Apple iPod touch 2G is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #24

Sep 11 2008, 12:00pm CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple announced a new and improved iPod touch this week. The iPod touch is an unmatched (only the iPhone beats it) media, gaming, internet and sports device.
The new iPod touch 2G has the same 3.5 inch touch-screen but is thinner and now has built-in speakers.
Additionally the iPod touch 2G has the Nike+iPod sensor and software integrated.
Other features include accelerometer, Genius playlist, and integrated volume control. Of course the new iPod touch still supports Wifi. The new iPod touch 2G already comes with the new iPhone/iPod touch OS 2.1.

For Whom:
Active people for whom a book is just not enough entertainment. With the iPod touch they can play games, listen to music, watch videos, surf the web or do sports.

The Good:
Compact
Powerful
Multi-purpose
Accelerometer
Touch Screen
Great Battery Life

The Bad:
No GPS
No Console Game controllers like the PSP
Max. Storage option 32GB

Where to Buy:
The iPod touch 2G sells from the Apple Store and other retailers.

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Luigi Lugmayr
Luigi is the founding chief Editor of I4U News and brings over 15 years experience in the technology field to the ever evolving and exciting world of gadgets. He started I4U News back in 2000 and evolved it into vibrant technology magazine.
Luigi can be contacted directly at ml@i4u.com. Luigi posts regularly on LuigiMe.com about his experience running I4U.