Brand new ipod touch doesn't include 3.0 ???

I just bought a brand new ipod touch 16GB. As soon as I got it hooked up it said it needed as $9.95 software update. Why don't new ipod's come with the most up-to-date software or at least offer it for free?

1G touches came with 1.x.x software installed even after 2.x.x was released so it's no surprise that the 2G touches being sold now still have 2.x.x software installed.
If and when Apple releases a '3G' touch, I'm sure it will have 3.x.x installed.
As to WHY? Nobody here has any connection with Apple and we can only report what we have observed in the past.

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  • My brand new iPod touch 4g cannot sync from iTunes 10.5

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  • Charging for software on a BRAND NEW iPod Touch?

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    These are user support forums and are not manned by Apple. If you want Apple support then use the 90 day telephone support that came with your Apple product or the 12 month warranty which can be used in any Apple retail store.
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