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Apple iPod touch 3rd Generation

 

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  • User Score (2047)
    9.1 9.1 from 2047 reviewers
  • Expert Score (25)
    8.2 8.2 from 25 reviewers
  • Design (32)
    10 10 from 32 reviewers
  • Value for money (344)
    9.1 9.1 from 344 reviewers
  • Features (430)
    10 10 from 430 reviewers
  • Ease of use (350)
    10 10 from 350 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    8.5 8.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Sound quality (212)
    9.7 9.7 from 212 reviewers
  • Durability (146)
    9.3 9.3 from 146 reviewers
  • Reliability (147)
    9.6 9.6 from 147 reviewers
  • Overall quality (258)
    9.9 9.9 from 258 reviewers
  • Looks (18)
    10 10 from 18 reviewers
  • Audio & image quality (20)
    10 10 from 20 reviewers
  • Speed performance (147)
    9.2 9.2 from 147 reviewers
  • Equipment (16)
    9.2 9.2 from 16 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. PC Magazine

    PC Magazine
    10/10
    21 October 2011

    Aside from a new white version, the best-in-class iPod touch remains physically the same, but gets new features, like iMessage, via the iOS 5 update. Read more

    • iMessage allows for virtual texting between iOS devices over Wi-Fi. iCloud syncs content between devices wirelessly. Still a top-notch music player. Retina display makes text and images look incredibly sharp. Shoots HD vid...
    • Quite expensive. Lousy earbuds. Low-res camera.

  2. BigPictureBigSound

    BigPictureBigSound
    7.0/10
    5 October 2011

    The More Things Change... As the most sophisticated member of Apple's ever-expanding iPod family, the touch represents a fistful of cutting-edge control and access features available on no other multimedia player. Read more

    • Voice Control adds a new dimension to the already formidable control options, Now with Voice Control and VoiceOver, sight-impaired users will have superior access to their media, Faster processor not monumental, but we'll ...
    • touch VoiceOver not to be confused with simpler shuffle VoiceOver, Refinements to this generation not as pronounced as in years past

  3. The Mac Observer

    The Mac Observer
    8.0/10
    29 October 2009

    If you can't, for whatever reason, have an iPhone, the new iPod touch is the next-best thing. It can run most of the apps in the iTunes App Store, is a superb music and video player, and is now faster (32 and 64GB models) and... Read more

    • New lower price (8GB), overall speed (32 and 64GB), numerous new and/or improved features (all three models).
    • No camera or video camera, 8GB model doesn't include Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, headphones for all models uncomfortable and mediocre.

  4. fwd.channel5.com

    8.0/10
    15 September 2009

    Not perfect, but the latest version of the touch adds some welcome and proven features from the iPhone, as well as heftier storage and some speedy performance, to keep this 'Pod at the top of its game. Read more

    • It looks the same as the touch that went before it, but on the inside the third generation touch has new processors. The claimed "50 per cent faster" performance for once lives up to its build-up. In use the touch is speed...
    • The new touch isn't perfect. For a start that much-rumoured video camera didn't make it in (instead getting shoved in the nano). The Voice Control, too, is only limited to the high-end iPod touch. That ramped up speed has ...

  5. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    8.0/10
    18 September 2009

    The iPod touch marks a move away from other MP3 players and towards pocket computers and other touchscreen multimedia devices. Read more

    • Ease of use, Excellent menus and navigation, Fast
    • Sound is less impressive, Back still susceptible to scratches and finger prints

  6. Macworld UK

    Macworld UK
    8.0/10
    11 October 2009

    The launch of the original iPod touch in late 2007, in the aftermath of a summer of sheer iPhone frenzy, was anticlimactic. The new device was hobbled by its hardware (no speaker or volume controls) and its software (Apple... Read more

    • Speedy as iPhone 3GS; support for thousands of App Store apps, including games; solid music and video player.
    • Lacks camera, compass, GPS functionality offered by iPhone 3GS.

  7. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    11 September 2009

    Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust. Read more

    • The third generation of Apple's iPod Touch is still the king of the hill when it comes to portable, Wi-Fi wielding media players. New additions such as Voice Control, graphics enhancements, improved accessibility, higher c...
    • Apple's 8GB Touch doesn't share the same hardware improvements as its higher-capacity kin, and the video cameras found on the iPhone 3GS and iPod Nano remain conspicuously absent. The lack of refinements to its audio quali...

