1. Actual size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
2. 3G data plan sold separately.
3. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
4. Testing conducted by Apple in March 2010 using preproduction iPad units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback, audio playback, and Internet browsing using Wi-Fi or 3G. Video content was a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Audio content was a playlist of 358 unique songs, consisting of a combination of songs imported from CDs using iTunes (128-Kbps AAC encoding) and songs purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Internet over Wi-Fi and 3G tests were conducted using a closed network (for Wi-Fi only) and dedicated web and mail servers, browsing snapshot versions of 20 popular web pages, and receiving mail once an hour. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network (except for Internet browsing over 3G); the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific iPad units; actual results may vary.

iPad 10W USB Power Adapter

The iPad 10W USB Power Adapter lets you charge your iPad directly through an electrical outlet. And the 6-foot-long power cord allows you to charge it from an even greater distance.

iPad Camera Connection Kit

The iPad Camera Connection Kit gives you two ways to import photos and videos from a digital camera: using your camera’s USB cable or directly from an SD card. iPad supports standard photo formats, including JPEG and RAW

iPad Dock

With the iPad Dock, you get easy access to a dock connector port for syncing or charging, and an audio line out port for connecting to powered speakers via an optional audio cable. The iPad Dock also supports other iPad accessories, such as the iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter and the iPad Camera Connection Kit

iPad Case

With a soft microfiber interior and reinforced panels to provide structure, the iPad Case is the perfect way to carry around your iPad. And it does double duty. It folds in just the right places to act as a stand that holds iPad at an ideal angle for watching videos and slideshows or for typing on the onscreen keyboard.

I Pad Accessories

iPad Keyboard Dock

The iPad Keyboard Dock combines a dock for charging your iPad with a full-size keyboard. The dock has a rear dock connector port, which lets you connect to an electrical outlet using the USB Power Adapter, sync to your computer, and use accessories like the iPad Camera Connection Kit. An audio line out port lets you connect to a stereo or powered speakers (audio cable sold separately)

Tehnical Limitations

Capacity³

• 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB flash drive

Processor

• 1GHz Apple A4 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip

Sensors

• Accelerometer
• Ambient light sensor

Audio playback

• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Audio formats supported: HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
• User-configurable maximum volume limit

TV and video

• Support for 1024 by 768 pixels with Dock Connector to VGA Adapter; 576p and 480p with Apple Component AV Cable; 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable
• H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

Mail attachment support

• Viewable document types: .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)

Languages

• Language support for English, French, German, Japanese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian
• Keyboard support for English (U.S.), English (UK), French (France, Canada), German, Japanese (QWERTY), Dutch, Flemish, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese (Handwriting and Pinyin), Russian
• Dictionary support for English (U.S.), English (UK), French, French (Canadian), French (Swiss), German, Japanese, Dutch, Flemish, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese (Handwriting and Pinyin), Russian

Accessibility

• Support for playback of closed-captioned content
• VoiceOver screen reader
• Full-screen zoom magnification
• White on black display
• Mono audio

Battery and power⁴

• Built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
• Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
• Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using 3G data network
• Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Input and output

• Dock connector port
• 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
• Built-in speaker
• Microphone
• Micro-SIM card tray (Wi-Fi + 3G model only)

External buttons and controls

• On/Off, Sleep/wake
• Mute
• Volume up/down
• Home

Mac system requirements

• Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
• Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later
• iTunes 9.1 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
• iTunes Store account
• Internet access

Windows system requirements

• PC with USB 2.0 port
• Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
• iTunes 9.1 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
• iTunes Store account
• Internet access

Environmental requirements

• Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
• Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Display

• 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
• 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
• Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Size and weight

Size and weight¹

Height:

9.56 inches (242.8 mm)

Width:

7.47 inches (189.7 mm)

Depth:

0.5 inch (13.4 mm)

Weight:

1.5 pounds (0.68 kg) Wi-Fi model;

1.6 pounds (0.73 kg) Wi-Fi + 3G model

IPAD

I Phone Arising

Apple iPhone's history in pictures

The first ever iPhone was unveiled by Steve Jobs at the Macworld Conference and Expo in San Francisco in January 2007. Based on the iPod, it was effectively an entire computer that happened to make phone calls.

