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Difference between 2nd & 3rd gen 32GB touch?

I looked through the recent posts & couldn't find an answer, so hopefully you folks can help me.

I'm thinking of buying a 32GB touch. The 2nd gen is a bit cheaper than the 3rd gen. What are the differences between the two? Is the 3rd gen worth spending the extra money? Thanks.

MacBook Pro 15", 2.2 GHz Core 2 Duo, 2 GB RAM, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Apr 29, 2010 5:02 AM

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Posted on Apr 29, 2010 5:26 AM

This might help: http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/apple-inc.-ipod-touch-third-gener ation/

Apple isn't officially calling the new iTouch the 3rd gen; rather, it is referred to as the "late 2009 iPod Touch," though many users find "3rd gen" to be less wordy.

Hope this helps!
johnnyV
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Apr 29, 2010 5:35 AM in response to Johnnyv93

Hi JohnnyV,

This was true, but not anymore, Apple do officially recognise the late 2009 version as 3rd gen.

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1353

The exact words come out of SJ's mouth in the OS4 presentation (right at the end)

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From apple.com
"The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch (2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is model A1318."

Difference between 2nd & 3rd gen 32GB touch?

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