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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

By Mark W. Kaelin

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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

A first look at the iPod Touch

A first look at the iPod Touch

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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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - Main menu

Apple iPod Touch - Main menu

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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - GPS

Apple iPod Touch - GPS

Yep, that is TechRepublic headquarters.

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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - Map of Louisville

Apple iPod Touch - Map of Louisville

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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - GPS menu

Apple iPod Touch - GPS menu

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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - Google Earth

Apple iPod Touch - Google Earth

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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - Weather

Apple iPod Touch - Weather

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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - Golf demo

Apple iPod Touch - Golf demo

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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - Hole 1 Flyby

Apple iPod Touch - Hole 1 Flyby

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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - TechRepublic Web site

Apple iPod Touch - TechRepublic Web site

The Safari Web browser does a good job rendering our site.

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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - YouTube

Apple iPod Touch - YouTube

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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - Clear picture from YouTube

Apple iPod Touch - Clear picture from YouTube

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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - Apple App Store

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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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - Find what you want?

Apple iPod Touch - Find what you want?

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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - Twitter

Apple iPod Touch - Twitter

With some third-party application help, the Touch is actually a decent Twitter platform.

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First Look: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

Apple iPod Touch - Ouch, my poor stock portfolio

Apple iPod Touch - Ouch, my poor stock portfolio

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By Mark W. Kaelin
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.