iPod touch (3rd Gen/Late 2009)

Apple iPod touch (3rd Gen/Late 2009) 8, 32, 64 GB Specs:

he iPod touch 3rd Generation (Late 2009) models -- please note that this model does not have 3G networking support -- are being marketed with an increased emphasis on gaming rather than the "iPhone without a phone" pitch provided by previous iPod touch models. Nevertheless, they continue to offer much of the same functionality of the iPhone 3GS, minus the "phone", mobile phone networking (3G/EDGE), A-GPS, digital compass, and integrated camera.

Although they are sold as a single lineup with 8 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB of storage, the 8 GB model essentially is the same as the 8 GB configuration of the iPod touch 2nd Generation, whereas the 32 GB and 64 GB models are the same externally as the iPod touch 2nd Generation but have innards more in common with the iPhone 3GS with advertised "50% faster performance" and OpenGL ES 2.0 support for better graphics performance (courtesy of the same 800 MHz Samsung ARM processor that powers the iPhone 3GS).

Like the iPod touch 2nd Generation, the iPod touch 3rd Generation features the same "multi-touch" sensitive 3.5" display with 320x480 resolution, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and support for 802.11b/g (hardware-capable of 802.11n as well).

Features are largely unchanged -- apart from superior performance on the 32 GB and 64 GB models -- but the higher-end models also add Voice Control capability for voice navigation and a "VoiceOver" screen reader for the visually impared. All three models support Voice Memos too, but the 8 GB model ships with standard earphones by default and needs the "Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic" (or another mic) for recording. All three also support a new "Genius Mixes" feature that makes an effort to make mixes of songs that "go great together".

Battery life is an Apple-estimated 30 hours for music playback and 6 hours for video.

Specifications:

Introduction Date:

September 9, 2009

Discontinued Date:

N/A

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

Processor Type:

Samsung ARM*

Processor Speed:

800 MHz*

Details:

*Apple provides no information on the processor used in the iPod touch 3rd Gen models, but third-party "teardowns" indicate that the 32 GB and 64 GB configurations use an Apple branded Samsung ARM processor running at 800 MHz (the same processor used by the iPhone 3GS, but not downclocked to preserve battery life). The 8 GB model, on the other hand, uses the same 533 MHz Samsung ARM as the iPod touch 2nd Gen models (it essentially is a 2G model). For more information, please refer to the disassembly "guide" from the always excellent iFixIt.

Onboard RAM:

256 MB*

Storage Capacity:

8, 32, 64 GB

Details:

*Apple provides no information regarding the RAM used in the iPod touch 3rd Gen, but it is assumed that the 32 GB and 64 GB models have the same amount as the iPhone 3GS. The 8 GB configuration, on the other hand, likely has 128 MB like the iPod touch 2nd Gen.

Song Capacity:

1750, 7000, 14,000

Photo Capacity:

10,000, 40,000, 90,000

Details:

Apple reports that the 8 GB model can hold "up to" 1750 songs, the 32 GB model "up to" 7000 songs, and the 64 GB model "up to" 14,000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format". Likewise, the 8 GB model can hold as many as 10,000 photos, the 32 GB model can hold as many as 40,000 photos, and the 64 GB model can hold as many as 90,000 photos. Additionally, Apple reports that the 8 GB model can hold "up to" 10 hours of video, the 32 GB model "up to" 40 hours of video, and the 64 GB model "up to" 80 hours of video.

USB Support:

Sync & Charge

Firewire Support:

None

Details:

The iPod touch 3rd Gen models are capable of charging and syncing by USB via the dock connector, but cannot sync or charge via Firewire "400".

Connectivity:

USB, Audio*

Ports:

Dock, Headphone*

Details:

*Note that the iPod touch 3rd Gen models do not support video out via the headphone jack, they only provide video out via the dock connector. The 32 GB and 64 GB configurations ship with the same "Earphones with Remote and Mic" as the iPhone 3GS, whereas the 8 GB model ships with a standard set of earphones.

