Apple iPod touch 16 GB (1st Generation)
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Manufacturer: Apple ComputerModel: MA627LL/B
Color: Black
Product features:
- This player is the iPod touch, not the Apple iPhone
- Upgrade your player with the iPhone 2.0 Software Update for iPod touch via iTunes for an additional fee
- 16 GB of storage provides approximately 3,500 songs; includes earphones, USB cable, dock adapter/connector, polishing cloth, and stand
- 3.5-inch widescreen multi-touch display; battery life provides up to 22 hours of music and up to 5 hours of video
- New applications include email; maps; and widgets for weather, notes, and stocks
- Speck ArmorSkin Case for iPod touch 1G (Black)
- Speck SeeThru Hard Shell Case and Holster for iPod touch 1G (Smoke)
- Invisible Shield Classic Shield Case for iPod touch 1G--Full (Clear)
- Griffin PowerJolt Redesign Home/Car Charger for iPod and iPhone 1G (Black)
- Belkin Leather Folio Case for iPod touch 1G (Black/Chocolate Brown)
Digital camera reviews of Apple iPod touch 16 GB (1st Generation)
Digital camera Review: A neat little gadget to get excited about... but...
Summary: 4 Stars
I have to begin with a brief disclaimer: I got the I-Phone, and I kinda regret not getting TOUCH...
Though they're very similar, the big problem arises when you realize that while this is a GREAT device, there's no doubt that before you notice it, the next generation will be out, and it'll be ALL the better... only us I-Phone users will be hunkered down with mobile phone service contracts and I worry that jumping from one to the next will require tons and tons of paper work... Additionally speaking, who in the world wants to be interrupted by phone calls when playing with a neat little gadget like this...? I'm serious... Imagine: You're listening to your favorite group, playing some video game or using some app you downloaded, and next thing you know, the lil' bugger is ringing and you have to hold it up to your face?
So all this said: If the issue is TOUCH vs. PHONE... I say: TOUCH !
As for the device itself: I'm told by people who've had it longer than me (and not THAT long since its pretty new here in Japan) that you get used to the quirks... The quirks for me include that the screen might be BIG by i-pod standards, but in terms of the keypad factor, its rather small if you have big fat fingers like me, so as a result using the keypad can be a rather clumsy process (*and just when I was getting used to using the cell phone alpha-numeric keypad for texting!)... In addition, the screen gets schmootched up pretty easy... I mean, as much of a slob as I am, the greasy looking fingerprints can get to look a bit nasty after almost minimal use... They do give you a cleaning thing to clean it off with, though I have to admit feeling a bit insulted that it didn't come with a carrying case (I bought one for around $30.00.)
In addition, like an I-Pod, don't expect the energizer bunny to be on your side... By the end of an 8 hour work day (which included an hour train ride) the battery was frightfully low... Luckily I was able to drop by an electronics store and get a battery charger... This really upsets me, because most people work about 8-9 hours a day, plus might have an hour or two travel time: so in an ideal world with ideal technology, 12 hours would be more on the money.
So all this said, what's my personal verdict:
Well, if you love your i-pod, and would rather have MORE features than memory (in other words, an overall carry it with you i-pod entertainment center), this baby is IT... and you can download some pretty cool aps. (I check my e-mail, study Japanese, play a few games... I also use it as an alarm clock, check the weather quite frequently, and do lot's and lot's of other stuff. There's also a YOU TUBE link, but honestly speaking the video qualities aren't so great.
As for the downside: I really wish it had a pointer pen... I had some networking problems... and typical to I-Tunes, it had "quirks" which initially made sync-ing difficult. In the end, I wonder if I'm the only person who has a love-hate with the whole I-Pod thing anyway - - Its a really neat device in concept, but in someways the "chic simplicity" requires dire improvements, and I would not mind a slightly clunkier device with more "analog" type features... (Know what I mean?) It would also be cool if the back of the device was made out of something less prone to the "schmootz" factor... say some kind of rubber or something like that...
