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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