Case Type:

Handheld

Form Factor:

iPod touch 3rd Gen

Details:

N/A

Housing Color:

Black

Controller:

Multi-touch

Details:

The patented "multi-touch" interface allows one to control the functions of the system by dragging one or more fingers across the display. Also see: How does the "multi-touch" interface introduced with the iPhone work? Who developed the "multi-touch" interface originally?

Built-in Display:

3.5" Color

Display Resolution:

320x480 (163 ppi)

Details:

The iPod touch 3rd Gen has a 3.5" 320 by 480 at 163 ppi resolution display, identical to that provided by the iPod touch 2G models. Also see: How does the touchscreen feel? Is the touchscreen really better than a keypad with tactile feedback? Site sponsor Mission Repair offers free diagnosis of iPod hardware problems and a 24-hour repair service for this iPod. Display repacement, battery replacement, and more are provided.

Standard Wireless:

802.11b/g*

Standard Bluetooth:

2.1+EDR

Details:

*The iPod touch 3rd Gen models are advertised as having 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR support. However, third-party teardowns have discovered that the Broadcom BCM4329 chip that provides 802.11b/g is capable of 802.11n as well. It will be interesting to see if it is supported in software.

Cell Network:

None

Camera:

None

Details:

The iPod touch 3rd Gen does not have mobile phone capabilities or an integrated camera.

Battery Type:

Lithium Ion

Battery Life (Music):

30 Hours

Details:

The iPod touch 3rd Gen models officially provide an Apple-estimated 30 hours of battery life for music playback and 6 hours for video playback. Site sponsor Other World Computing has replacement batteries that are higher capacity than the stock models as well as cases, headphones, speakers, and other accessories.

Battery Life (Voice):

N/A

Standby Time:

N/A

Details:

Apple does not provide estimated battery life for photo playback or web browsing, but does estimate "up to" 6 hours of video playback.

Apple Order No:

MC008LL/A*

Apple Subfamily:

Late 2009

Details:

*MC008LL/A refers to the 32 GB configuration. The 64 GB configuration is assigned MC011LL/A and the essentially re-issued 8 GB configuration is assigned MC086LL/A.

Apple Model No:

A1318 (EMC 2310)

Model ID:

iPod3,1

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All iPods with the A1318 Model Number, the 2310 EMC Number, and the iPod3,1 Model Identifier.

Pre-Installed OS:

iPhone OS 3.1.1 (7C145)

Maximum OS:

Current

Details:

This model is capable of running the current version of the operating system.

Dimensions:

4.3 x 2.4 x 0.33

Avg. Weight:

4.05 oz. (115 g)

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth (110 x 61.8 x 8.5 mm).

Mac Support:

MacOS X 10.4.11

Windows Support:

Windows Vista/XP SP3

Details:

Apple reports that the iPod touch 3rd Gen is compatible with a "Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port, MacOS X 10.4.11 or later, and iTunes 9 or later." It is compatible with a "PC with USB 2.0, Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later, and iTunes 9 or later."

Audio Support:

Apple reports that the iPod touch 3rd Gen supports "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV."

Photo Support:

Apport reports that the iPod touch models sync iPod-viewable photos in "JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats".

Video Support:

Apple reports that the iPod touch 3rd Gen supports "H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats."

Incl. Accessories:

All iPod touch 3rd Gen models ship with a USB 2.0 cable and a dock adapter. The 32 GB and 64 GB models ship with a pair of "Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic", whereas the 8 GB model simply has a standard set of earbuds. The polishing cloth provided by the iPod touch 2G is no longer included.

Original Price:

US$199, $299, $399

Est. Current Retail:

US$199, $299, $399

Details:

The 8 GB iPod touch 3rd Gen is offered for US$199, the 16 GB for US$299, and the 32 GB for US$399. To purchase an iPod, free of sales tax, please visit site sponsor Power-max.

