Buying Guide: Apple iPod Touch 4G
By skyfire
Apple released yet another generation of iPod this year to put one more item in your shopping list. Ipod Touch is refurbished and 4th generation features seems to add more value to ipod touch series than it’s predecessor. These new features makes this portable digital media player a must buy gift item for this years holiday season. No wonder apple releases these new models during this time of the year.
You know the news about ipod touch by now - this model is iPhone without the cellular and GPS features. This is really a good news for those who hated their iphones and used their model as media player device. This new model will definitely help those ipod lovers who wanted features of iphone on their ipod touch. The fourth-generation (4G) iPod touch—available in 8GB ($229), 32 GB ($299), and 64GB ($399) capacities.
But before you purchase ipod touch, you should know which model is fit for your budget. Take a look at what’s new with this generation of the ipod touch.
iPod Touch 4G
 | Amazon Price: $272.95 List Price: $299.00 |
Apple Retina Display
The apple ipod touch 4g includes retina display which enhances the digital media experience. You can see the difference with images and media files. It has a high resolution though it is small in size. For those who wants to view text using safari will also find the retina display pleasing towards their eyes.
Camera
The camera found in ipod touch 4g is same as that of iphone models. Though you will notice the difference between the results of both the camera. Due to it’s rear facing camera the images you get are apparently slightly tilted.You’ll find that the video quality of ipod touch is slightly inferior to that of iphone. So if you’re investing in this model for camera then yo should buy those flip mino camcorders instead.
The camera in ipod touch doesn’t comes up with flash functionality which many people will miss with this model if they’re dropping iphone.
Facetime app is similar to that of iphone and works like a charm. Plus you don’t need phone number in order to use this app as for ipod touch it only needs the email ID that is registered with this app.
A4 Processor - Because of this processor expect ipod touch to be more responsive than your iphone. You can see the difference yourself by checking boot speed and app launch speed.
Pros
- FaceTime app
- Lots of Non-iphone features
- AVRCP Bluetooth support
- Sharp Images and text using retina display
Cons
- Poor rear-facing Camera
- No Flash function for camera
- No GPS
| Amazon Price: $272.95 List Price: $299.00 |
 | Amazon Price: $187.99 List Price: $199.00 |
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saleheensblog 20 months ago
hello skyfire,
Apple iPods are awesome but I can't afford to buy. When I will be able to buy one I would keep your suggestion in my mind as these seem to be very effective. Voted up