The fourth-generation iPod touch earns far more recommendations than any other MP3 player. Reviewers say the touch is better than ever, with serious improvements in terms of features, speed and battery life. The new iPod touch is sleeker and thinner than its predecessor, and it sports a higher-resolution display that looks great by all accounts. Apple added a number of new features, including the most buzzed-about addition -- dual cameras. With a front- and a backward-facing camera, the iPod touch can be used for video chats aka Apple's FaceTime, introduced on the iPhone 4. The cameras are a welcome addition, but their quality lags behind that of the iPhone 4. The touch's processor is faster, and the battery lasts nearly 40 hours while listening to music. Sound quality hasn't improved substantially, although one reviewer says the iPod touch has slightly better bass. Nearly all experts recommend buying a better pair of headphones, because the ones that come included are universally panned. Users would also like to see GPS included in the touch to take advantage of the numerous navigation apps. If you don't want an iPod, experts say the Microsoft Zune HD
(*Est. $180 for 16 GB) is a worthy alternative.Numerous technology sources test and rate the Apple iPod touch. The most detailed reviews come from iLounge, Laptop Magazine and AnandTech.com, although you can also find solid analysis at CNET, PCMag.com, TrustedReviews.com and PC Pro. Because the fourth-generation iPod touch was just released, user reviews are scarce.
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