As part of its huge September 2007 iPod event, Apple introduced the first iPod touch, essentially the original iPhone with its phone circuitry removed.

Better yet, the iPod touch was a bit smaller, significantly thinner, and also lighter than the iPhone. Best of all, it didn’t tie you to a two-year AT&T wireless plan. You bought it, you owned it, you did what you wanted with it.

Unlike the iPhone, the iPod touch has no camera, no wireless data option, and no Bluetooth. Networking is strictly over WiFi.

It’s hard to believe, but the iPhone and iPod touch only had a small set of apps provided by Apple when they were originally released. Just look at that nearly empty screen on the right! It wasn’t until iPhone OS 2.0 and the App Store launched in July 2008 that these devices allowed third-party software.

Hardware Overview

Models

• Announced: 2007.09.05 at $299 (8 GB) and $399 (16 GB), $499 16 GB model added 2008.02
• Included accessories: earbuds, USB 2.0 30-pin dock cable, dock connector, stand, polishing cloth
• Code name: N45
• Identifier: iPod1,1
• Model number: A1213
• Product numbers: MA623 (4 GB), MA627 (8 GB), MB376 (16 GB)

Technology

• CPU: 620 MHz Samsung ARM 1176JF(F)-S clocked at 412 MHz
• RAM: 128 MB
• Architecture: 32-bit
• Audio chip: Wolfson Microelectronics WM8758BG
• Graphics engine: PowerVR MBX Lite
• Display: 3.5″ 320 x 480 pixel 18-bit multitouch screen
• Camera: none
• Sensors: none

Connectivity

• I/O port: 30-pin dock connector
• WiFi: 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth: none
• Wireless data: none
• GPS: no GPS chip

Power

• Battery: 580 mAh lithium ion
• Charge time: about 3 hours (1-1/2 hour fast charge to 80% capacity)
• Battery life:
  • Video: up to 5 hours
  • Audio: up to 22 hours

Compatibility

• Original OS: iPhone OS 1.1
• Maximum OS: iPhone OS 3.1.3 (iPhone OS versions 2.0 and higher are not free)
• iTunes Versions: iTunes 7.4 and later.
• Mac OS Required: OS X 10.4.10 Tiger or later
• Windows Versions Supported: Vista, XP Home or Professional SP 2 or later

Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions: 4.3″ x 2.4″ x 0.31″
• Weight: 4.2 oz.

Further Reading

• Best iPod touch Prices, best online deals on iPhones.
• iPod touch, Wikipedia
• iPod touch, apple-history.com

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