iPod touch 3rd gen hands-on and video

It's confusing now that we have an iPod touch 3G, right? We just got done handling the new model, and really, there's not much to say. It's a little snappier, but we didn't do any heavy game playing, and otherwise it's exactly the same. We thought it seemed thinner, but the cold hard specs stopped that idea in its tracks. Want to see more? Check out the gallery and video below!

iPod touch 3G hands-on

[ToddFSU Posted Sep 9th 2009 2:52PM]

No camera? Really Apple?

[spass Posted Sep 9th 2009 2:56PM]

No camera is is like Apple admitting that their cameras are nowhere near the Nokias or SE,
so they'd better keep it out...

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:01PM]

2GS *cough*

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:02PM]

Sounds like the reports of technical problems with iPod Touch's camera were true.

[Nerdtalker Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:04PM]

It's totally fail that apple didn't wait to release the iPod Touch 3G with a camera.

Totally fail.

[michaelwub Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:04PM]

The 3G actually sports an invisible camera - only visible to true Apple fans. Can't you see it?

[erik1080 Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:06PM]

Don't worry, after everyone buys this version, they'll immediately release a new version with a camera.

[DRHouse Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:09PM]

AVOID the ipod 8GB model people

If you compare the ipods here from the OFFICIAL website
http://www.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/

The 8GB is the OLD model and about the new 32GB/64GB apple says "Enjoy all the great features of the 8GB model along with better performance, richer graphics and voice control"

you also get free remote/mic with the 32/64GB versions which cost 80$ alone if you wanted to get it later on
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA850G/A

The 8GB model is a bad deal

[arkweld Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:10PM]

and tell me again why you need a camera in a Touch?

Does your cell phone not have a camera? When you go out do you always take your iPod and not your cell phone? If you want a device that does the work of two devices they already make it, it's called an iPhone. Otherwise buy a better cell phone. You'll still have to carry a cell and a Touch so why does it matter which has the camera?

[beckhams777 Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:10PM]

So I guess Hama and all case manufacturers will have a big loss..

*plop*

[NohOne Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:12PM]

No Beatles? Really Apple?

Engadget has been saying "it is happening for reals, this time" for years. Can we ***finally*** put this to rest until the day it is released?

[beckhams777 Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:17PM]

but you can still get the "flash" app! :S

[Dolphers Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:22PM]

Yeah - I was going to wait until this annoucement to fairly choose between the new version and the HD Zune as my new MP3/etc player in the future to replace my old 30 gig Ipod (non-touch). After this, I think it's fair to say it's time to give 'ol Microsoft the choice of my business :)

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:24PM]

@erik1080
"Don't worry, after everyone buys this version, they'll immediately release a new version with a camera."
then 5g with an fm radio.. then 6g with gps... funny how they just seem to hit a block on Aesthetics.

[Mikey M Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:30PM]

It is days like this that I wish Paul Chapel wasn't banned.

[Arkv2 Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:39PM]

I couldn't care less about a crappy camera on my ipod...but come on...why would anyone want a camera on an ipod nano and not in an ipod touch? It makes no sense, at all.

[VDubb Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:45PM]

@Dr House

You don't get the $80 version of the headphones, you get the cheap headphones with a built-in mic (same ones that come with the shuffle and iPhone 3GS).

[One Love Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:48PM]

"Your out of touch, am out of time"

[jon Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:54PM]

"It is days like this that I wish Paul Chapel wasn't banned."


It's days like this that Paul, Zak, and Quix are sitting in a dark corner rocking themselves, repeating "It's only a dream. It's only a dream."

[rsmith4321 Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:57PM]

I have the current 2G Touch. Without the camera if Microsoft does a good app store I might switch to the Zune HD. I like the price of the 16GB, that is a sweet spot for me. And it's got a super fast chip inside. All around seems like a better product. It's hard to believe.

[Gayest Faggot in the World Posted Sep 9th 2009 4:02PM]

My idea on this situation is that the ipod nano sales are falling, and that apple wants to re-invigorate them by releasing one with a camera(and now an ipod touch with a camera). If you think about it, it really makes sense...

I'm not going to lie, it was a bitch decision by apple though, but personally, I'm happy that there was nearly no changes to the ipod touch, i just received an ipod touch for my birthday a month ago, so this makes me feel like i'm not missing out(I would have been close to crying if a camera ipod touch really did come out).

[Gayest Faggot in the World Posted Sep 9th 2009 4:04PM]

I meant not, now now, my bad...

[Gayest Faggot in the World Posted Sep 9th 2009 4:05PM]

Oh my god, fail! two mistakes in a row! **I meant 'not', not 'now'.....

[BlazeKing Posted Sep 9th 2009 4:22PM]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7phlHG78do

[Steve B Posted Sep 9th 2009 4:25PM]

Wasn't everyone complaining about how the idea of a camera on the touch (and nano) was a terrible idea when we first heard the rumors a few weeks ago? No one liked the idea it seemed but now everyone is pissed off that they don't get a camera. Do you really want a camera on your mp3 player when you already have one on your phone and a stand alone camera that actually takes quality pictures? It seems like a big waste of money to have a camera on the touch and I am personally very glad Apple left it off.

