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Apple iPod touch 16GB review

The best iPod ever, or a missed opportunity?

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2008-03-14March 14th 2008

Price at launch £269.00
MPN MA627ZOA
Accessories Earphones
Additional Information 1.5 Hour Fast time charge / 3 Hour Full Charge
Colour Black/Silver
Connectivity 3.5mm Headphone Jack, iPod Dock
Dimensions 61.8 x 110 x 8 mm (w x h x d)
Display Resolution 480 x 320
Display Size 3.5
Power Supply Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Weight (g) 120
Max Frequency Response 20
Min Frequency Response 20
Portable Device Features Calculator, Calender, Image Viewer, iTunes WiFi Music Store, Safari Web Browser, Video Playback, Wi-Fi, YouTube
Digital Image Viewer Yes
OS Requirements Apple Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Home, Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Professional
Playback Time (when fully charged) Music: 22 hours / Video: Up to 5 hours
Required Software Apple iTunes 7.4 or later
Storage Capacity (GB) 16
Video Playback Yes
Required Peripherals USB 2.0 Port

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Product Summary

For

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Multi-touch interface is a blast

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It's the first true video iPod

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Decent sound and picture quality

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Incredibly slim and light

Against

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The iPod touch is too similar to the iPhone

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Contrast and viewing angle are average

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Not enough storage for some

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Feels like a rush job

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