Hi..need some help.

As above, how can you tell whether an ipod touch is 2g or 3g? I know that the 3g has extra features like earphone with mic and faster processor and has a new 64GB. Let's not talk about the 64GB cos that would be a dead giveaway. Let's compare the 32GB from the 2g and 3g.

Say, you are going into a store to get the 32GB 3g ipod touch. How can you physically tell you are getting a 3g 32GB and not a 2g model? Are there any part numbers to cross-check with?

Thanks Chingwooi.

I also found out another piece of info. You can tell by looking at the part number i.e:

Mx***LL/A

x = C (3rd gen)
x = B (2nd gen)

So in the case of 32GB touch,

3g = MC008LL/A
2g = MB533LL/A

p/s: davidgary73, maybe you might like to add this to your pinned "Ipod Purchase Guide" thread for the benefit of those who do not know?

Also,

2nd gen model = A1288
3rd gen model = A1318

This post has been edited by drgnkid: Oct 11 2009, 12:56 AM

firmware...

not sure about better sound quality but from what I know, the 8gb touch 3gen is actually a 2nd gen 8gb with updated firmware and new model number.