iPod Reviews

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.

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iPod Discount

iPod	Discount	Get The Offer
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The portable media player iPod nano introduced by Apple in the year 2005 has undergone variations by generations and the latest model in the series – iPod nano 5th generation – was launched in September, 2009. The new series in general uses “flash memory” and “click wheel.”

The fifth generation iPod nano has come with a package of new features such as –

• A larger screen. 55.8 mm diagonal and also wider
• Integrated video camera with special effects
• FM radio with iTunes and Fine Pause
• Microphone
• Built in pedometer
• Nike + iPod support and speaker.

The 5th generation nano is given a polished aluminum finish in nine distinct colours – Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Purple, silver and black. Out of the nine finishes available, red and yellow are confined to Apple online store and Apple retail store. With a 56 mm. screen, the 5th generation iPod nano has QVGA display.

What is QVGA display?

Quarter Video Graphic Array is the computer display with 320 x 240 display resolution. As the display will be rather taller and not wider, they are considered as ‘portrait oriented’. As 640×480 is the original IBB VGA technology, 320×240 is considered as Quarter VGA or QVGA.

The music player in the new iPod nano comes with the novel Genius Mixer. When the iPod is synced to iTunes, the Genius will search the library and make up to 12 mixes of selected songs. This will enable the user to listen to a song which he has not listened so far or bring back a song which he really forgot.

Songs can be selected at random by turning on the shake to shuffle feature and the cover flow button enables you to see the entire songs and when your choice comes, that can be added to the playlist by pressing the center button.

5th generation iPod nano is the first iPod having the provision of FM Radio. The reception is excellent and using the RDS data a particular song can be tagged, which can be bought later at iTunes Store. Moreover, the FM Radio has the “live pause” feature. A particular program of the radio can be paused for 15 minutes and later you can listen to that from memory. Also the cached content can be fast forwarded.

When you are listening to a song just by using either the click wheel or the control on the ear phone, you can hear the title of the song as well as name of the artist without interrupting the music. This is enabled by the “VoiceOver” feature. This feature is an outcome of iTunes’  integration with iPod nano. iTunes provide the details and “VoiceOver” will effect the announcement. This is made possible when iPod nano is synced to the computer. Here iTunes apply intelligent algorithms to choose the language for announcement. The announcement will be in the same language in which the particular song is sung. However in case the user wants the announcement in a different language, the “VoiceOver” language can be changed accordingly.

A very interesting feature of iPod nano 5th generation is the Nike+iPod sports kit and the pedometer.

As you will be carrying the iPod nano with you, when you go out the iPod in coordination with the accelerometer will keep track of your speed at which you are walking. The device will count your steps and will record the time also. This enables you to keep a track of your physical exercise. If you carry the Nike+iPod kit to the gym, that will monitor all your activities and provide you with the accurate data regarding your pace, timing, distance covered, number of steps etc.

The Voice Memos in iPod nano 5th generation can record a lecture, an audio recording or any such program of your choice.

iTunes & iPod nano 5th generation

iPod nano 5th generation is capable of extensive applications with iTunes.

• Check the items and when you come across with a song that you like, click once to get it downloaded. This way you can easily build up your collections.
• Any number of movies can be downloaded on iTunes stores and you can watch them on iPod.
• Even if you are not at home, you can watch your favourite TV shows from the iTunes stores, which is having more than 3500 TV channels and 50000 episodes.
• Your favourite games can be chosen from Apstores on iTunes, download the same to your iPod and watch them over Wi-Fi network.
• You can subscribe to free audio and video podcasts using iTunes stores and sync them to your iPod.
• You can download audio books, novels, articles, language lessons etc. from the iTunes stores and sync to your iPod.
• Lectures, discussions, podcasts etc. from famous Universities, museums and other reputed institutions can be downloaded from iTunes U.

Everything that you bought from iTune stores will be in your library as iTunes player. After organizing the contents in the manner you wanted, you can add them into the playlist.

Needless to say, iTunes can be downloaded free of cost.

The 5th generation iPod nano is available in two different capacities – 8 GB and 16 GB. The new iPod nano is provided with a Video Camera feature which can record with VGA quality (640×480). It can record in portrait as well as landscape mode.

