The Apple iPod Touch is more than just a media player. With built-in GPS and WiFi capability this media player can keep you connected to your social network. And with the additional benefit of downloadable third-party applications, the iPod Touch is capable of much more than merely playing MP3s.
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Mark Kaelin reviewed a 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch for the 2008 Geek Gift Guide.
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Apple iPod Touch - Main menu
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Apple iPod Touch - GPS
Yep, that is TechRepublic headquarters.
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Apple iPod Touch - Map of Louisville
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Apple iPod Touch - GPS menu
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Apple iPod Touch - Google Earth
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Apple iPod Touch - Weather
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Apple iPod Touch - Golf demo
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Apple iPod Touch - Hole 1 Flyby
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Apple iPod Touch - TechRepublic Web site
The Safari Web browser does a good job rendering our site.
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Apple iPod Touch - YouTube
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Apple iPod Touch - Clear picture from YouTube
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Apple iPod Touch - Apple App Store
The software available from the App Store is generally very bad, but a few gems can be found if you look hard enough.
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Apple iPod Touch - Find what you want?
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Apple iPod Touch - Twitter
With some third-party application help, the Touch is actually a decent Twitter platform.
Mark W. Kaelin has been writing and editing stories about the information technology industry, software, hardware, gaming, finance, accounting, and technology geekdom for more than 30 years.