Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)

reply on July 22, 2009 by csoccer1

one. this player is expensive because it is a razor thin capacitive touch screen device. to see something like this under $200 would be shocking.
two. apple devices are always known for being thin and light. they started in the MP3 area with the Nano. apple doesn't do thick, and majority actually prefer thin devices.
three. it does connect to secure networks. just press connect, type in the network passcode, and you're connected. it will even automatically connect you to open wifi networks or networks in which you have already typed in a passcode for.
five. itunes is second to none when it comes to buying and managing podcasts, music, video, movies, and tens of thousands of apps. itunes should be a con!
six. volume control is a plus, apple included it in its second generation because the 1st gen users requested it as it doesn't require you to take out your ipod touch and look at the screen to raise the volume.

CNET reviews should not be taken as a grain of salt. yours should.

reply on May 31, 2009 by Flaming_Llama

Not everything has to go through itunes!!!!!!!!! read my reveiw on ipod touch 2G 8GB!!! I use a program called sharepod and it was free!!!
Also, my Wi-Fi works fine.
To get past the volume thing, try TURNING IT OFF WHILE LISTENING TO MUSIC. It saves the battery.
Sound quality is great with headphones, but I agree that MUSIC isnt that good on the speaker. apps sound fine.
~Flaming Llama

reply on April 1, 2009 by gabrielbrazil

Number 4 is wrong. It can connect to secured networks anywhere. Good Wi-Fi. I use in college with login, home secured, hotels and open hot spots.

reply on February 15, 2009 by boberz3

1) No crap, its an ipod with EVERYTHING (but the phone) on it.

2) iPod.. HELLO!? Plus it's decent i guess, as long as you're not an audiophile.

3) It's okay for me, and really, ive never dropped it before because it "slipped" out my hands, unless i was sleepy

4) Wi-Fi hotspots, live um, love um

5) This i agree, i miss being able to drag and drop audio files.

6) If you havent noticed, almost every other mp3 player has an external volume control

The ipod is everything as advertised. Dont want it? Dont get it.

reply on February 14, 2009 by blackpandax

1) Expensive.
i have to agree but it's still worth it

2) Sound quality is just average.
goes for every ipod

3) Form over function: Handling it as handling a thin bar of wet soap! A big design flaw.
that's why they call it a "sleek" designed ipod which i find epic (my way of saying cool)

4) Wi-Fi is not working as advertised. It can only connect ot an opened network. Try to save time and headache if you want to connect it to your own secured network.
you can connect the wifi just about anywhere

5) Everything has to go through iTunes!
duh, it's an ipod.

6) Another design flaw: Volume control on touch pad beside two hard mechanical buttons on the side. You could accidentally hit the max volume and your ears will be ringing afterward
that's why you should move your finger over the volume control SLOWLY.


even though i don't have one yet i'm currently saving up for one and so far it's THE coolest ipod i've ever seen. :)

reply on January 17, 2009 by clem_cowsie

1) Expensive.
I agree with that. Although you have to admit that the extra money is for the big touchscreen, which is pretty cool actually. Well, I think so.

2) Sound quality is just average.
Having never actually listened to an iPod Touch, I don't know.

3) Form over function: Handling it as handling a thin bar of wet soap! A big design flaw.
As far as I know this is just a personal preference. Holding slim devices feels cool in my opinion.

4) Wi-Fi is not working as advertised. It can only connect ot an opened network. Try to save time and headache if you want to connect it to your own secured network.
Again, I don't know because I don't own one.

5) Everything has to go through iTunes!
True, but again this is just personal preference.

6) Another design flaw: Volume control on touch pad beside two hard mechanical buttons on the side. You could accidentally hit the max volume and your ears will be ringing afterward
What?

reply on January 7, 2009 by azure13

Agree about the sound quality. What a waste of money. I've paid the price for an Ipod classic and after spending quite a bit of time and money on different earphones and various music conversion software, I couldn't understand why I wasn't getting good sound out of the thing.
So then I decided to start looking at reviews and found that this is a common complaint.
Umm... let's see. It's a music player. Shouldn't the sound quality be the MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE???
I am very mad at myself for impulsively buying an Ipod thinking, hey it's the leader so it must be the best. I should have done my homework.
Looks like the Zune or a Cowon or Creative is the way to go.

reply on December 8, 2008 by roylikeswaffles

1. what players out there have as good of a design and user interface for only $229? yea i thought so

2. though the sound quality on the ipods arent the best sounding players, they do offer decent sound quality

3. maybe thats your personal preference but for most of the people that use it, it hasnt been an issue

4. you can connect to a secured network

5. there are some applications that can be used alternatively however itunes integrates the best with the ipod

6. uh..what? what "two hard mechanical buttons on the side"? fyi there are only volume controls, sleep/wake button, and home button. i have no idea what "two hard mechanical buttons beside the volume controls which aren't even complicated.

seriously, i don't know why you're making up a lot of things to bring it down. i can only understand the itunes and possibly sound quality reasons for some people, but the price is acceptable, wifi works, and the volume is fine. idk where you got your info from but its not accurate

reply on October 15, 2008 by Xevous

I agree with terribilino people look at the ipods features like games and wifi and all that. However they dont see the meening of a music player TO PLAY MUSIC! the ipod does not have AMAZING sound quality it does not even have a customizable EQ (equalizer) shure it has features but musicly its not good at all. Im stickin with my un ipodish mp3.

reply on October 12, 2008 by terribilino

Finally someone points out the 'average' sound quality of the player! How can an MP3 player which is described in the review itself as having average sound quality get a rating of 'exceptional'?! Do the reviewers think there are so few people out there who care if the MP3 player sounds good or not? Or is that considered of secondary importance, nowadays...?

reply on September 27, 2008 by armandoc27

I agree with Shaymojack. The iPod Touch can connect easily to a secured all you need to do is put in your home network password. The iPod isn't going to guess for you. This is by far the best MP3 Player you can get.