Apple iPod Touch (16GB)

Product summary:

The good:

The Apple iPod Touch has a large, video-worthy screen, a cutting-edge interface, and Wi-Fi Internet, e-mail, and music download capabilities.

The bad:

The iPod Touch may cost too much for you, depending on your needs. It has a small capacity for a portable video player.

The bottom line:

The iPod Touch is a beautiful product, inside and out, but prepare yourself for sticker shock.

Specifications:

General

• Device Type Portable media center
• Key Features Digital audio player, Digital video player, Digital photo viewer
• Width 2.4 in
• Depth 0.3 in
• Height 4.3 in
• Weight 4.2 oz
• PC Interfaces USB 2.0
• Packaged quantity 1
• Digital storage media type None

Display

• Display Type 3.5 in

Still Images

• Supported Still Images Formats BMP, JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, PSD

Digital Audio

• Supported audio formats Protected AAC, Audible 3, WAV, MP3 VBR, Audible 2, AIFF, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, Audible 4
• Audio output Headphones

Video

• Video Playback Formats MPEG-4
• Video Capture - 640 x 480

Connectivity

• Connections Headphones, Docking connector, USB, Composite video, Component video

Digital Player / Recorder

• Digital player supported digital audio standards WAV, AIFF, Audible, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless
• Digital player response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
• Digital player playback modes Playlist, All tracks repeat, One track repeat, Random play / shuffle
• Digital player supported bit rate 16 - 320
• Digital player ID3 tags support Yes
• Digital player additional features Variable bit-rate compatible, JPEG photo playback, MPEG-4 playback

Battery

• Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
• Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
• Technology Lithium ion
• Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Integrated
• Battery Life Details Digital playback 22 hour(s), Video playback 5 hour(s)
• Mfr estimated battery life 22 hour(s)

Connections

• Connector type Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Docking station, IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi)

Audio System

• Sound output mode Stereo
• Additional features Notes, Phone book, USB 2.0 compatibility, Web browsing, Calendar, Battery level indication, Cover Flow, Multi-touch interface, Upgradeable firmware, Date display

Software

• Software Included iTunes 7.4 or later, Drivers

Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)

• Cable(s) included USB cable - External

Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Docking adapter, Polishing cloth, USB cable, Stand, Earphone

System Requirements

• Operating System Apple Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP 2 or later

Power

• Power Supply / Device None
• Recharge Time 3 hour(s)

Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - 1 year