iPod Touch 2nd Generation Review.






Ok, after receiving plenty of positive reactions from my friends on my less than a week iPod Touch, I've decided to provide some coverage on the product as it seems like it will eventually soon turn out to be the next PSP, which now seems to be owned by almost everyone.




iPod Touch (Generation 1) was released last year, it is basically a reply to the then PDA market. What really separates iPod Touch and its competitors is it's very own special touch screen interface. iPod Touch is operated by different finger gestures - For example, dragging your finger downwards on the screen allows you to scroll down a webpage.








The 2nd Generation was released in September this year
iPod Touch is not just a mp3 player. Basically, it's like a multifunctional device. Different applications can be downloaded from iTunes through either your computer, or from the iPod Touch itself.




To just list a few interesting/ awesome applications in which im currently using, and loving at the sametime -






iTODAY - Basically you download the daily free newspaper "Today" to your iPod Touch, and read it, without having to be so kiasu and go collect a copy everyday from the interchange. (yes, i really mean daily (except Sunday i thing).


Facebook - Well, it pretty much already explained itself isnt it? Yes, Facebook is now on the go!


Youtube - erm, do i have to?


To Do's - A to do list to remind yourself that you've not feed your dog in already 3 days.


Pianist - Yes, Piano on the go! With all 88 keys!

PocketGuitar - Guitar on the go.






If i would had continued, believe me, this post will never end. There's basically thousands of different apps in itunes, so dont worry, there's definitely gonna be something for everyone.








Music

Finding your song can never be easier with iPod Touch. With album art display, it makes your Touch really sick i tell you. But too bad, it doesn't comes with a Customizable Equalizer. Yes, althought there's plenty of equalizers to choose from - pop, rock , jazz bla bla bla you name it... but ya, the music quality kinda sucks without custom equalizer. Im still using my Sony mp3 for music.



Video

Basically, out of all the popular video formats, it only supports Mp4 and WMV (Sorry, no AVI guys). So in order to sync videos to your Touch, the format must be in either Mp4 or WMV. Quality is pretty sweet considering having a glossy screen (glass). Resolutions are pretty awesome, but then again, it pretty much depends on the original video quality. So looking for a portable video player? iPod Touch will definitely lives up to your expectations.



iPod Touch 2G & iPhone Comparison

The iPod Touch is slimmer and lighter than the iPhone. It lacks some of the iPhone's features: access to a phone network, a built-in microphone, a camera, Bluetooth capability, and GPS Receiver. Their appearance looks almost identical, on that iPhone haves the speaker on the top, while iPod Touch is slimmer and slightly wider.








Bad
- itunes is required to be use to transfer photos, videos and musics, very mafan, no drag and drop like Creative.

- Music quailty is not good enough (compare to Sony), plus the lack of Custom Equalizer

- in-built specker's quality is too soft, plus the quailty is just average.

Good
- iPod Touch is the shit now!

- It's cool

- Touch screen interface works well

- A cheaper alternative, and more value in terms of money & memory space compare to iPhone.

- Slim and Light

- Very well designed (appearance wise and program wise)

- Hugh screen for great viewing pleasure

- Fast and easy to use internet browser

- Plenty of free and useful applications to download

So i give it a 8/10!

Hey.