New Apple iPod Touch 32GB
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There is much to the Apple iPod than just the Nano. Although this site is mainly dedicated to the Nano and iPod Nano Accessories, we wanted to take a bit of time to feature this ingenious Apple gadget that is slowly beginning to evolve into the future of portable media players: The Apple iPod Touch also known as the iTouch.
iTouch Goes From Maximum 16GB to 32GB
Flash memory is slowly beginning to increase in memory size as well as decrease in price. Granted there exists high flash memory technology, this may only be military grade and not available to the regular consumer. Even if it were, it would simply be highly expensive causing it to be a turn-off.
The 32GB iPod Touch has recently been released a couple of months ago causing a frenzy in the community of iPod fanatics. Prior to this release, the iPod Touch was available only in memory sizes of 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB.
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Are you fanning for the 411 on the features of the iTouch?
How many songs, movies, and photos can the 32GB iTouch hold?
The new 32GB iPod Touch can hold a maximum of either:
- 468 hours of music
- 40 hours of video
- 20,000 pictures and photos
Does the iTouch have Wi-Fi Capabilities?
Yes indeed! The iTouch does have Wi-Fi capabilities allowing you to surf the internet via Apple’s own Safari internet browser. You’re able to:
- watch videos on YouTube
- check, send, and receive HTML email
- shop for movies and music in the iTunes Wi-Fi wireless music store
- get directions to specific locations using Google Maps
- use the handy widgets for notes, checking your stocks, weather updates, and more
Other hi-tech features
Accelerometer
View images and movies either portrait or landscape with the flick of a wrist. Simply rotate the iPod Touch and the screen will display images accordingly.
Ambient Light Sensor
The brightness of the screen automatically adjusts according to your surroundings via the ambient light sensor built-in technology.
Multi-Touch
This touchscreen technology allows you to access all controls and settings with the touch of a finger to the display or screen. There is also a touchscreen full QWERTY keyboard program.
Screen size
The iTouch’s screen is a nifty 3.5 inches and can be viewed either widescreen or standard viewing.
Buy the new 32GB iPod Touch
We are proud to announce that it is available for purchase here. Clicking on the link in the picture above or scrolling to the bottom where the buy it now button is will take you directly to the purchase page for the iTouch.
Buy the iPod Touch 32GB for $474.99 with free shipping
Bose Portable iPod Sounddock Digital Speaker System
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We’ve recently got the chance to test out the Bose Portable Sounddock Digital Speaker System for all click-wheel Apple iPod models (including the iPhone).
We at iPod Nano Cases dot net mainly focus on reviewing products and accessories related especially to the Nano line of pods, but we wanted to broaden our horizons a little. By the way, the Bose Sounddock is very much compatible with all models of iPod Nanos.
Review of Bose Portable Sounddock
What in the box?
The Bose Portable Sounddock comes equipped with:
- rechargeable lithium-ion battery power pack
- A/C power cord adapter
- remote control (battery included)
- dock inserts
- User manual & setup instructions
Speakers Specifications
There are two models of the Bose Sounddock. The specific model we’re referring to is the Portable edition. The other model is the POD1. The difference between the two is that the Portable edition boasts a rechargeable lithium ion battery allowing you to play the Sounddock wire-free. The POD1 requires plug-in, and does not have the battery option.
The Sounddock’s dimensions are roughly 6″ x 14″ x 10″ (give or take a few .01″) making it fairly compact. It weighs in at an estimated 5 pounds. Five pounds isn’t that light, but we didn’t seem to mind…the weight of these speakers give it a sturdy feel.
Additional Features
The auxiliary input for an additional audio source come in handy, especially if you’ve got another portable electronic device such as a portable dvd player or perhaps a PSP…imagine Bose-quality sound while you watch movies or play video games while riding in the car, at the beach lying on the sand, or anywhere that isn’t at the comfort of your own home.
We’ve already made mention of the remote control, but what we’ve failed to bring out is that it’s about the size of a credit card. This may not be such a great thing, though…We’ve already managed to misplace it several times in a period of less than a month.
Sound Quality
Given the fact that we are in no way expert audio connoisseurs, we firmly believe that this set of stereo Bose Speakers lives up to the branding and quality that is the very legacy of Bose. These babies deliver rich and deep tones, and easily fills any room with amazing sound.
Bose has done a wonderful job of packing big sound into such a little package, so do not let the size and dimensions of the Sounddock deceive you. We’ve tested these iPod speakers both indoor in large and small rooms, as well as outdoor. It performs well in all the former conditions and circumstances.
The Sounddock received R&B/Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, and Classical music genres very well in both low and high volumes. Bass, midtones, and treble all were well-enunciated even when the volume was turned up rather high. I should point out, though, that if you’re a big fan of bass and you perhaps would even choose it over overall performance and clarity, this is not the iPod speaker system for you.
Likes
We’ve already made it quite clear that we love the Sounddock’s sound quality and portability.
As far as looks and aesthetic appeal is concerned, the Portable Sounddock has a sleek, modern and luxurious appearance. We can almost guarantee that you will love how these speakers look. We have the Sounddock in Gloss Black. We’ve seen it in white also, but afraid that little fingers might get to it and stain it with food and dirt, we decided that black was the way to go for us.
The Sounddock charges your iPod while it plays without any additional cables or instruments, and even when it’s running on battery and not plugged in. This is definitely a plus, but we suggest that you undock your iPod after you’re done listening to music (and if you do not wish to further charge your iPod) as leaving it in drains the Sounddock’s lithium ion battery.
Dislikes
We had to think long and hard about what we don’t like about the Bose Portable Sounddock system. Well, we could only come up with one thing…
The A/C adapter on the power cord is very bulky, and figuring out how to assemble it took a bit of a while. This wasn’t a big issue as common sense will eventually lead you to the proper assembly (takes just two very simple steps) as it did us. If not common sense, the user’s manual will…we’re not very big fans of reading instructions hehe.
Pricing
The Bose Portable Sounddock retails for $399.00. If you’re familiar with buying Bose products, you probably already know that the chances of getting it any cheaper or on sale is slim to none.
If the Portable version’s price is a little too steep for you, the Bose Sounddock POD1 retails for $269.00 making it a tad bit more affordable.
We realize that it’s quite a bit of cash to spend on an iPod speaker system, but that’s the Bose brand for you. Many believe that Bose products are overpriced. However, there is reason why people still purchase their products…the quality is outstanding, and that is the price that quality is paid for.
Purchase the Bose Sounddock Digital iPod Speakers Now
$399.00 Bose Portable Sounddock (black)
$269.00 Bose Sounddock (black)
