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Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation)

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Product Highlights

  • 4th Generation
  • 3.5" Multi-Touch Retina Display
  • A4 Processor
  • Front and Rear Cameras with FaceTime
  • HD Video Recording and Editing
  • Game Center
  • WiFi & Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Connectivity
  • Nike+iPod
  • Mac and PC Compatible
  • Stereo Earbuds

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The 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation) from Apple now reaches its 4th generation, offering an incredible iPod, video camera, pocket computer, and portable game player all in a single sleek unit with exceptional battery life. The iPod touch offers the same powerful A4 processor as the iPhone 4, as well as the stunning Retina Display with a Multi-Touch interface, which allows you to use your fingers to control all aspects of the iPod.

The touch has front and rear cameras for taking photos and videos, as well as having live video chats over WiFi with FaceTime. The internal accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope provide more motion gestures and terrific precision for an amazing gaming experience, which can be combined with the Game Center feature of iOS 5 to play against your friends. The touch also connects to the App Store and iTunes, offers multitasking, allows you to connect to the Internet, check email, and much more.

Sleek Design
At only 7.2mm thin, this is the thinnest iPod touch yet. The glass face and stainless steel back provide a clean look and excellent durability for a device that's equally at home in your hand or in your pocket
Retina Display
The iPod touch features the same stunning 3.5" Retina Display as the iPhone 4. It has 4 times the pixel count of the previous iPod touch - so many that the human eye can't distinguish individual pixels. This makes for ultra-sharp graphics, images, and text; perfect for games, photos, videos, and iBooks
Multi-Touch Control
The Multi-Touch display lets you easily access your content, change the aspect ratio, or control media playback with the touch of a finger. Scroll through screens slowly by dragging your finger or flick it across the screen to cover more ground. The touch makes it simple and easy to control your media. The touch features a pop-up QWERTY keyboard that lets you type emails or search for music and videos in the iTunes Store
A4 Processor
The iPod touch uses the same A4 processor that's found in the iPhone 4 and iPad. This chip is remarkably powerful yet power-efficient so it can perform complex functions like multitasking and video editing, while simultaneously maximizing battery life
Capacity
The 16GB of solid-state flash memory serves as a reliable home for your music, videos, photos, and apps
Front and Rear Cameras
Cameras are found on both the face and the rear of the iPod touch. The front camera records 640 x 480 VGA-quality photos and video at 30fps, while the rear camera records HD 720p video at 30fps, and captures still photos at 960 x 720 (0.7 megapixels). Both cameras can be used during FaceTime calls
FaceTime
Apple's FaceTime technology lets you video chat with your friends and loved ones in real-time over WiFi thanks to the integrated cameras. You can even switch back and forth between the 2 cameras during a chat so your chat partner can see you or what you're looking at 1
Video Editing
Basic video trimming can be performed on the iPod touch, while more complex movie editing can be performed using Apple's iMove app, available separately in the App store
Game Center
Apple's Game Center, first introduced in iOS 4, allows you to rank your game scores and compare achievements against your friends. You can also challenge your friends (or automatically chosen strangers) in multiplayer games
iOS 5
The iOS 5 software provides a wealth of advanced features, including iCloud, AirPlay, AirPrint, iMessage, Notification Center, and more
Volume Controls
Built-in volume controls allow you to make quick adjustments
Built-in Speaker
Enjoy casual listening with the integrated speaker
Stereo Earbuds
The included stereo earbuds provide high-quality audio so you can enjoy your music and movies to their fullest. The iPod touch also supports headphones that have an integrated microphone and remote control, allowing you to take voice notes or make voice recordings, as well as control music playback and adjust volume
Long-Lasting Battery with Fast Charge Time
The touch will provide autonomy for up to 40 hours of music or 7 hours of video playback. You can charge your iPod touch to 80% capacity in about 2 hours and to full capacity in only 4 hours
iTunes Store
The iTunes Store can be accessed via WiFi, allowing you to preview and download all of your favorite songs and videos. You can even buy or rent television shows and movies
App Store
Download thousands of applications and games that take full advantage of groundbreaking technology, including Multi-Touch, the accelerometer, gyroscope, real-time 3D graphics, and 3D positional sound. Apple's Genius technology will also give you recommendations for apps that you might enjoy
3-Axis Gyroscope
The 3-Axis gyroscope provides advanced motion sensing, full 3D attitude, and rotation awareness for an even more robust gaming experience
Accelerometer
The touch senses its orientation and switches automatically from portrait to landscape to aid in viewing an entire web page, a photo in its proper aspect ratio, or to access Cover Flow when listening to music
Ambient Light Sensor
The touch's ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the touch's brightness to suit your environment and to conserve battery power
Voice Control and Memos
The iPod can use its built-in mic or recognize an external mic to accept voice commands and take voice memos
Genius Playlists and Mixes
Apple's Genius Playlists and Genius Mixes allow you to hear a song that you like and instantly create a "smart" playlist or endless mix of similar songs with the touch of a button
Spotlight Search
The built-in Spotlight search function lets you browse your entire iPod for emails, songs, artists, and more
Shake to Shuffle
The fun Shake to Shuffle feature takes advantage of the touch's accelerometer to let you shuffle music playback just by shaking the iPod
Nike+iPod
The built-in Nike+iPod sensor let you track workout time, distance, and calories burned with syncing available at nikeplus.com
Photos
You can sync photos between your computer and iPod, or download photos via email. By connecting to WiFi, you can use the iPod touch to share photos in an email or upload them to a MobileMe gallery
Mail
The iPod touch can handle your email with the ability to view HTML, PDF, Word or Excel files
Maps
Let Google maps find your way with live traffic updates, satellite imagery, points of interest, and street names
Widgets
Some of the most commonly used widgets live on your customizable home screen including weather, notes, and stocks
Web Clips
Don't just make a bookmark of your favorite web page, save a web clip of it and store it on your own custom home page
Custom Home Screen
Save your favorite applications or web pages right on your own custom home screen. You can also use iTunes to set up your home screen layout and create folders in your computer
Safari Web Browser
It is easy and fun to surf the net on your iPod touch with Safari. Zoom in with the touch of your finger and bookmark your favorite sites
Cover Flow
Zoom through your album artwork with the swipe of your finger
YouTube
Access original content from YouTube by touching the YouTube icon on the home screen. Search for content or access favorites. The iPod touch brings YouTube to your pocket
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Equipped with Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, the iPod touch can connect wirelessly to other devices and stream music to other Bluetooth-enabled speakers systems
Type Flash Memory
Capacity 16GB
Memory Card Slot None
Display 3.5" Multi-Touch LCD
960 x 640 Pixel Resolution
FM Tuner No
FM Recording No
Voice Recording Yes
Data Storage Yes
Photo Capture Yes
Photo Viewing Yes
Video Recording Yes
Video Playback Yes
Text Reader Yes
Formats Supported Audio: AAC (8-320kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes), HE-AAC, MP3 (8-320kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (Formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
Video: H.264, m4v, mp4, mov, M-JPEG
Wireless Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) 1
Please Note:

