Review: iPod Touch 8GB 2nd Generation
Posted in Reviews, iPod | By AhTim @ February 10th, 2009
After unbox the iPod Touch 2nd Gen excitedly, I start transfer all data over from old iPod. Basically, the 2nd Gen almost same with 1st Gen. Of course it is better than its predecessor. Other wise nobody will buy it.
What’s new in iPod TOuch 2nd Gen? Main different is build-in speaker. But sad to say that the speaker is under expectation. The sound come out from ear phone jack hole, no dedicated speaker. Sound quality is soft and no surround. Anyway, it is better than no speaker.
Other than that, the sleek stainless steel design make it more stylist. The stainless steel cover up to front cover edge. Its curved design feel better on hand, like an iPhone 3G.
Another noticeable enhancement is the performance. I’m not sure the processor chipset use in 2nd gen. But can feel it load application faster.
Apple claim iPod 2nd gen to have longer battery hour (36 hours Audio music, and 6 hours video). I didn’t really count on it, but it definitely improve. At least I don’t recharge my iPod everyday now.
The latest iPod touch firmware offers built-in wireless support for Nike + iPod too. I’m not a sporter, didn’t utilize it. Last but not least, this 2nd gen selling at cheaper price compare to 1st gen (althought I don’t care, because I got it Free).
My two cents
Other than the lousy speaker quality, I have nothing to complaint iPod Touch 2nd Gen.
I just curious why iPod 2nd Gen still using White color ear buds. Why Apple don’t hear to us? We want black ear bud harmonious with iPod Touch in black.
I don’t know QuickPwn still no support iPod Touch until I try to jailbreak it. QuickPwn so far available for iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPod TOuch 1G, but NOT iPod Touch 2G. Too bad. Still no auto jailbreak method. Either do it manually which is quite risky. Or wait for the next jailbreak release. I’m still waiting for the new release, code named “redsn0w“.
For those who are waiting to get an iPod Touch so long, this 2nd Gen is worth your money. Overall I give it 9 stars out of 10 (due to speaker quality). If not it should be Perfect!
PS: Now I can play my favorite game “Tap Tap Revenge” anywhere anytime without troublesome ear buds. Even two players. 
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February 13th, 2009 at 2:05 am
Congrats on your new Ipod Touch 8 gb 2nd gen! Good review.
Why did you go for the 8 gig though instead of higher capacity? I know they are still very expensive. I got the 32 gb because I know I need much more space for music, apps etc
February 13th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
@Candy: Why 8GB? Because I got it free
March 15th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
i am using apple ipod touch 8gb a amazing ipod i have ever seen in my lifetime thanks to apple