For critics, a new iPod model signifies new features to dissect and play with, while for customers it means a new must-have device. Each generation of iPod models receives multiple upgrades, but no other generation has been given more upgrades and been packed with more features than the 4th generation of the device that has hundreds of new features and upgrades.Continuing with its touch screen design and minimalist button layout, the product does offer some significant upgrades that past models did not use, but much of what's in the iPod is borrowed from its iPhone brother.Much of what the 4th generation iPod provides is a direct replica of the iPhone, and for iPhone 4 owners, getting a device with all the same features minus a phone may not be too alluring.
Features
The 4th generation iPod comes with several new features, making for a major overhaul in the device not experienced before, including iCloud, a wireless storage system, Retina Display, HD video recording and video chatting via FaceTime. Those buyers interested in just music and games will be greeted with an upgraded screen resolution thanks to Apple's Retina Display, while video lovers will get a 1080P camera jammed into the item for shooting video and taking photos.The 4th generation iPod will also run iOS5, which has new multi-touch gestures and comes with Apple's free cloud storage system, iCloud, which will send all your music, contact data and pictures to all of your iOS5-capable devices.
Tech Spec
One of the significant upgrades received for the 4th generation model is a battery that promises 7-hours of continuous video playing, 40-hours of playback music, and a battery capable of being recharged in just about 2 hours. The size is still about the same as a deck of cards, and consumers will have the option of choosing from 8, 32 and 64GB hard drives to satisfy their music, video and photo needs. Since the device does include a leaner design than past models, new iPod cases will be needed to protect the device.
Accessories
The addition of a new iPod model means that the major accessory companies will start to make new iPod touch 4G cases and other devices for the iPod. If you have an original iTouch, you still may use many of the older accessories, including car-radio systems, docking stations and speaker systems; however, if the new iPod does not fit in one of these products, adapters are sold to work with the product. Thanks to the standard USB slots used inside of many Apple electronics, consumers will still be able to get away with using many of the older 3rd-party accessories they have purchased.
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