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).