Apple iPod Touch 16GB MP3 Player Review - Intro

Casting the rules of grammar aside, Apple describes the new 2nd generation iPod Touch as "the funnest iPod ever". But while copy editors everywhere are grunting in disgust, this upgrade to the 1st generation Touch does much to live up to its hype, with a number of improvements that round out an already attractive package. These include volume buttons and a sleek new design that makes it even smaller. And we were impressed by the audio quality, the screen and the overall usability of the device; it sounds great, looks great and is easy to use. 

Section	The Good	The Bad
Tour & Design	Sleek new smaller design looks awesome	The back scratches easily
Hardware	Big, bright screen and excellent battery life	Proprietary port means you have to buy cables from Apple
Media Interface	Easy to use and control	Repeat functions are awkward
Media Management	Easy to find and select tracks in a large music collection	Equalizer can't be customized
Other Media Software	Excellent photo album and podcast support	No laternative media management programs available
Performance	Excellent overall sound quality	Included headphones are weak
Internet & Wireless	Includes WiFi and a decent web browser	No Bluetooth
Synchronization	iTunes makes synching data and media easy	No alternative synching software available
Other Software	Lots of other programs available over the App Store	No trial versions, and Apple restricts some types of programs