iPod Touch 4G
iPod Touch 4G it was presented just a week ago by Steve Jobs during the conference in San Francisco and today the first models are starting to be delivered, but the first reviews of the terminal have also appeared. The new iPod Touch comes with 2 cameras: one front and one mounted on the back of the device, you already know that it is capable of recording HD in 720p format, but unfortunately the pictures taken with that camera are of low quality. It seems that the terminal has a new "retina screen" and of course the A4 chip from the iPhone 4, but it is not known exactly how much RAM memory it has. The terminal is capable of making video calls using the FaceTime function, which is one of the main advantages because it allows users to talk to any iPhone 4/iPod Touch 4G owner.
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Reviews for iPod Touch 4G can be found here:
- "Donald Bell of CNET says: "The Apple iPod Touch is arguably the last shot fired in the war of portable media players. There's simply no catching up to it in terms of quality and capabilities. In fact, we sometimes joke around at CNET about how many product categories have been unintentionally maimed by the Touch, including Internet radios, PDAs, portable gaming devices, and GPS receivers."
- Joshua Topolsky of Engadget says "The new touch isn't magical or revolutionary, or even unfamiliar. What it is, however, is a product without a peer; a media player that does far more than media playing. Besides the smaller screen real estate, the touch might be better compared to a tablet or netbook — it has many of the same functions (more, in some cases)."
- Chris Breen of Macworld says: "Despite the cameras' weaknesses, this is a very good iPod touch. If you have a third-generation iPod touch and lack an iPhone 4, this iPod's FaceTime capabilities may tempt you to upgrade. If you're unhappy with the performance or capacity of an even earlier iPod touch, this iPod is still more compelling. And if you're without iPhone or iPod touch and have been holding out for a device thiiiis close to the iPhone—without the incumbent data plan and two-year commitment (and, of course, the phone features)—that realization has never been closer. It's hard to imagine what more Apple could do to tempt you."
- Tim Gideon of PCMag says: "The only real problem with the touch is its high price—especially if you want a decent amount of storage. But with an entry point of $229, you do get a camera, HD video recorder, music and video player, portable gaming console, Web browser, e-mail, and app device in one slick, pocket-size package. There's just no other portable media player that can do what the iPod touch can do."
- Vincent Nguyen of SlashGear says: "Finally, the iPod touch, and if ever there was a device to overshadow the iPhone 4, this is it. It's tough to imagine Apple being able to shave anything more from the touch, and a brief hands-on with the PMP is enough to convince most that the Apple premium is worth it."
- MG Siegler of TechCrunch says "For some people, [720p video] alone will be reason enough to part with at least $229 for the 8 gigabyte version. But when you add in the fact that it has the same "Retina" display that Apple made for the iPhone 4, and the A4 chip which Apple included in both the iPhone 4 and the iPad, and of course, FaceTime support, there's no question that this thing is going to be a massive hit for Apple."
- Ed Baig of USA Today says: "Steve Jobs noted during last week's unveiling of freshly designed iPods that the iPod Touch has been called "an iPhone without the phone," and an "iPhone without a contract." Now that it's even more like the iPhone 4, it's sure to remain the most popular iPod."
iPod Nano
The new iPod Nano is the device that has had a complete makeover, Apple abandoning the classic shape and click-wheel to introduce a very small touchscreen and a new version of iOS. Actually it's not really iOS, it's something new that no one has a name for yet, but the iPod Nano is fascinating, it looks very good, but unfortunately it has a rather high price that makes you think twice if you want an iPod Touch 2G or an iPod Nano. The multi-touch interface responds very well to commands and those who tried it were very satisfied with the way Apple managed to implement this technology, but there are some small problems with the interface, but Apple will probably solve this in time.
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Reviews for iPod Nano:
