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Apple may have refreshed its entire iPod family with a brand new look, but make no mistake - it’s all about the new iPod touch. When this little bundle of joy finally reached our hands, Gollum impressions of m y preciousss , were not uncommon. Basically an iPhone without the phone, the new iPod touch is entirely in a league of its own with its breakthrough touch technology.

Beauty With Brains Since there is no ‘phone’ in the iPod touch, Apple has shaved off another 3.5mm or so off its depth for a seriously slim 8mm touch. Holding it in our palm, the iPod touch doesn’t just look sleek, it feels absolutely stunning. You’ll also get immediately hooked on its tilting capabilities. The accelerometer built-in does a good job detecting portrait and landscape modes and adjusting content to be displayed properly.

Putting it into landscape mode while choosing audio tracks will transform the playlist into Cover Flow, where you can effortlessly scroll through album covers. Tap on a cover once, and you’ll be brought into the song list. Tap on the outside, and you’re back in Cover Flow. While you’re listening to your music, clicking the ‘Home’ button twice (the only physical button on the device cover) will make the music controls appear even when the screen is switched off.

If you never thought of an iPod as a serious photo viewer before, now is the time to take a good long look. With a large 3.5-inch display, the iPod touch displays images with sharp and vibrant colors. Scrolling is a breeze as well and the rotating trick works here as well. Imagine full screen landscape or portrait photos with just the movement of your hand - and in their correct aspect ratios no less. Another thing that the iPod touch also does well is the playing of videos.