Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: apple, ipod, review | Themes: Audio/Video Players
- 1. The iPod Touch: The IPhone Without The Phone
- 2. A Flawless Finish
- 3. The Best Interface Goes To The iPod Touch
3. The Best Interface Goes To The iPod Touch
The iPod Touch’s return button
Of course, the iPod Touch’s screen is better than that of the smaller Nano and it stands out from its competitors with its completely touch-sensitive screen. The latter is a model that takes a leaf out of the iPhone’s book by being more user-friendly. The menus are clear and intuitive and there’s no need to refer to the instruction manual. This feature puts it far ahead of other mp3 players on the market.
The Touch’s Decent Responsiveness
The Touch’s responsiveness, on the other hand, is excellent. The search for a specific section of a video is nearly instantaneous while scrolling in the Cover Flow interface is extremely fluid.
The iPod’s Perennial Lack Of Features
The Famous Clickwheel
As has been the case since its creation, the iPod has limited features. This is still true today and the two models have shortcomings in this respect.
The lack of an FM tuner, for example, stands out and is a cause for criticism. Also lacking is a recording function. The iPod Touch, similar to the iPhone, can’t be used as a mass storage device, which represents another drawback in our opinion.
Not All Audio Files Are Compatible
Only the AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, the Audible, the Apple Lossless, the WAV and the AIFF are playable on these new iPods. Not every type of audio format, therefore, is supported. We would have liked to have seen the option for a free format-style interface like Ogg Vorbis or WMA. We do understand, though, why the audio file format wars between Microsoft and Apple make such cross compatibility impossible.
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Using an external headphone with the nano makes a large difference. I use a Ray Samuels Hornet with a set of Grados and you can easily tell the difference between a Apple lossless and 256K AAC or 128K AAC files.
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I really like that ipod touch it's so cool I would certainly consider getting one if I had the money!!! $$$
Well , I bought the iPod Touch about 6 weeks ago and I love it !
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1: Works flawlessly with my Linksys G router
2: Its "on Hand" when I need a map, etc when watching documentaries
3: Gmail and a Wi-Fi restaurant enable brief travel notes back home without having to use our "Canada" phone at around $2 a minute in the America.
4: Its fun.
5: Typing in - the Google box -- is a bit tough. Otherwise a spell check helps speed text through memo boxes
6: Sennheiser PX-200's (non returnable gift) sound is quite good + with EQ set at R&B (fixes SPL 200hz -2000hz slump)
7: Excellent photo shows
8: Opens the world of Podcasts = Jean Shepherd, Agata Christie mysteries, photography.
9: 8 Gig has enough on-the-go room for "days" of listening.
10: Size is perfect ... I am not sure why the "metal" is not Kevlar, etc to further reduce weight
I could go on. Suffice now to say that this device is just a wonder to use and behold. Another reminder that " we in the West" are so very, very, privledged.