iPod with that 'touch' of class.

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We used to think the most amazing thing about the way technology has evolved over the years is how small devices have gotten. Now what we find most remarkable is how much these slim and tiny machines actually can do. The iPod touch is just one-third of an inch thick and weighs a mere four ounces, yet delivers a large 3.5" screen and is a great iPod, pocket computer, and portable game player all in one.

Through the use of the revolutionary Multi-Touch interface, everything you want to do is at your fingertips. Instead of just having a list of your albums, with the flick of your finger, flip through the album covers, tap the cover to turn it over to view the track list, and tap it again to start the music. The Genius feature scans your music library to find songs that go well together and creates multiple mixes. Shake the iPod touch to shuffle your songs or use Bluetooth headphones to listen to your tunes while your iPod is on the charger or elsewhere in the room.

There are thousands of movies, TV shows, and podcasts to choose from at the iTunes Store to view on the crisp display. Tap the screen to bring up the controls to play, pause, adjust volume, or switch between widescreen and full screen.

Using the advanced browser Safari, the Internet can be accessed through a wi-fi connection where users can visit favorite websites, use the Google or Yahoo! search engines, or send or receive e-mails in the same way as on a computer. You can shop at the iTunes Store, which holds more than 75,000 apps ready to be downloaded for immediate use.

Voice Control on the 32GB and 64GB models gives the ability to control music playback with spoken commands. Just say what artist you want to play or ask what's playing and the iPod touch will answer you.

Store your favorite photos, flick through them, and pinch to zoom in or out. You even can play slideshows, complete with music, and share by e-mall or in a MobileMe Gallery. Rotate the iPod 90 degrees and the screen will change from portrait to landscape. This is particularly helpful to give a larger keyboard when typing.

With thousands of video game applications to choose from, you can select anything from World of Warcraft to The Sims to classics such as Tetris and Hangman. Games like knock hockey and tennis really lend themselves to the fingertip motions and, with driving games, just tilt the iPod to steer.

The iPod touch comes in three models: 8GB ($199), which can store around 1,750 songs and 10 hours of...