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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October 6th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Just purchased a 32 gig 2nd gen touch and wondering if my 1st gen ac charger and my auto charger are safe to use with it. I’d hat to plug it in and fry my $400 investment. Anyone have any ideas?
October 12th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
i was wondering if i can use first gen ipod touch case with 2nd generation ipod..can any one help..
October 23rd, 2008 at 2:59 pm
just called customer service they will tell you
November 21st, 2008 at 2:48 pm
The 2nd gen ipod touch is 0.5mm thicker than the old one (8.5mm (D)). The length and width remain 61.8mm (W) x 110mm (H)
March 26th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Is there any software difference b/w the two generations?
April 22nd, 2009 at 1:49 pm
^I don’t think ther is a software difference.
What I want to know is if the external speakers are any good? My friend has a 2nd gen. and it was on full volume, but it seemed a little low coming from the speakers…
April 30th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
does anyone know if you can go on the web for free with 1st or 2nd generation ipod touch??
June 1st, 2009 at 9:15 am
idk, as long as you are near a wifi signal you can use the web.
August 19th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
“What I want to know is if the external speakers are any good? My friend has a 2nd gen. and it was on full volume, but it seemed a little low coming from the speakers…”
The speakers are clear and crisp. If the song quality sucks then of course it’s going to sound low.
“does anyone know if you can go on the web for free with 1st or 2nd generation ipod touch?”
If you’re somewhere with free wi-fi then yes you can use the internet for free.
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Yea I Got The 2nd Generation iPod Touch 32gb For Free LoL
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December 29th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Does anyone know if 2nd gen ipod touch screen protectors will fit on a 1st gen model?