Typical price: £169
What is it: Touchscreen flash MP3 player
What we think: Light years ahead of the competition, its design has improved and its price has finally come down to Earth
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 September 2008
Tags: GPS, music files, accessories, music downloads, brightness
We like:
All the new features, such as the Genius tool; the impeccable design
We don't like:
Overwhelming for users looking for a simple music player; average audio quality; iTunes software is required
Also known as:
iPod touch 2G
CNET UK judgement:
This is one of the best iPods ever made -- seriously -- and it's definitely worth upgrading if you're using an old or basic MP3 player. But keep in mind that with all the new features, it could be too much for people just looking for a portable music player. Still, the design is better than ever and most of its features are miles ahead of the competition
Full review:
As the less-gifted sibling of Apple's celebrated iPhone, the iPod touch has had to work hard to prove itself. Now in its second generation, Apple has finally given the iPod touch a chance to shine by lowering its price (an 8GB model now costs £169), improving the hardware and practically doubling the features from last year's original model. Continue Reading...
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