Also Supports Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

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Connections Dock Connector
1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Headphone
Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Charger USB 2.0
System Requirements Operating System
Windows XP, Vista, 7
Mac OS X 10.50.8

Hardware
USB 2.0 Port

Software
iTunes 10
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.3 x 4.4 x 0.28" / 58.42 x 111.76 x 7.11 mm
Weight 3.56 oz / 101 g
Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation)
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  • Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable
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  • 1-Year Limited Warranty
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    Apple16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation)
     
    4.8

    (based on 32 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (27)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (5)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (0)

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    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Sleek/compact (25)
    • Easy to set up (21)
    • Reliable (21)
    • Simple controls (21)
    • Great sound (17)

    Cons

    • Short battery life (3)

    Best Uses

    • Anywhere (27)
    • Gym / working out (6)
    • Travel (6)
    • At work (4)
    • Commuting (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual listener (15), Avid listener (14)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (29)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes (17), No (15)

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    5.0

    Just As Advertised

    By Barb Linedancer

    from Michigan

    About Me Casual Listener

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Great Sound
    • Reliable Performance

    Cons

    • Gps Locator Is Wrong

    Best Uses

    • Anywhere

    Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

    First of all, B&H did an awesome job from beginning to end. The Customer Service rep was knowledgeable and delivery was quick.
    I use my Music app the most as I linedance quite a bit, along with some informal linedance teaching.
    Pros: It works great with my boombox or with any speaker system. I love that I can sync new apps or music purchases or whatever wirelessly.
    Cons: I can't get the Weather, Map or Find iPhone apps to work as the locator doesn't recognize my correct location. And the Apple support techs are no help.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    5.0

    Who needs 5th Gneration?!

    By Joe the Cowboy

    from Dallas, TX

    About Me Casual Listener

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Great Sound
    • Lots of Storage
    • Reliable Performance
    • Simple Controls
    • Sleek/Compact

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Anywhere

      Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

      I use the ipod for music, pictures, taking video, and facetime conversations. In every area I have no complaints whatsoever.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Work as an iPod...!

