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2012.01.10

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The 4th generation (4G) iPod touch is the most iPhone-like model yet from Apple. It has the same Retina Display, the same A4 processor, and two cameras - one for FaceTime chats and a 0.7 MP camera for 720p video and low resolution still photos (the iPhone has a 5 MP camera). The big differences: a metal back, no mobile phone, no 3G wireless connectivity, no assisted GPS, and no digital compass.

For 2011, the iPod touch is virtually unchanged, except for a $30 price reduction on the 8 GB model and the availability of a white version. And it ships with iOS 5, which is free and can be installed on any 3G or 4G iPod touch.

2010 4G iPod touch.

iOS 4.3 is available for the 2G through 4G iPod touch for free. It is not compatible with the original iPod touch, but it supports all later models. Not all features are compatible with all hardware - for instance, the 2G iPod touch does not support multitasking.

The original iPod touch can be upgraded to iPhone OS 3.1 for $9.95 through the iTunes Store. The original iPod touch will then match most of the capabilities of the 2G model.

For our overview of the current iPod lineup, see The 2010 iPod Value Equation.

The iPod touch (often referred to as the iTouch) brings most of the iPhone's functionality to the iPod line, and you don't lose much beyond the phone and higher resolution camera. The iPod touch even looks a lot like the iPhone.

Because of the breadth of the iPod line, we have four iPod price trackers: one for classic iPods, one for the iPod touch, one for the nano, and one for the shuffle.

Multiple vendors are listed when within one dollar of lowest price.

Best Used Prices

8 GB: 3G, $159 shipped, PowerMax, Computer Trends Canada
16 GB: 1G, $159 shipped, PowerMax
16 GB: 2G, $169 shipped, PowerMax

Best Refurbished Prices

3G/32 GB: $179 shipped, Apple
3G/64 GB: $249 shipped, Apple

Best New Prices

4G/8 GB, black, $188 shipped, Amazon.com, B&H, MacMall
4G/8 GB, white, $188 shipped, MacMall
4G/32 GB, black, $273 shipped, Amazon.com, B&H
4G/32 GB, white, $275 shipped, Amazon.com, B&H, MacMall
4G/64 GB, black, $364 shipped, Amazon.com, B&H, MacMall
4G/64 GB, white, $360 shipped, Amazon.com, MacMall

Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases, and shipping is often (but not always) included - and sometimes free after a mail-in rebate. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order.

Factory refurbished items carry an Apple one year warranty and are eligible for AppleCare. Store refurbished items may vary. Prices may be limited to quantity on hand. Not responsible for typos. Please email any corrections or additional sources with competitive prices to Dan Knight .

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	Amazon.com	Apple Store US	Apple Store Canada	B&H	J&R	MacMall	PC Connection	PowerMax
8 GB	blk $188 sh wht $189.99 sh	$199 sh	C$199 sh	blk $188 sh wht $189.95 sh	$199	$188 sh	$189 sh	$198 sh
32 GB	blk $272.95 sh wht $274.99 sh	$299 sh	C$299 sh	blk $272.99 sh wht $274.95 sh	$288	$274.94 sh	$284 sh	$288 sh
64 GB	blk $363.99 sh wht $359.99 sh	$399 sh	C$399 sh	blk $363.99 wht $364.95 sh	blk $399 wht $369	blk $363.99 sh wht $359.99 sh	$374 sh	$388 sh

Amazon.com has a wide selection of iPod touch accessories. Amazon.com collects sales tax on orders shipped to KS, KY, ND, and WA.
Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to most states.
Shipping from J&R starts at $7.
MacMall collects sales tax on orders shipped to CA, IL, MN, TN, and WI.
PC Connection collects sales tax on orders shipped to AL, IL, NC, NJ, NY, and OH.

Apple Refurbished

Apple refurbished computers include Apple's full one-year warranty and are eligible for AppleCare. Supplies are limited and inventory changes from day to day.

Apple Store US

Free ground shipping. Apple collects sales tax on orders shipped to almost all states.

refurb 3G/32 GB, $179
refurb 3G/64 GB, $249

Apple Store Canada

Free ground shipping.

refurb 3G/32 GB, C$179
refurb 3G/64 GB, C$249

Used and Store Refurbished

Used and store refurbished Macs are covered by a store warranty and are not eligible for AppleCare.

Computer Trends Canada

used 3G/8 GB, C$159.99
used 3G/32 GB, C$239.99
used 3G/64 GB, C$299.99

PowerMax

Free ground shipping - see site for details.

used 3G/8 GB, $159 sh.
used 1G/16 GB, $159 sh.
used 1G/32 GB, $169 sh.
used 2G/32 GB, $179 sh.
used 3G/32 GB, $199 sh.
used 3G/64 GB, $239 sh.

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