Ipod Touch 4G Review | Fourth Generation   Specs and Features
  4th Generation

 

ipod touch 4g dual display slanted

Date Released September 2010
Dimensions 4.4 in (110 mm) × 2.3 in (58 mm)
× 0.28 in (7.1 mm) (H×W×D)
Operating System iOS4.1
Os Requirements MAC: OSX 10.4
PC:Vista
Processor/RAM A4 ARM v7 @1GHz
512Mb
Graphics Processing Unit PowerVR SGX
GPU 535 @ 200 MHz
 Display Specs
3.5 in (89 mm), 3:2 aspect ratio, 24-bit color, aluminosilicate glass-covered LED-backlit LCD, 960×640 px at 326 ppi
Multi-Touch Interface    
Camera/Video 0.7Mp Fixed Focus
HD Video(720p 30fps)
960x720 resolution stills
Wi-Fi     802.11b/g/n
(802.11n 2.4GHz only)
External Volume Control   
Built In speakers  
Voice Control Support  
Rated Battery Life hours Audio:  40
Video:  7
MSRP

(Manufaturer's
Suggested
Retail Price)
8Gb $229
32Gb $299
64Gb $399

 

Why You Are Here....

(No this is not a repeat of the red pill blue pill scene from the Matrix...)

Chances are  you're here for one of  few reasons. You have an doubt seen the iPod touch probably through a friend ,maybe you even used one,  whether playing music  or games , watching a video or using one of the cool apps.Maybe you've seen people using it and though it looked cool and thought about buying, you know.. if it wasn't too expensive , but not before doing your homework to find out if it is worth it . Either way, the fact that you're here means you're  smart enough  to get more information before you buy , which is something you want to always do as a consumer.

 

What makes the iPod Touch 4G so Great ? What can I use it For?Is it worth it ?

As everyone knows , its not about the Specs on paper , but what you can use the device for . You can review the main features  using the comparison table above.In previous generations you could  find phones with the same and even more features , since the  ipod touch came without basic features such as a camera.  However , with this fourth generation release , the iPod Touch really blows the competition out of the water both in terms of specs on paper as well as use-ability. But by far ... the MAIN reason most people buy an iPod Touch has always been the revolutionary apps and games which are really second to none.These are made possible by the following things :

  1. the 3D Gyroscope which allows the iTouch to sense tilt in all angles and planes which allows you to use  amazingly realistic and immersive apps and games
  2. The Multi touch pad which can detect location, force of each  finger used on the screen.
  3. The new Retina Display 960 x 640 display which gives the iPod Touch the highest resolution of any device in its class allowing extremely crisp video , pictures and graphics
  4. The New extremely fast A4 processor which allows even the most high resolution , graphics intensive games and apps to run flawlessly
 

In addition ,the Apple App store contains  over 200,000 apps and games as well as the  limitless supply of eager iOS 4 Programmers writing 3rd party games and apps which you can use if you jailbreak your ipod touch.This is really at the heart of why , even with phones and other alternatives  such as the Zune HD , Galaxy , Blackberry etc that may look similar (having  touch screen and similar look) you will never get the functionality of the iPhone.The apps on other touch screen model Phones and pocket devices lack the immersive-ness of the iPod Touch apps and games since they lack the gyroscope and hardware capabilities as well as the IOS4 operating system and cadre of programmers. The phrase '"There is an App for that " is probably close to the truth ... there is an app for just about anything you can imagine...finding it out of the 200,000 other apps out there can be challenging however. So If you're wondering what exactly you could use the iPod Touch for , below are some of the most common uses and a few other ideas.

Things You Can Do With Your Ipod Touch
  1. Use as a mobile movie theater to watch Movies on the go during a long trip
  2. Broadcast movies  wirelessly to watch on your HDTV using Apple Airplay
  3. Use as an MP3 player to listen to music on the go
  4. Broadcast  music to your speakers/sound system  over wireless connection using Airplay
  5. Play one of the over 75,000 games using the new gyroscope ,A4 chip and stunning 960 x 640 Retina Display.
  6. Video chat with friends and family using Facetime
  7. Shoot and edit  HD video , make and direct your own home movies
  8. Use as a Camera to take pictures in a snap ,of memorable family events , fun  moments 
  9. Browse the Internet using Wifi
  10. Check mail , Use Facebook , Twitter
  11. Connect your Electric guitar or Bass with iRig to use your iPod Touch 4G as a guitar effects processor
  12. Use Pandora to Suggest songs similar to your musical taste
  13. Use Travel Apps such as Kayak and Lonely Planet to search for flights , plan trips and use as a tour guide for your travels
  14. Use Fitness Apps such as Lose it and Daily Burn to keep an excercise log and daily meal plans to ensure you chieve your weigth loss goals
  15. Shop Online , bid on ebay , design your own clothes using Lifestyle Apps such as Rugby Ralph Lauren and Ebay Mobile
Demonstration of Airplay wireless audio and video

Actual Footage Taken using the Camera

Immersive Gameplay using the accelerometer

 

Sizing Review and  Finding  the Best Deals

You could buy your iPod Touch from  number of places , the Apple Store , Amazon , other distributors and websites etc. However , we have found Amazon to be the best for the following reasons.

It is often difficult to estimate the right size to purchase in terms of Gigabyte Storage Space between the 8Gb 32Gb and 64Gb. When in doubt the 32Gb suites most people . Below is a sizing guide with links direclty to the best deals currently available on Amazon right now making it easy for you to click and buy directly .Hurry though,stock go fast and you're not guaranteed to get the same deal twice!

 

4th Generation Ipod Touch 4G Review Buying Guide Table

8Gb
MSRP:  $229
32Gb
MSRP:  $299
64Gb
MSRP : $399
  • 1,750 Songs
  • 10 hours Video
  • 10,000 Photos
  • 7,000 Songs
  • 40 hours Video
  • 40,000 Photos
  • 14,000 Songs
  • 80 hours Video
  • 90,000 Photos

Buy 8Gb  (4th Gen) NOW!


Save $25!!

Buy  32 Gb (4th Gen) NOW!


Save $26 !!

Buy 64Gb (4th Gen) NOW!


Save $50 !!

 

You can check out this article for a more in depth look at how we determine how many songs the different capacities can hold. 



 


 

Posted on November 13, 2010  by Joel Castagne

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