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# iPod touch (2nd Generation)

Essentials

Family: iOS

Codename: ?

Minimum OS: iPhone OS 2.0

Maximum OS: iOS 4.2.1 (no multitasking)

Introduced: September 2008

Terminated: September 2009

Processor

CPU: Samsung S3C6400 (ARM11 core)

CPU Speed: 533 MHz

FPU: integrated

Bus Speed: 133 MHz

Register Width: 32-bit

Data Bus Width: 32-bit

Address Bus Width: 32-bit

Level 1 Cache: 16 kB data, 16 kB instruction

Onboard RAM: 128 MB

Maximum RAM: 128 MB

Video

Screen: 3.5" multi-touch

GPU: PowerVR MBX-Lite

Max Resolution: 480x320

Video Out: composite, component (via Dock Connector adaptors)

Storage

Flash Drive: 8/16/32 GB

Input/Output

USB: via Dock Connector

Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini

Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor

Networking

Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g

Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR

Location: Wi-Fi-assisted GPS

Miscellaneous

Battery Life: Up to 36 hours of music playback; up to 6 hours of video playback

Dimensions: 4.3" H x 2.4" W x 0.33" D

Weight: 0.25 lbs.

Announced in September 2008, the primary improvement of the iPod touch (2nd Generation) over the original iPod touch was reduced pricing. The iPod touch (2nd Generation) took some design cues from the recently released iPhone 3G, incorporating its curved backplate. It also included the new iPhone 2.0 OS, which allowed customers to purchase and download device-resident applications directly from the iTunes Application Store. It was available in three models: an 8 GB model for $229, a 16 GB model for $299, and a 32 GB model for $399. In September 2009, all models were discontinued in favor of the iPod touch (3rd Generation) except for the 8 GB model, which was price-reduced to $199.

Picture Credits:
Apple, Inc.