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| Product | Apple iPod Touch (5th generation, 32GB, black)  | Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 64GB) | Apple iPod Touch (5th generation, 64GB, black) |
| Price | $284.98 to $301.29 | $383.79 to $510.32 | $369.99 to $402.09 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 4.5 stars | 3 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | October 9, 2012 | September 9, 2009 | October 9, 2012 |
| Bottom line | The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless
iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens. | Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation
iPod Touch leaves its competitors in the dust. | The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless
iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens. |
| PC interface(s) supported | Hi-Speed USB Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi | Bluetooth Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi |
| Flash memory installed | 32 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.31 in x 4.86 in x 0.24 in | 2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in | 2.3 in x 0.2 in x 4.9 in |
| Weight | 3.1 oz | 4.1 oz | 3.1 oz |
| Resolution | 1136 x 640 | 480 x 320 | 1136 x 640 |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Mfr estimated battery life | 40 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | 40 hour(s) |
| Software type [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Software] | Camera Notification Center Siri Passbook Apple FaceTime iMessage Newsstand Videos Music App Store Reminders Photos Maps Calendar Calculator Contacts Stocks Notes Weather iTunes Apple Safari | Info unavailable | Camera Notification Center Siri Passbook Apple FaceTime iMessage Newsstand Videos Music App Store Reminders Photos Maps Calendar Calculator Contacts Stocks Notes Weather iTunes Apple Safari |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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