Apple Ipod Touch Review and Specifications

Technical Specifications of Apple Ipod Touch:

• Price: 429.0 $ - 499.0 $
• General :
  Device Type :Portable media center
  Key Features :Digital audio player, Digital video player, Digital photo viewer
  Width :2.4 in
  Depth :0.3 in
  Height :4.3 in
  Weight :4.2 oz
  PC Interfaces :USB 2.0
  Features :PDF viewerText viewerHTML viewer
  Packaged quantity :1
  Digital storage media type :None
• Display :
  Display Type :LCD 3.5 in
• Memory / Storage
  HDD Capacity :32 GB
• Still Images
  Photo Playback Modes :Auto slide show
• Digital Audio :
  Audio Output:Headphones
• Connectivity:
• Connections :USB, Video-out
• Digital Player / Recorder
  Digital player supported digital audio standards :MP3, WAV, Audible
  Digital player response bandwidth :20 - 20000 Hz
  Digital player playback modes :Playlist, One track repeat, All tracks repeat
  Digital player supported bit rate :16 - 320
  Digital player ID3 tags support :Yes
  Digital player additional features :MPEG-4 playback, JPEG photo playback, Variable bit-rate compatible
• Battery
  Required Qty :1
  Rechargeable Battery :Rechargeable
  Battery Enclosure Type :Integrated
  Technology :Lithium ion
  Battery :Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
  Battery Life Details :Digital playback 22 hour(s), Video playback 5 hour(s)
  Mfr estimated battery life :22 hour(s)
• Connections:
  Connector type :Docking station, Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi)
• Audio System:
  Sound output mode :Stereo
  Additional features :Calendar, Phone book, Upgradeable firmware, USB 2.0 compatibility
• Software:
  Software Included :Drivers, iTunes 7.6 or later
• Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
  Cable(s) included :USB cable - External
• Miscellaneous
  Included Accessories :Earphones, USB cable, Dock adapter, Polishing cloth, Stand
• System Requirements
  Operating System :Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Home SP 2 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP 2 or later, Apple Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later
• Power
  Power Supply / Device :None
  Recharge Time :3 hour(s)
• Manufacturer Warranty :
  Service & Support Details :Limited warranty - 1 year, Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days

KEY FEATURES:
Display

• 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
• 480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 pixels per inch

Audio

• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Audio formats supported: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV

Video

• H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

Wireless

• Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
• Maps location based service

Headphones

• Earphones
• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Impedance: 32 ohms

Mac system requirements

• Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
• Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later
• iTunes 7.6 or later7

Windows system requirements

• PC with USB 2.0 port
• Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
• iTunes 7.6 or later7

Languages

• English, French, German, Japanese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, and Polish
• International keyboard support for English, UK English, French, French Canadian, German, Japanese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Polish, and Portuguese
• Dictionary support for English, UK English, French, French Canadian, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Dutch

Dimensions:

• Height: 4.3 inches (110 mm)
• Width: 2.4 inches (61.8 mm)
• Depth: 0.31 inch (8 mm)
• Weight: 4.2 ounces (120 grams)

Input and output

• Dock connector
• 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack

Power and battery :

• Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery
• Playback time
• Music playback time: Up to 22 hours when fully charged
• Video playback time: Up to 5 hours when fully charged
  

Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter (sold separately)

• Fast-charge time: about 1.5 hours (charges up to 80% of battery capacity)
• Full-charge time: about 3 hours.

Environmental requirements

• Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
• Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Capability:

• 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB flash drive
• Holds up to 1,750, 3,500, or 7,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format
• Holds up to 10,000, 20,000, or 25,000 iPod-viewable photos
• Holds up to 10 hours, 20 hours, or 40 hours of video

Sales Package:

• iPod touch
• Earphones
• USB 2.0 cable
• Dock adapter
• Polishing cloth
• Stand
• Quick Start guide

The good: The Apple iPod Touch has a large, video-worthy screen, a cutting-edge interface, and Wi-Fi Internet, e-mail, and music download capabilities.
The bad: The iPod Touch may cost too much for you, depending on your needs. It has a small capacity for a portable video player.
The bottom line: The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock.