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pcmag.com Professional Review.

Apple iPod touch (2nd generation)

Comments:
Apple's crown jewel player line gets slimmer, cheaper, and, uh, more fun.

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Pros: Stunning, sprawling glass display. Access to App Store and iTunes Store via Wi-Fi. Built-in Internet browser. New Genius feature builds playlists for you.
Cons: Very expensive. Fingerprint magnet. File support is still extremely Apple-centric. Watch the iPod nano (4th Gen) and touch Video Preview!
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple iPod Touch 2G 32GB

Comments:
With the second generation of its benchmark-setting iPod Touch, Apple has managed to move the gold standard in personal music players yet another notch forward. Though existing touch...

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Pros: Outstanding build quality; untuitive interface; superb audio and video playback; lots of extras
Cons: Expensive; Wi-Fi reception could be better; missing an equalizer
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Apple iPod touch (2nd gen)

Comments:
Apple has given its second-generation iPod touch everything it's got. It's hard to imagine, but the design is even better and its features are responsive as ever -- all this despite a price cut. It's got podcast support, video playback, a Web browser, pho

Review Verdict: 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 play

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QuickTake:

Pros: All the new features, such as the Genius tool; the impeccable design
Cons: Overwhelming for users looking for a simple music player; average audio quality; iTunes software is required
alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.95 star(s) Review summary of Apple iPod Touch (2nd Gen)

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alaTest has collected and analysed 621 reviews of Apple iPod Touch (2nd Gen) from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 331566 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 99/100 = Excellent.

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cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation) Preview - MP3 Players

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apple ipod touch (2nd generation) review: The Touch's new features include a volume rocker switch, speaker, revamped headphones and rounded back. Oh, and the price is nicer, too.

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QuickTake:

Pros: App Store access means lots of new toys to play with, Still the one to beat in terms of interface and ease of use, Feels better in the hand than the original, Sleeker and sexier
Cons: Some features require the purchase of accessories, Can't store files via drag-and-drop, Audio via speaker is pretty ordinary
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.4 star(s) Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

Comments:
If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

Review Verdict: Not just an excellent media player — the addition of third-party apps makes the second-gen Touch the portable device to beat in a wide range of areas.

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QuickTake:

Pros: App Store access means lots of new toys to play with, Still the one to beat in terms of interface and ease of use, Feels better in the hand than the original, Sleeker and sexier
Cons: Some features require the purchase of accessories, Can't store files via drag-and-drop, Audio via speaker is pretty ordinary
applesource.com.au Professional Review.

Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

Comments:
If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

Read full review at applesource.com.au

QuickTake:

Pros: App Store access means lots of new toys to play with, Still the one to beat in terms of interface and ease of use, Feels better in the hand than the original, Sleeker and sexier
Cons: Some features require the purchase of accessories, Can't store files via drag-and-drop, Audio via speaker is pretty ordinary
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.

Apple iPod touch (2nd Gen) - First Look

Comments:
Refresh adds new goodies but should you refresh?

Review Verdict: If you are new to the iPod scene or looking for an upgrade, on the surface this will merely make the current offering a better one

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QuickTake:

Pros: Touchscreen, built-in speaker, Wi-Fi, Nike + transmitter, thinner design
Cons: Still only 32GB, large for memory available
macworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Latest update to mobile entertainment device is incremental, more affordable

Comments:
The latest iPod touch features integrated volume controls, a built-in speaker, curvier case, and more capacity for the same price. It's an incremental improvement upon the original widescreen device.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Handy hardware volume controls; greater capacity for similar price of original model; Genius playlist support; less buggy OS; podcast episodes play one after another; Nike + iPod receiver built-in; great audio playtime.
Cons: Internal speaker tinny; screen looks a little dingy; video playtime not up to Apple's estimates; doesn't charge from older accessories; video out requires expensive cable.
pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple iPod touch (2nd generation) review

Comments:
With the second version of the iPod touch Apple takes another step to close the gap between iPod and iPhone, adding two useful features: external volume controls and an internal speaker

Review Verdict: Apple has begun to reinvent the iPod touch as the 'funnest' vehicle for playing games, websurfing and email when in Wi-Fi range, and even as a keep-fit companion with its Nike+ jogging monitor. But in spite of its shortfall in making phone calls, we liked

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