On Sept.9, 2008,  Apple introduced the new arrival from the iPod family, iPod Touch second generation, at the “Let’s Rock” presentation.

Does the new model make any difference?

A 3.5 inches wide display with clarity and elegance, a curved and compact design with contoured metal enclosure, integrated volume control buttons and the App Store feature – with all these, the 2nd generation iPod Touch is, belongs to a class of its own.

What does the iPod Touch 2nd generation offer to the games lovers?

Games lovers are showered with a stunning variety of programs by the new iPod Touch model. They can be chosen either from iTunes or directly from App Store.

What is ‘App Store’ feature?

By incorporating the App Store feature, Apple has really given a new dimension to the second generation iPod Touch model. The App Store is functioning over Wi-Fi.

In addition to games, the App Store feature is available for entertainment, travel, social networking etc. etc. After browsing you can purchase and then download the applications into the iPod Touch and can be used.

What are the other features of 2nd generation iPod Touch?

  • Just like iPhone, 2nd generation iPod Touch comes with a chrome rim and a tapered back
  • Nike+ with inbuilt receiver
  • Accelerometer
  • 802.11 b/g Wi – Fi
  • Available in three versions – 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB.
  • Genius Play list
  • Maps location based service

What is Nike+?

Nike+ iPod support is an additional feature of 2nd generation iPod Touch. The Nike+ iPod sensor may be kept in the Nike+ shoe so as to connect with the iPod Touch. This will monitor the physical exercise done by the user such as walking, running or with gym equipment and will provide the exact data.

What is special about Genius Play list?

The 2nd generation iPod Touch is provided with new iTunes 8 Genius feature. A songs list will be simultaneously generated while playing music. Based on that list of songs the user can prepare a playlist .

What are the details of Audio, Video and Battery in the new iPod Touch?

  • Audio Frequency response – 20 Hz to 20000 Hz
  • Supported Formats – MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3VBR, Apple
  • LossLess, WAV, AIFF, Audible (2, 3 and 4), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store) and AAC (16 TO 320 Kbps)
  • Video : H 264 video up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second
  • H264 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second
  • MPEG – 4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per sec
  • Battery : Built in rechargeable lithium ion battery
  • Playback time:  Music – up to 36 hours . Video – up to 6 hours

What are the requirements for the installation of 2nd generation iPod Touch?

Access to broadband internet, iStores, iTunes 8, Mac OS X v10.4.10 and USB 2.0 Port are required for installing the new iPod Touch. Any one of the Windows – XP, Home, Professional and Vista – can be used.

Features of iPod Touch 2nd generation that are comparable with iPhone

As in iPhone, 2nd generation iPod Touch is having built in speaker and volume switch on the exterior. The chrome frames brings similar appearance to both iPhone and 2nd generation iPod Touch. iPhone has a speaker above the screen and an on/off button on the side which are not found in 2nd generation iPod Touch.

When a headphone or earpiece is plugged into the headphone jack, the new iPod Touch supports audio input. 2nd generation iPod Touch gives display with a yellow tint as compared to iPhone. The application processor in iPhone 3G is slower than that of 2nd generation iPod Touch whereas the same in iPhone 3GS is faster. The Google Street View feature of iPhone is available with 3.0 update of iPod Touch 2nd generation.

Why the 2nd generation iPod Touch is considered as a superb portable source of entertainment?

  • 36 hours music playback
  • 6 hours of video playback
  • iPod Touch is seamlessly connected to iTunes. So, your favorite choices can be imported and easily auto synced.
  • You can enjoy music, movies, games, TV shows etc, etc.
  • Wonderful storage capacity.
  • 32 GB model – 7000 songs or 25000 or and 40 hours of video
  • 16 GB model – 3500 songs or 20000 photos or 20 hours of video
  • 8 GB model – 1750 songs or 10000 photos or 10 hours video.

Which are the aspects that made 2nd generation iPod Touch an outstanding model in the market of MP3 Players?

  • The design and technology of 2nd generation iPod Touch is much more advanced when compared with other brands.
  • The prices are very reasonable.
  • The features are many – music, podcasts, photos, videos, Internet Radio, browsing, email, Wi Fi, Nike+, iTunes and App Stores.
  • The chromed steel back with rounded design makes it more graceful
  • The new iPod Touch is comparatively stronger than the earlier models.
  • It has other utilities such as calculator, contacts, clock, stocks, notes, maps, weather, calendar etc.
  • The email reader is compatible with Gmail, Yahoo, MobileMe, AOL, Outlook, Exchange and any POP Email service.
  • All the features are enabled with the touch screen key board which makes it more convenient for the users.
  • The 2.1 software added in this model enables the addition of easy to use Genius feature, faster syncing, faster backup, faster installing of applications, an improved interface, more feedback about songs, podcasts and videos and larger icons and texts.
  • The device is comparatively of lesser weight and hence easier to carry with.
  • The inbuilt Wi Fi support enables web browsing with the Safari browser.
  • The Otter box system protect the device from all possible damages.
  • An unfailing and excellent performance thanks to the improved design and classic innovations.
  • An amazing video resolution.
  • The Genius Playlist and the best of games from App Store.

Those who have purchased the 2nd generation iPod Touch have not only bought a new model MP3 Player but, they also acquired a new source of thrilling entertainment as well as an advanced pocket PC.