Apple iPod touch 16 GB (1st Generation) OLD MODEL
by Apple Computer
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Customer Review: 3 1/2 stars for "hidden" battery issues.
Summary: 3 Stars
First off, let me say that the design and functions of the iPod touch work beautifully! All features work superbly. In fact there isn't much that I would change EXCEPT that: this iPod NEEDS to get more than THREE or FOUR hours when using wi-fi. I know that iPods are meant for MUSIC, and the touch seems to be made for videos as well (5-6 hours of video isn't that great either,) but why market this player as having internet, youtube, email access, etc when the touch gets VERY poor battery life when using these functions. If you use this iPod STRICTLY for music, you'll get 24 hours (more or less) of battery life, BUT if you start using wi-fi, you can divide that number by SIX! Now when I say "hidden problems," I mean that Apple does NOT disclose this information on their packaging or website. I probably should have researched a little more before I settled on buying the 16 gb touch, but I figured that if Apple claimed 22 hours for music and 5 hours for video (actually underrated,) then other functions would last at least 5-6 hours. I guess it's really not too much of a problem considering most laptops get similar battery life, but this is considered a MOBILE device, and there are no really fast processors or hard drives to power-up.
Other than battery issues, I can't find too much fault. I wish that Apple would have implemented external volume or track controls instead of having to go through menus, etc. However, I understand that Apple holds its product's form factors in high regards. Another nit-pick is that the price to memory/capacity ratio is pitiful. $400 bucks for 16 gigabytes sounds like the price/hd space ratio of ten years ago. The only reason I even opted for THIS iPod instead of the 80gb Classic was that I had received a $250 giftcard. I would recommend this iPod if you're not strapped for cash, but honestly, you'd be better off buying a small laptop or a PDA if you want wi-fi access. If you want to listen to music, get the classic.
Customer Review: Excellent: Much better than getting an iPhone
Summary: 5 Stars
This is better than the iPhone. First of all, it is thinner and more solid feeling in the hand than the iPhone. Second, it has all the features of the iPhone except the camera and PDA features. Both of those problems are solved by getting a dedicated phone that #1) probably has a better camera (with flash) and #2) has better customization options as well as better phone functionality. Call me old fashioned, but the virtual number keypad isn't my cup of tea. The solution for the PDA features is pretty obvious; a laptop. Obvious, isn't it? Who doesn't carry a laptop to work these days? Every young professional who is well-connected has the same setup. I work in New York City and pretty much all my co-workers and I have a solid featured phone with decent camera (I have a Nokia N82 - 5.0MP camera with xenon flash), an ultramobile laptop, and an iPod of some type. Well, since the main criticisms of the iPod touch - mainly that it is a lame-duck version of the iPhone (which is complete garbage) have been addressed, the only fact that remains is that it is by far the most attractive and feature packed media player on the market. Perfect for listening to music and entertaining oneself on subway or in flights.
Are people getting so lazy nowadays that they can't carry around a dedicated media player and a phone? Even if that phone happens to feature far superior phone features and camera? I have some friends who have gotten the iPhone and those who do all envy my current configuration. The only reason why I'd recommend someone to get the iPhone over the iPod touch is if they are on a pretty thin budget and need a PDA because they can't afford an ultramobile laptop like an IBM or XPS M1330 and a decent phone with a nice camera. Just my 5 cents. I absolutely love this iPod touch and it fills my needs exactly what I purchased it for; to entertain me during extended down times ie. flights, train, and so on.
Customer Review: A good mp3 player for those of you who don't have much music.
Summary: 4 Stars
My first mp3 player was a silver ipod mini, once it started to die I finally decided it was time to upgrade. I went with the ipod touch. The price was a big detractor but I decided to risk it. I've used it for over a year now and overall I'm pretty pleased with my purchase.
