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What is an iPod touch?

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Apple iPod touch

The iPod touch

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Definition:

iPod touch - The iPod touch is best described as an iPhone without the phone features. It has the same basic design, includes a large touchscreen, offers WiFi Internet connectivity, and iPod features including music and video playback, wireless music purchases from the iTunes Store, and CoverFlow browsing.

Capacity
8GB
16GB
32GB

Screen Size
3.5 inches, widescreen

Networking
802.11b/g WiFi

Weight
4.2 ounces

Battery Life
Audio - 22 hours
Video - 5 hours

Colors
Silver

Availability
Released: Sept. 2007
Discontinued: NA, still being sold

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