Thus iPod nano 5th generation has come with a package of so many exciting new features, thus making the model a “lovely wonder” in the market of MP3 players.

iPod Nano Fifth Generation Specs

Available Capacity	8GB, 16GB
Audio Files Support	MP3, AAC, Apple LossLess, AIFF and WAV
Battery	Lithium Ion (Rechargable)
Battery Life	24 hours for music 4 hours for video
Screen Size	2.2 inches
Screen Type	LCD Colour Display with back lighting
Width	3.9 cm
Height	9.8 cm

The front of the new iPod nano is dominated by the 2.2 inches display. While the hold switch is on top, the headset jack and iPod port are at the bottom.

The light weight, tiny and portable MP3 player with a heavy package of technology is indeed a product of brilliant innovations.

Apple iPod Nano 5th Gen Features

Video Camera

The 640×480 pixel camera can show video at the rate of 3 frames per second. The shooting can be done with the help of a menu of visual effects which is displayed by pressing and holding the centre button.

There are 16 options for visual effects – normal, sepia, black & white, x-ray, fits grain, thermal, cyborg, bulge, stretch, dent, light tunnel, kaleidio, motion blur, mirror, security cam and twirl. Thermal will give a predator like view of people and surroundings.

iTunes-9

New features like tweaked lay out are added. It has made navigation at iTunes Stores quite easy.

VoiceOver

Enables navigation without viewing the display. iPod nano 5th generation is the one and only one MP3 Player, which is a tiny device to look but contains a large gallery of features. The most amazing aspect is that a huge package of highly innovative features is kept in the small device. This tiny nano comes to you not just as a music player, but also as a video camera, voice recorder, pedometer, FM Radio etc. etc. The multirole 5th generation nano has attained a logical position in the iPod family. The bigger screen, the excellent sound quality, the sleek design and competitive price together make it a pleasure to buy the iPod nano 5th generation. This product is unique because when you purchase this as an MP3 Player, along with it you are getting many more facilities from latest technology.

iPod nano 5th generation – so small, so sweet, so impressive, and so simple to operate.

The iPod shuffle series of digital audio player from ‘Apple’ is already proven as a big success in the MP3 market.

‘iPod shuffle third generation’ is the smallest in size and lightest in weight. This model is the first one in the shuffle series that functions with a remote control. The 3rd generation iPod shuffle is having better audio quality and transfer heads than the earlier models.

The noise aspect has been further fine tuned in iPod shuffle 3G. ‘Apple’ has succeeded in bringing a neutral balance among treble, midrange and brass frequencies. This model has the distinction that it is the smallest MP3 player available today.

Unique features of iPod shuffle 3G

The bundled headphone of shuffle 3G has a remote control on the cable which will come below the right ear.

It is a typical digital audio player with formats of MP3, AAC, Audible, WAV, AIFF and Apple LossLess.

3rd generation iPod shuffle is the first model with a ‘VoiceOver’ feature. The device will “tell” you what you are listening to. When you hold the headphone clicker down you can hear an announcement about the artist and title of song. This feature is offered in 14 languages. This feature can be turned off using Apple’s iTunes software.

Another striking feature of the iPod shuffle 3G is that it can navigate between multiple playlists, audio books and audio podcasts. This is an extended application of the VoiceOver feature and the headphone remote.

At the press of a button the iPod shuffle 3G will tell you information regarding track and battery life. Hence LCD screen is not required. The user will get 10 hours of music play back.

The iPod shuffle 3G, also known as the first ‘talking music player’ was released on March 11, 2009; the dimensions being 45.2×17.5×7.8 mm. The model comes with a silver or black brushed aluminium case. The earbuds with three buttons also function as volume control.

Both the 2GB and 4GB verities of iPod shuffle 3rd generation are available in silver, black, blue, green and pink colours. 4GB model is available in polished stainless steel also.