I Pod Touch 2G

Apple iPod touch (2rd Gen) 8, 16, 32 GB Specs:

The Apple iPod touch 2nd Generation effectively is to the iPhone 3G what the original iPod touch was to the original iPhone -- offering much of the same iPod and handheld computing functionality but lacking the "phone", mobile phone networking (3G/EDGE), A-GPS, and integrated camera.

The iPod touch 2nd Generation features a "thin contoured metal design" reminiscent of the iPhone 3G shape that is slightly thicker (0.02 inch) but lighter than the original iPod touch with a silver front trim rather than gray. Like the original model, the iPod touch 2nd Generation features a "multi-touch" sensitive 3.5" display with 320x480 resolution -- albeit a higher-quality one than that provided by the original -- an accelerometer that allows the device to "know" whether it is being held in portrait or landscape mode and switch automatically, an ambient light sensor to adjust screen brightness, built-in support for Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), and 8, 16, or 32 GB of flash memory.

Compared to the original iPod touch, the second generation model has welcomed external volume controls on the left side of the device, an integrated speaker (external microphone supported via the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic), built-in support for the Nike + iPod Sport Kit, a "Genius" feature to dynamically create playlists based on "songs that go great together", and shaking the device gently "shuffles" songs.

Battery life is improved as well, as the 2nd Generation model provides 36 hours of music playback and 6 hours of video, compared to 22 hours of music playback and 5 hours of video playback for its predecessor.
Specifications:

Introduction Date:

September 9, 2008

Discontinued Date:

September 9, 2009

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

Processor Type:

Samsung ARM*

Processor Speed:

533 MHz

Details:

*Apple provides no information on the processor used in the iPod touch 2G models, but third-party "teardowns" indicate that it uses an Apple branded Samsung ARM processor running at 533 MHz. For more information, please refer to the disassembly "guide" from the always excellent iFixIt.

Onboard RAM:

128 MB*

Storage Capacity:

8, 16, 32 GB

Details:

*Apple provides no information regarding the RAM used in the iPod touch 2G, but it is assumed to have a similar amount as its predecessor.

Song Capacity:

1750, 3500, 7000

Photo Capacity:

10,000, 20,000, 25,000

Details:

Apple reports that the 8 GB model can hold "up to" 1750 songs, the 16 GB model "up to" 3500 songs, and the 32 GB model "up to" 7000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format". Likewise, the 8 GB model can hold as many as 10,000 photos, the 16 GB model can hold as many as 20,000 photos, and the 32 GB model can hold as many as 25,000 photos. Additionally, Apple reports that the 8 GB model can hold "up to" 10 hours of video, the 16 GB model "up to" 20 hours of video, and the 32 GB model "up to" 40 hours of video.

USB Support:

Sync & Charge

Firewire Support:

None

Details:

The iPod touch 2G does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer, although third-party software is available. It also does not support Firewire.

Connectivity:

USB, Audio*

Ports:

Dock, Headphone*

Details:

*Unfortunately, just like the original iPod touch, the iPod touch (2G) models do not support video out via the headphone jack, they only provide video out via the dock connector. Annoyingly, video out is only available while using an Apple cable, Apple dock, or another accessory with an "Apple Authentication" chip.

Case Type:

Handheld

Form Factor:

iPod touch 2nd Gen

Details:

N/A

Housing Color:

Black

Controller:

Multi-touch

Details:

The patented "multi-touch" interface allows one to control the functions of the system by dragging one or more fingers across the display. Also see: How does the "multi-touch" interface introduced with the iPhone work? Who developed the "multi-touch" interface originally?

Built-in Display:

3.5" Color

Display Resolution:

320x480 (163 ppi)

Details:

The iPod touch 2G has a 3.5" 320 by 480 at 163 ppi resolution display, the same size as its predecessor, but higher quality. Also see: How does the touchscreen feel? Is the touchscreen really better than a keypad with tactile feedback? Site sponsor Mission Repair offers free diagnosis of iPod hardware problems and a 24-hour repair service for this iPod. Display repacement, battery replacement, and more are provided.

Standard Wireless:

802.11b/g

Standard Bluetooth:

None*

Details:

The iPod touch 2G models have built-in wi-fi (802.11b/g) capabilities. It has a built-in Broadcom BCM4325 "Bluetooth" chip that provides the Nike + iPod Sport Kit support. It does not otherwise support Bluetooth connectivity.

