iPod Difference between 1G and 2G iPods??

[MattyMac]

What is the difference between the two besides storage space? They look exactly the same.

 

[DavidLeblond]

What is the difference between the two besides storage space? They look exactly the same.

From Wikipedia:

Introduced on July 17, 2002, at Macworld in 10 GB and 20 GB capacities, the 2nd generation iPod replaced the mechanical scroll wheel of the original with a touch-sensitive, non-mechanical one (also manufactured by Synaptics),[citation needed] termed a "touch wheel." - although cosmetic-wise, this looked almost indistinguishable to the original iPod. Due to new Toshiba hard drives, the 20 GB iPod slightly exceeded its 1st generation counterpart in thickness and weight, while the 10 GB model was slimmer. The 2nd generation iPod came with a carrying case and wired remote and it was the first generation that was officially compatible with Windows (although it is possible to reformat 1st generation iPods to be Windows-compatible).

 

[MattyMac]

From Wikipedia:

Thanks!

...so the wheel actually moved around on the first generation? I still cant picture this?

 

[Chundles]

Thanks!

...so the wheel actually moved around on the first generation? I still cant picture this?

Yep, sure did. My mate has one (got it when they came out down here and it's still immaculate). It's interesting and very cool to see the progression of the controller. The jog wheel was very cool, it moved smoothly and had a good level of sensitivity. Then the four buttons that curved around the wheel make it look closer to the 4G iPod than the 3G that had replaced it.

 

[wwooden]

the only thing I didn't like about my 1st iPod wheel was that dirt could get under it and it would get stuck and feel a little "crunchy" with the debri underneath. Also, I could not run without having the hold button on because the wheel would start spinning when I bounced and cause the sound to either get louder or very quiet. The touch wheel truly was a great idea for the iPod.

 

[Scarlet Fever]

has anyone actually got the 2nd Gen iPod? I dont remember it ever being released, and i dont know anyone with one (although i only know 2 people with the 1st gen)

 

[Passante]

I've got a 20 gig second gen iPod. Still going strong.

 

[tobefirst ⚽️]

I'm on board with a 10GB 2nd gen iPod. There are a few of us out here.

 

[m-dogg]

has anyone actually got the 2nd Gen iPod? I dont remember it ever being released, and i dont know anyone with one (although i only know 2 people with the 1st gen)

I did, for about 9 months (20GB - Top of the line when I got it). Then I had a problem with the headphone jack. I brought it back to the store where I got it and traded it in for a new 3rd Gen 30GB (which I'm still using today).