The touch is very slim and quite good looking if you ask me. This compliments the smooth touch interface with the brightly lit screen that makes it easy and even a little fun to navigate. I much prefer it to the old scroll wheel design. It's also got this new thing called apps, which are basically mini programs that you can download and use for various purposes. There's games, books, taxes, and more. You even get a few already installed like Safari, Calendar, Mail, Contacts, YouTube, Stocks, Weather, Clock, Calculator, Maps, and Notes.
Another great thing about the touch is ease of use. The touch is very reliable both in terms of physical sturdiness and software, and it syncs up with itunes very easily, making it easy even for computer illiterate people. The interface also makes it very simple and straightforward to use.
My only real complaint is the lack of space. At the time that I originally purchased this I only had about 6 gigs of music and thought I would never need more that 16 gigs of space. Boy was I wrong. Since then my musical taste has greatly expanded and I'm now sitting on roughly 134 gigs of music. I need a new ipod badly, so I'm waiting until September for the new classics to come out and I'll get the biggest one they've got. The touch is just so awesome though, that I would probably fork over the extra cash to get one if they came out with a model that met my space demands.
If you don't mind the limited amount of space the touch is great. It may be a little pricey for what you get but I think it's worth it overall.
Customer Review: Very Nice Media Player
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had this for a few months now, and truly think it is the best media player that I have owned in many respects. I was happy with is before the "January Software Update", but even more so after installing it on the day of release. The addition of the weather, notes, mail, & stocks apps make this indispensable. Since I run a consulting company, and do work with many companies, this allows me to access the separate email accounts easily in a single interface (many clients require communication on their own email servers).
On the basic ipod side, I've been pretty impressed with the sound quality and the ease of search and navigation. I have had little problem doing it with one hand or two. The multitouch motions require either setting it on a flat surface, or holing in the other hand, so the one handed options there are a bit limited. Once you get used to using the special motions, though... it is very easy and intuitive.
Since I am not a heavy user, I only have to charge the iPod about every other day or so. The key to keeping the battery life up, is to mute the display when you are not using it. This is easily done by pressing the button on the top once, and pressing it again to restore when you need to change songs. You can also use the front button to bring up the music controls when the unit is locked.
Basically, if you watch the introduction video on the apple website, you get a pretty good feel of how to use it. The only other recommendation I would make, is to add a protective case and a screen protector to keep it looking like new. I got a complete package on Amazon called, "5 in 1 Apple iPod Touch 8GB, 16GB Silicone Case Package Includes Home Travel Charger, Car Charger, Retractable USB Cable, Armband, and Screen Protector" from a partner reseller. Very nice, but that's another review...
Customer Review: The best iPod ever! (updated)
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an incredible device.
Pros: very intuitive touch screen, great wifi reception, great internet browser, coverflow
Cons: Many say price but this thing is worth every penny, some physical volume button button would be nice
This iPod has some incredibe features:
*Customizable home screen(change the layout, change what icons are in the dock)
*Up to nine different home screens
*Able to turn your favorite websites into home screen icons
*Easy to use and well designed applications
*Youtube-well designed, streams quickly, good quality
*itunes wifi-download music directly to your ipod, transfers back to your computer music library
*Contacts-easy to use, can ad contacts from your emails
*Clock-world clock,stopwatch with laps, alarm clock and timer
*Photos-swipe to go between pictures, you can make cool photo slideshows and display them on tv. (composite cable)
*Calculator-very basic
*Mail-my favorite application, I have 4 email accounts in mail, really easy set up, pretty basic set up, it displays ms word dogs, excell and photos quickly and nicely, can create contacts out of emails
*Map-cool, has a mock gps locator using wifi, very accurate directions, if you actually want to use the directions in the car first next through the route, this will cache all of the maps and directions for when ur in the car without wifi
*Stocks and weather- basic but useful widgets
*Music is great quality, cover flow is incredible, now has lyric support
*Videos- great quality, if you don't
Sorry its cut off I will add more soon
YOU WILL LOVE THIS DEVICE