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.
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September 20th, 2008 at 11:34 am
When there is 2 on the picture, which is first and which is second?
September 21st, 2008 at 1:33 pm
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
December 20th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
I want to say that for christmas i am getting the ipod touch and i am exstatic!
December 27th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
these things a bitchin!
January 3rd, 2009 at 11:19 am
thanxx for all of the information
i really love the 2nd generation; light weight, sleik design
thanxx for all of the pictures as well
January 3rd, 2009 at 11:20 am
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..
January 5th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
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
January 10th, 2009 at 12:32 am
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.
March 24th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
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.
March 28th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
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
March 29th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
the first generation has better wi-fi .
March 30th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
so they r basically the smae
April 9th, 2009 at 5:34 am
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!!
April 10th, 2009 at 11:50 am
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.
April 10th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
can the 1st gen download and use all the apps from the appstore that the 2nd gen can?
April 11th, 2009 at 8:45 am
this site was very helpful because i was trying to decide on the 1g and 2g thanks
April 18th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
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.
April 18th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 23rd, 2009 at 7:36 pm
thanks for the info i needed it i couldnt decide to get the 1g or 2g but im buying the 1g tomorow im excided
April 24th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
I. Have a iPod 1st gen but it does not have the app store how can I get it
April 27th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
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?
April 28th, 2009 at 12:09 am
Ha ha
April 28th, 2009 at 12:11 am
Zombie
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:23 am
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
May 7th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
maxine the 1st gen has better wifi and it is cheaper but It does have built in speakers like the 2nd gen so you have to use earphones p.s contact me my email is junaidkhanjunaidkhan@yahoo.co.uk
May 13th, 2009 at 10:40 am
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……
May 18th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
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.
June 22nd, 2009 at 1:29 am
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/
July 9th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
yo vincent i looked on that website and the prices r way too much n im not sending my first gen itouch to singapore
August 10th, 2009 at 5:47 am
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!!!!
August 30th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
where the micro?? i can’t find it ( 2nd gen)?? help me plz ^^
September 21st, 2009 at 2:51 pm
WOW THATSSSSS SO MAADDDDD HOW MUCH WOULD U GIVE ME 1 FOR
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