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First vs Second generation iPod touch

September 19, 2008

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With the release of the new Apple iPhone 3G the new iPod touch was sure to follow. Revealed at Apple’s “Let’s Rock” event on September 9th, 2008 in San Francisco the second generation iPod Touch is sure to be as popular as its predecessor. With pretty much all the same features as the previous iPod touch at first glance it seems not much is different between the two devices. The new iPod touch features a slimmer sleeker size with a curved back much like the iPhone 3G. When compared side by side next to the first generation iPod touch the size difference is very noticeable. Turn on both devices and you also notice the second generation touch has a significantly brighter and crisper screen. Play a song from your song list and one of the biggest changes is apparant, speakers! While the iPod touch is no boombox, the addition of speakers is a welcomed new feature.

The iPod touch 2G has built-in 820.11 Wi-Fi which lets you browse the Internet on Safari and access the iTunes store to download apps and games. The user interface to navigate your music, videos and photos is the same as the previous iPod touch and the iPhone. Syncing with iTunes is pretty much the same as well. The original iPod touch was a revelation in music player technology. It was an iPhone without the phone, an iPod with a touchscreen and Wi-Fi capabilities. While the 2G touch is not too different from its predecessor, it’s still a move forward. It’s a music player that can be continually improved and updated via firmware updates or apps. It is simply the best portable media player on the market today.

-Ray

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  • Anonymous

    When there is 2 on the picture, which is first and which is second?

  • http://none.none zack

    the right is the new one because its got silver on the edges and it looks thinner and you can also see the volume switch

  • Tessa

    I want to say that for christmas i am getting the ipod touch and i am exstatic!

  • http://gmail.com hobo

    these things a bitchin!

  • Shawnice

    thanxx for all of the information
    i really love the 2nd generation; light weight, sleik design
    thanxx for all of the pictures as well :D

  • Oliva

    I love the I touch I realy enjoyed reading up on the thing I will be reciveing soon.. This Website I very useful for information, such as the Images of I touch and what i wil get in the package..

  • robert erickson

    i love the ipod touch 2g i just got it for x-mas this year well i got some pros and cons for it
    well pros…..the wifi part is out of this world …..games are so much fun and you can watvh movies ,videos i could go one forever on the good stuff well time for the cons……what i have noticed is after about 30 45 min the screen will freeze up and you have to lock it then un lock it to unfreeze the ipod well that is all i can really think about the cons well over all i LOVE it to the max

  • http://iphonespies.com John Francis

    Thanks for all the information.i really love the iPod Touch 2nd gen.Like they said i will receive one the 2nd gen.i am always reading the reviews,features,full specification,and i also download the guided of this iPod Touch and it was amazing!!And i like it very much.

  • Jessica

    I have the iPod Touch 1st generation, wheras my brother is about to get the iPod Touch 2nd generation. I for one love both generations, because everyone in my school who has one has a 2nd generation. But personally, I love having the 1st generation because that tells me that I must have been one of the first people to get the iPod Touch, since I have the 1st generation. Haha but it makes me feel good.

  • dora mitro

    hi!what do you think can you update for the I pod touch (first generation) the apps?if yes,write me back a letter how you can download it for free and put on your I pod thanks every body!!(write down in the letter the website too!)thanks

  • Derek

    the first generation has better wi-fi .

  • jj

    so they r basically the smae

  • awat

    I just purchased the ipod touch 2g and I am so happy that I did. I have had every ipod that has been produced, yes I do splurge quite often but I cannot see apple making anything better than this!! Maybe I can stop buying ipods now!! This ipod 2g is the bum!!

  • ?????????????????

    i think that the second generation is better. i have both and 2nd gen has more things and is very updated. but thats just my opinion.

  • Judy

    can the 1st gen download and use all the apps from the appstore that the 2nd gen can?

  • Derein

    this site was very helpful because i was trying to decide on the 1g and 2g thanks

  • Samantha from Canada

    Hey

    I was wondering if you could watch movies downloaded from limewire on
    your ipod touch? or if you needed to transform them to make them in a other format?
    Your site is very helpfull because im am looking to order an Ipod touch 32gb but I was not shure if it was a first generation or second and I do not want to purchase a 1g.

  • Samantha from Canada

    I have no clue how to use Itunes as I have never had a device from Apple so if any of you know a site that would have further information on how to use Itunes. (im looking to dowload all my songs and videos from limewire)
    I have succesfully ordered a Second generaqtion Ipod Touch with my airmiles.

    For all you folks out there just trade a fraction of money to your parents and ask them for their airmiles to purchase gaming and pretty much anything for FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • derek h

    thanks for the info i needed it i couldnt decide to get the 1g or 2g but im buying the 1g tomorow im excided

  • junaid

    I. Have a iPod 1st gen but it does not have the app store how can I get it

  • Kristen

    I’ve recently become more interested in the Nike plus program in which you can keep track of running distance, calories, etc. However I noticed that it doesn’t work on the iTouch generation 1 (and i believe this is the only ipod it doesn’t work on). I have an iTouch generation 1 and don’t want to have to buy a new ipod for this program. Why is this?

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  • maxine

    im so confused!!!!people say the 2g is better, but they have the same apps???idk….which one is cheaper and which one has better wi-fi?i really just want the internet….lol

  • junaid
  • !!!!MAX!!!!

    When bying a case for my ipod touch (first generation) does it matter if i buy a first generation ipod touch case or a 2nd generation ipod touch case???

    Please reply……

  • lovemuffin

    I am so fkin confused! ok first off does the 1st gen have all the apps and browsers that the 2nd gen has??????? second….what is the difference between the stores on each??? can they both get the same stuff???

    PLZ reply soon cause my b-day is comin up soon and i cant decide and need help! TY!

    PEACE!! …….dont ask me.

  • Vincent

    Will you guys trade in your old iPod Touch? I know a place, named Epi centre, which provides a service that you can bring in your Apple products for a valuation and trade-in for new Apple products.

    You can go to the following website for further information.
    http://www.epicentreorchard.com/

  • ethomps44

    yo vincent i looked on that website and the prices r way too much n im not sending my first gen itouch to singapore

  • I pod touch 2nd generation

    2nd generation is so much better then the first because it is lighter weight and it is not as thick. I LOVE IT SOOOOO MUCH!!!!

  • yinnee

    where the micro?? i can’t find it ( 2nd gen)?? help me plz ^^

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