Well worth the 5* rating - AMAZING!!! (Apple iPod touch (2G) 8 GB)

Member Name: charltonFC

Product:	Apple iPod touch (2G) 8 GB
Date:	04/01/09 (536 review reads)
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Advantages: Internet and Mail

Disadvantages: None

This year my OH bought me an Ipod Touch 8GB for Christmas. I have been using the ipod touch for around 6 days now and have no bad words to say about it, so i can see this review being all positives for the Ipod Touch.

** Ipod Touch 8GB **

When i first opened my Ipod Touch the first thing i thought was WOW. I have for years had the bog std Ipod Shuffle, so this is a big step up.

I'm useless when it comes to gadgets, i can never seem to work them, but i found the Ipod Touch very easy to use. My brother has the Iphone, which is very similar to the Ipod Touch, except the abaility to to make calls and take pictures with the camera.

The Ipod Touch has a 3.5inch screen, with a very snazy polished stainless steel back.

About the Ipod Touch:-

~ Music Function ~

The main purpose of any ipod is to listen to your music. However, this ipod is a lot more than just your usual Ipod Nano/Classic.

When i first got it, i started uploading music onto it straight away, and i was amazed how quickly it uploads to your ipod from your itunes collection. Your music sorts itself into Artisits, Songs by A-Z, Genres, i.e. Hip Hop/Rap, Pop, Pop/Rock, R&B, Albums, and it also has a section where your audiobooks are saved.

I find it so easy to locate a song, and using the touch screen to scroll up and down the screen is awesome, makes it super quick to locate the song your looking for.

With the 2nd Gen model you have the option to listen to your music on the speakers, which are inside your ipod. This is very handy if you are with friends and want to listen to your ipod without the headphones.

~ Photos ~

I have yet to upload photos onto the Itouch, but i have looked at my friends, and be able to view your photos on your Itouch is a great added feature. Photos come out very clear, and its easy to find a particualar pitcure your looking for.

~ Internet and Mail ~

Not only can you listen to music on your ipod touch, you can access your internet and emails too, which is fab. Unfortunately you need to have access to wifi in order to access the internet or your emails, but more places these days are adding wifi so you can easily access internet and mail.

I have found internet and mail very easy to use, and have not experienced any problems yet.

Another great thing if you have wifi, you can access Youtube on the go.

~ Google Maps and Calculator ~

Google maps is brilliant. Its very easy to search for a location, and knowing you can get directions on the go is great.

If your like me, and always using the calculator on your mobile, you will be happy to know the itouch comes with a brilliant calculator that has a big screen and numbers, which makes it very easy to use.

~ App Store ~

App Store is another great feature you can use with wifi access on the itouch. You can search for all the latest games and applications for your itouch.I recently added Facebook, so i can now access it on the go. I have also downloaded some great games for free, these include Topple, Pac-Man and Sudoku.

~ Spec fo Itouch ~

Size and Weight

Height: 4.1 inches (110 mm)
Width: 2.4 inches (61.8 mm)
Depth: 0.33 inch (8.5 mm)
Weight: 4.05 ounces (115 grams)

Display & Capacity

3.5-inch (diagonal) Multi-Touch colour LCD
320 by 480 pixels at 163 ppi

The 8GB version holds upto:-

1,750Holds songs, up to 10,00 ipod viewable photos and 10 hours of video audio.

~ What i love and Hate about the Itouch ~

As i've already said, i have only ever had the Ipod Shuffle, so when i got the Itouch i was very impressed, especially with all the differrent features you can get. I was expecting just something to listen to my music, plus looked very flash, i really wasn't expecting something that i can use to access the internet, my emails on the go, view my photos, store all my contacts, and play games on the train to work.

What i love most about the itouch is the music aspect. Its so easy to transfer songs onto the itouch, and being able to just touch the screen and scroll down, makes it super quick to find a particular song.

I cannot think of one thing i hate about the itouch. Its very sexy looking, very easy to use, its more than just your adverage mp3 player.

~ Cost ~

Amazing price for this great ipod. Before getting the Itouch, i was looking at getting the Ipod Nano. I looked into it a bit more and found the Itouch, and i'm soo happy i did. The Nano costs from £107, and the Itouch costs from £165. So getting the 8GB Nano you pay around £107, depending on where you buy it that is, and for the 8GB Itouch you are looking at paying £165, again depending on where you buy it from. So for the extra £58, you get much much more, internet, mail and a very nice and easy touch screen.

My OH bought me mine when we were at the Airport, so paid only £144 in Dixons, so if your going away soon, don't forget you can get electonics cheaper at Airports on duty free.

~ Overall ~

If your looking for an ipod, and not sure which one to get because there are so many to pick from, then get the Itouch, you will not be upset.

If you do decide to get one, then make sure you buy a case for it, this will stop the screen and back getting scratched, and it will stay looking brand new forever.

Summary: Great ipod for a great price

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