Now the only question is why Apple thinks the nano needs a camera...

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 9th 2009 5:18PM]

Why does an MP3 player need a camera? I already own good camera. Why would I want a shitty one on my iPod?
I just ordered the 3rd Gen iPod Touch 65gig and I am glad it doesn't have a camera onboard. It'd just be a feature that I'd have no interest in having.

[paperless Posted Sep 9th 2009 5:33PM]

Now that i was expecting an iPod Touch with a camera im not gonna ditch my 1G touch until a new one comes out with a camera.

[petepete Posted Sep 9th 2009 5:36PM]

this has to be the most disappointing apple event ever...

no itablet

no ipod touch with camera

no beatles music

WTF APPLE

[mynk Posted Sep 9th 2009 6:32PM]

i understand not being bothered with the lack of a camera as most people would be... but being GLAD that it doesnt have a camera, isnt that a little extreme? you know what, ill just go ahead and say that you're glad you gave up your life and money to half eaten fruit products too.

[DoorsnotWindows Posted Sep 9th 2009 7:05PM]

I'm sorry guys, but however hard you try, you can not look over the cold, hard, simple facts:
Google Trends: Zune HD vs iPod Touch:
http://www.google.com/trends?q=zune+hd%2C+ipod+touch
AND that's not counting everyone who says itouch

[realar Posted Sep 9th 2009 7:22PM]

The Zune HD is without a camera. No one is complaining about that.

[Johanu Posted Sep 9th 2009 10:07PM]

@DoorsnotWindows But do we really care?

[DoorsnotWindows Posted Sep 9th 2009 10:39PM]

We don't, but the market does, and the shares of apple do.

[TheSmartOne Posted Sep 9th 2009 11:46PM]

"It is days like this that I wish Paul Chapel wasn't banned."\

So that explained what the hell happened to him. I wish I had a chance to rebel against him :(

[tonyprince Posted Sep 10th 2009 12:48PM]

I think that a camera would kill the Nano. They wanted to level up the playing field. I thought about getting a touch, but now I'm really looking into Nano because camera is essential to social butterflies. Business wise, it was the best decision for them to do. Even I dont fall for that "Its a gaming machine" BS.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 12th 2009 3:24PM]

@Adrian

Maybe because, no one in there right mind would buy a Zune?

[erwin Posted Sep 9th 2009 2:52PM]

myeah...quite the same thing as the 2G

[kjb434 Posted Sep 9th 2009 2:55PM]

And if you don't waste time playing games and use it for listening and light web use, the upgrade doesn't offer you anything.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 9th 2009 2:58PM]

I know, Apple should have made this thing with a mic at the bottom, an earpiece at the top and allowed it to connect to any cheapo cellphone via BT and act as a phone to answer and dial phone calls like that samsung PMP...

oh wait...

silly me.

im a nub.

[pcwolff Posted Sep 9th 2009 4:43PM]

Yeah, I'll just stick with my 1G touch, this "new 3G" touch doesn't have enough to make me even consider buying it, my only real other option would be the iphone, but I'm not willing to pay that much just yet...

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 9th 2009 2:52PM]

AHAHA!!

"Shootin a little video"

Unfortunately NOT with the iPod tuch

Apple nubs!!!

[AdamSpruijt Posted Sep 9th 2009 5:35PM]

@pcwolff:

Same here dude, I was genuinely interested until well, the truth was revealed.

I can't believe how little apple did with the touch, I also have a 1g and I can honestly say the feature add thus far just are not compelling. The feature I'm most interested in would be the mic support for Skype and that's just too easy to get over.

Kinda sucks to cause I have a whack of cash I got on my B-Day and I'm itching to spend it, seems I might be looking at a certain Tegra equipped unit soon...

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 10th 2009 4:59AM]

@App4That - I'm with everyone else here, this update is in a word, disappointing, but I must say I'm glad you're not heading up any R7D departments. A feature that lets you connect it to a phone to use instead of the phone you're already carrying? Haha.. uhh.. no thanks.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 9th 2009 2:53PM]

My eyes were glued to the spot the camera should've been on.

*cries*

[fanandualum Posted Sep 9th 2009 3:08PM]

look closer engadget... are you sure there's no camera... i know, this is all just a bad dream... someone please wake me up! : (

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 9th 2009 5:51PM]

Wake up and get a life.

[stacky Posted Sep 9th 2009 2:53PM]

weak

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 9th 2009 2:53PM]

Itouch + crappy cell phone or

smart-phone + data plan contracts...

[LloydChiro Posted Sep 9th 2009 5:50PM]

Exactly.

I'm still rockin the Moto Q from 5 years ago in one pocket, and I got the 'Touch in the other.

[jon Posted Sep 9th 2009 2:53PM]

Well, 2 of them are 3G.