What’s the difference between the new iPod Touch and the old iPod Touch

So you have a first generation iPod Touch. You spent quite a lot on it. It holds 8GB or more and was a pretty sweet device. Now the 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch is out you may be thinking, “What’s the difference?”. You have bought a case for the 1st generation Apple iPod Touch and are wondering if a case thats fits the first iPod Touch will fit the second new iPod Touch.

So what is the difference between the old iPod Touch and the new iPod Touch?

The new iPod Touch has a built-in loudspeaker.

The new iPod Touch has a sleek new design. It is thinner which may mean that a case designer for the old iPod Touch may not fit the new iPod Touch. The new iPod Touch now feels like an iPhone.

The back of the iPod Touch has been redsigned so fingerprints are no less obvious. Chrome bezel instead of the old black bezel.

The iPod Touch offers built-in wireless receiver for Nike+. Just put the sensor in your shoe and begin to run. The iPod Touch will track your progress.

The new iPod Touch has improved battery life. Now listen to 36 hours of music or watch 6 hours of video.

There are volume controls on the side of the iPod giving you easy access to the most used controls.

The graphics chips in the iPod Touch have been updated so you can now play the best games on the move.

The best part is that the new iPod Touch is a lot cheaper.

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