Apple iPod Touch (32GB) - Space Gray (Latest Model)

I stream using Amazon Music through various devices (iPhone, Echo connected to a stereo system, etc.) and am very happy with that. However, I also have an MP3 library of purchased music and ripped CD's, some of which are not available for streaming. I've been using an iPod Classic for many years to manage and access that library, and it's worked great. However, that old mechanical device was getting a little long in the tooth (lots of 'restore and reloads' needed, etc.), so I took the plunge on this ultra large capacity iPod Touch. It is fantastic. Same wonderful iTunes front end for searching and playing artists, specific tunes or albums. It is very small and most importantly, using my Bluetooth connected Bose Sport earbuds, it sounds fantastic. No connection issues, and just pure, even wide open sound with plenty of bass. MUCH better sounding than streaming the same music using my iphone with Amazon Music through the same earbuds. It also has a headphone out, so I can easily hardwire connect to, for example, my legacy stereo system if I want.This is a very specific application, and I'm sure not many people would have a need for this. While I am amazed at the whole streaming thing and enjoy it, there is something also wonderful about having the offline song library that was built over many years available through a small, great sounding unit with much better fidelity.As a side note, I also made this a primary use music player by deleting most of the apps that were preloaded. I do not have it connect to email over wifi, etc. It makes for a very wonderful, simple, clean music player that way.Very pleased and highly recommended for those of you that have a large offline music collection.

Am so happy Apple has a mass-storage option again. My old iPod Classic has served me well and is still kicking. But it won't last forever, and I wasted a lot of time and money on two other new players that to this day do not work correctly.I want 2 things out of a player: large storage capacity and playlists that allow for unlimited songs. Amazing how hard it is to find that.Quite a few years ago, I ripped all of my CDs to .mp3s, a major project. I also listen to audio lectures and want to be able to separate them from the music via playlists. Together, they amount to almost 15,000 files. The iPod Classic has always handled them well, whether I wanted to listen to an album straight through, put all of my music on a playlist on random on a road trip, or listen to a lecture.I haven't heard the sound quality on the new iPod Touch, and I'll give the other players credit for better sound than the iPod Classic. But that's where the advantages end. After so many hours and failed attempts to set up the other players, I was overjoyed to be able to simply sync the new iPod Touch with an existing iTunes library. I hope it works well with whatever software Apple replaces iTunes with.The extra features are well and good. I plan to use this exclusively as a music player so don't need them, but it doesn't hurt to have a backup for phone features and apps.Of course, this ease-of-use comes with being a long-time i-device user. But I would say someone who isn't would still be able to set up and use the iPod Touch fairly easily. Good tagging/metadata is essential, and there is plenty of free software that helps with that out there.I am also not a streamer so can't speak to streaming options.

I got this to replace an older (and smaller) unit as my music and audio book collections were getting much bigger. Its been great to use and is very durable. Hopefully they will be releasing a direct replacement for people that dont want to use a iPhone just for their music

I've owned 2 iPods in my life - the Original 2GB Shuffle & the tiny 4GB Shuffle (the one with the controls built into the earphones). I've had these for many, MANY years - 10+. I used the 2GB one all the time! Alas, the battery life had come to an end... I tried to find a newer version, but they were so expensive! I asked relatives if they had an old iPod in a drawer somewhere that I could have - Nope. I looked into buying used or refurbished - Still pricey & "iffy" at best. I heard that Apple discontinued the iPod because everyone used their phone for music! Ugh!After a LOT of Amazon searches for any version of iPods ~ THIS one popped up!! I read all the Q&A's & reviews. After 2 weeks of deliberations, I bought it. I am SO happy that I did!!! I LOVE THIS THING!!The very FIRST thing I did was FaceTime my sister!! The SECOND thing I did was to Text Message my daughter & niece! ALL FOR FREE!! This was very exciting for me, since I've been paying every month to use these on my Android!! I never use my phone to make phone calls. Unless I'm traveling. Most of the people I want to communicate with are using iPhones. The rest can call me at home...But, since I AM kinda old, I did have some issues figuring everything out:#1. I've never owned or used an iPhone or other Apple device that used WiFi, so I was a little confused about iCloud storage & how to use it. I've always kept all my music on iTunes, but I didn't know how to get my music ONTO this device (I know... I'm old...) After a lot of self-imposed frustration, I finally figured out what I was doing. At least I think I did... Great!!#2. Why are there SO many Pre-Installed Apps on this thing?? Are people really checking their stocks while listening to music? I have to give this to my daughter to remove all the Apps I won't need - because I'm afraid of deleting something I might need or want.(Hey, Apple... Why must you assume that everyone already owns or knows how to use an Apple device? Don't you want us old people to give up their Androids & join your team? Can't you give a real, "Hard Copy" User Manual for Newbies??)Ok. All my nonsense aside, this is an AWESOME LITTLE DEVICE!! I couldn't be happier with this purchase!! I may just come back in a year or so & get a RED one with 128GB storage!! I want to wait & see how much I can get out of this 32GB device. (Apparently, I haven't really figured out the "Cloud" part of Storage...) The quality is great! The Battery Life is AMAZING!! It charges SUPER FAST!! The Camera is Awesome! FaceTime is Awesome - but using the App for more than 10-15 min. does cause it to get pretty hot & slows down the video a lot. But, it cools down quickly after disconnect. I can finally use Zelle!! It has a HEALTH App to track your diet & weight & water!!! It TRACKS your STEPS!! It Tracks your Screen Time - making it GREAT for kids! It's small enough to put in your pocket - but big enough to hold on. It does seem a bit "delicate", so I bought a case & glass screen protector to give it some "bulk".I'm pretty sure I'll have to come back & edit this review after I've been using my device for a while!