iPod Touch 3rd Generation Review
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The iPod touch is more than just a music player. It is truly a PC in your pocket. Use it to listen to music, watch movies, play games, check email, or surf the web. Except for making phone calls, it can do just about everything a smart phone can do, but with no monthly charges.
At a suggested price of USD 199, the 8 GB model hits a good price point and is adequate for most things. Although more costly, 32 GB and 64 GB versions have added speed as well as increased storage and improved capabilities that will make them very appealing for heavy use and gaming. Apple has done a great job of providing a pocketable device that is very capable. Even with the introduction of the iPad, which has a larger screen, the iPod touch still has plenty of functionality. We look forward to future versions of the iPod touch.
Pros:
- Excellent thin desig
n - Very good audio quality
- Good touch screen
- Adequate speaker
- Support for a wide variety of audio and video formats
- Good battery life
- Support for podcasts, audio books, and iBooks
Cons:
- Battery not user-replaceable
- Hard, uncomfortable earbuds
- No flash
- 8 GB model does not take full advantage of iOS4 features