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Apple 16GB iPod® touch

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★★★★★
4.8

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★★★★☆
4.1

$274.94 - $299.99

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Pros

  • Easy setup (120)
  • Sleek/compact (112)
  • Simple controls (110)
  • Reliable (101)
  • Nice sound (94)
  • Lots of storage (87)
  • Good battery life (45)
  • Tough (11)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Easy to use (4)
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Cons

  • Poor battery life (19)
  • Freezes up (6)
  • Poor sound quality (6)
  • Insufficient storage (4)
  • Confusing controls (2)
  • Difficult to set up (2)
  • Breaks easy (1)
  • Bulky (1)
  • Calender could be better (1)

Best Uses

  • Travel (79)
  • Anywhere (75)
  • Commuting (62)
  • Gym / working out (53)
  • Work (53)
  • Sports (12)
  • Daily usage (4)
  • Upgrade (2)
  • After schoolafter work (1)
  • Airplanes (1)
 
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Revolutionary multi-touch interface iPod touch features the same multi-touch screen technology as iPhone. Pinch to zoom in on a photo. Scroll through your songs and videos with a flick. Flip through your library by album artwork with Cover Flow. Surf the web with Wi-Fi Browse the web using Safari and watch YouTube videos on the first iPod with Wi-Fi built in.(Internet access required; fees may apply. YouTube and iTunes Store not available in all countries.) Gorgeous 3.5-inch widescreen display Watch your movies, TV shows, and photos come alive with bright, vivid color on the 320-by-480-pixel display Music downloads straight from iTunes Shop the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store from anywhere with Wi-Fi.(Internet access required; fees may apply. YouTube and iTunes Store not available in all countries.) Browse or search to find the music you’re looking for, preview it, and buy it with just a tap. Features: Revolutionary multi-touch interface 3.5-inch widescreen color display Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) Safari, YouTube, iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store 8mm thin Whats In The Box: iPod touch Earphones USB 2.0 cable Dock adapter Polishing cloth Stand Quick Start guide Mac Requirements USB 2.0 port Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later iTunes 7.4 or later Internet connection Broadband recommended; fees may apply PC Requirements USB 2.0 port Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) iTunes 7.4 or later Internet connection Broadband recommended; fees may apply

Specification Description
Model MB531LL/A, MB531LLA
UPC 730526349818
Age Teen,Adult,Senior
Audio formats supported AAC (16 to320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
Battery Average Run Time 36
Battery Type Product
Benefits 16GB of storage holds up to 3,500 songs, 20,000 photos or up to 40 hours of video¹3.5" (diagonal) widescreen multitouch display
Built-in clock Yes
Built-in memory 16GB
Cables Included USB cable
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Color support yes
Connections Headphone 1/8" (1)iPod dock port (1)
Controls/Adjustments Backlight on/off
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Music just got smarter.
Display Catalog Number 42-472
Display size (diagonal) 3.5 inches
Enclosure Color Black/Silver
End Product Indicator Yes
Gender Male,Female
Humidity Range Operating 5% to 95%
ID3 tags support Yes
Included in the Box iPod touchEarphonesUSB 2.0 cableDock adapterPolishing clothQuick Start guide
Integrated speaker(s) Yes
Interest Gadget Guru,Musical,Being Connected
Mac system requirements Mac computer with USB 2.0 portMac OS X v10.4.10 or lateriTunes 8 or later
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Max Altitude Operating 10000 ft
Max Operating Temperature 95 Fahrenheit
Max resolution 480x320-pixel resolution at 163 pixels per inch
Memory type Flash
Min Operating Temperature 32 Fahrenheit
Model MB531LL/A
New Date Sun Dec 07 00:00:00 CST 2008
Number of songs (by encoding) Holds up to 3,500 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format.
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
PC interface supported USB
PC system requirements PC with USB 2.0 portWindows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or lateriTunes 8 or later
Photo formats supported Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only) and PNG formats
Playback modes Repeat all, repeat once, random, playlist
Player Type Music, photos & videos
Power Device Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery
Product Depth 0.33
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer ¹Based on songs in 128Kbps AAC format, photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes and video capacity based on H.264
Product Height 4.3
Product Type iPod
Product Weight 4.05
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 2.4
Recharge Time 4
Rechargeable Yes
Recipient Mom,Dad,Daughter,Son,Significant Other,Myself
Response bandwidth 20Hz-20,000Hz
Size Pack
Sound output mode Stereo
Supported Languages English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Complex Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish
Type Widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display
Video formats supported Support for 480p and 576p component TV outH.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640x480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 B
Web Availability IN-STORE ONLY

