iPod · The Digital Hub · 2007
iPod touch (1st generation)
Essentially an iPhone minus the cellular radio, it put multitouch and soon the App Store into the hands of millions not ready to switch carriers — and a generation of kids.
iPod touch (1st generation): key facts
When was the iPod touch (1st generation) released?
The iPod touch (1st generation) was released in September 5, 2007. Apple discontinued it in September 2008.
How much did the iPod touch (1st generation) cost?
The iPod touch (1st generation) launched at $299 in 2007 — about $460 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iPod touch (1st generation)’s specs?
The iPod touch (1st generation) used a Samsung ARM 11 running at 412 MHz, with 128 MB of memory and 8 GB of storage. It ran iPhone OS 1.1.
Why does the iPod touch (1st generation) matter?
The iPhone experience without the phone bill — and the gateway to the App Store.
Full specifications
| CPU | Samsung ARM 11 · 412 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Display | 3.5" LCD, 320×480 multitouch |
| GPU | PowerVR MBX Lite |
| Ports | 30-pin dock connector |
| Weight | 120 g |
| Dimensions | 11.0×6.2×0.8 cm |
| Operating system | iPhone OS 1.1 |
| Released | September 5, 2007 |
| Discontinued | September 2008 |
| Launch price | $299 |
How the iPod touch (1st generation) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 128× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 412 MHz, the clock is roughly 7.8× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro — and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 2,050 modern phone photos — a respectable library even today.
Launched at $299 in 2007 — about $460 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
For years it was effectively the best-selling handheld games machine in the world.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25