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Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 8GB)

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Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MC086LL/A

Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 8GB) prices & stores

$188.95 - $195.00 5 online stores

CNET editors' rating: 4.0 stars Excellent
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Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews all user reviews

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Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 8GB)

price range: $188.95 - $195.00

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

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4.0 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

"Best MP3 player, but minor update more of a price drop"

by skameya on October 25, 2009

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2.0 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

"Uninspired Update"

by wolverineguy55 on September 11, 2009

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3.5 stars

"is the I pod touch third gen really a third generation"

by samsam0795 on November 22, 2009

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Apple
Part Number: MC086LL/A

General
Product type Digital player
PC interface(s) supported Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Hi-Speed USB
Flash memory installed 8 GB Integrated
Digital storage None
Weight 4.1 oz
Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in
Color Polished aluminum
Included accessories Docking station adapter
iPod Generation 3G
Digital Player / Recorder
Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless
Playback modes Playlist, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
Supported bit rate 8 - 320 Kbps
ID3 tags support Yes
Additional features MPEG-4 playback, JPEG photo playback, Variable bit-rate compatible
Built-in Display
Audio system built-in display LCD
Diagonal size 3.5 in
Resolution 480 x 320
Backlight display Yes
Display menu language Dutch, Danish, French, German, Kazakh, Polish, English, Finnish, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)
Audio Features
Sound output mode Stereo
Built-in clock Alarm, Timer, Digital clock
Additional features Notes, Calendar, Cover Flow, Phone book, Voice Memos, Date display, Web browsing, Genius technology, Nike + iPod support, Upgradeable firmware, Multi-touch interface, USB 2.0 compatibility, Battery level indication
Speaker System
Speaker(s) 1 x Speaker Built-in

Equalizer
Equalizer type Digital graphic
Headphones
Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
Sound output mode Stereo
Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
Impedance 32 Ohm
Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
Cable(s) included USB cable - External
Connector type 1 x Docking station, 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth
Battery / Power
Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Mfr estimated battery life 30 hour(s)
Recharge time 4 hour(s)
Power device type None
System Requirements
Peripheral / Interface devices USB port (compatible with 2.0 specification)
Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.4.11 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3

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