10 out of 10

Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation

First seen: 9 september 2008

Information found in: from 89 sources in 20 countries.

Best Price: $389

  • User Score (1039)
    9.0 9.0 from 1039 reviewers
  • Expert Score (37)
    8.2 8.2 from 37 reviewers
  • Design (28)
    10 10 from 28 reviewers
  • Value for money (14)
    8.8 8.8 from 14 reviewers
  • Features (66)
    10 10 from 66 reviewers
  • Ease of use (66)
    10 10 from 66 reviewers
  • Sound quality (80)
    9.6 9.6 from 80 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • wi fi music downloads, new volume control buttons, thinner design, the appstore, nike transmitter
  • audio quality is average, headphones average at best, still only 32gb, large for memory available, itune software personal preference

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Reviews of Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation

  1. Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

    Reviewer: ZDNet
    18 September 2008
    Overall 9
    8.8
     

    Not just an excellent media player — the addition of third-party apps makes the second-gen Touch the portable device to beat in a wide range of areas. Read more

  2. Reviewer: Gadget Guy
    5 November 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 10
    10
    Performance 9
    9.0
     

    Apple hasn't done anything strikingly wrong with the second generation Touch. At the same time, they haven't done anything all that striking. Yes, it's slightly slimmer and lighter, but beyond that, and the slight price drop - which you might expect over time anyway - it's much the same as its predecessor It's still a great little unit, and with the inclusion of App support, it's a good choice if you're tempted by the iPhone but either can't afford the plans or don't... Read more

  3. Reviewer: AppleSource
    17 September 2008
    Overall 9
    8.8
     

    Happily, all three of our grumbles have been addressed with the release of the second iPod Touch. It's a beauty. The main question with this model is whether it will take off in a market that has only just taken delivery of the long-awaited iPhone. With its lack of 3G internet, GPS and camera, some may see the Touch as "iPhone lite", but the attractive price and ever-expanding range of apps to play with should attract a loyal audience. Read more

  4. iPod Touch Version 2 Review

    Reviewer: Gizmodo
    20 June 2009

    The second iteration of the iPod touch equals or improves upon its predecessor in almost every physical facet. Slimmer, lighter and more functional, the v.2 also gets new volume control buttons, full Nike+ integration and a built-in loudspeaker. It’s not a radical change, but it’s better. galleryPost('ipodtouch2g', 6, ''); More » Read more

  5. Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

    Reviewer: CNET
    17 September 2008
    Overall 9
    8.8
     

    Not just an excellent media player — the addition of third-party apps makes the second-gen Touch the portable device to beat in a wide range of areas. Read more

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