If the second generation only saves a couple of dollars, definitely rule it out. The number of apps depends on what you choose, not the device. If nothing else, the biggest reason to go with the current generation is that if you decide to sell it or trade it in, it will always be worth more, even though the second generation cost more when it was introduced.

Now to throw another fly into the ointment, so to speak, you might get a bigger savings on the second generation by getting a refurb from Apple. It's got new everything except the flash memory which is going to last infinitely longer than a hard drive device anyway, plus a one year warranty, same as if it was a new one. Check them out by searching refurb at the Apple Store online.

Even before you get the device, download iTunes if you haven't already. Also download and read your user guide now. The more you know about your device and its software, the more enjoyment you'll get from it.

Whichever you choose, congratulations on your new iPod!

Apple ipod Touch 8

lol well there both the same but for 3 dollars more u can get the 3rd gen

and also u can get the same software on the 2nd gen

and there both 8gb

i would go for the 3rd gen

and there are the same apps

the only thing is some are only for iphone and there are alot for ipod touch

and 3rd gen is faster

they are exactly the same and dont listen to the guy that says the 3rd gen is faster they made the 32gb and 64gb faster so just there is no diffrene between them sorry :(