The second-generation iPod touch is the flagship of the iPod line, and Apple has packed in a number of improvements over the first generation. The touch now boasts a built-in speaker and side volume controls as well as a thin, contoured enclosure that feels even better in your hand. Battery life also has been boosted, giving you up to 36 hours of audio and 6 hours of video on a single charge.The touch raises the bar for what is possible in portable entertainment and information devices. Weighing a bit more than 4 ounces, the touch connects you to the World Wide Web no matter where in the world you roam. Surf the 'Net, send an e-mail, get directions, check the weather, watch YouTube videos, or follow your stocks--it's all possible, thanks to Wi-Fi functionality.
Also, the touch provides access to the App Store, Apple's ever-growing source of free and paid games and applications to install on your device. Keep track of Facebook, Twitter, or other social networking sites. Play games like Super Monkey Ball or Moto Chaser for a unique gaming experience built on touch technology. The world's best developers are cranking out more and more ways to enjoy your touch, helping to ensure that the best keeps getting better.
Want more? No problem. How much music you can load on the touch depends on which version you take home. The 8 GB model holds 1,750 songs; 10,000 photos; or 10 hours of video. The 16 GB model gives you up to 3,500 songs; 20,000 photos; or 20 hours of video. And with the 32 GB model, you can carry a whopping 7,000 songs; 25,000 photos; or 40 hours of video along with you.
Even navigation on this device is entertaining. As its name implies, the touch relies on physical contact to move through its many features. A unique interface allows you to "fly" through menus displayed on its generous 3.5-inch display while using a "pinch" motion to zoom in on what you want to see most. Add an accelerometer for motion sensing, real-time 3D graphics, and 3D positional sound, and you've got even more ways to play.
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