iPod Touch
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| Manufacturer | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Type | Digital audio player |
| Lifespan | September 28 2007-present[citation needed] |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 FireWire (charging only)[citation needed] |
iPod touch is a portable media player designed and marketed by Apple that was released on September 5, 2007 as part of an event dubbed "The Beat Goes On"[1], which featured the introduction of Cover Flow to the iPod line. It is the 6th model in the iPod line released by Apple. This is the newest model in the iPod line. The iPod Touch uses 8 or 16 gigabyte of flash memory. It also has Wi-Fi and uses Safari, Apple's web browser, to browse the internet. The iPod touch is the first generation of iPods to include wireless access to the iTunes Store.[2] The iPod touch also has a capability to detect the current song playing in a Starbucks within the vicinity of the device, and offers the user the opportunity to download the track.[3]
Features
User interface
The iPod touch has a more advanced interface than the older models, but still contains the same listing on the front, and single button home navigation.[citation needed]
Pricing and availability
The 8 gigabyte model is priced at $299, while the 16 gigabyte model is priced at $399.[4]
According to Steve Jobs at the "Beat Goes On" conference on September 5 2007, the iPod touch is shipping during September 2007 and should be available in “a couple of weeks”.[4]
Specifications
The specifications as listed on Apple's website are:[5]
- Screen size: 8.9 cm (3.5 in)
- Screen resolution: 480×3200 pixels at 163 ppi
- Input method: Multi-touch screen interface
- Operating System: Darwin OS X
- Storage: 8 or 16 GB Flash memory
- Wi-Fi (802.11g)
- Built-in rechargeable, non-removable battery with up to 5 hours of video playback, and up to 22 hours of audio playback
- Size: 110×61.8×8 mm (4.3×2.4×0.36 in)
- Weight: 120 g (4.2 oz)
Package contents
- iPod touch
- Stereo earphones
- Dock adapter
- Dock connector to USB cable
- Cleaning/polishing cloth
- Quick Start guide
See also
References
- ^ Steve Jobs live -- Apple's "The beat goes on" special event (2007-09-05)Template:Accessdate
- ^ Apple – iPod touch – Features, (2007-09-05)Template:Accessdate
- ^ [http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/features.html?feature=starbucks Apple – iPod touch – Features, (2007-09-05)Template:Accessdate
- ^ a b Apple unveils new iPod touch, "fat" iPod nano at special event, Ars Technica, (2007-09-05)Template:Accessdate
- ^ Apple - iPod touch - Technical Specifications, Apple Inc., (2007-09-05)Template:Accessdate
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