Apple iPod touch 4th Generation 32 GB

Hey man I and millions of others indians are in the "apple ecosystem" of yours. Just try this once-
Take your itouch 5 and you iphone 5 and put them in airplane mode. Now switch both of them off and back on. AND YOU WILL GET TO KNOW WHICH ONE IS FASTER. Try to load some apps like temple run etc AND YOU WILL GET TO KNOW WHICH IS FASTER. Just by writing specs on a site doesnt mean it will be faster. 2x Faster chip and 7x more GPU power doesnt mean it is 2x,7x faster! Apple boffins even managed to get the same screen in 1/3rd of the iphone's thickness. Does that mean it is 2x slower than the iphone? NO! The ipad mini also has an A5 chip. Some models also deal with cellular service,. Does that mean the A5 is laggy and stuff? NO! Get yourself right on public websites, man!

By the way, i use the itouch personally and i would like to say that it is the slimmest gadget i have ever owned. The camera is absolutely astonishing. The speed, bhai sahab, that is just lightning fast. The back, not a scratch sinci i got this 2 weeks ago. Everything is just perfect about this product!

While Apple fanboys will swear at the iPod touch revolutionizing the world and all things including your life, the fact is, it is a product for the uninformed public. Perhaps someone who is, among other things, ignorant.
The iPod touch fares well in every aspect except what its meant to do or assuming its role as a audio-centric device -what its supposed to do. But more on that later.

Build Quality and Aesthetics:

If there were ever a synonym for beauty and stupidity rolled into one, it would be the iPod touch. It is a beautiful device to hold, the build quality is premium and solid. A twin of the iPhone, the iPod touch fares very well. Sleek and slim, indeed a model of aesthetic brilliance, however there is a crucial flaw perhaps a fault of its own beauty -the iPod touch will threaten to slip out of your hands if your not ever so careful. Another bothersome flaw is the back chromed panel. While it does its part and looks brilliant, it scratches ever so easily. In fact a week with it and the panel looks like its a month old. Disappointing to say the least. Clearly Apple has gone form over functionality here, while the iPod is certainly a looker it leaves much to be desired.

Audio:

Not for the discerning audiophile. The audio reproduction is "passable" at best, the tiny highs and over emphasized mids are frustratingly annoying. The bass is all over the place, what the hell Apple? You really need a seriously good pair of headphones that cost well over 18k rupees to even consider the audio as good. However, perhaps most average users wont complain here, on the contrary if you're looking for audio quality not better than the audio production of an entry level smartphone, the iPod touch will not disappoint you then. But for the man of measure who wants refined audio production, the iPod touch is mediocre at best.
Incredibly disappointing.

-No flac, ogg, etc support. Ridiculous.

Video & Apps & Misc

Here in lies the strength of the iPod touch. With the plethora of apps available on the Apple AppStore, you will not be left wanting for more. What more can be said?
One advice, do yourself a favor and jailbreak the dam thing and you will find yourself in app nirvana.
Video quality is indeed laudable, 720p is a welcome addition. Its by far offers one of the best video reproductions in pmp devices, actually the only credible video recorder in the pmp market.

- Coverts videos during transfers. Utter nonsense on Apple's part.

Battery life & Display & Extra

The battery life of the iPod touch outlasts its rivals by a safe margin, video playback is phenomenal and the iPod touch does not disappoint. On a day to day use, the iPod touch goes for a whole week! And that is indeed impressive.
The display is a thing to behold. Absolutely gorgeous. Sharp and eyegasimcally beautiful. Photos and videos are a joy to watch on the iPod touch. So is typing texts and using the plethora of apps. The high density retina display does not disappoint. No arguments here.

-bundled earphones are an insult to your ears, not only do they sound horrible, the dam things get discolored in a matter of days.

-Watch out as the chromed back is as delicate as it looks and gets easily scratched. Simply putting it on a table top and picking it up results in fine scratches. Buy a silicone cover.

-iTunes headache. Downsizes full resolutions photos. Irritating as hell.

Conclusion:

The iPod touch is a device of multiple talents, it takes video brilliantly and the AppStore is a deal clincher for some, the retina display is addictive and the device on a whole exhibits a sense of premium finish. Unfortunately premium looks and finish aren't exclusive as rivals such as Cowon have pmp's that are equally classy and solid all the while poviding sublime audio reproduction -something the iPod touch fails miserably. The audio quality is disgustingly poor and for the discerning gentleman an insult at this price point. Average users will find the device restrictive.
Indeed, to purchase the iPod touch one has to be awfully ignorant or a fanboy and for some ignorance is better.