Initially, adapter from third party companies were not compatible with the 3rd generation iPod shuffle model as its headphones are with a proprietary integrated circuit. Later, some companies developed their adapters that can be used with iPod shuffle 3G model.

iPod Shuffle 3G Specs

Available Capacity	2GB and 4GB
Playback Time	10 hours
Available Colours
Battery	Lithium-Polymer (Rechargable)
Charging Hours	3
Width	1.8 cm
Height	4.5 cm

The control of iPod shuffle 3G is kept in a control system attached to the right headphone cord, consisting three buttons. As all the controls are on the remote, the body of the 3G iPod shuffle has no buttons other than the power/shuffle button. The earphone control in iPod shuffle 3G is much easier to operate than using a click wheel control.

The device will give you verbal warning when the battery life dips to 50%, 25% and about to give out. The most attractive aspect of iPod shuffle 3G in the opinion of the users is more storage for less money.

3rd generation iPod shuffle is the first model in the series which has place for more than one playlist. Audiobooks and podcasts will be placed in their playlists by syncing it in iTunes. This device can be autofilled from the entire music collections.

As the 3rd generation iPod shuffle has 4GB capacity, it can store up to 1000 songs. Irrespective of whether it is rap, folk, alternative rock or Motion the audio quality is balanced. The battery with a life of 10 hours is provided with a USB cable for syncing and charging.

The VoiceOver feature, support for multiple playlists, good sound quality and sleek design made the 3rd generation iPod shuffle a unique model of the series. The iPod shuffle 3G is the best choice for those who opt for a small and light MP3 player. An MP3 player which is so inexpensive with storage capacity of 1000 songs and which can continuously play for 10 hours on a single charge is bound to be the best deal in the market.

Just like earlier models of iPode shuffle, 3G shuffle also can be autofilled either from a specific list of plays or from a bulk collection. But 3G is the first in the shuffle series having place for more than one playlist on the device. Moreover, by syncing in iTunes, audiobooks and podcasts are automatically placed in the respective playlists.

Though the headset of iPod 3G shuffle is similar to that of earlier models, additionally it has a controller with the right ear bud cord. Apart from the two buttons for volume up and volume down, there is a multi function button in the middle. In addition to play/pause this button enables to shift between tracks and also to use the VoiceOver feature that orally announces the names of artist, songs, audiobook and podcasts.

Through launching of iPod shuffle 3G Apple has introduced the world’s first MP3 player that speaks the names of songs and the first among iPods that supports multiple playlists. Sound quality and VoiceOver feature are the most outstanding characteristics of iPod shuffle 3G.

The position of the control on the ear bud cord off the device makes a similarity between iPod shuffle 3G and iPhone. A mini rocker with volume control on either end makes the online controls.

Adapter from Belkin

The new headphone adapter from Belkin adds the remote and navigation controls of iPod shuffle 3G easily and quickly. With this adapter volume, tracks, playlist and song title can be adjusted.

The controlling operation of shuffle 3G is different from that of earlier models. As such there are no buttons on the front and back of the device. The navigation is done with headphones only. The headphones are provided by ‘Apple’ along with the 3G shuffle and they can be controlled by a remote attached to the headphone wire. The remote has provision to adjust volume and to move back and forth between songs. A few third party headphones are also available that are compatible with the shuffle 3G.

Though shuffle 3G doesn’t have a screen to display title of the song and name of artist, the VoiceOver feature gets the title of song and name of artist read out loud to the user. This innovation from Apple which is based on a latest technology has won immense appreciation.

The 3G iPod shuffle comes in two models –  1 gigabyte and 2 gigabyte. On taking into consideration the storage capacity and other special features, the prices of both the models are quite attractive.

Through the introduction of iPod shuffle 3G apple has created a new image of MP3 player in the minds of the consumers. The innovations they have made in this model are quite exciting and at the same time helpful to the user. It is amazing to have an iPod shuffle 3G.

The users of iPod shuffle 3G may get a little confused initially with the intuitive control system. But it is a very simple and precise procedure. Once they get familiarized, people will enjoy using the shuffle 3G model.

Apple has succeeded in their venture to provide an affordable as well as light weight MP3 player. When we view this model in that angle the limited choice of headphones is not much felt as a disadvantage.

Being purely a digital audio player, there is no FM radio, voice recording, photo or video playback in the shuffle 3G model. Also there is an option to turn off the VoiceOver feature.