  8. TechRadar UK

    TechRadar UK
    8.0/10
    25 December 2009

    On the front of the iPod touch you'll find the same VGA camera for FaceTime chats and there are two volume buttons on the side and a sleep/wake button at the top. Read more

    • It's white!, iOS 5 software rocks, Thinner than an iPhone, Retina Display, iCloud integration
    • Still need to use iTunes, Can't play common file formats, Specs looking out of date, Back attracts fingerprints & scratches, It's not an iPhone

  9. Register Hardware

    Register Hardware
    9.0/10
    21 December 2009

    There's no doubt the 8GB iPod Touch is a great games machines, and at a new low price of £149, with a wealth of decent yet cheap games just a download away, it's a great choice for gamers who don't feel the need to brag of Read more

  10. REVIEW STREAM

    REVIEW STREAM
    8.0/10
    30 December 2009

    The Apple iPod Touch 3rd generation was the music player I had been waiting to buy for a while now. I wanted to wait until the newest version came out before I actually bought myself one. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. best ipod i have ever owned!!!!!!!!!!!

    Bestbuy
    10/10
    Reviewer: Anonymous, Bestbuy
    26 December 2009

    rihgt now i have 777 songs, 111 apps,15 movies and like 20 podcast all on my 64 gb ipod touch. this is the best ipod i have ever owned. Read more

    • holds all the apps, movies, podcasts, and music i could ever want!!!!!
    • nothing, best investment i have ever made

  2. deceptive

    Amazon
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: dkc1223, Amazon
    3 weeks ago See Product at Amazon ($199.00)

    It works fine, but here's the problem. It was described as a 3rd Generation, but 3rd gen. doesn't come in 8 GB. Seller said sometihing about Apple releasing it as 3rd gen, but it opperates fully as 2nd gen, which means it can... Read more or see product

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    Abes of Maine
    10/10
    Reviewer: Watercastle, Abes of Maine
    11 February 2010

    The stainless steel case gets lots of finger prints as well as the screen. Solve this with a good case and screen protectors. Great sound and picture. Read more

    • Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Long Battery Life, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact
    • Little slow downloading m

  4. good product

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: germ, Newegg
    18 August 2010

    wont charge off of my old ipod photo wall charger unit. these newer ipods dont come with some of the accessories that the older ones did. the only other thing that i found personally useless was just that it is a touch. Read more

    • Its an ipod. Does everything that the iphone does without the voice. has a good long battery and it does not take terribly long to charge off the usb port. and its rugged. put decent protection around it and its a pretty t...
    • none worth adding in to this section.

  5. "great product but baaaaaaaaad customer service..."

    CNET
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: earl3baer, CNET
    22 December 2010

    The ipod touch is a very handy device that is a lot of fun as well. But when the battery that is supposed to play video for 7 hours only lasts for 3 hours there is a problem. Read more

    • It's a nifty device that is fun to use.
    • really really really bad customer service

  6. A beautiful and sophisticated piece of technology capable of many things.

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: marcie123jimmy, Ebay
    2 July 2011 See Product at eBay ($162.99)

    Bought for my 12 year old daughter. It is an awesome product contained in an handsomely designed case. We bought the 3rd gen. for her because it didn't have a camera, like the 4th gen. does. Read more or see product

  7. The World's funnest Ipod is worth the money

    10/10
    Reviewer: jediknite88, epinions.com
    25 December 2009

    Okay so I've had my ipod touch for about a year now exactly. I must say it's way better than the Ipo Read more

    • Easy to use interface superior presentation Good battery life great feautures
    • Youtube App is slow Battery life is low when watching vidoes

  8. good but i need of some major improvements

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: lulureview, Ciao
    13 December 2011

    The apple ipod touch 32 gb 3rd gen is a great bit of tech for you music lovers.With 32 gb you will never be short of gb so you can downoad lots of songs, apps, videos photos and much more. Read more

    • nice touch quality and a good size gb so you can download what you want
    • no camera, no face time and heavier

  9. The World's funnest Ipod is worth the money

    epinions.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: jediknite88, epinions.com
    29 October 2009

    Okay so I've had my ipod touch for about a year now exactly. I must say it's way better than the Ipo Read more

    • Easy to use interface superior presentation Good battery life great feautures
    • Youtube App is slow Battery life is low when watching vidoes

  10. Excellent purchase

    onSale
    10/10
    Reviewer: onSale
    31 July 2010

    I so glad that I decided to purchase this device and wish I had done it sooner. This was a present for myself and I am thouroughly enjoying it. I plan to maximize the usage of this device. It has really been easy thus far. Read more

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  • Manufacturer's Description

iPod touch is a great iPod for enjoying music, television shows, movies and podcasts. iPod touch has incredible features for music fans such as Cover Flow®, Shake to Shuffleâ.

  • Usage: Music Video Photo Viewing
  • Screen Size: 3.5 inch
  • Storage Capacity: 64 GB
  • Number of Songs: 16000
  • Main Storage Type: Built-in Memory
  • Interface: USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Bluetooth

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    MC008 IPOD Touch (3.GEN.)

Release Date

  • First seen
    1 September 2009

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