Apple iPod Touch 32GB
As a previous owner of the 5th generation iPod White Video I just had to upgrade to the new Apple iPod Touch 32GB version. Alright this is the (1st Generation) iPod Touch model but I am still very happy with it. With its sleek new design and touch screen UI being a gadget lover I just had to get one to replace my older model.
It’s not the Apple iPhone, which ideally would have been better in my opinion to have but a little costly considering O2 are currently the only available network in the UK to support it and you have to take it under a yearly contract so that put me off.
This holds up to 7,000 songs, 40 hours of video playback, 25,000 photos. Also comes pre-installed software applications such as e-mail, contacts, Google maps, weather, stocks and notes. You can also download other widgets from the Apple iTunes Store to add to your display.
The device has built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi wireless access to the web using its own web browser by Apple (Safari) for accessing YouTube Videos, iTunes Store & surfing the Internet from anywhere that has a Wi-Fi hotspot. Plays video in MPEG-4 and QuickTime formats as well as Flash. Has a built in Lithium-ion rechargeable battery that provides up to 22 hours music playback. Device comes with a USB 2.0 cable, a plastic itouch stand, the universal dock adapter and polishing cloth including the official iPod white headphones.
The screen is a 3.5-inch display, which you can flick through your music albums even view the lyrics. The multi-touch screen technology works superbly but realise you cannot use a stylus or with gloves on not sure how its intelligence is to sense that but its extremely clever. You can rotate to landscape and portrait format by just turning the device on its side. Using your index finger and thumb to pinch allows you to zoom in and out when viewing the web or photos.
I would suggest if you are thinking about getting one yourself get the iPod Touch (2nd Generation) as it has a lot better new features even a built-in speaker lets you hear music and dialogue without headphones. Gives the added benefit of some of the newer widgets on the market that only you could previously use with the Apple iPhone. Even better if you can afford to get the iPhone then that would give you much greater choices and features, only one note to take if you are thinking of buying an iPhone its battery power will diminish quicker if used for both MP3 playback and Phone calls.
A free widget called Fring that you can install allows you to access Instant Messenger contacts on your iTouch, given the 2nd gen you may be possible to use voice but I cannot be to sure on that one. Still I prefer Apple’s quality products for MP3 players than any other on the market but that’s a personal preference.
Enjoy if you do get one happy finger tapping 
Add comment November 1st, 2008