The Apple iPod Touch 8GB is certainly a handheld entertainment device with a wide array of great features. The new Touch Generation 5 has FaceTime for video calls, HD video recording, the highest-resolution iPod screen ever, as well as IOS 5 giving you over 200 brilliant new features which include the new iCloud storage and iMessage to mention just a couple.
Show and tell with FaceTime
With the new Apple iPod Touch you can make video calls to friends and family! The feature known as FaceTime, uses Wi-Fi and gives you the option to switch between the Touch’s two cameras - One on the front, which focuses on you and one on the back, which focuses on what’s in front of you! With FaceTime you can see what your friends are up to (literally) or show them a new item of clothing for example. All you need is an Apple ID and an email account and you can start making video calls straight away!
The Fifth generation iPod Touch comes complete with Apple iMessage which enables you between IOS 5 devices to send texts, photos, videos or even contact details to either just one person or a whole group of friends. (Wi-Fi connection required)
The fifth generation iPod Touch is equipped with a 3.5-inch Multi-Touch display with the highest-resolution you can get on an iPod – 960x640 at 326 dots per inch! This display gives you incredibly sharp images and crisp text just like a printed page.
Tell the whole story clearly with HD video recording
High-definition 720p video recording is another great feature found on the latest iPod Touch, so there’s no need to pack your camera or camcorder. The Touch has an advanced backside illumination sensor to get the best from recording in low-light conditions and you can even edit your video complete with themes, titles and transitions using the new iMovie app!
The iPod Touch also makes a great gaming device. You can download thousands of titles from the app store and use both the Multi-Touch display and accelerometer for intuitive control. There is also a Game Center app for creating a gaming network that you and your friends can join. You can compare scores and see who the best is. You can even setup multiplayer games with people from around the world!
Printing or viewing without wires
To take viewing to the next level Apple built in to the Touch 8GB G5 Airplay. This can be used directly to Airplay compatible speakers to listen wirelessly to your music or with Apple TV (Gen2) connected to your HDTV not only will you be able to stream music, but also your photos or video content or even You Tube videos so you can all watch in comfort and with wires to trip you up.
Also the new iPod Touch 8GB Airprint function you can print tickets, photos, emails or even screen grabs via Wi-Fi (Airprint compatible printer required) and have the printed image in your hands within seconds, no setting up of software required, just click and print.
Music, film, eBooks and more
Of course as the Touch is an iPod, it also leads the way when it comes to music. The Genius function for example, can search your library and automatically create a mix just for you and you can use the Genius playlist to play songs that match the current song that you’re listening to. Cover Flow also provides a great way to select albums by flicking through titles by cover art and you can literally shake the Touch to shuffle tracks and play a song at random. You can even control music playback using spoken commands!
With the iPod Touch you can watch your favourite films and TV programmes on the daily commute or on a flight for example. The 3.5-inch colour widescreen Retina display makes video look great and the iTunes Store lets you buy or rent films or programmes on the iPod touch. There is also an app for watching video on YouTube.
Other great features found on the 5th Generation iPod Touch include an iBooks app for reading eBooks and downloading thousands of titles. The option to check email on the go, find your way using Maps, record voice memos and use Nike + to monitor your fitness regime.
Battery life gives you around 40 hours of audio playback when fully charged or up to 7 hours of video.
The Apple iPod Touch 8GB (fifth generation) is the complete entertainment device and a great gadget to have with you at all times.
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