Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen) (MP3 & Media Players)

Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen)
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Product Age Average review date: 08-05-2010

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May, 2012

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Apple iPod touch (3rd gen, 64GB)

By Robert Keltie (cnet.co.uk) Read the full review

It makes Star Trek look Dated

Everything

It doesn't make tea

Sep, 2010 2010-09-12   4.5

"iTouch continues to be a practical iphone-less device"

By ferdiei (asia.cnet.com) Read the full review

while Android continues to dabble with its hardware/OS along with competing phone manufacturers, Apple did an excellent job of keeping the "DIFFERENTIATION" among its gadget offerings by way of putting together the...

buy 32GB instead of 8GB (only usd70/sgd100 more)

still A-GPS

Dec, 2010 2010-12-28   4.5

"Nice Apple !"

By boartbulat (asia.cnet.com) Read the full review

Most smart phone can go online, but i must say because apple have all these great applicants to support, this is better choice for people on the move. With personal hotspot, i found this is a cheaper alternative than iphone. (you need another phone :)...

Most of iphone4, without the phone

poor cam

Dec, 2010 2010-12-26   4.5

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Apple iPod touch 3rd-gen hands-on

Apple is pitching the touchscreen, Web-browsing iPod touch -- now available with a whopping 64GB flash drive -- towards the gaming market with a speed hike over the previous model. Your trusty CNET...

Sep, 2009

Apple iPod touch 3rd-gen hands-on

Apple is pitching the touchscreen, Web-browsing iPod touch -- now available with a whopping 64GB flash drive -- towards the gaming market with a speed hike over the previous model. Your trusty CNET...

Sep, 2009

Manufacturer's Description

iPod touch features the same multi-touch screen technology as iPhone. Pinch to zoom in on a photo. Scroll through your songs and videos with a flick. Flip through your library by album artwork with Cover Flow. Watch your movies, TV shows, and photos come alive with bright, vivid color on the 320-by-480-pixel display. Browse the web using Safari and watch YouTube videos on the first iPod with Wi-Fi built in. iPod touch lets you enjoy everything you love about an iPod, and then some. Watch...

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Review summary for the Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen)

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alaTest has collected and analysed 6739 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the performance. The value for money also gets good ratings.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 & Media Players the Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-21 alaScore 95 4.8

Apple iPod touch (3rd Gen) review

By Dan Sung (pocket-lint.com)

It's not an easy task to review something ostensibly identical to another you've looked at before but that's pretty much what we're faced with by the 3rd generation AppleiPod touch. The first thing you'll notice when you break through the wrappings,...

Wonderfully fast, fantastically smooth and still a dream to hold

Serious camera disappointment, bad headphones and fairly pricey

Even more the pocket computer than it was before with the added power and bigger memory. It's not the gaming machine Apple wants it to be yet but it still the best in its class as a PMP.

Of course, the other bonus with the 3rd gen touch is that not only is it charged but it also comes loaded with the iPhone OS 3.1 software. It's not quite the jump for joy moment it could be seeing as the price has just been reduced to £2.99 but you...

Sep, 2009 2009-09-11   4

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Apple iPod Touch 64GB

By Tom Royal (computeractive.co.uk)

More than just a music player

Decent capacity; swift web browser; app store allows you to add extras

Music controls trapped on headphone cable

Not just a music player, the Touch is a versatile miniature computer

Oct, 2009 2009-10-20   5

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Stuff magazine

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Kitted out with a colossal 64GB, Apple's new iPod Touch proves solid-state PMPs definitely aren't for media wimps

It’s pricey, but the new Touch's storage boost and multimedia skills make it the ultimate pocket entertainer

Oct, 2009 2009-10-01   5

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Apple iPod Touch 64GB review

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The iPod touch got perhaps the least attention of any iPod in the line-up's latest revamp.

If you think a £110 premium is a fair price to pay for a bigger screen and App Store downloads, you'll love the touch. If not, turn to the classic and bag yourself an extra 96GB.

Oct, 2009 2009-10-09   5

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Apple iPod touch 3rd Gen 64GB

By Hugo Jobling (trustedreviews.com)

Award: Recommended!

Just how incredible is Apple's new iPod touch? Hugo investigates.

As a mere media player, you'd be hard pushed to justify the high cost of an iPod touch. But as a mobile computing device that will run 3rd party apps, play games, browse the web and play your media, it's simply unrivalled.

Sep, 2009 2009-09-18   4.5

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Apple iPod touch (3rd gen, 64GB) review

By Derek Chesterfield (cnet.co.uk)

Award: Editor's Choice!

