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iPod Touch 64GB

Apples iPod Touch is a revolutionary product that goes beyond the audio abilities of its peers in the iPod range. The iPod Touch 64GB model provides a complete range of entertainment - audio, video, games and more, when you are on the move.

The best feature of the iPod Touch is its user interface and sleek design adapted from the iPhone that has placed it as an object of desire in the minds of many gadget lovers. The iPod Touch inherits almost all the features except phone connectivity, from the trendsetting iPhone.

Design and feel

As mentioned, the design is a close brother to the iPhone and its noticably different from the other siblings within the iPod family. The design has not changed a great deal from the earlier version, known as the second generation of iPod Touch. Its dimension stays at 4.3"height by 2.4" width by 0.33" thickness.

The rear of the iPod Touch is though rounded with a convex profile as compared to the flat back of the earlier model. The device has its docking pins at the bottom whick can connect the device to charging and data transfer dock that comes packaged with the device.

Applications

The third generation iPod Touch comes loaded with a host of applications that is unrivaled by other portable media player. Applications include a high-end media player that plays pristine quality music and clear video playback with podcast support. Naturally, the iPod Touch also offers total support for the iTunes online store and it can also stream YouTube video.

But the iPod Touch is so much more than a mere portable media player. Beyond audio and video, the device has pre-installed the Safari browser, a photo viewer and even an email client that is compatible with Outlook, Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo Mail and any email service that offers POP or IMAP support.

Direct integration with the iTunes Store allows you to select, sample, and download your favorite music on the iPod. The iPod Touch also offers a great collection of games to fill your leisure with some great play time. There are many more applications that come bundled with the device and are available at a finger-slide, such as Calculator, Notes, Calendar, Maps, Stocks and Contacts. There are various sources of additional applications that may be downloaded and installed on the device as per your interest and requirement.

Additional features

The device sports a whole lot of features which, prior to the 3rd Gen iPods release, were for the sole delight of iPhone users. Photo zoom using two fingers and a text reader that reads out everything from emails to web pages are two of many such functions that make up the rich experience.

The iPod Touch allows you to do more things with your voice. Voice Commands feature of the device allows you to control playback using your own voice without clicking. The device has a VoiceOver feature that provides audio feedback to menu selections made by touch.

Connectivity

The iPod Touch serves as a great mobile Internet device with its ability to hook up to a Wi-Fi connection. You can browse the web through the pre-installed Safari browser. With a Wi-Fi connection you can also enjoy the facilities of iTunes Store on the move. Bluetooth support by the device, allows pairing with other devices including headsets and speakers without the bungle of wires. Usage of Bluetooth however demands power and reduces your battery life. 

Conclusion

The iPod Touch with its sleek design is a fashion statement among gadget lovers. This is also backed with an array of features and apps that cannot be found in any other portable entertainment device. Video games, music, movies, and even internet browsing is made available at your fingertips through an amazing user interface. 

Pros:

• Amazing complete mobile entertainment and Internet access device
• New features like Voice commands
• iTunes store on the move
• Large disk capacity to store all that you ever need

Cons:

• Relatively expensive compared to rival multimedia players
• No direct support for WMA format
• Rounded back-finish makes it wobble when kept on a table

Technical specifications

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