Identify which generation an iPod touch is?

[PiKe]

I've been tasked with fixing an iPod with a smashed screen, the screen is non-functional and so I can't get in to settings to see whether it is a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd generation device.

Are there any physical clues?

 

[GeX]

1st gen: the back is flat and you can see a good reflection of yourself the edge is black
It comes in a black box
2nd gen: the back is curved distorted reflection and the aluminium back wraps right around to the
front and it has a speaker
It comes in a plastic case
3rd gen:looks exactly the same as the 2nd generation
comes in the came case but with mic
Source(s):
1st generation image:
http://www.ipodhistory.com/images/first_generation_touch_i.jpg

2nd generation image:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41FTNsjEMwL.jpg

3rd generation image:
http://ianmarmour.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/apple-ipod-touch-third-generation_large11.jpg

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091203104258AAFut0l

That help?

If not, look at the model number on the back near where the capacity is engraved. A1318 = 3rd and A1288 = 2nd. No number? It's a first generation with a flat back

 

[PiKe]

Thanks very much!