Apple iPod Touch (2nd Gen, Late 2008)

11975 reviews

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 11975 reviews of Apple iPod Touch (2nd Gen, Late 2008). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and portability. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the reliability and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple iPod Touch (2nd Gen, Late 2008) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPod Touch (2nd Gen, Late 2008)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 660 user reviews of Apple iPod Touch (2nd Gen, Late 2008) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the portability and design. The performance and price also get good views, but there are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPod Touch (2nd Gen, Late 2008)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8737 user reviews of Apple iPod Touch (2nd Gen, Late 2008) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and portability. The performance and price also get good feedback, but many are critical about the reliability.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Hugo Jobling (trustedreviews.com)

Apple iPod touch 32GB (2nd Gen)

Apple near-enough reinvented the wheel with the original iPod touch, so what does its successor bring to the table? Updated with video review.

or TV show in bed but not much else - and Nike+iPod support for athletic types. I'd argue the latter isn't that important in a device this size but if you really want to take something this large jogging with you, so be it.

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Andrew Harrison (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple iPod touch (2nd generation) review

When the revised Apple iPod touch appeared alongside the fourth-generation iPod nano, it was easy to see it as simply a poor man's iPhone 3G. It now looks almost identical, bar the phone earpiece slot, and has most of the functionality, when you...

Apple has begun to reinvent the iPod touch as the ‘funnest’ vehicle for playing games, websurfing and email when in Wi-Fi range, and even as a keep-fit companion with its Nike+ jogging monitor. But in spite of its shortfall in making phone calls, we...

Oct, 2008

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Apple iPod Touch 2G review

The new Touch is claiming to be the funnest iPod ever. And, luckily, there are more improvements besides a new party spirit…

Owners of the original needn’t upgrade, but the second gen Touch's tweaks give it even more allure and potential

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Apple - iPod Touch 16GB 2nd generation

It perhaps goes without saying, but there's a reason that Apple is so dominant in the portable media player market. There's a reason why Microsoft, no matter how much cash it pumps into its Zune project, ...

An outstanding, intuitive user interface is the highlight of an excellent product. It has one or two problems, but the iPod is the market leader for a very good reason.

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Techworld (techworld.com)

Apple iPod touch (2nd generation) review

Apple has begun to reinvent the iPod touch as the â€˜funnestâ€™ vehicle for playing games, websurfing and email when in Wi-Fi range, and even as a keep-fit companion with its Nike+ jogging monitor. But in spite of its shortfall in making phone calls,...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by (channelpro.co.uk)

Apple iPod touch (2nd Gen)

Apple's iPod touch is back, slimmer than before and with a few new features

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Christopher Breen (macworld.co.uk)

iPod touch 2G (8, 16 & 32GB) review

Apple is calling it - to the chagrin of English teachers everywhere - "the funnest iPod ever." True? Click here to find out.

Handy hardware volume controls; greater capacity for similar price of original model; Genius playlist support; less buggy OS; podcast episodes play one after another; Nike + iPod receiver built-in; great audio playtime

Internal speaker tinny; screen looks a little dingy; video playtime not up to Apple’s estimates; doesn’t charge from older accessories; video out requires expensive cable

So, is the 2G iPod touch the funnest iPod ever? If your notion of an updated iPod touch that’s “funner” than the original is integrated hardware volume controls, a built-in speaker (low-fidelity though it may be); a curvier case; a warmer cast to the...

Sep, 2008

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Apple iPod Touch 2nd Gen - 8Gb

The Apple iPod Touch 2nd Gen - 8Gb is different from its predecessors because of the following features: sleeker design, improved mobile gaming features, and smart music features. The second generation Apple iPod Touch 2nd Gen has a stainless steel...

If you’ve been waiting to board the iPod touch bandwagon, this is the perfect player for you, but as an upgrade there’s nothing here to tempt current iPod owners into parting with more cash. Apple iPod Touch 2nd Gen - 8Gb is tagged with Apple, MP3...

Sep, 2008

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Apple iPod Touch 32GB

Apple iPod Touch 32GB is marketed as the 'funnest iPod ever'. Numerous songs, movies, and games are saved in this sleek gadget which has a memory of 32GB. Its dimensions are 110x 61.8x8.5 mm, and weighs only 115g. With this gadget, everything needed...

By including more storage, Apple has made the iPod Touch even more desirable. Now, if it was just a little bit cheaper... Apple iPod Touch 32GB is tagged with Apple and black. Select a tag (Apple, for example) to find everything on The Gadget Show...

Sep, 2008

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Photos of Apple's latest second-gen iPod Touch…

As you will probably be aware, Apple's latest Let's Rock Event have unveiled not only just a new iPod Nano but also a second-gen iPod Touch. Though no major

Sep, 2008

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