Apple iPod Touch 3rd Generation 2009 Specs

iPod touch – MC008LL/A – iPod3,1 – A1318

About This iPod

The iPod touch comes with a full face multi-touch screen. It does not have the scroll wheels that are common with the old versions of the iPod which gives it the look of a futuristic device and allows it to revolutionize the portable music device industry. Some of the capabilities of this device include – Wi-Fi support, the ability to store photos and videos apart from just songs and be able to playback. Its battery was able to support 30 hours of music playback and about 6 hours of video playback. There is no FireWire support in this version as Apple chose to use a lighting connector for both charging and data transfer. A larger driving force for the device was the Apple app store which allowed developers to put their apps on the device.

800 MHz Samsung ARM

256 MB

32 – 64 GB

30 Hours

Storage & Memory

The iPod touch runs on a 256 MB RAM and has versions that came with 32 GB of storage space and can take an estimated – 7000 songs/40,000 photos; the 64 GB version can take 14,000 songs/90,000 photos.

Screen Size and Resolution

The iPod touch comes with a 3.5-inch color display with 320×480 (163 ppi) native resolution. The screen features multi-touch capability which allowed users to use more than one finger to interact with the screen.

OS & Processor

The iPod touch has iPhone OS 3.1.1 (7C145) pre-installed and is powered by a 800 MHz Samsung ARM processor. The use of Samsung components is carried throughout the line and extended to the mobile devices. Apple will be changing over to their own mobile chip in future products.

Battery

The iPod touch comes with a Lithium Ion battery that provides up to 30 hours of music playback. This is an inflated amount which does not reflect the time use if you are using applications or anything to do with the screen. The 30 hours of use only applies to music playback.

Connectivity

The iPod touch comes with USB data transfer and charging support and an audio out via a headphone jack. Through its dock support, it can perform a video out but only using an Apple lightning cable or any connecting device that has an “Apple Authentication ” chip included.

Upgradability

The iPod touch operating system can be upgraded from the pre-installed iPhone OS 3.1.1 to iPhone OS 5.1.1. Unfortunately, like most other portable devices, no physical upgrades are possible and thus all improvements are made via software.

Introduction Date: September 9, 2009					Discontinued Date: September 1, 2010
Processors					Memory
Processors		1			Onboard RAM	256 MB
Processor Speed		800 MHz			Storage
Processor Type		Samsung ARM			Capacity	32 GB, 64 GB
Connectivity Details					Song Capacity	7000, 14,000
USB Support				Sync & Charge	Photo Capacity	40,000, 90,000
FireWire Support				None	Description
Standard Wireless				802.11b/g	Case Type		Handheld
Standard Bluetooth				2.1+EDR	Form Factor		iPod touch 3rd Gen
Cell Network				N/A	Housing Color		Black
Battery Details					Controller		Multi-touch
Battery Type	Lithium Ion				Apple Order Number		MC008LL/A
Battery Life	30 hours (Music)				Apple Subfamily		3rd Gen (Late 2009)
Stand by Time	N/A				Apple Model Number		A1318 (EMC 2310)
Operating System and Display					Model ID		iPod 3.1
Pre-installed OS			iPhone OS 3.1.1		Camera		None
Maximum OS			iPhone OS 5.1.1		Dimensions		4.3in x 2.4in x 0.33in
Built-in Display			3.5 inch Color		Average Weight		4.05 oz. (115 g)
Display Resolution			320×480 (163 ppi)		Mac Support		Mac OS X 10.4.11

Identifier reference: MC008LL/A, A1318, EMC 2310. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 30, 2024Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This iPod at a glance

Family: iPod
Order Number: MC008LL/A
Model Number: A1318
EMC: 2310
Year: 2018

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Common questions

Is MC008LL/A the same as A1318?

Not exactly. MC008LL/A usually points to a specific retail configuration, while A1318 identifies the broader Apple hardware family. Always check the EMC and model identifier too.

What iPod is model A1318?

A1318 is the Apple A-number shown for this iPod family. Use the order number, EMC, and model identifier on this page to narrow the exact configuration.

What does EMC 2310 mean?

The EMC number is another Apple hardware identifier. It helps separate closely related models that may share a similar name, year, or A-number.

Can the RAM or SSD be upgraded?

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