iPod Touch - 'updated software'

[Alex53]

Hi guys. I am looking at getting an iPod Touch, but I'm a bit confused by what some shops mean by 'with updated software' and 'without updated software' when they list prices, and the updated software ones cost more.

Is this updated software just a free firmware I could update myself or software I'd have to pay for separately if I wanted it?

 

[Alex53]

Thanks for your replies. Typical Apple I guess.

I just realised I know my local apple dealer. He's given me a £10 discount on the 8GB model and I asked him the sdame question about the new software, which he said all his current stock has included So now I just have to wait till pay day