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iPod touch 2G (32GB)


(4 out of 5)

MSRP: $399


The second-gen touch adds just enough to keep it ahead of the pack.

Review date: Sep 25, 2008

The second-generation iPod touch has only a few features that differentiate it from its predecessor, but it’s still a worthy upgrade from the original. Notable improvements include dedicated volume buttons, a built-in speaker, and longer battery life, but we also like the new contoured back, which makes the device feel even thinner in our hand. The new firmware (2.1) and iTunes 8 also offer some new features, though most are available to first-gen iPod touch owners, too. Design and New Features Like the original, the new touch has the same dimensions (4.3 x 2.4 x 0.3 inches), a 3.5-inch multi-touch display (still our favorite), integrated Wi-Fi, and a built-in accelerometer. Capacity options are still at 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB of flash memory, and there’s only one color design available—black front with stainless steel backing.

ProsCons
  • Good battery life
  • Apps install quickly
  • Built-in speaker and volume buttons
  • Best touchscreen around
  • Accelerometer needs calibration
  • Google Maps locator function is quirky
  • No cut-and-paste or e-mail search

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Mike Kobrin