What firmware on new Touch

[weaver4]

I am not an owner of a iPod Touch, but now that I have seen the latest software I am considering getting one.

If I go to the Apple Store and purchase a new Touch will it include 2.0 of the firmware or will I still need to download and purchase it separately for $10?

Thanks,

[kornchild2002]

No, it will not include the 2.0 update. It normally takes retail stores about 4-8 weeks before getting updated iPod touch model and Apple stores about 1-2 weeks depending on how big it is. For example, the Apple store near where I live won't receive 2.0 iPod touch models until next week.

[weaver4]

So I guess the best thing to do is to order the old version from Amazon for $349 and then pay $10 for 2.0 upgrade which also includes the January Update. Are there any hardware differences between this unit and the latest units sold at the apple store?

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-touch-without-Software-Updates/dp/B000JNYWBG/ref=pd_bbs_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1216061415&sr=8-5

[kornchild2002]

There aren't any hardware differences, just a difference in OS. Purchasing a unit from Amazon, paying for OS 2.0, and then installing it will yield the exact same results as you buying a OS 2.0 iPod touch from Apple directly.

[weaver4]

That's Sweet!

[kornchild2002]

Just a head up: Apple should be coming out with a new/updated iPod touch sometime this September. It might have some hardware updates or it could be a full blown new generation iPod touch, no one knows. It might be worth it to wait 2 months to see what they do.