Cell Network:

None

Camera:

None

Details:

The iPod touch 2G does not have mobile phone capabilities or an integrated camera.

Battery Type:

Lithium Ion

Battery Life (Music):

36 Hours

Details:

The iPod touch 2G provides an Apple-estimated 36 hours of battery life for music playback and 6 hours for video playback. Site sponsor Other World Computing has replacement batteries that are higher capacity than the stock models as well as cases, headphones, speakers, and other accessories.

Battery Life (Voice):

N/A

Standby Time:

N/A

Details:

Apple does not provide estimated battery life for photo playback or web browsing, but does estimate "up to" 6 hours of video playback.

Apple Order No:

MB528LL/A*

Apple Subfamily:

iPod touch 2G

Details:

*MB528LL/A is the order number assigned to the 8 GB configuration, MB531LL/A refers to the 16 GB configuration, and MB533LL/A refers to the 32 GB configuration.

Apple Model No:

A1288 (EMC 2341)

Model ID:

iPod2,1

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All iPods with the A1288 Model Number, the 2341 EMC Number, and the iPod2,1 Model Identifier.

Pre-Installed OS:

iPhone OS 2.1 (5F138)

Maximum OS:

Current

Details:

*Apple provides no official information about the operating system that the iPod touch uses, but it originally was identified as a version of "OS X" distinct from Mac OS X. It specifically ran build 5F138 of "OS X 2.1." On March 17, 2009, upon unveiling a developer's preview of the third version of the operating system, Apple started referring to it as the "iPhone OS". This model is capable of running the current version of the operating system.

Dimensions:

4.3 x 2.4 x 0.33

Avg. Weight:

4.05 oz. (115 g)

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth (110 x 61.8 x 8.5 mm).

Mac Support:

MacOS X 10.4.10

Windows Support:

Windows Vista/XP SP3

Details:

Apple reports that the iPod touch 2G is compatible with a "Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port, MacOS X 10.4.10 or later, and iTunes 8 or later." It is compatible with a "PC with USB 2.0, Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later, and iTunes 8 or later."

Audio Support:

Apple reports that the iPod touch 2G supports "AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV."

Photo Support:

Apport reports that the iPod touch models sync iPod-viewable photos in "JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats".

Video Support:

Apple reports that the iPod touch 2G supports "H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats."

Incl. Accessories:

Shipped with "earphones, [a] USB cable, dock adapter, and polishing cloth." The stand provided by the original iPod touch is no longer included.

Original Price:

US$229, $299, $399

Est. Current Retail:

US$150-US$250

Details:

The 8 GB iPod touch 2G was offered for US$229, the 16 GB for US$299, and the 32 GB for US$399. Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).

I Pod Touch Original

Apple iPod touch (Original) 8, 16, 32 GB Specs:

In basic terms, the Apple iPod touch effectively is an iPhone without the "phone", EDGE support, integrated camera, and Bluetooth capabilities, although software originally was comparatively limited as well.

Like the iPhone, it features a "multi-touch" sensitive 3.5" display with 320x480 resolution -- albeit a lower quality one -- an accelerometer that allows the device to "know" whether it is being held in portrait or landscape mode and switch automatically, an ambient light sensor to adjust screen brightness, and built-in support for Wi-Fi (802.11b/g). Storage includes 8 GB, 16 GB, or beginning February 5, 2008, 32 GB of flash memory.

Bundled software includes a version of the Safari web browser, YouTube, calendar, contacts, clock, and calculator applications, as well as the same audio, photo, and video functionality (it originally lacked the phone, e-mail, text, stocks, maps, weather, and notes applications from the iPhone, but beginning January 15, 2008, Apple began selling the Mail, Maps, Stocks, Weather, and Notes applications for US$19.99, and on February 5, 2008, began including these applications with all models).

