iPod Touch Review (Part One)

HEY! HEY!!!!!! Here we go…

Alright everyone. I’ll be reviewing a 16GB 2nd generation iPod Touch today, so lets hit it. Oh… by the way… there will be a video to go along pretty soon.

Physical Aspects: The iPod is extremely sleek and stylish. No odd colour scheme. No weird curvature. No bulky hardware. The iPod Touch is much thinner than any other mobile device I have used, or had, and I’m going to enjoy using it. It has a smooth curve to it, and a wonderful reflective back. The only thing I don’t like is how many fingerprints it shows, but I assume that is something you’d already know going in, as it is a device of this type (touchscreen).

Sound: Now Now. The sound of the device is relatively unmatched. Apple has managed to make their luxurious iPod’s sound amazing, even with the small earbuds that are included. It has good bass, and an overall balanced sound to it. The earbuds however, aren’t exactly my favorite, as they can hurt your ears after having them in for a while, but overall, the sound is amazing, and the earbuds are comfortable enough for general use, but not really for extended use, as they don’t really have a lot of “padding.”

Storage: The storage is phenomenal, plain and simple. I, of course, have the 16GB model, and all of the songs I have on it seem like nothing. Not to mention the few TV shows I’ve got on it, and loads of applications. Not much to say here… 16GB is a lot, when it comes to a portable device.

Applications: Applications make the iPod Touch interactive, and totally awesome. I have various applications, from Rooms (IRC Client), to Tetris, to Radio Box (Online Radio Program, i.e. ShoutCAST, etc.), and they all are perfect. There are thousands of applications available in the App Store, located within the popular iTunes Store. Many applications are available free, but some aren’t. I’ve seen apps for $0.99, and I’ve seen apps that run $25 (Jaadu VNC). The plethora of applications available make the iPod Touch awesome, and even MORE interactive.

Screen: The multi-touch capability is unmatched by competitors. The iPod’s screen, although it always shows fingerprints, is an amazing work of technology and art, complimenting the iPod itself.

Well… that’s about all I have to say in this part of the review. I’ll post my Part Two to the review in about a week or so, and I’ll accompany a video to go along. Check back soon!

~Sam