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Conclusion: We like it

In the portable media space, for years nothing has even close to the iPod touch. It's astoundingly thin, has access to the full catalogue of hundreds of thousands of App Store apps, and what do you know, it even does a great job at playing music. The screen isn't quite as great as what you'll get on an iPhone 4 or 4S, but unless you listen to your music on your phone or absolutely require your entire 1,000 album music library with you at all times, just buy an iPod touch.

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9.0
7 reviews
  • Sound quality
    8.4
  • Video quality
    9.1
  • Ease of use
    10
  • Portability
    9.1
  • Battery life
    9.4
  • Media support
    9.3
  • Capacity
    8.3

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9.0
Engadget Sep 7, 2010

What it is, however, is a product without a peer; a media player that does far more than media playing. Besides the smaller screen real estate, the touch might be better compared to a tablet or netbook -- it has many of the same functions (more, in some cases).

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10
PC Mag Oct 21, 2011

Despite the hefty price, the iPod touch is still, by far, the best portable media player you can buy—and it retains our Editors' Choice.

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9.0
CNET Oct 17, 2011

Whatever label you put on it, the iPod Touch is a great value at $199. It's a fantastic music player, a killer mobile gaming platform, and one of the best pocket-size distractions money can buy.

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9.0
Macworld Sep 7, 2010

The iPod touch is wildly popular for good reason. It’s an extremely versatile device—media player; pocket gaming machine; productivity tool; Internet communication device; and, with this latest update, pocket camcorder, still camera, handheld recorder, and FaceTime video phone.

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9.0
USA Today Sep 8, 2010

Touch is the standout among the trio of new iPods. ... Moreover, there's a sweet high-resolution 3.5-inch Retina display that nearly matches the screen on the iPhone 4.

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9.0
About Oct 18, 2010

With the 4th generation mode, the touch has widened its lead over the competition. If you’ve already got a mobile phone, or don’t want to pay the iPhone’s monthly fees, there’s no better option for pocket-sized mobile entertainment than the 4th generation iPod touch.

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8.0
Trewyy

Good product. Downside is poor speakers built-in, capacity is very low, and the media support is also crappy. Battery life is very good, and the portability (size) is great. Also iOS is great!

9.0
Domcmbs

A very good devise for someone who wants and iPhone but it is just a little out of the prise range or even just for a younger child. But I have been suffering from some software problems todo with the home button, but then I have jailbroken three times.

8.0
wocket

For it's time it was the most advanced and easy to use player on the market. Bought it for my birthday in 2004, and it still runs flawlessly now.

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