The iPod touch uses a slightly thinner and shorter design that is quite similar to the original iPhone, but the outer "trim" surrounding the display is black instead of silver, the headphone jack is on the bottom -- and not recessed -- and it lacks a speaker and microphone. Battery life is 22 hours for music playback and 5 hours for video playback.
Specifications:

Introduction Date:

September 5, 2007*

Discontinued Date:

September 9, 2008

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. *32 GB model added to the line up on February 5, 2008.

Processor Type:

Samsung ARM*

Processor Speed:

400 MHz

Details:

*Apple provides no information on the processor used in the iPod touch models, but it uses an Apple branded processor, believed to be a Samsung ARM running at 400 MHz. For more information, please refer to the disassembly "guide" from the always excellent iFixIt.

Onboard RAM:

128 MB*

Storage Capacity:

8, 16, 32 GB

Details:

*Apple provides no information regarding the RAM used in the iPod touch, but the original iPhone has 128 MB onboard, and the iPod touch likely has a similar amount.

Song Capacity:

1750, 3500, 7000

Photo Capacity:

10,000, 20,000, 25,000

Details:

Apple reports that the 8 GB model can hold "up to" 1750 songs, the 16 GB model "up to" 3500 songs, and the 32 GB model "up to" 7000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format". Likewise, the 8 GB model can hold as many as 10,000 photos, the 16 GB model can hold as many as 20,000 photos, and the 32 GB model can hold as many as 25,000 photos. Additionally, Apple reports that the 8 GB model can hold "up to" 10 hours of video, the 16 GB model "up to" 20 hours of video, and the 32 GB model "up to" 40 hours of video.

USB Support:

Sync & Charge

Firewire Support:

None

Details:

The iPod touch does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer, although third-party software is available. It also does not support Firewire.

Connectivity:

USB, Audio*

Ports:

Dock, Headphone*

Details:

*The iPod touch supports video out via the dock connector port like the iPod classic (6G) models. Annoyingly, video out is only available while using an Apple cable, an Apple dock or another accessory with an "Apple Authentication" chip.

Case Type:

Handheld

Form Factor:

iPod touch

Details:

N/A

Housing Color:

Black

Controller:

Multi-touch

Details:

The patented "multi-touch" interface allows one to control the functions of the system by dragging one or more fingers across the display. Also see: How does the "multi-touch" interface introduced with the iPhone work? Who developed the "multi-touch" interface originally?

Built-in Display:

3.5" Color

Display Resolution:

320x480 (163 ppi)

Details:

The iPod touch has a 3.5" 320 by 480 at 163 ppi resolution display. Also see: How does the touchscreen feel? Is the touchscreen really better than a keypad with tactile feedback? Site sponsor Mission Repair offers free diagnosis of iPod hardware problems and a 24-hour repair service for this iPod. Display repacement, battery replacement, and more are provided.

Standard Wireless:

802.11b/g

Standard Bluetooth:

None

Details:

The iPod touch has built-in wi-fi (802.11b/g) capabilities.

Cell Network:

None

Camera:

None

Details:

The iPod touch does not have mobile phone capabilities or an integrated camera.

Battery Type:

Lithium Ion

Battery Life (Music):

22 Hours

Details:

The iPod touch provides an Apple-estimated 22 hours of battery life for music playback and 5 hours for video playback. Site sponsor Other World Computing has replacement batteries that are higher capacity than the stock models as well as cases, headphones, speakers, and other accessories.

Battery Life (Voice):

N/A

Standby Time:

N/A

Details:

Apple does not provide estimated battery life for photo playback or web browsing, but does estimate "up to" 5 hours of video playback.

Apple Order No:

MA623LL/A*

Apple Subfamily:

iPod touch

Details:

*MA623LL/A is the order number assigned to the original 8 GB configuration and MA627LL/A refers to the original 16 GB configuration. On February 5, 2008, Apple added new software to the 8 GB and 16 GB versions and changed the model numbers to MA623LL/B and MA627LL/B, respectively. The 32 GB model introduced February 5, 2008 was assigned model number MB376LL/A.

Apple Model No:

A1213 (EMC N/A)

Model ID:

iPod1,1

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All iPods with the A1213 Model Number, the N/A EMC Number, and the iPod1,1 Model Identifier.

