Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation Black (8 GB)(UK version)

Very versatile not just an MP3, much more. You can play games watch videos surf the net and so much more. the user interface is the best on the market and a joy to use I would give it 8 out of 10. I have given it 8 out of 10 because i have had it a short while and now realise what this little machine is capable of, Buy a bigger one if you can afford it. Once you have got used to the touch you will find you dont have quite enough space with 8gb, save up a bit longer and get a 32gb that way you can keep every thing on there and you wont be constantly changing stuff over on itunes. I went and bought a 32gb soon after and it is all the machine you ever want. went away for a week with work and loaded the 32gb with 10 films a load of games and nearly 20gb of music it kept me entertained for the entire time i was away. I also have bought the av cables so i pluged it into the tv in the hotel and used it a video player. you can still do this with the 8gb but you have to be much more selective with your films and music. that is the only reason i gave this machine 8 out of 10. But because I bought both from ebay I have got them both for less than the price of a new 32gb one.

Bought this iPod touch for my daughter. Not knowing much about them went for the 2nd generation. She is over the moon with it. Loads of free apps (which I like) Good sound for music and she can log on to the internet. So much for a little gadget. Now need to find one for my son and one for me!

Bought used Apple ipod touch 2nd Generation (8GB) for my son because it was a lot cheaper than a newer version. Overall he is very happy with it, however, getting started was not as straight forward as anticipated.
Minus points:
* In order to get the full use out of this ipod you need an Apple ID as well as a newer version of itunes than I had which, in return, could only be downloaded onto a relatively new computer/laptop.
* Battery life is average and very much depends on the kind of use (internet, videos and games are more 'hungry' than listening to music).
* No camera.
* Not bluethooth compatible with any other devices in our household, ie music has to be transferred via USB/computer.
* Internet access via Wifi can be slow, ie when trying to read emails.

Plus points:
* The design is very sleek with a nice big screen.
* Features are very easy and intuitive to use.
* Even the 8 GB provide enough memory to hold over 1000 songs.
* Google earth is amazing but the maps are even better!
* Touch screen works great and ipod seems very well manufactured.

Overall, after the initial hurdles had been overcome the ipod worked fine and has provided hours of fun. For c. £50 purchase price this is a excellent entry level ipod. As a parent I feel I ought to add that however amazing this little gadget is, it is also very addictive. And because of its size children can easily sneak off into their bedroom and play games/watch videos without the parent/carer being aware of it.

All I can say is a resounding YES they are. The operation is seamless and very efficient and the access they provide to Music and Applications is second to none.

The 8gb model is adequate in terms of storage but real music and video junkies might be better off with the 16gb or 30gb models.

All they provide is more room. The 8gb works as well as any other just with slightly less capacity.

My family has three of these now and I want an iPhone.

A really cool gizmo

Just like an iPhone ... without the phone bit ! Easy to use / Wifi Internet works very well / lots of superb free apps available from Apple / stylish design / good sounding iPod too .