Apple's third-generation iPod touch may lack a camera, but, offering faster performance than its predecessors and new features, like voice control, it remains the cream of the portable-media-player crop. There's really no other device out there at the...

Faster performance than previous models ; Easy to use ; Great screen ; Good sound quality

No camera ; Headphone jack sits on the bottom of the player

Conclusion The lack of a camera on Apple's third-generation iPod touch is disappointing and will rightly make many people wait until the next update before splashing out their cash. But, for those who don't want or need an on-board camera, this...

Sep, 2009 2009-09-15   4.5

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Apple iPod touch (3rd generation) review

By Jason Snell (pcadvisor.co.uk)

The late 2009 update to the Apple iPod touch is puzzling, to say the least. But the iPod touch remains a great portable computing device.

Functionally, the new iPod touch models are identical to the second-generation models we reviewed last year, especially when updated to version 3.1 of the iPhone OS. What we said then still goes: the iPod touch is a terrific media player and portable...

The new high-end models add the blazing speed of the iPhone 3GS, making them even better for games. If you're in the market for a game machine, video player, portable internet device, and music player all in one - and if you don't want to pay O2 every...

Sep, 2009 2009-09-24   4

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Apple iPod Touch 64GB

By (whathifi.com)

The iPod Touch is now even harder to resist thanks to a boost in capacity and performance - it's a real charmer

Massive capacity, even better audio and video

Nothing

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Apple iPod touch (32GB; fourth generation) review

By Donald Bell (asia.cnet.com)

The new 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.

Dec, 2010 2010-12-01   4.5

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Apple iPod touch (64GB; third generation)

By Donald Bell (asia.cnet.com)

Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.

Wi-Fi; Voice Control; enhanced graphics; improved accessibility; higher capacity; faster processor

No video camera; audio quality lacks refinements; same hardware design; lackluster video playback

Sep, 2009 2009-09-23   4.5

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen) from cnet.co.uk. This user review was collected in 2010-09-12, with a rating of 90 out of 100.

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Apple iPod touch (3rd gen, 64GB)

It makes Star Trek look Dated Everything It doesn't make tea

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen) from asia.cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2010 to Dec, 2010. The average user rating from asia.cnet.com is 76 out of 100.

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"iTouch continues to be a practical iphone-less device"

while Android continues to dabble with its hardware/OS along with competing phone manufacturers, Apple did an excellent job of keeping the "DIFFERENTI

"Nice Apple !"

Most smart phone can go online, but i must say because apple have all these great applicants to support, this is better choice for people on the move.

"iphone without the phone"

i'll admit that im a apple fanboy but that doesn't stop me for not liking the ipod touch. i don't hate it but i just can't think of a use for it. It

"Cool stuff"

Kinda a nice multimedia / entertainment device. Get this instead of iPhone 3.0. Note that the iPod Touch and iPhone is only good for its vast App Stor

  5 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 1079 user reviews of the Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen) from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2009 to Feb, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 90 out of 100.

  1014 Users positive 65 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 37 user reviews of the Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen) from argos.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Mar, 2010 to Apr, 2012. The average user rating from argos.co.uk is 86 out of 100.

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2nd Apple ipod touch

I bought the 8gb one to start with but soon filled it up with all my music etc. Have now bought the 64gb with no worries about filling that up for man

Great Product

This gadget has solved a number of "mobile" problems for me. Investments/email/news/music/weather to name just a few.

good buy

I brought this ipod touch for my daughter for christmas she loves it,She use to had a ipod classic which the hard drive gave up on her after only 18 m

Excellent Product

First Apple product, and I have been delighted at how easy it is to use, download games and music from the website. One small criticism is that there

  32 Users positive 5 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 11 user reviews of the Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen) from asda.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2012 to May, 2012. The average user rating from asda.com is 100 out of 100.

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Great gadget

My wife just can't put this down and keeps her busy for hours, leaving me to do the cooking !

A good price

The iPod touch is getting a little long in the tooth, this was evident from the time it took to install the iOS patch.

bargain!

Got this as an upgrade for my daughters brithday, she had the original ipod touch, without the camera. So far she is loving all the additional apps an

GREAT BUY!

Brought this ipod for my daughter's 9th Birthday . She has never stopped listening to her music and playing games on it .I've put one on my birthday l

  11 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen) from ciao.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2009 to Jan, 2010. The average user rating from ciao.co.uk is 100 out of 100.

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How did I do without this thing?