Pre-Installed OS:

iPhone OS 1.0*

Maximum OS:

iPhone OS 3.1.3

Details:

*Apple provides no official information about the operating system that the iPod touch uses, but it originally was identified as a version of "OS X" distinct from Mac OS X. On March 17, 2009, upon unveiling a developer's preview of the third version of the operating system, Apple started referring to it as the "iPhone OS". This model is capable of running the current version of the operating system.

Dimensions:

4.3 x 2.4 x 0.31

Avg. Weight:

4.2 oz. (120 g)

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth (110 x 61.8 x 8 mm).

Mac Support:

MacOS X 10.4.10

Windows Support:

Windows Vista/XP SP2

Details:

Apple reports that the iPod touch is compatible with a "Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port, MacOS X 10.4.10 or later, and iTunes 7.4 or later." It is compatible with a "PC with USB 2.0, Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later, and iTunes 7.4 or later."

Audio Support:

Apple reports that the iPod touch supports "AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV."

Photo Support:

Apport reports that the iPod touch syncs iPod-viewable photos in "JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats".

Video Support:

Apple reports that the iPod touch supports "H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats."

Incl. Accessories:

Shipped with "earphones, [a] USB cable, dock adapter, polishing cloth, and stand."

Original Price:

US$299, US$399

Est. Current Retail:

US$125-US$200

Details:

The original 8 GB iPod touch was offered for US$299, the 16 GB was US$399, and the 32 GB introduced February 5, 2008 was US$499. Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).

I pod nano 5G

Apple iPod nano (5th Gen/Camera) 8 GB, 16 GB Specs:

The Apple iPod nano (Fifth Generation/Video Camera) features an aluminum and glass case -- just like the iPod nano (4th Generation) that it replaced -- but the nine colors offered -- silver, black, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, and (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition -- have a "glossy", rather than matte, finish. It has a larger, higher-quality 2.2" TFT display (240x376, 204 ppi), and an integrated microphone and speaker as well.

For storage, it uses either 8 GB or 16 GB of flash memory, capable of supporting 2000 or 4000 songs, 7000 or 14,000 photos, and 8 hours or 16 hours of video, respectively.

Beyond the glossy finish, larger display, and audio capabilities, the iPod nano (5th Generation) also gains a video camera -- capable of shooting H.264 VGA 640x480 at 30 FPS with AAC audio (it cannot take still photographs) with a variety of basic real-time effects -- a built-in FM Radio with "live pause" (allowing one to pause and rewind up to fifteen minutes) and "iTunes tagging" (tag a song on the radio for later purchase on iTunes), an integrated pedometer that tracks steps and calories burned, VoiceOver technology -- previously introduced by the iPod shuffle 3G -- to speak the name of tracks and artists to you, and "Genius Mixes", which makes an effort to "find songs that go great together".

Battery life for music is 24 hours and 5 hours for video playback, equal to the "fat" iPod nano (3rd Generation) rather than the iPod nano 4G which had reduced battery life.
Specifications:

Introduction Date:

September 9, 2009

Discontinued Date:

N/A

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

Processor Type:

Samsung ARM*

Processor Speed:

N/A

Details:

*Apple provides no information on the processor used in the iPod nano (5G) models, but each uses an Apple branded processor, believed to be a Samsung ARM. For more information, please refer to the disassembly "guide" from the always excellent iFixIt.

Onboard RAM:

N/A

Storage Capacity:

8 GB, 16 GB

Details:

Both capacities are offered in all nine colors -- silver, black, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, and (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition. Note that yellow -- likely due to low demand -- and (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition only are available direct from Apple.

Song Capacity:

2000 or 4000

Photo Capacity:

7,000 or 14,000

Details:

Apple reports that the 8 GB models can hold "up to" 2000 songs and the 16 GB models can hold "up to" 4000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format". Likewise, the 8 GB models can hold as many as 7,000 photos and 8 hours of video and the 16 GB models can hold as many as 14,000 photos and 16 hours of video.

