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Apple iPod touch (16 GB, MA627LL/A) Digital Media Player
Apple iPod touch (16 GB, MA627LL/A) Digital Media Player

Consumer Rating


Price Range
$299 - $400

Product Description

The revolutionary technology that made iPhone a hit is now on one amazing iPod. Music, Video, Photos and Websites in 8GB and 16GB models: Touch your music in Cover Flow and watch video on a stunning, widescreen display. Browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos on the first-ever Wi-Fi iPod. Search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.



Is It an iPod on Steroids or an iPhone Lite? Either Way, A Cool Gadget
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Written By
ChrisJoker

Date Written
Jan 30 2008

Summary

Yes, I now have a third—count ‘em—iPod, cementing my status as an iPod and gadget geek. To be fair though, my latest iPod , an iPod touch, was a reward for a hellacious project at work, and we all earned that reward, and then some. The iPod Touch (in...

Strength

Great wireless applications, easy to use, video screen is great

Weakness

Quick battery depletion, less memory than other iPods

Bottom Line

The cool factor is undeniable, and like all iPods, it blends form and function seamlessly.

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Too cool for words (but 5,000 of them will have to do)
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Written By
headlessparrot

Date Written
Apr 16 2008

Summary

It’s a small man who derives self-worth from his possessions. But I am a small, small man, and Apple’s iPod Touch is a pretty awesome possession. Combining the refined music playback functionality and good looks of six generations of mp3 players...

Strength

"See me / Feel me / Touch me"

Weakness

That this review uncomfortably recalls my history as a technical writer.

Bottom Line

I sincerely doubt that anyone will read this entire review.

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iPod Touch 16GB- Beauty at the brink of some awesome technology
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Written By
xxskagirlxx

Date Written
Oct 04 2007

Summary

I wouldn't consider myself a Mac geek exactly. I do own a Macbook Pro, which I mostly use to run Windows (my only copy of Photoshop is Windows based unfortunately). I have a tendency to fall behind when updating my Macs with the latest OS. The last Mac...

Strength

Slim, lightweight, stunning, Wi-fi, Safari, beautiful graphics

Weakness

Back case scratches easily, controls difficult to work "blind", no hard drive capability

Bottom Line

A beautiful MP3 player that changes the entire MP3 field. Is it perfect? No. But, I hope this ushers in all new technological advances!

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I've Been Cloned
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Written By
sghawken

Date Written
Nov 23 2007

Summary

For the best part of 5 years my MP3 player has been part of my mobile phone, for whatever reason (I can't explain it myself) I have felt the need to separate the two for some time; however I never really liked any MP3 player on the market. And let me...

Strength

Start of the art funky MP3 player with add ons

Weakness

Cocky oversights on Apples part

Bottom Line

Great MP3 player but not for begginners

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Good music/video player with PDA functions & a revolutionary touch screen
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Written By
josheya

Date Written
Mar 19 2008

Summary

Introduction Apple has turned many heads with its release of the iPhone, and subsequent release of iPhone styled iPods. To call the iPod Touch impressive would be the understatement of the year... It has a multi-touch responsive screen, wifi, a 16GB...

Strength

Screen, Design, WiFi, Battery Life, Ease of Use, VERY IMPRESSIVE deivce

Weakness

Single computer sync, no chat or document programs, no bluetooth

Bottom Line

With a large solid state disk, a fantastic screen, and WiFi capabilities this device will please the consumer who wants more than just a basic music player.

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The peak of high technology
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Written By
charlesp2001

Date Written
Dec 30 2007

Summary

I'm extremely happy with my 16GB iPod touch! I couldn't believe how thin it was! I figured it'd be roughly the same dimensions of the iPhone but this puppy is much thinner! I ordered directly from Apple.com and got free (and amazingly fast shipping)...

Strength

Amazing touch screen, super easy to use, beautiful design, small & lightweight

Weakness

No bluetooth, funky Wi-Fi antenna

Bottom Line

Fantastic high tech device, amazing design, good capacity, lots of features, and the software gets better and better!

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Fun toy!, Couple of Major Drawbacks, Worth Just a Bit Under Retail
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Written By
hyperlin-

Date Written
Jan 19 2008

Summary

SUMMARY: This little thing is quite fun to use. I have had it for about 2.5 weeks and I figured the novelty would wear off, but not yet. It helps that Apple has provided a couple of key updates to the player since I bought it. There are a few minor...

Strength

Awesome video quality/playback, GUI is intuitive and fun, easy to upgrade/add features

Weakness

No radio, sound quality lacks, some upgrades cost, syncing appointments flawed, flash unsupported

Bottom Line

Purchase if you are a video hound. Simplified PDA. Browsing easier than most PDAs, unless you're viewing Flash content. Very cool device, worth just shy of ~$400 pricetag.

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iPod Touch - the link between classic iPods and iPhone
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Written By
Eutek

Date Written
Oct 18 2007

Summary

I am a fairly late iPod convert, only picking up my first iPod - a 60GB iPod video - last year. I was very happy with the iPod, although I have to admit that viewing videos could be trying at times, due to the tiny screen. I almost passed up the...

Strength

Innovative touch technology, beautiful screen, wifi, Safari browsing, great audio and video performance, slim design

Weakness

Back scratches easily, battery life can be less if watching longs videos, no "touch" typing

Bottom Line

Brilliant design, looks and performance, all in one product. The iPod Touch is the natural evolution of the iPod classic, and fills the gap between yesterday's iPods and the iPhone.

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A cut above with some serious flaws.
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Written By
sunwolf

Date Written
Apr 23 2008

Summary

I have never owned an iPod until I got the Touch. For one thing, why would I want to pay $200 or more to play mp3 files when I could get a cheap player for $25? Not very cost effective if you ask me. Then came the iPhone, which was WAY cooler than the...

Strength

Internet, music, games, video, full color, big screen.

Weakness

Needs PC for charging and first bootup, no flash plugins, limited compatibility with streams, downloads.

Bottom Line

definitely buy it, but be aware of serious drawbacks. Worth the money.

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iLove
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Written By
kdeskins

Date Written
Feb 15 2008

Summary

For over half a decade, Apple has been creating the most popular selling mp3 player of a generation. The iPod has spanned nine years, four versions, and branched from portable music player to symbolic icon of an era. The iPod Touch, Apple’s 6th...

Strength

Vast feature list, email, internet, music player, stocks; easy user interface.

Weakness

Battery life, no physical lock switch.

Bottom Line

Buy it, the best iPod yet.

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