On my ipod touch 3rd gen, i was forced to do a factory reset.  will i get old apps back if i dig up my old laptop and connect?

I was using my ipod not only for iTunes purchases, but also Amazon music.  The current Amazon music app isn't compatible and it doesn't offer the old one.  Not only that, but all my old apps are gone too. :-(    before I go through along process, will I get all the old versions if I dig out my old laptop?  Connecting to iTunes on my new computer gave me nothing.

If you restore the iPod to factory defaults/new iPod ithe iPod will be like it was when new. For an 8 GB iPod you will have about 6.4 GB for your use.

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