Like other iPods, the shuffle 3G model also resumes podcasts and audio books from where last left off so that the user need not do scanning back and forth to find the place. The random selection of songs from the user’s music library is a popular feature of the shuffle series.

What made iPod shuffle 3G so popular?

• The smallest in size
• No buttons, nobs and screen
• Earbud controls
• VoiceOver feature
• Quality of sound
• 1000 songs storage capacity
• Sophisticated design
• Navigation using VoiceOver controls
• Supports multiple playlists
• Supports Apple LossLess files

What made iPod shuffle 3G so exciting?

• So small but with 4GB storage
• Dramatically small but, supports multiple playlists
• No buttons on the device still, very easy to operate
• So many features for the lesser price you pay

The tiny LED indicator lights up different combinations of orange, red and green colours depending on the status of the player. By clicking the play/pause three times fast, the user can navigate through the playlists.The two switches at the bottom of the player are for powering the unit on and off and for shifting between shuffle and repeat modes. A headphone jack of normal size is fixed on the top side of the device. The latest version of iTunes can be downloaded from the website of Apple.

As the final verdict, it can be stated that iPod shuffle 3G is a low priced, compact and attractive MP3 player with extremely simple user interface. Though it appears tiny, it is packed with many innovative features based on advanced technology. The device speaks to you in an exciting robotic voice and gives you indication when your battery is low.

The world’s smallest music player or, you can say the MP3 player from Lilliput, brings you lot of excitement. Probably, you might not have expected this much on seeing its facial features. But, it carries much technology and many innovations.

The iPod series launched by Apple has revolutionized the media player market right from the year 2001 and are still making headlines. Except the classic models,  all iPods are with flash memory and as a result they are of smaller size. The devices perform as music players as well as external data storages.

iPod Touch Review

The iPod Touch series has come with a touch screen and home button instead of a click wheel.  Size of the screen is 3.5 inches.  The second and third generations of iPod Touch have buttons for changing volume and for sleep/wake.  But for the camera applications,  iPod Touch is same as iPhone.  While the models of iPod Touch series in general function as music player,  Wi-Fi mobile platform and personal digital assistant and also provided with wireless access to iTunes store,  the 3rd generation iPod Touch is equipped with iPhone OS 3.1. The third generation sub-series consist of 32GB and 64GB flash memory.

Unique features of 3rd Generation iPod Touch

• Voice Control
• Bundled ear-phone with a remote
• Faster hardware
• Light sensor

Also, this version of iPod Touch can be updated to iOS 4.x free of cost.

The rectangular slim iPod Touch 3rd generation is added with improved graphics. The technology for touch and gesture features were developed by “Finger Works.”  The device is equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.

The third generation iPod Touch has the additional applications such as mail,  maps,  stocks,  notes and weather besides those of the earlier generations such as music,  photos,  video,  iTunes,  You Tube,  Safari,  calculator,  clock,  contacts and calendar. This model is so slim and light because it is not having the associated apps and some features of iPhone such as built in microphone and camera and access to cellular network.

The 3rsd generation iPod has the upgraded RAM,  CPU internals from the iPhone 3GS.  Multitasking and home screen wall papers are also included. Earphones with an external microphone and controller are shipped with the 3rd generation iPod Touch.

Requisites for iPod Touch

• USB 2.0 Port
• Microsoft Windows XP with SP2/Windows Vista/Windows 7
• iTunes
• A computer running OS X 10.4.10 or later.

The 3rd generation iPod Touch of Apple has been proclaimed as the very best and most advanced portable Wi-Fi media player. When the iPod Touch earlier models were widely accepted as excellent and stylish, the 3rd generation model with its faster processor, Voice Control, graphic enhancements and improved accessibility has won further cheers from all quarters.

As the iPod Touch 3rd generation is packed with features, those who buy this device will be quite puzzled as to for which purpose it is to be used – as a music player, a gaming device, video and music playback or as web browser with e-mail support.

It is very difficult to distinguish between 2nd and 3rd generation models of iPod Touch from their appearance.

