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iPod touch (2nd generation) Specifications

Complete Apple iPod touch (2nd generation) technical specifications · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Display: 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display; 480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 pi…
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Display
3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display; 480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 pixels per inch
Chip
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Storage / Colors
8GB, 16GB, 32GB · 0004, 00030, 0001, 7503
Weight / OS
115 g

Apple iPod touch (2nd generation) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple iPod touch (2nd generation), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iCapacity

  • 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB flash drive2
  • Holds up to 1,750, 3,500, or 7,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format3
  • Holds up to 10,000, 20,000, or 25,000 iPod-viewable photos4
  • Holds up to 10 hours, 20 hours, or 40 hours of video5

▣Display

  • 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
  • 480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 pixels per inch

iLanguages

  • 17 languages supported: English, French, German, Japanese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Polish
  • 30 international keyboards supported: English (US and UK), Czech, Danish, German, Spanish, Finnish, Estonian, French (France and Canada), Croatian, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese (QWERTY and Kana), Korean, Lithuanian, Latvian, Norwegian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Turkish, Simplified Chinese (Handwriting and Pinyin), Traditional Chinese (Handwriting and Pinyin)
  • 19 dictionaries supported: English (US and UK), Danish, German, Spanish, Finnish, French (France and Canada), Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Russian, Swedish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

iAccessories

  • In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic
  • Engineered for extreme clarity and audio accuracy, these headphones let you hear musical details you’ve been missing.
  • USB Power Adapter
  • Use this ultracompact USB-based adapter to charge your iPhone or iPod whenever it’s not connected to a computer.
  • Earphones with Remote and Mic
  • These earbud headphones have convenient buttons that let you adjust volume and control music and video playback.
  • Universal Dock with Remote
  • Get easy access to a USB port for charging and syncing your iPod or for connecting to a TV or speakers.
  • Apple iPod Radio Remote
  • Apple Composite AV Cable
  • Apple Component AV Cable
  • Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable
  • iPod Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack
  • See more accessories in the Apple Online Store

iAudio

  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • Audio formats supported: 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

⚡Battery and power8

  • Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery
  • Playback timeMusic playback time: Up to 36 hours when fully chargedVideo playback time: Up to 6 hours when fully charged
  • Music playback time: Up to 36 hours when fully charged
  • Video playback time: Up to 6 hours when fully charged
  • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter (sold separately)Fast-charge time: about 2 hours (charges up to 80% of battery capacity)Full-charge time: about 4 hours
  • Fast-charge time: about 2 hours (charges up to 80% of battery capacity)
  • Full-charge time: about 4 hours

iComparison Chart

  • iPod shuffleiPod nanoiPod classiciPod touchStorage1GB2GB8GB16GB120GB8GB16GB32GBSongs2405002,0004,00030,0001,7503,5007,000Battery lifeUp to 12 hours of music playbackUp to 24 hours of music playback; up to 4 hours of video playbackUp to 36 hours of music playback; up to 6 hours of video playbackUp to 36 hours of music playback; up to 6 hours of video playbackDisplay2-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight2.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch displayPortsStereo minijackDock connector, stereo minijackDock connector, stereo minijackDock connector, stereo minijackConnectivityUSB through included dockUSB through dock connector; component and composite video through dock connector (with AV cables, sold separately); audio through headphone jackUSB through dock connector; component and composite video through dock connector (with AV cables, sold separately); audio through headphone jackUSB through dock connector; component and composite video through dock connector (with AV cables, sold separately); audio through headphone jackWireless dataWi-Fi (802.11b/g)Nike + iPod support built inMaps location-based serviceCharge timeAbout 4 hours (2-hour fast charge to 80% capacity)About 3 hours (1.5-hour fast charge to 80% capacity)About 4 hours (2-hour fast charge to 80% capacity)About 4 hours (2-hour fast charge to 80% capacity)Audio su…

iEnvironmental requirements

  • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F(-20° to 45° C)
  • (-20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

iEnvironmental Status Report

  • iPod touch embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
  • Arsenic-free glass
  • Brominated flame retardant-free
  • Mercury-free
  • PVC-free
  • Highly recyclable stainless steel enclosure

iExternal buttons and controls

  • Sleep/wake
  • Volume up/down
  • Home

iHeadphones

  • Earphones
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • Impedance: 32 ohms

iIn the box

  • iPod touch
  • Earphones
  • USB 2.0 cable
  • Dock adapter
  • Polishing cloth
  • Quick Start guide

iInput and output

  • Dock connector
  • 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack

iMac system requirements

  • Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
  • Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later
  • iTunes 8 or later9

↔Size and weight

  • Height: 4.3 inches (110 mm)
  • Width: 2.4 inches (61.8 mm)
  • Depth: 0.33 inch (8.5 mm)
  • Weight: 4.05 ounces (115 grams)1

iTV and video

  • Support for 480p and 576p component TV out
  • 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

iWindows system requirements

  • PC with USB 2.0 port
  • Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
  • iTunes 8 or later9

⌁Wireless6

  • Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
  • Nike + iPod support built in
  • Maps location-based service7

iPod touch (2nd generation) FAQ

What is the display size of Apple iPod touch (2nd generation)?

Apple iPod touch (2nd generation) has 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display; 480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 pi….

What storage capacities are available for Apple iPod touch (2nd generation)?

Available storage capacities include 8GB, 16GB, 32GB.