USB Support:

Sync & Charge

Firewire Support:

None

Details:

The iPod nano (5G) models are capable of charging and syncing by USB via the dock connector, but cannot sync or charge via Firewire "400".

Connectivity:

USB, Audio*

Ports:

Dock, Headphone**

Details:

*Note that the iPod nano (5G) models do not support video out via the headphone jack, they only provide video out via the dock connector.

Case Type:

Handheld

Form Factor:

iPod nano 5th Gen

Details:

The iPod nano (5G) models use a case design that is quite similar to the iPod nano (4G) models they replaced with an all aluminum case, hower the finish is "glossy" rather than matte.

Housing Color:

Colors*

Controller:

"ClickWheel"

Details:

Aluminum cases -- available in nine colors -- silver, black, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, and red.

Built-in Display:

2.2" LCD

Display Resolution:

240x376*

Details:

The iPod nano (5G) models have a 2.2-inch (diagonal) color TFT LCD display (240-by-376-pixel resolution display at 204 pixels per inch). *By default, it is oriented in portrait mode (240x376), but due to an accelerometer, automatically switches to landscape mode (376x240) when rotated. Like their predecessors, the iPod nano (5G) models are capable of displaying video on an external display at 640x480. Site sponsor Mission Repair offers free diagnosis of iPod hardware problems and a 24-hour repair service for this iPod. Display repacement, battery replacement, and more are provided.

Battery Type:

Lithium Ion

Battery Life (Music):

24 Hours

Details:

Apple reports that the iPod nano (5G) provides "up to" 24 hours of music playback. Site sponsor Other World Computing has replacement batteries that are higher capacity than the stock models as well as cases, headphones, speakers, and other accessories.

Battery Life (Photos):

N/A

Battery Life (Video):

5 Hours

Details:

The iPod nano (5G) provides "up to" 5 hours of video playback. Apple provides no information regarding the battery life for photo slideshows.

Full-Charge Time:

"About 3 Hours"

Apple Order No:

MC031LL/A*

Details:

*This is the order number for the iPod nano (5G) in black with 8 GB of storage. Other 8 GB configurations use MC027LL/A for silver, MC037LL/A for blue, MC040LL/A for green, MC046LL/A for orange, MC050LL/A for pink, MC034LL/A for purple, MC043LL/A for yellow, and MC049LL/A for (PRODUCT) RED. 16 GB configurations use MC062LL/A for black, MC060LL/A for silver, MC066LL/A for blue, MC068LL/A for green, MC072LL/A for orange, MC075LL/A for pink, MC064LL/A for purple, MC070LL/A for yellow, and MC074LL/A for (PRODUCT) RED.

Apple Subfamily:

iPod nano 5G

Apple Model No:

A1320 (EMC 2317)

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All iPods with the A1320 Model Number and the 2317 EMC Number.

Dimensions:

3.6 x 1.5 x 0.24

Avg. Weight:

1.28 ounces

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth (90.7 mm x 38.7 mm x 6.2 mm, 36.4 grams).

Mac Support:

MacOS X 10.4.11

Windows Support:

Windows Vista/XP SP3

Details:

Apple reports that this iPod is compatible with a "Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port, MacOS X 10.4.11 or later, and iTunes 9 or later." It is compatible with a "PC with USB 2.0, Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later, and iTunes 9 or later."

Audio Support:

Apple reports that the iPod nano (5G) models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV."

Photo Support:

The iPod nano (5G) models sync iPod-viewable photos in "JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats". It also includes a camera capable of shooting H.264 VGA video (640x480 "up to 30FPS with AAC audio"). It does not take still photos.

Video Support:

Apple reports that the iPod nano (5G) models support "H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats."

Incl. Accessories:

Ships with "earphones, USB 2.0 cable, [and a] dock adapter."

Original Price:

US$149, US$179*

Est. Current Retail:

US$149, US$179*

Details:

*The 8 GB models are US$149 and the 16 GB models are US$179. Note that yellow -- likely due to lower demand -- and (PRODUCT) RED configurations only are available direct from Apple (so sales tax is required). To purchase an iPod, free of sales tax, please visit site sponsor PowerMax.