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Apple 16GB iPod® touch

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Outstanding 9.6

$284.95

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Good 8.8

$274.99

 

$289.88

 

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★★★★☆
4.0
not just for music anymore

"I went from my 30 gig video iPod to this. I would leave it locked in my car and connect it to my stereo when I had new music, but not enough to burn a whole new cd. It worked well for what it was, but I practically live on the internet, so an upgraded model like this was a great idea. 1. The iPod touch has wifi. Even though you cannot wirelessly sync the device to iTunes, you can browse the internet, IM people ..." Read Full Review »

Dec 28, 2008 by MentalUproar

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Not that satisfied with it

"OK everyone. Get past the flash and down to the real stuff. Sure it has an impressive screen. The touch screen is very responsive. No complaints there. It is slim and easy to slip into a pocket. Sound is OK with earbuds or headphones. The built in speaker is anemic. I'm a hardcore audiophile. There's no substitute for a quality home system. If you use an iPod to play music through a quality home system you w..." Read Full Review »

May 06, 2009 by Chuckie

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Dec 28 2008
MentalUproar
Canton, Ohio
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[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Apple 16GB iPod® touch Review

not just for music anymore

★★★★☆
4.0

"I went from my 30 gig video iPod to this. I would leave it locked in my car and connect it to my stereo when I had new music, but not enough to burn a whole new cd. It worked well for what it was, but I practically live on the internet, so an upgraded model like this was a great idea.



1. The iPod t …"  Read Full Review »

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Jan 15 2009
Dewayne88
Clarksdale, Ms
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[14 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

Apple 16GB iPod® touch Review

My Best Friend

★★★★★
5.0

"The Apple Ipod Touch has turn out to be my best friend ever!!! I never leave home without it. It's a very useful friend to me; it has internet (you could never get lost, just like your location up), you can download hundreds of pictures, music, videos, movies, and games (you will never get bored). I …"  Read Full Review »

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Nov 20 2008
Japan Hasher
Ebina, Japan
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  • Avid Listener
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Price: $289.88
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Apple 16GB iPod® touch Review

Second Generation is Great!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Lightweight
  • NikePlus Support
  • Reliable Performance
  • Simple Controls
  • More »

    Cons

  • Freezes Up

    Best Uses

  • Gym / Working Out
  • In a Wi-Fi area
  • Music Videos In Bed

"Be careful on J&R's web site to ensure you are buying the second generation Ipod Touch and not the first generation. Look in the description for Nike Plus built-in support. I was sent the wrong one and had to return it. [...] I am one of those "IBM only" kind of girls, but the Ipod Touch has defi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 26 2008
Taomeister
Seattle, WA
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  • Avid Listener
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Apple 16GB iPod® touch Review

So much more than a music player

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • easy to use
  • Great Sound
  • Reliable Performance
  • Simple Controls
  • More »

    Cons

  • Locked Storage

    Best Uses

  • At Work
  • Commuting

"There's so much good in this player, it's hard to list it all. The internet capabilities give it almost all the functions that the iPhone is capable of, while still staying true to its iPod roots as a versatile media player and platform for all kinds of games and diversions. The App Store and iTun …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 8 2009
Kimy
Corpus Christi.Texas
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[9 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

Apple 16GB iPod® touch Review

The Best!

★★★★★
5.0

"this is the most amazing ipod i have ever had!its just simply the best!i totally recomend this for evryone that is looking for something fun n exciting!the sleek design is just so amazing!im in total love with this!i have it with me at all time!:D there is just too many things about this amazing thi …"  Read Full Review »

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