All in all... I know its going to get better, am frustrated with one or two things, but heck yeah... I'm glad I didn't wait!
Summary of Apple iPod touch 16 GB (1st Generation)
With the Apple iPod touch, Apple has married the iPhone's revolutionary multi-touch interface to their popular digital media player. So instead of a Click Wheel, you just use your fingers to flick through your music, photos, and video. Two fingers can be used in a pinching or spreading motion as well, which zooms in and out of photos and web pages. That's right, the iPod touch is the first iPod to offer web access. It does this via built-in Wi-Fi support. There's even a special iTunes Wi-Fi Store, so you can browse and purchase new music and video while you're on the road. The latest iPod touch now offers a suite of new applications, including email, maps, and handy widgets for weather, notes, and stocks. The new iPod touch also features a customizable home screen that lets you rearrange buttons and create your own Web Clips. Ports - Dock Connector & Stereo Minijack Connects to a PC or Mac through USB (using the dock connector) 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless / Safari web browser Charge Time - about 3 hours (1.5 hours fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, & 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, & AIFF Photo Support - Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats Video Support - H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats Unit DimensioiPod touch has always been an amazing iPod. With great new applications, now iPod touch is even better. Watch a movie you rented from iTunes. View rich HTML email with graphics and photos displayed inline. Open PDF, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel attachments. With Maps, find your location and get directions from there. See where you are on a map, a satellite image, or a combination of both. Make Web Clips for your Home screen so you can visit your favorite websites in just one tap. Fill up to nine Home screen pages with Web Clips and arrange them however you like. Browse YouTube videos, follow your stocks, check the weather, and take notes. With the new iPod touch, tap into even more.
 Glide through albums with the iPod touch's amazing Cover Flow technology. View iPod touch dimensions. |
 Browse the Web with the included Safari browser. Or fire up a YouTube video and enjoy the show. |
 The iPod touch responds to your movements; turn it sideways and your video is presented in widescreen mode. |
 Incredibly thin at just 8 millimeters. |
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| The mail application lets you view rich HTML email with graphics and photos displayed inline, as well as PDF, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel attachments. |
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| Rearrange the icons on your Home screen. Even change the Dock. |
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| Mark specific locations, find the best route between them, and search for points of interest along the way with Maps. |
Music, Movies, and More
Flick through album covers and find your music. Download and watch your favorite movies, rentals, TV shows, and more from the iTunes Store. Tap into thousands of photos. All using incredible multi-touch technology on a beautiful 3.5-inch display.
Music
If a picture says a thousand words, think of what all the album art in your collection might say. With Cover Flow on iPod touch, flick through your music to find the album you want to hear. When you do, just tap the cover to flip it over and display a track list. Another tap starts the music. Even view the lyrics while you're listening to the track.
Video
The 3.5-inch display gives you video like you've never seen on a portable device. Watch your favorite movie or rental from the iTunes Store. Catch up on TV shows anywhere. Enjoy video podcasts. Play music videos. All using multi-touch technology. With a tap, bring up onscreen controls to play/pause and view by chapter. Turn your iPod touch to switch between widescreen or full screen.
Photos
iPod touch holds up to 20,000 photos you sync via iTunes. Flick to scroll through thumbnails. Tap to view full screen. Rotate for landscape format. Or perform some sleight of hand by opening two fingers to zoom in. You can even play slideshows, complete with music and transitions. Set any photo as your wallpaper to personalize your iPod touch . . . with a touch.
iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store
With iPod touch, discover new music anywhere. Its built-in wireless capability gives you access to the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, where you can buy songs with a tap. Browse New Releases, What's Hot, Genres, and Top 10 songs. Or find exactly what you're looking for with a quick search. Tap a song to preview it, tap Buy to purchase it. Even redeem your iTunes gift cards and gift certificates. All from anywhere you happen to be.
