Apple iPod touch 6gen Pro Reviews

As an upgrade, the fifth-generation iPod touch hits all the right marks. It's thinner and lighter despite packing a bigger and (far) better screen. It's faster despite having better battery life, its pair of cameras are markedly better than those found in the previous touch and its new matte aluminum exterior certainly seems like it will prove rather more durable in the long-run -- though time shall tell on that front. That the new touch is rocking Apple's new Lightning connector will be a drawback for those with legacy docks and the like, but this is clearly the path the company is taking going forward, and there's not a lot of sugar we can put on that pill. The iPod touch is a comprehensively better package than the previous-gen unit but, at $299 to start, it certainly doesn't come cheap. If you're reasonably content with your fourth-gen this is probably not worth the upgrade, but if you have an older iPod that's ready for retirement, or are indeed just jumping on the iOS bandwagon for the first time and are happy with your current phone, this is a great place to start.

Most smartphone users, especially iPhone owners, may not have a need for a dedicated media player among their mobile gadgets. Admittedly the iPod touch will continue to serve more of an isolated niche, but it serves this niche well—better than any competing device that we've had a chance to try. Anyone who already uses an iPod touch will find the fifth-generation model to be the best yet, by leaps and bounds. Newcomers to the product may be similarly wooed by the colorful housings, larger display, excellent camera and fast hardware. Yes, the iPhone 5 is available for $100 less through carrier subsidization, but for cross-platform users who love their Android or Windows Phone handset, the iPod touch is still the easiest way engage the iOS ecosystem.

Apple’s iPod touch is better than ever. It’s expensive, but the best device of its type on the market

Whether you are looking for a feature-packed powerhouse with "HD," wireless connectivity and lots of apps, or a more affordable, lean yet capable multimedia device, Apple has you covered with these new players. Evolved over years of continuing refinement, both offer the quality—and, yes, fun—we've come to expect. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to find out what happens to the crew of The Orca….

With upgrades to its power and display quality, the iPod Touch is still the most versatile media player around

The iPod touch clearly has plenty to offer in a market full of very good devices. Phones have never been better and they're so good that they've basically killed the standalone MP3 player. But not the iPod, which survives because Apple pours as much love into it as it does all of its other devices. That means you get a mind-blowingly good screen, fantastic sound and access to the biggest collection of games and apps on any device. It's the experience that wins here, meaning you can have Apple while sticking to your venerable BlackBerry, for example. And while it's not cheap, it still offers pretty remarkable value, considering how close it comes, in terms of features, to the iPhone. The iPod touch proves that there's a market for things that can't make phone calls, but do music, video, photos and apps with a skill you'd only get on phones that cost hundreds of pounds more.

Price aside, whether you're in it for the apps, games, or media, this is an iPod you'll treasure. With its improved cameras, zippy performance, bright and roomy display, support for Siri, and more colourful and statuesque form, the fifth-generation iPod touch is a winner.

Price aside, whether you’re in it for the apps, games, or media, this is an iPod you’ll treasure. With its improved cameras, zippy performance, bright and roomy display, support for Siri, and more colorful and statuesque form, the fifth-generation iPod touch is a winner.

The iPod Touch is the best iPod, but it’s also something more: it’s a clear everything-gadget that’s well past being about an iPod. Or, maybe that’s what the "iPod" name was really meant to represent all along. It may not be the slam-dunk value that it used to be, and $299 now occupies a higher-end side of the gadget spectrum compared with other alternatives. But for now, it’s still tough to beat, provided you don't already own a phone that can do the same thing. Call it the King of Mini Media, or the best music player out there. The iPod Touch owns its little world. And, unlike last year, spending the extra $100 to get up to the 32GB model gets you a whole new product, not just more storage. For all these reasons -- should you be able to afford it -- the new iPod Touch is a product I'd recommend over many alternatives -- as a music player, not a tiny tablet.

Apple's beautifully redesigned iPod touch is still the leading do-it-all MP3 player, but the new $300 entry-level price might make it a tough sell.