iPod Touch 3G – Third Generation 8, 32, and 64GB Review
The new iPod Touch 3rd Generation is the latest in Apple’s lineup of touch screen devices. The new iPod Touch was released in Sept 2009 in the form of 8, 16, and 32GB models. The 8GB model although labeled as a 3rd generation iPod Touch still uses the same internal hardware. The 8GB model uses software to achieve similar functionality to that of the 32 and 64GB models. The 32 and 64GB iPod Touch models boast a new hardware design. The external design of all three models remains unchanged over 2nd generation iPod Touch models. This model comes standard with the Apple dock connector and 3.5mm headphone jack located on the bottom which is the same as the first and second generation iPod Touch models.
The new iPod Touch like its predecessor has a 3.5” LCD with touch screen functionality. Features include the ability to have voice control, graphics enhancements over previous versions, improved accessibility, higher capacity with 32 and 64GB models available, and a faster processor in the 32 and 64GB models. Although there is a host of new features and enhancements on the new 3G iPod Touch it is still lacking the ability to take photos and videos through the unit itself.
Other features of the iPod Touch model line include; a high quality music player, podcast support, video playback ability, a web browser using Safari, photo viewer, integrated iTunes store for video and music download capability through the iPod Touch Wi-Fi connection, e-mail, and a host of applications standard and available as third party downloads through the app store.
The 3rd Generation iPod Touch also has the ability to utilize the extended benefits of the Genius selections. Genius allows for the Touch to create 25 song playlist recommendations based on your current musical selections that match the genre of the music you listen to.
Synching is obtained much like any other iPod or iPod Touch. Users can synch their existing libraries onto the Touch via iTunes or can also sync their music and videos that they purchased or obtained through the device itself into their iTunes library creating a seamless integration between the two.
The 3G iPod Touch battery looks to be the same in respect to size and playback ability from previous versions. Overall the new Touch incorporates a faster processor and some size increases that make it a formidable contender with some hard drive based mp3 players.
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