      By Ben

      from Montreal, Québec

      About Me Casual Listener

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Great Sound
      • Reliable Performance
      • Simple Controls
      • Sleek/Compact

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Anywhere
        • At Work
        • Commuting
        • Gym / Working Out
        • Travel

        Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

        No complaint at all! Great product. Not a lot I could say agaisnt... it's a product that earn it's mark!

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        4.0

        iPod touch 16g

        By Chezzewize

        from Santa Barbara ca

        About Me Casual Listener

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Great Sound
        • Reliable Performance
        • Sleek/Compact

        Cons

        • Battery 5 Hour Use
        • Safari

        Best Uses

        • Anywhere
        • At Work

        Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

        The iPod is great I mean it works a well as it can with the A4 processor. This is only the 4th generation so if you want to basically have a computer you should get the one above this one or the Samsung that actually has a computer processor. All in all I use it for checking my email and web work at school cuz I did not want to carry my computer around with me and the I pad was too big so I settled for the thing that was smaller with the same specs. It works well on the Internet. Safari tries but another Internet browser is recommended just can't tell you so there since there are so may of them. I can make this post really long but case and point if you want something small just for some basic to a bit more then basic this is good for you. If you are going to go all out on a tablet you should maybe look into something other then apple that is faster and more powerful. Just my opinion don't take it to heart

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        B&H offers best pricing

        By Giddyap

        from San Diego, CA

        About Me Avid Listener

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Great Sound
        • Long Battery Life
        • Lots of Storage
        • Reliable Performance
        • Simple Controls
        • Sleek/Compact

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Anywhere

          Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

          General use. How can you go wrong with an apple product?

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          5.0

          No need to say,it is a great mp3 unit

          By Tiger bunny

          from Galloway NJ

          About Me Avid Listener

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Set Up
          • Great Sound
          • Long Battery Life
          • Lots of Storage
          • Reliable Performance
          • Simple Controls
          • Sleek/Compact

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Anywhere

            Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

            Great unit

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Excellent basic touch screen device

            By The_Wang

            from Davis, CA

            About Me Casual Listener

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Set Up
            • Reliable Performance
            • Simple Controls
            • Sleek/Compact

            Cons

            • Short Battery Life

            Best Uses

            • Anywhere

            Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

            I bought this for my 8-year old son, as his first touch screen device. It is very responsive and has almost all the features of an iPhone, without the downside of a 2-year contract. The 4th generation iPod Touch is now pretty affordable. Highly recommend it.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes

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            5.0

            Is thin slick and it works!!!

            By blueasjay

            from San Francisco

            About Me Avid Listener

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Set Up
            • Sleek/Compact

            Cons

            • Short Battery Life

            Best Uses

            • Anywhere

            Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

            For music and games

            • Primary use:
            • Personal
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            She loved it!

            By Big Daddy

            from Pittstown, NJ

            About Me Avid Listener

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Set Up
            • Long Battery Life
            • Lots of Storage
            • Simple Controls

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Anywhere

              Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

              My daughter just loved her birthday gift! Works like a charm and she is having fun listening to her favorate music...

              • Primary use:
              • Personal
              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes

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              5.0

              Excellent

              By Ashley

              from Pittsburgh, PA

              About Me Avid Listener

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Set Up
              • Great Sound
              • Long Battery Life
              • Lots of Storage
              • Reliable Performance
              • Simple Controls
              • Sleek/Compact

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Anywhere

                Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

                Easy setup and use right out of the box. Returned iPod NANO for this one. Glad I did.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                5.0

                I Got The Music In Me (and so much more)

                By Grandma Teri Lynne

                from Tobyhanna, PA

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                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Set Up
                • Great Sound
                • Long Battery Life
                • Lots of Storage
                • Reliable Performance
                • Simple Controls
                • Sleek/Compact

                Cons

                • Ear buds

                Best Uses

                • Anywhere
                • Gym / Working Out
                • Walking

                Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

                I use my Ipod all the time. I love being able to go for walks and have great sounding music to listen to. I also play games, keep in touch with friends on Facebook, find out the weather and so many other things. The storage space is amazing. The only thing I might improve on is the ear buds. They fall out of my ears when I go for walks.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                5.0

                Amazing Everything

                By Runner Krug

                from Green Bay, WI

                About Me Casual Listener

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Set Up
                • Great Sound
                • Long Battery Life
                • Sleek/Compact

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Anywhere

                  Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

                  It was a great price, and was shipped super quickly.

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

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                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  I would buy this product again.

                  By Dawn

                  from San Bernardino

                  About Me Avid Listener

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Anywhere

                      Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

                      It's a great promotional gift and we always receive the best quality and promptness for delivery.