Right now, reading this review you must have loads of questions in your head, I'll endeavour to do my best at anticipating and answering these questio

Apple iPod Touch (Full Review)

Design The first thing I noticed about the third-generation iPod Touch is how unchanged it looks. Side by side with the second-generation iPod Touch,

Touched by the Hand of Genius

In 2005 my husband bought me an iPod - at the time it was a top of the range, 30 GB iPod Photo - it being the first iPod to have a colour screen, and

An underrated, underdog device that deserves a mention

The iPod Touch, a device of such audacity and character that is has spawned a new generation of multimedia touch devices. The 3rd generation, the gran

  4 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 22 user reviews of the Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen) from fingerhut.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2009 to Aug, 2010. The average user rating from fingerhut.com is 99 out of 100.

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Ipod touch 32gb

Myn first Ipod and it is great. Good price and arrived quickly. Only should have only bought the iPod and not combo with Griffin wall and car charger.

best purchase ever

Hello, I love this thing! I never loved anything so much than this. I was able to download movies from Itunes, and transfer my music from Limewire Lib

Too Cool!!!

Awesome!! Love the Apps!!! Download games, movies, email, facebook, iTunes, Pictures, and way more!!! This device is easy to use, functional and you c

Awesome for special needs children

We purchased this for our 5 year old daughter whom has autism, there are many apps to add that deal with PECS system, flash cards and lots of videos o

  22 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen) from pixmania.co.uk. This user review was collected in 2010-09-04, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Apple iPod touch 64 GB (4th generation) - NEW

The iPod is termed as a multitasking device by many. Apart from watching videos and listening to your favorite tunes, you can also use it as a pocket

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 18 user reviews of the Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen) from play.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2008 to Sep, 2010. The average user rating from play.com is 87 out of 100.

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It's good, but...

Alright, first off, I'd like to mention I had bought the iPod Touch 3rd Generation 64GB version a year ago, and that was the first iPod Touch I ever b

i wish there was a 4 and 3/4 star, maybe/sort of...

....because thats what i would have to give it. I had the privilege of getting one on the day and am intent on getting one for my dad. Its truly a gad

Battery life is shocking

To be fair the device is awesome, but I struggle to get anywhere near Apples claims of 'video playback of up to 6 hours' and 'audio playback of up to

A Bitter Disappointment

The iPod Touch was a device which I was very much looking forward to. Oh, god, how it left me wanting.

  17 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen) from reevoo.com. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 86 out of 100.

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Apple iPod Touch 64GB 3RD Generation

everything about this item is great Reviewer left no comment

Apple iPod Touch 32GB 3RD Generation

Functionality, apps, big screen, memory, reading books, watching films Had to save up for it! Nothing else

Apple iPod Touch 32GB 3RD Generation

Large memory, able to store alot of things Reviewer left no comment

Apple iPod Touch 32GB 3RD Generation

Range and performance of free apps ; Ease of use ; Battery life when playing music Lack of written documentation (though can be found on line) ; Conne

  5 Users positive

Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen)

Apple iPod Touch (3rd Gen): product specifications

Audio Input
Type
 None
Audio Output
Headphones Form Factor
Ear-bud
Audio System
Digital Photo Playback
Built-in / Yes
Digital Player Functions
Photo playback / Video playback
Digital Player Type
Flash based
Digital Video Playback
 Yes
Functions (KB)
Digital player
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Subcategory (KB)
MP3 players (flash, CD, HDD)
Type
Digital player
Battery
Run Time (Up To)
30hour(s)
CE Input Device
Type
Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch)
Digital Player (Recorder)
iPod Generation
3G
Supported Digital Audio Standards
AAC / AIFF / Apple Lossless / Audible / MP3 / WAV
Digital Storage
Capacity
32GB/64GB/8GB
Digital Storage Media
Type
 None
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
0.8cm
Height
11cm
Weight
115g
Width
6.2cm
Equaliser
Equaliser
Built-in / Yes
Equaliser Type
Digital graphic
Flash Memory
Installed Size
32GB/64GB/8GB
Header
Compatibility
Mac / PC
Manufacturer
Apple
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Apple iPod touch
Miscellaneous
Colour
Polished aluminium
Remote Control
Type
Remote control
Service & Support
Type
1 year warranty

Manufacturer's Description


iPod touch features the same multi-touch screen technology as iPhone. Pinch to zoom in on a photo. Scroll through your songs and videos with a flick. Flip through your library by album artwork with Cover Flow. Watch your movies, TV shows, and photos come alive with bright, vivid color on the 320-by-480-pixel display. Browse the web using Safari and watch YouTube videos on the first iPod with Wi-Fi built in. iPod touch lets you enjoy everything you love about an iPod, and then some. Watch your movies and TV shows on a brilliant 3.5-inch display. Use the revolutionary Multi-Touch interface to flick through your music in Cover Flow. And anytime you're itching for more entertainment, just tap iTunes to browse and buy on the fly.

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