Apple iPod touch, 8GB, Black

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Share good times with friends over FaceTime, shoot scenes in HD and play games on the highest-resolution iPod screen ever. In fact, the iPod touch has so much technology, you’ll probably forget it is an iPod!

FaceTime video calling on the iPod touch lets you hang out and catch up with friends in an entirely new way. With just a tap, you can see what your friends are up to — literally. And all you need to get started is an Apple ID and an email account.

With the built-in HD video camera you’re always ready to record when the moment strikes. An advanced backside illumination sensor delivers brilliant video in both bright and low-light settings. And when you’ve finished shooting, you can edit and share your movie in just a few taps.

Thanks to the exceptionally sharp Retina display, everything you see and do on iPod touch looks amazing. That’s because the Retina display’s pixel density is so high, your eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels. Which means images in games, films and photos leap off the screen. Text in books, web pages and email is crisp at any size. And everything is sharper.

The iPod touch feels great in your hand too thanks to its incredibly slim, contoured enclosure made of polished stainless steel. The 3.5-inch widescreen display is perfect for watching movies and playing games, and a built-in speaker allows you to listen without headphones. Helpfully, the volume buttons are now built-in to the left side, giving you easy access to one of the most frequently used controls.

The 8GB flash drive has enough room to store up to 1750 songs, 10,000 photos or 10 hours of video, so you’ll always have plenty of choice when picking something to watch or listen to. And with 7 hours of video or 40 hours of audio playback from a single recharge, you’re bound to enjoy your music or movies on the move without interruption.

Thanks to the Wi-Fi capability of the iPod touch, you’ll be able to surf the internet or buy music from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, whilst you’re out and about. Find a Wi-Fi hotspot, establish a connection, and the rest is easy. And when you get home and synch, your music purchases will be added to your iTunes library.

Web connectivity will also let you enjoy Mail, Google Maps, Stocks, Weather and Safari web clips (the ability to add Safari bookmarks to the Home screen).

Note: The required software is downloadable from the Apple website.

System Requirements:
Mac: Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later
PC: Windows 7, Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later

Key Features

Accessories Docking adaptor, earbud headphones, USB 2.0 cable
Battery lifeHow long the battery lasts for (and if applicable) until it needs recharging Up to 40 hours audio or 7 hours video
Brand Apple
Capacity 8GB
Dimensions H110 x W59 x D7.5mm
Eligible for International Delivery No
Guarantee 1 year guarantee included.
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Model name / number MC540BT/A
Plays formatsType of disc or file that can be played back on this machine MP3, WAV, AIFF, AAC, MP4, MOV, M4V
Power supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, docking adaptor
Preset stationsThe number of stations that can be programmed into the memory Not applicable
Radio tuner No
Transfer methodThe way music or videos are transferred to the player USB 2.0
Apple iPod Type Touch
Weight 101g
Wireless Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)

Product code - 83801331

  • 1 year guarantee included

£159.99



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Alternate Capacity

touch, 32GB 

touch, 64GB 

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