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The long-anticipated Amazon.co.uk MP3 service has finally arrived, with a a catalog of 3 million tracks and prices that significantly undercut iTunes.

Hi,

Could you tell me how can I check that offered Ipod is a 2nd generation. I would like to buy this one:(is it a 2G?)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Apple-iP.../ref=de_a_smtd

Thanx

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