I must say I am a bit too late reviewing about this product but however , I am finally here . Had a few transaction issues before I actually got this in my hand from Flipkart in December , 2011 but Flipkart is really awesome . Spectacular service and quality .

Before I go into the review , I would like to be frank . I used to hate Apple like 6-7 years back from now especially due to the price they generally set against their products . Moreover , I thought , Apple is only meant for rich people but I was proved wrong later . Steve Jobs and his garage-found-company turned into a global leader , really inspiring . I became an Apple fan , hence and long cherished to own an Apple product , so I finally join the league .

Technically speaking , you would basically use the device for :

1. Entertainment - Music , Videos/Movies , Gaming. (Game center)

2. Everyday Activities - Messaging and Chat , Facetime HD over Wifi , Social Networking , normal Internet browsing and photography .

3. Reading newspapers and books .

I have got the white version of this and I suggest you too get the white one as it comes preloaded with iOS 5 . Also , I think the 32GB is the best deal and 32GB should be enough for you , so you should go for the 32GB model .

Things that you will fall for and would love in this device are
especially ,

1 . Its beautiful build , incredibly thin and lightweight (may trip off your hands) structure and elegant looks (something what Apple is known for) . However , the back is made of stainless steel with a nice Apple logo , but it tends to develop scratches over time , so get a decent cover .

2 . Entertainment - Music , Gaming and movies , everything that you love you will get it all on this device . The sound quality of the speakers , although is not good neither are the apple headphones . Therefore, if you are an audiophile or if you are a music/movie freak , I , suggest , get a Sennheiser or a Skullcandy and life is good .

3 . Photography and recording at 720p HD is an appreciably good experience . Camera not as good as in iPhone but still serves the purpose . The Retina Display , however is truly
phenomenonal that makes reading books and newspapers an eye-popping experience .

4 . The itunes app store is really good and you will get tons of apps there . Go for the free apps and the paid ones if you want , some are really good but be careful some are also fakes .

5 . The battery life of the iPod is really good and edges past most of the other media devices available in the market .

6 . Don't forget to showoff this one to your friends and colleagues . You will become a celeb overnight if you are not one already.[:P]

Last but not the least , I also did not like something about this device and I feel you also may not like that too . There are two things you possibly would not like - the cross-platform bluetooth sharing and the non-expandable memory feature , something which Apple never implemented . The first one is likely to bother you more because files can only be shared over bluetooth between iOS devices only and not any iOS and non-iOS pair , neither there is any app for that . That's really disappointing . The non expandable storage feature is ok until you still need higher storage (>64GBs).

Overall , this is a hell of a device . Nothing less than a mobile phone except the calling capability . I have been using this one for almost 3 months now and it's going great guns and I am in love with it . I also feel proud to have it by my own salary . This is definitely something I would recommend . Do not wait , just go for it .

Got it 4 days back....still cant believe my eyes...
1. It's really really sleek, with an amazing display..u'll be amazed for sure, it sports better picture or video quality than any other hand held devices..
2. There's no competition for apple in touch panels till date..
Build quality is good though the back gets easily scratched...better put it in a cover n use a screen guard for extra protection...
3. Sound quality is good with the supplied apple head-phones but can be outstanding if u buy an in-ear head-phones..
4. This is the first iPod touch ever to come up with a speaker n camera, front n rear...
5. Camera is not good enough for still images but the video recording covers all flaws....It records 720p videos..video calling can be done through facetime or skype all u need is wifi....
6. Processor is really good, work gets done really fast....
7. Web browser is gr8...sometimes i dont feel the need of a PC...though there is no flash support but still its pretty good..
8. Apple apps are a plenty.....you'll never get bored....though many gr8 apps are paid but u can always jailbreak n use them for free...:)
9. Battery back up, it lasts a day with normal usage n 12 hours with heavy usage....charges in about 2 hours when u plug it in ur wall using an adapter..about 4 hrs on usb charging
10. Playing games on it will surely get u addicted...even after hours of usage your eyes wont feel tired or stressed..
11. It has almost all the features of an iPhone 4 but comes in half the price...definitely worth the money...soon iOS5 will be launched n its gonna bomb the smart phone market..:P

It surely is a Masterpiece...u wont regret buying it ever..!!
It can be used by people of all ages..the device is very easy to use....
If u find the 32 GB model or above costly, then go for the 8GB one....all r the same, only hard drive gets bigger..

Thumb's Up to APPLE..:)
Apple iPod Touch 4G
A MUST BUY!!

ipod touch is the ultimate gadget and friends go right away and buy one if u are yet to... no second thoughts. The retina display.. HD video.. thousands of apps.. u never get bored!!!!!!!!