Price range: £165.00 - £178.47
Compare prices from 5 retailers
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: apple, brightness, app, headphone
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
Apple iPod touch (2nd gen) History
11 Dec 2008 in Reviews
Best devices for watching BBC iPlayer
The BBC lets you download programmes from its iPlayer service to a whole bunch of mobile devices. We've tested them all and picked out our four favourites
13 Nov 2008 in Crave
The complete history of Apple's iPod
We roll back the years and embark on a tour of the Apple iPod from its very first model, right up to the present day. Are you sitting comfortably? Then let's begin...
9 Sep 2008 in Crave
Photos: Hands-on with the new Apple iPod touch
We've just touched the new iPod touch, and were a touch impressed with its new design. Is that all that's on offer? We've got the news
9 Sep 2008 in Crave
New Apple iPod touch: Talks to your shoes
Next up from the Jobsinator: the new iPod touch. Adding integrated volume controls on the side and a built-in speaker, it's got a touch of Genius too
Latest user reviews
February 19, 2009
Posted by: Behzad
"Almost, but not quite"
September 21, 2008
Posted by: minimach
"I want to like it, but I don't"
Tell us what you think
Can't find the product you're looking for? Want to suggest a product for review?
Special Offers from our Sponsors
Latest MP3 player Reviews
Philips GoGear Opus
Good little player, but it's outclassed by competitors like the iPod nano and Sony NWZ-S639F
Sony Walkman NWZ-X1050 (X series)
Offers excellent sound quality, but its high price means the iPod touch won't have too many sleepless nights
Samsung YP-U5
Good sound quality, an appealing design and decent battery life make it a great secondary MP3 player
on MP3 & Digital Music
Dell reportedly developing Android-based rival to iPod touch
The company is working on a pocket-sized Internet device to take on Apple's media player, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal
More:
Special Feature
Test your broadband speed
Thinking about changing your broadband provider? Run our quick and simple test to find out how your connection measures up