The e-mail reader of 3rd generation iPod Touch is compatible with Yahoo, G Mail, AOL, Outlook, Exchange, MobileMe and any POP e-mail service. The iTunes enables the user to download and install innumerable applications such as games, voice recorders, radio and social networking tools. The capabilities can be extended with the help of third-party ‘Made for iPod’ hardware.

The Genius Mixes in the iPod Touch music menu provides genre-specific tunes along with selections for artists, songs and playlists.

Third generation iPod offers iOS 4 features comprising home screen folders, iBook support, e-mail threading and spell check. The 32GB and 64GB iPod Touch 3rd generation are having the exclusive features of home screen background images, Blueteeth key board, Multi tasking and Voice Control. Features such as automatic text reader, spoken feedback of menu, mono audio, zooming and white/black selection can be enabled with the touch-screen device.

As far as touch-screen speed and interface design are concerned, Apple’s iPod Touch is much ahead of the competitor brands. The improved speed and graphic capabilities of 32GB and 64GB 3rd generation iPod Touch had reduced the responding time of games by almost 50%.

However, the inclusion of faster processor and new technologies has resulted in a slight decrease in the battery life of 3rd generation iPod Touch model.

The free iTune software is to be installed in the computer of all iPod users. It is available for both Mac and Windows computers. Those who want to know more about iTunes can check out any iTune review website and user feedback.

It is a great experience to watch movies and TV shows on the 3.5 inches wide screen. The iPod Touch users can play multi player games with people anywhere in the world.

iPod Touch 3rd generation model has the latest iPhone (TM) 3.1 software that enables cut, copy and paste.

On a single charge,  iPod touch third generation will run up to 30 hours of music playback and 6 hours of video playback.

iPod Touch Third Gen – Storage Capacity

iPod Capacity	Audio Songs	Video Songs	Photos/Images
32 GB	7,000	40 Hours	40,000
64 GB	14,000	80 Hours	90,000

The screen of the new iPod Touch is neutral white in colour with a slight pink tint. The screen is exceptionally bright.

The 3rd generation iPod Touch has the hardware for Open GL ES 2.0. This ensures realistic looks and impressive visual effects. By way of downloaded applications the 3rd generation iPod Touch can be used as a remote control and key board for Apple TV.

The Accessibility feature of 3rd generation iPod Touch provides the Voice Over reading facility of text on the screen for the visually unabled. The Mono Audio Down mixing mode will be for those with hearing in only one ear.

Though the 3rd generation iPod Touch lacks a camera, its ultra new features and fast and excellent performance make it the superb portable media player. It’s easy method of operation, the most impressive screen and good sound quality are unmatched. The 3rd generation iPod Touch is not only an already charged ready to use device as the other iPod models, but is also loaded with the iPhone OS 3.1 software.

It is quite certain that those who are in search of the best portable music player will wholeheartedly welcome the iPod Touch third generation model.

The iPod Touch 3rd generation can be distinguished from the earlier version (2nd generation) by comparing the engravings at the back of the device

The 256 MB DRAM and the processor clocked at 600 MHz enabled the third generation iPod Touch model for its wonderful performance. This version of iPod Touch is having the Shake to Shuffle option. When you turn the feature on and shake the device, it will get the music shuffle mode and will play songs automatically. Apple has succeeded in making the new iPod Touch model a versatile music player. Those who possess this model are having not only a great source of entertainment but, also a much advanced pocket computer.

The 3rd generation iPod Touch is of the same dimensions and weight as the 2nd generation model, ie. 4.3×2.4x.33 inches and 4.05 ounce. It is also provided with an accelerometer that is capable of sensing the handling by the user and giving responses accordingly.

More Feathers on the Cap of Apple

• International organizations, Academic institutions, Corporate houses and Government Departments have recognized iPode as an ideal business device.
• Major airlines such as Emirates, Continental, Delta and United have made arrangements for iPod seat connections as free service to passengers.
• Over 32 million iPod Touch units were sold by the end of 2009.

iPod Touch Specs

Display Size	3.5 inches
Resolution	320 x 480
Available Storage Sizes	32GB and 64GB
Height	4.3 inches
Width	2.4 inches
Battery	lithium-ion (rechargeable)