Starbucks Music
You walk into a Starbucks. Order your latte. While you wait, you hear a song wafting from the loudspeakers. You love it. So you get out your iPod touch and buy it over Wi-Fi. Just like that. The iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch tells you what's playing in select Starbucks and lets you buy it along with other featured Starbucks content. So you can sip, shop, and listen.
Home Screen
Make the iPod touch Home screen your own. Change what's in the Dock. Rearrange the icons. And make room for even more. You can add up to eight Home screen pages and fill them with Web Clips.
Internet
Surf the web. Send email. Get directions and find your location with Maps. Check stocks, weather, and more. iPod touch is not just an amazing iPod. It's the Internet in your pocket.
Safari
iPod touch is the only iPod with wireless access to the web. Safari is built in, so you see websites the way they were designed to be seen. Search the web using the touchscreen keyboard. Zoom in and out by tapping the multi-touch display. Switch between portrait or landscape view, depending on how you hold your iPod touch. Sync your bookmarks. Better yet, add them to your Home screen. iPod touch can automatically create a Web Clip on your Home screen from any of your favorite websites. So just one tap takes you directly there.
YouTube
Got a bit of a YouTube addiction? iPod touch feeds it from anywhere with a special YouTube player built right in. Watch featured videos, check out the most viewed, search for something specific, then bookmark your favorites for future reference. It's all the fun of YouTube--pocket-size.
Mail
iPod touch is the first iPod with Mail. And it's the best email you've ever seen on a handheld device. This mail application lets you view rich HTML email with graphics and photos displayed inline, as well as PDF, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel attachments.
Maps
Get directions and check traffic with Google Maps. Even find yourself, wherever you are. Using some local Wi-Fi networks (if Wi-Fi is turned on), iPod touch finds your approximate location and gives directions from there. Mark specific locations, find the best route between them, and search for points of interest along the way. With a hybrid map and satellite view, you can see major street names on top of satellite images.
Widgets
Widgets are small, incredibly handy applications you can use every day. Three of the most useful widgets now live front and center on your Home screen:
 Weather Get a five-day weather forecast, including highs and lows, for cities around the world. Save your favorite locations so you can check the weather anytime. |  Notes Take notes, make a to-do list, or jot down a reminder using the easy-to-use touch keypad. Then save or email them. |  Stocks Check your stocks and track the market over one day, one week, one month, three months, six months, one year, or two years. |
High Technology
iPod touch features the same revolutionary interface as iPhone, the most advanced software ever engineered, and state-of-the-art technology. With the multi-touch display, you can control everything using only your fingers. If you rotate your iPod touch from portrait to landscape, the accelerometer automatically changes the way the content is displayed. And with wireless technology, you can connect to the Internet from any Wi-Fi network, anywhere you are.
Multi-touch
iPod touch features the same revolutionary interface as iPhone. Built to take full advantage of the large 3.5-inch display, the multi-touch interface lets you control everything using only your fingers. So you can glide through albums with Cover Flow, flick through photos and enlarge them with a pinch, or zoom in and out on a section of a web page. And iPod touch features a touchscreen QWERTY keyboard perfect for browsing the web in Safari, getting directions on a map, searching for videos on YouTube, finding music on the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, or adding new contacts.
Ambient Light Sensor
The iPod touch display has an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness to suit the ambient light in your surroundings. The result? A better experience for you and battery-saving efficiency for iPod touch.
Wireless
Connect to the Internet anywhere there's a Wi-Fi network. Send email from a coffee shop. Surf the web at the airport. Browse, buy, and download music from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store at select Starbucks locations or other wireless hot spots in your area. iPod touch finds wireless networks and connects you to the Internet.
Accelerometer
An accelerometer detects when you rotate iPod touch from portrait to landscape, then automatically changes the contents of the display, so you immediately see the entire width of a web page, your music in Cover Flow, or a photo in its proper aspect ratio.
What's in the Box:
16 GB iPod touch, earphones, USB 2.0 cable, dock adapter, polishing cloth, stand, quick start guide.
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