                      • Primary use:
                      • Personal
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • Yes

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                      5.0

                      Excellent Product

                      By J-Petz

                      from Fort Mill, South Carolina

                      About Me Avid Listener

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Overall High Quality
                      • Simple Controls
                      • Sleek/Compact

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

                          Another great product from Apple's line-up. You'll need a wireless Internet connection to take advantage of most of the iPod Touch's features, but without one you can still listen to music from your iTunes account and use other basic features, such as the camera and a few built in utility applications. I have had no real complaints about it, only a few minor ones. The iPod Touch gets scratched and smudged fairly easily, so I would recommend buying a protective case and cleaning clothe. Also, sometimes the iPod takes a little longer then I would like to load certain applications. But other then that and a little bit of getting used to the unfamiliar interface, I am very satisfied with the product. It functions great as a music-player, web-surfer, camera, and just about whatever else you would like it to do. There are even free applications that let you use you iPod as a phone while you have WiFi access. Overall great device; I highly recommend it.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Personal
                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • Yes

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                          5.0

                          Another Apple Product

                          By BigEd

                          from Barryville,NY

                          About Me Avid Listener

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Set Up
                          • Reliable Performance
                          • Sleek/Compact

                          Cons

                          • Short Battery Life

                          Best Uses

                          • Anywhere
                          • Commuting
                          • Gym / Working Out
                          • Travel

                          Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

                          I mainly use it to listen to music. Play games. Fiddle with apps.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Personal
                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • Yes

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                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          Perfect choice..

                          By dragon master

                          from Hudson NH

                          About Me Casual Listener

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Great Sound
                          • Lots of Storage
                          • Reliable Performance
                          • Simple Controls
                          • Sleek/Compact

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Anywhere

                            Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

                            This I Pod was exactly what we were looking for. Is all it's been written up to be.. Size and shape are small but comfortable to use..

                            • Primary use:
                            • Personal
                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • Yes

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                            4.0

                            Right product, great turn-around time

                            By Music in motion

                            from Potsdam, NY

                            About Me Avid Listener

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Reliable Performance
                            • Simple Controls
                            • Sleek/Compact

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Anywhere

                              Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

                              These guys were some of the few around who still had these before Christmas. The order was price-competitive with discount retailers and shipped very quickly. I *loved* the warranty option!

                              • Primary use:
                              • Personal
                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • Yes

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                              5.0

                              Product is just fine

                              By Santa elf

                              from Queensbury, NY

                              About Me Casual Listener

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Set Up
                              • Reliable Performance
                              • Simple Controls
                              • Sleek/Compact

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Anywhere

                                Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

                                Santa brought exactly what the product description said! Kiddie was happy, is there really anything more that needs to be said?
                                :)

                                • Primary use:
                                • Personal
                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • Yes

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                                5.0

                                Awesome and Epic

                                By JEC

                                from Downers Grove, IL

                                About Me Casual Listener

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy To Set Up
                                • Great Sound
                                • Long Battery Life
                                • Lots of Storage
                                • Simple Controls
                                • Sleek/Compact

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Anywhere
                                  • Gym / Working Out
                                  • Travel

                                  Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

                                  listen to music, goof around on the internet, and play games

                                  • Primary use:
                                  • Personal
                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • Yes

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                                  4.0

                                  A good gift to give this xmas!

                                  By Nelson

                                  from San Juan, PR

                                  About Me Avid Listener

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy To Set Up
                                  • Reliable Performance
                                  • Simple Controls
                                  • Sleek/Compact

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Anywhere
                                    • Gym / Working Out

                                    Comments about Apple 16GB iPod touch (Black) (4th Generation):

                                    I bought two of these as gifts for my nieces this Christmas.

                                    • Primary use:
                                    • Personal
                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • Yes

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                                    Protect your iPod from impacts and scratches.

                                    iLuv -  ICC615-CLR Flexi-Clear TPU Case for iPod touch 4th Generation Player (Clear)
                                    • Price: $12.99
                                     

                                    Screen Protection

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                                    Help keep your screen looking new with a screen protector.

                                    3M -  Natural View Screen Protector for iPod touch 4th Generation Player (Set of 2)
                                    • Price: $11.99
                                    • Limited supply at this price
                                     

                                    Batteries & Power

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                                    Charge your iPod anywhere with these wall chargers, car chargers and battery packs.

                                    Apple -  5W USB Power Adapter
                                    • Price: $19.00
                                     
                                    Xuma -  Dual USB Wall Charger
                                    • Price: $12.95
                                     
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