dropping through windows). This means that you cannot use this on any computer without itunes, and you can't use it on Linux or Solaris at all. This feature is present in literally all of the ipods competition.

2) Not only can you not transfer media, you can't use it to transfer files between computers at all. According to my brother, you can do this on even other ipods. I had planned on using this to transfer large projects between home and my school computer lab.

3) Software that came on the iphone was deliberately left out purely to separate it form the iphone. For example, notes is left out of the ipod. Why would you leave out Notes, But keep Calendar and Contacts? This is pure software, their is no reason Apple could not have put it on the ipod.

4) you can only sync with one computer. Since I own 2 computers that I use regularly, this is a serious problem.

5) You can't transfer mp3's between computers through itunes, but you can transfer itunes purchases. The only reason I can come up with for this is to cripple Amazons music service for use on ipods.

6) no hardware sound control. This means you cannot adjust the volume in your pocket. Instead you have to take the player out, turn on the screen, go through the unlock screen, then slide the volume bar.


So while the product is innovative and useful, it was also literally defective by design. And crippling a product for marketing and monopolistic abuse of market share is totally unacceptable.

To add insult to injury, the included headphones did not work in one ear.

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