| | |  | Audio & Video | Home » » » Apple iPod touch 8 GB (1st Generation) | | | | | | | Description: | | (not the iPhone) With the Apple iPod touch, Apple has married the iPhone's revolutionary multi-touch interface to their popular digital media player. So instead of a Click Wheel, you just use your fingers to flick through your music, photos, and video. Two fingers can be used in a pinching or spreading motion as well, which zooms in and out of photos and web pages. That's right, the iPod touch is the first iPod to offer web access. It does this via built-in Wi-Fi support. There's even a special iTunes Wi-Fi Store, so you can browse and purchase new music and video while you're on the road. The latest iPod touch now offers a suite of new applications, including email, maps, and handy widgets for weather, notes, and stocks. The new iPod touch also features a customizable home screen that lets you rearrange buttons and create your own Web Clips. Ports - Dock Connector & Stereo Minijack Connects to a PC or Mac through USB (using the dock connector) 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless / Safari web browser Charge Time - about 3 hours (1.5 hours fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, & 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, & AIFF Photo Support - Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats Video Support - H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats Unit Dimension | | | Features: | |
• This player is the iPod touch, not the Apple iPhone
• Upgrade your player with the iPhone 2.0 Software Update for iPod touch via iTunes for an additional fee
• 8 GB of storage provides approximately 1,750 songs; includes earphones, USB cable, dock adapter/connector, polishing cloth, and stand
• 3.5-inch widescreen multi-touch display; battery life provides up to 22 hours of music and up to 5 hours of video
• New applications include email; maps; and widgets for weather, notes, and stocks
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 5.7 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.6 inches | | Product Weight:
| 2.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 5.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 411 reviews |
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Frustration to AddictionJan 07, 2009
I was very frustrated by my iPod Touch (1st Generation) when I first received it. It froze up constantly while online, and I could not get apps for it. Then I learned that a $10. download would upgrade it to fix both problems. After two days of constantly trying to download the purchased upgrade, I was finally successful.
I love this thing! There is so much free stuff in the apps store. I can read free novels and play free games like crazy!
The real reason I wanted the Ipod Touch was to load my art photographs on it so I could review them and show them to interested people. I think Apple could find a better way to organize photos on the iPod. The music organization is lacking, too. I have music on three computers at home, but I can only access music through iTunes on one designated computer. I think the iPod Touch is fantastic, but the software is lacking. Now let me get back to my iPod. I have a novel to finish, photos to enjoy, games to play, and music to hear.
 Great--If you do not own a PCJan 07, 2009
I bought a iTouch six months ago. It is like having a perfect wife (or husband) except real communication is impossible.
All of the applications, sleek case and artful screens are marvelous.
BUT, I own a PC and getting dependable communication with it is very difficult. Manually checking is a pain taking me back 20 years.
And asking for assistance, by phone, e-mail or the e-site is fruitless.
So this is not a phone and not a PDA that is practical for anyone out of his home at any time and who owns a PC.
Good looks only go so far.
 Great product!Jan 06, 2009
This product has changed my life. I'm writing this review while sitting on my couch far away from my computer. The wifi Internet access and You Tube player are awesome. Great sound quality for music and good picture for downloaded movies and tv shows. My husband has all our investments and stocks tracking on the Touch as well. Highly recommended!
Good bargainJan 06, 2009
It's a good buy if you have wifi access most of the time otherwise consider buying just a mp3 player.
Fun but...Jan 06, 2009
I love the features and the advantages of the 2nd gen but they weren't worth another $100 to me. I got this on Black Friday for $199.99 which made the decision to buy much easier. Unfortunately, the Wi-Fi went out after the 1st day so had to send it back to Apple. It takes a few days to get that going but I did get a replacement in working condition and no more problems. Make sure you check out the FREE apps at iTunes - love the "allrecipes.com" app that makes deciding what's for dinner a game. The iTouch has made me decide that I will upgrade to an iPhone after my current contract expires. I might even be nice and give my sister the iTouch so she can play with the recipe selector too!
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