is there a difference between the ipod touch 1st gen and 2nd gen i want to buy an ipod touch and i was wandering if the 2nd gen is worth the 20$ more then the 1st gen
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Culled from the internet: 2nd Generation one has better Wi Fi connectivity, a slimmer size, built in speakers (Can only use earbuds/earphones or plug in speakers on 1st Gen), external Volume buttons, and built-in Nike+ support...Other than that all other features can be made equal by updating the software on the iPod to the latest version (at a cost to you).
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It's kinda like the difference between buying a 2009 Mustang GT and a 2010 Mustang GT. Yea the new body lines and refined interior are nice but it's a performance car. They are bought to perform well. So, if you plan to use your Ipod to play music or watch videos, good news. The first generation Ipod touch is going to do it with plenty of style. If you absolutely have to have built in speakers, a couple other bells and whisles, and like to be the guy or gal who has the newest and best of everything then the second or third generation are for you. :)
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by now it is impossible to update software or apps or get {many} new apps on either of the models. if you are reading this now a third gen AT LEAST. my 8gb fourth gen has worked almost flawlessly on ios4 for 13+ months now. only its almost out of storage and i want more music so i am getting a 32 or 64g w/ios5. (dont want to update my current 1 bcause i dont want to lose my data. :( boooo. :)
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Thanks, Billy, from me, too!I'm ready to replace my 1st gen Touch. (I'm slow.) I actually have $10 Sony earphones, and I use them with all my audio devices.
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You need no app. As for a 2nd gen iPod touch I would say yes. But can be completely sure.
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Eh. Already have a 3rd Gen iPad. The big push for me is the cost of replacing the battery vs buying a new one. If I trade my iTouch in I can get $129. So that's $170 away from a replacement 5th gen iTouch. Then I gotta buy a stupid adapter. Replacing the battery when the time comes will cost me $79. Is the extra $100 or so bucks before adapters worth it? What happened to the 8 gb iTouch? I don't need 32 gb anymore!
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I never had an Ipod classic! But I love my nano it has bluetooth so I can use with my wireless headphones! I had gotten 3 different refurbished ones though and nothing but problems with all 3! so I broke down and spent the $150 to get the new one and I love it!!
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The 30 GB iPod is physically slimmer--a nice feature. It has identical function as the 60 GB and it is cheaper. It comes down to deciding how much of your music you need with you at any time--30 GB is a lot (enough to listen 24 hours a day for about 3 weeks before repeating). If you prefer to have your entire collection with you always and can't live without that, then choose the 60. Otherwise the 30 GB makes more sense.
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I think that the iPod touch 5th generation because it has a longer screen and nice cameras. It has a 4 inch display and comes with the new lightning to USB cable. It's just a better product than the 4th generation, plus the 4th has been discontinued
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Depends on what you really want, yes if this is your first ipod I'd go for it, but since it is Hard drive based it will have skipping issues if your jogging or walking sometimes, otherwise if you sit at your desk and listen to it, it will be fine. Then again if you want something that will go anywhere and handle anything, go for the ipod nano, it does everything the classic does, but it's just smaller in size and storage, if you want a bigger screen that will handle anything also go for the ipod touch. When I say handle anything, I mean jogging running, being dropped, because they are flash based and wont skip.
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Are you starting the music playing BEFORE you put the ipod on the dock ? I have an ipod touch gen 2 that plays on the Altec im 600 with the dock adapter that came with the touch 2 , I get a messege on the touch screen saying the device won't charge on the im600 put will play... I ordered a im600usb from Amazon but the box said im600 and I returned it as wrong item. I'm waiting for Amazon to send the im600usb when they get it in stock.
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The 2 after ipod touch, is indicating 2nd gen, so no, will not fit. The product that I have purchased, have included the tools that I have needed.
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I think the reason that Amazon is selling the 5th Generation iPod Nanos for $20 less than list is that there are newer (6th Generation) ones. (Note product titles which clearly indicate product generation.) On Apple's site, the only new iPod Nanos for sale are the 6th Generation ones. Any 5th Generation Nanos that you see there are refurbished ones.
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If by 2nd gen you mean iPhone and later with the thunderbolt charging system. It will not work the only way you can get it to work is with an aux cable or an adapter but some don't work. As long as you have the 30 pin charging system you'll be fine. Hope this helps
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Below is my review, I would go with an unopened gen4! ============================================= Last year for Christmas, my wife gave me a gen4 Nano that I absolutly love. This year, I decided to return the favor and get her an ipod for Christmas. I gave it to her early so she could enjoy our Christmas cd's on it. I have to say that while my wife does like it, there are obvious issues with gen5. Fist off, the outputs on the base of the unit have been reversed so the gen5 requires it's own mount to use it on any docking station! Why csn't Apple stick with one body style for the nano. So now all the included adaptors in home theater systems are obsolete once again; makes no sense what-so-ever. The gen5 has a built in speaker that is completly useless! Sound is emitted out of the base of the unit. At best it sounds like and old time transistor radio, only without the volume! The video recoder is very awkward to use with little relivence to listing to your favorite tunes. The genius is still with us, another useless feature if you have an eclectic musical taste. The playlist feature works alot better and is much more fun. The unit works ok and we did not find any defects with it. We did not have any of the click-wheel issues that other reviwers have commented on. For me the bottom line is that Apple has takin a good thing and cluttered it with a bunch of new features. The Ipod classic would of been a much better platform for this stuff with it's 160gb's of storage. All of these features that have been added to gen5 take up precious storage space for your rockin tunes or arias, whatever the case my be.
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It's most definitely worth it! I have owned the older (1st generation) ipod and finally upgraded. I love it! It's more than just a music player now. There are apps that make it a phone, facetime is really handy and I love that I can watch videos on it. I suggest the 32 or 64gb versions though as I am told the 8gb doesn't have enough space for movies. I have the 32gb and absolutely love it!
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Well, I figure that the current-gen 64GB Touch may probably last you at least through the next couple of years without any fear of obsolescence. I mean, the 32/64GB Touch has roughly the same hardware that the iPad has, iirc, or at least the same functionality, and that just came out last week or so, so...you're probably safe with the 64GB 3rd Gen, I have a hunch.
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As soon as Amazon runs out of stock of the OS 2.xx iPod Touch, they should start stocking those with 3.0. Might be a while. I got mine long after OS 2.2.1 was released, and it came with OS 1.1 in it! By long, I mean many months.
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Personally I don't see enough difference between my 1st generation and the last to warrant a change. If photo quality is your concern then maybe it's a difference. I have photos and they are more than good enough for me. Like I said, what are you using it for and what apps are most important to you (personal preferences). I haven't found anything that I wold consider to be a show stopper between the first and last. I prefer the first, second and third generations size and sturdiness to any after that.