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If the Touch is the player that you want, that you really, really want, you've probably got one already. Fence-sitters should stay there until next year when third-party apps or version 2.0 comes out.
Despite some flaws, the Apple iPhone sets a new benchmark for an integrated phone and MP3 player.
We love almost everything about this beautifully designed player, but the battery life could be longer.
We love almost everything about this beautifully designed player, but the battery life could be longer.
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