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Apple iPod touch 1st Generation Black (16 GB) MP3 Player

Apple iPod Touch 3rd Generation Black (8 GB) Digital Media Player

35 reviews

$499.99 | 1 store

23 reviews

From $174.99 | 2 stores

Product Description

The iPod Touch's stunning 3.5" multi-touch screen lets you navigate quickly through the intuitive menu system to any of your media. The screen automatically re-orients itself,... More

The iPod Touch's stunning 3.5" multi-touch screen lets you navigate quickly through the intuitive menu system to any of your media. The screen automatically re-orients itself, whichever way you're holding the iPod, so choose the view you want. Less

iPod Touch lets you enjoy everything you love about an iPod, and then some. Watch your movies and TV shows on a brilliant 3.5-inch display. Use the revolutionary Multi-Touch interface to... More

iPod Touch lets you enjoy everything you love about an iPod, and then some. Watch your movies and TV shows on a brilliant 3.5-inch display. Use the revolutionary Multi-Touch interface to flick through your music in Cover Flow. And anytime you’re itching for more entertainment, just tap iTunes to browse and buy on the fly.FEATURES: A Great Portable Game Player - Immerse yourself in games made for iPod touch. A great pocket computer - Surf the web. Get rich HTML email including attachments that looks the same as it does on your computer. A great iPod - Pioneering technology and a brilliant 3.5-inch screen bring an amazing experience to your music, movies, and more. Genius Mixes - This feature acts as your personal DJ, searching your iTunes library to find songs that go great together, then organizing them into mixes you’ll love. All automatically. Less

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Key Features

Number of Songs

4100

2000

Usage

Music • Video • Photo Viewing • Gaming / Apps • Internet

Interface

USB 2.0

USB 2.0 • Wi-Fi • AV Output

Screen Size

3.5 inch

Main Storage Type

Built-in Memory

Operating System

Apple iOS

Storage Capacity

16 GB

8 GB

Audio Capabilities

Audio Format

MP3 • WAV • AAC • MP3 VBR • AIFF

MP3 • WAV • AAC • AIFF • Audible

MP3 Bit-Rate

16 kbps - 320 kbps

Frequency Respone

20 Hz - 20,000 Hz

Video Capabilities

Video Format

MPEG-4 • H.264 • M4V • Mov

MPEG-4 • H.264 • Mov

Video Bit-Rate

160 kbps

Max Video Resolution

480 x 320

Screen

On Screen Display

Battery Level

Connectors

Outputs

Headphone Jack

Other Features

Brand

Apple

Power Supply

Power Source

Internal Battery

Battery Life

Up to 22 Hours

Up to 30 Hours

Battery Type

Rechargeable Lithium Battery

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Dimensions

Height

10.9 cm

Width

6.1 cm

Weight

4.2 oz.

4.1 oz.

Depth

0.31 in.

0.3 in.

Weight and Size

Widescreen

Warranty

1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC

885909313013

Product ID

79783054

104393716

Family Line

iPod touch

Product MPN

MPN

MA627LLAOB

MC086LLA

Consumer Reviews

Apple iPod touch 1st Generation Black (16 GB) MP3 Player

$499.99

Apple iPod Touch 3rd Generation Black (8 GB) Digital Media...

From $174.99

Product Review Summary

4.5

Based on 35 user reviews

91% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Nice Screen (17)
Easy to Use (16)
Great Design (15)
Compact (11)
Simple Setup (10)
Quality Construction (6)
Lightweight (5)
Stylish (5)
Rich Features (4)
touch screen (4)

Cons

A little Pricey (13)
Short Battery Life (7)
Lacks features (4)
Overpriced (4)
Inadequate Storage (2)
Programing freezes (1)
you have to pay for updates (1)
Easily scratched (1)
Slippery (1)

Good For

Everyday Use (15)
Gifts (13)
Travel (11)
Working Out (10)
Runners (6)
Men (5)
Music (4)
Business (3)
Office (2)
Home (2)

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Consumer Reviews

Does Everything- And Does It Well

bysmartone86 Oct 19, 2010

13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls

Pros Slim, light weight design, apps, multifunctional

Cons Poor battery life, no speaker or physical volume buttons on first generation

Recommended it? Yes

Immediately after seeing the iPhone keynote address, I was mesmerized. The device was a brand new concept; it was a complete game changer. I wanted one, and I waned one badly. I did not, however, want that data plan and expensive phone plans that came came with... Read full review »

16 GB IPod Touch- Exquisite Product

bybrneyedpisces Apr 19, 2010

9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls

Pros Tons of storage space, and many FREE things to do on your IPod!

Cons Some of the music prices are a little high if you purchase them from Apple

Recommended it? Yes

The Apple Ipod Touch provides great entertainment for all ages. There are many free applications, games, and music products from Apple that you can put on your Ipod. I even have some apps on there for my 16 month old son, like an adorable piano that plays just like a real one and he... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8

Based on 23 user reviews

96% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Compact (5)
Easy to Use (5)
Quality Construction (5)
Great Design (4)
Nice Screen (4)
Simple Setup (3)
tons of apps (2)
Lightweight (2)
Intuitive (1)
The jailbreaking method (1)

Cons

None (2)
A little Pricey (2)
Exterior sound is subpar (1)
Internet could be faster (1)
Freezes up (1)
Inadequate Storage (1)

Good For

Travel (4)
Working Out (3)
Gifts (3)
Everyday Use (3)
Men (2)
Runners (1)
Music (1)
Women (1)
Home (1)
Commuting (1)

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Consumer Reviews

iPhone without the phone

byjro2068 Aug 4, 2011

22 Helpfuls 23 Helpfuls

Pros Durable, holds a lot of apps, music, and videos, great wifi connection, great feel

Cons Middle button can sometimes stop working

Recommended it? Yes

The iPod touch is the perfect thing to get if you want all the features of an iPhone in iPod form. It comes with a USB cord that can connect to the computer for easy syncing and convienent charging. You have to have iTunes for you to be able to sync and charge your iTouch on the computer, and to be... Read full review »

Love at first sight

bymsfallon Aug 30, 2011

16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls

Pros Excellent video quality; endless entertainment

Cons freezes occasionally, often with large applications

Recommended it? Yes

I wanted an iPod for the longest time and when I finally got one I couldn't have been happier. At first I didn't even use it, just let it sit in my drawer because I didn't know how to use it and found it intimidating. When I finally warmed up to it, it blew my mind how much that little thing could... Read full review »

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