My 15 month old iPod touch has really crackley speaker. to the point where music and movies are unwatchable. I've tried a system restore (it was still running 3.xxx) that didn't do it.

(The original 16GB touch debuted at $399.) The 2nd generation iPod touch measures a slightly thinner 4.3 by 2.4 by 0.33-inches (HWD) and weighs a comfortable 4.05 ounces.

PCMag Australia Sep 10, 2008 Table of Contents Apple iPod Touch (3rd generation): The Funnest iPod touch Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation): Front and Back Apple iPod Touch (3rd generation): Front ...

The remote and mic are supported only by iPod nano (4th generation and later), iPod classic (120GB/160GB), iPod touch (2nd generation and later), iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPad.

The Apple iPod touch has reached the dizzying heights of its second generation, and although there may be very little difference from the old one, it's still a very cool product.

Pros: Solid-feeling; allows access to all controls; case adds good grip to iPod touch; inner coring on inside of skin designed to dissipate impact shock. Cons: No adhesive screen protector.