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A pattern seems to be come forth . Apple releases a new iPod simulation with a mixture of features that look compelling on paper , yet in practice , the iPod does n’t do as well as it might . A few weeks afterward , Apple release an update for the iPod that addresses the major performance issues . This bechance recently withthe 3 G iPod nano and iPod classic . It ’s occurred again with the iPod pinch .
When theiPod touch ( ) was first released , some models proffer very dark or out - of - contrast video performance . But even touch models that did not have display problem could n’t fit the brightness and clear contrast of the iPhone . Apple released the iPod touch 1.1.1 update that fixed the former job , but , regrettably , not the latter .
We had three iPod touches in theMacworldoffices the sidereal day the update was relinquish . One exhibited the electronegative video recording problem . Another did n’t have the disconfirming video recording job but still lacked detail in dingy scenes . The third did a scrap good job with those black scenes but could n’t produce the same level of detail as the iPhone . After applying the update , two of the three iPods offered improved video functioning . The iPod touch that had the forged television problems was still a bit darker than our “ better ” iPod touch , but the artifact completely disappear . The center iPod touch was as honorable as the best one , and the best one did n’t seem to change at all .
With the update we took the opportunity to retest the electric battery to see if underwhelming audio playday meliorate . The consequence were mixed , but not telling either way . In our printing press - shimmer - and - take the air away audio mental testing , a skin senses with its Wi - Fi capabilities turn on played audio continuously for 16 hours and 55 minute , up from 16:14 in our test with the original software . Turning off the Wi - Fi increased battery life to 25:56 ( compare to 26:15 in the first trial ) . The video resultant barely changed . uninterrupted video with Wi - Fi on go for 5:09 versus 5:03 when we first quiz the touch . And with Wi - Fi off , the touch played video for 5:27 compared to 5:37 the first prison term around . So even with the new package , the iPod touch run out to play audio for the 22 time of day straight ( at default place setting with WiFi ) that Apple suggests it should .
The lowdown
In my original followup I suggest that the iPod touch ’s TV quality was a deal - killer . With the 1.1.1 update that lineament has improved somewhat — enough to guarantee a half - mouse uptick in our military rank . But the touch ’s feature article set up remains arbitrary , the sense of touch still wo n’t support older video accessary , and no computer software update could ever sum up the physical volume dominance that would make it possible to operate an iPod tinge from the comfort of your air pocket . In short , the iPod touch is a bit better , but still far from perfect .
