iPod nano (6th generation)iPod nano (6th generation) is available in six colors in a 8 GB or 16 GB configuration.
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nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition is available only from the Apple
Store, in 8 GB or 16 GB configuration. Apple contributes a portion of
each iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition purchase to the Global
Fund to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.
iPod shuffle (4th generation)iPod shuffle (4th generation) is available in five colors in a 2 GB configuration.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009)iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009) is available in 5 colors in a 2 GB or 4 GB configuration.
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iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009) also comes in a Special Limited
Edition 4 GB model only available from the Apple Store. It comes in
polished stainless steel.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod classic 160 GB (Late 2009)The
iPod classic 160 GB (Late 2009) is a hard drive-based iPod featuring a
large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of
displaying photos and videos. Like other models, it uses USB for
syncing. The iPod classic is available in silver and black, and has an
anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod touch (3rd generation)iPod
touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen
multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the
web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can also
search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on
iPod touch.The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished
from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device.
In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch
(2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is
model A1318.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod nano (5th generation)The iPod nano (5th generation) is available in 8 GB or 16 GB capacity and comes in 9 colors.The iPod nano (5th generation) is distinguished from previous iPod nano models by:
- Its taller screen when compared to iPod nano (4th generation)
- Its polished anodized aluminum finish
- The inclusion of a camera and microphone on the back of the device
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod shuffle (3rd generation)iPod
shuffle (3rd generation) includes a single 3-position switch that
toggles between off, play in order, and shuffle similar to the original
iPod shuffle. It also includes a headphone port that also is used to
for connecting to a computer's USB port as well as a clip similar to
the iPod shuffle (2nd generation). iPod shuffle (3rd generation) is
smaller that either of the previous two models and has one status light
compared with two on previous generations of iPod shuffle.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod classic (120 GB)The
iPod classic (120 GB) is a hard drive-based iPod featuring a large,
widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of
displaying photos and videos. Like other models, it uses USB for
syncing. The iPod classic is available in silver and black, and has an
anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod touch (2nd generation)iPod
touch (2nd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen
multi-touch display and 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB flash drive. You can
browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can
also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store
on iPod touch.The iPod touch (2nd generation) can be
distinguished from previous iPod touch models by its contoured design
and oval shaped antennae cover in the back upper left corner.
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touch features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and
8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari
and watch YouTube videos on the first-ever Wi-Fi iPod. You can also
search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on
iPod touch.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod classicThe
iPod classic is a hard drive-based iPod (80 GB or 160 GB) featuring a
large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of
displaying photos and videos. Like other models, it uses USB for
syncing. The iPod classic is available in silver and black, and has an
anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure.
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can distinguish the iPod classic from the iPod (5th generation) by the
last three digits of the serial number. The iPod classic serial
number's last three digits will be one of the following: Y5N, YMU, YMV,
and YMX.
iPod nano (4th generation)The iPod nano (4th generation) is available in 8 GB or 16 GB capacity and comes in 9 colors.The iPod nano (4th generation) is distinguished from previous iPod nano models by:
- Its taller screen
- Its curved surface
- Its oval shape when seen from the top or bottom
- The inclusion of an accelerometer that is used by the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] feature.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod nano (3rd generation)The iPod nano (3rd generation) is available in 4 GB or 8 GB capacity, and comes in 5 colors.iPod nano (3rd generation) is distinguished from previous iPod nano models by:
- Its wider screen
- Hold switch location on the bottom
- Its ability to play video
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can also distinguish the iPod nano (3rd generation) by the last three
digits of the serial number. The iPod nano (3rd generation) serial
number's last three digits will be one of the following: YOP, YOR, YXR,
YXT, YXV, YXX.
iPod (5th generation Late 2006)—also known as iPod with video or Fifth Generation iPodYou
can distinguish the iPod (5th generation Late 2006) from the original
iPod (5th generation) by the last three digits of the serial number.
The iPod (5th generation Late 2006) serial number's last three digits
will be one of the following: V9K, V9P, V9M, V9R, V9L, V9N, V9Q, V9S,
WU9, WUA, WUB, WUC, and X3N. The Fifth Generation U2 Special Edition
iPod (30 GB Late 2006) serial number's last three digits are W9G.
iPod (5th generation)—also known as iPod with video or Fifth Generation iPodThe
iPod (5th generation) is a a hard drive-based iPod featuring a large,
widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of
displaying photos and videos. Like iPod nano, it uses USB for syncing
and comes in white and black.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod nano (2nd generation)iPod nano (2nd generation) is distinguished from other models by:
- Its smaller size.
- Its colors.
- The dock connector and headphones port are both located on the bottom of the unit.
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iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition is an iPod nano (2nd
generation) available in red and with a 4 GB or 8 GB drive capacity.
With each iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED purchased, $10 from the sale goes
directly to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod nanoiPod
nano is smaller than iPod mini and has a color screen and a Click Wheel
but has flash memory instead of a hard drive. Song and photo syncing
only occurs over USB 2 (not FireWire). iPod nano comes in white and
black. The capacity of the iPod nano is engraved on the back of the
case (1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB).
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]The dock connector (1) and headphone jack (2) are both on the bottom of the iPod nano.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod shuffle (2nd generation)iPod shuffle (2nd generation) is smaller than the original iPod shuffle and has no USB connector.
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can distinguish the iPod shuffle (2nd generation Early 2008) 2 GB from
previous models by the last three characters of the serial number. The
iPod shuffle (2nd generation Early 2008) 2 GB serial number’s last
three characters will be one of the following: 1ZH, 1ZK, 1ZM, 1ZP, 1ZR.
iPod shuffleiPod
shuffle is smaller than iPod mini and has no display. There are LED
lights on the front and back. The capacity of the drive is engraved on
the front USB connector.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod mini[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod mini is distinguished from other models by:
- Its smaller size.
- Its colors.
- The Hold switch, which is on the top-left side.[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
- The Click Wheel's button labels, which are on the wheel itself.[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
iPod mini (2nd generation)The iPod mini (2nd generation) models are distinguished from the original iPod mini models by:
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- Click Wheel text color matches iPod mini (2nd generation) color
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iPod with color displayiPod
and iPod photo are now one and the same, with every white iPod boasting
a full-color display. They continue to have the same controls as iPod
(Click Wheel) but now all models have a color display like iPod photo -
ideal for viewing album artwork and playing slideshows. These are
considered fourth generation models along with iPod (Click Wheel).
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod (Click Wheel)iPod
(Click Wheel) models have a Click Wheel like the iPod mini, but are
larger and the hold switch is on the top-right side. iPod (Click Wheel)
models have a monochrome display. iPod (Click Wheel) is referred to as
the fourth generation iPod.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod Special Edition U2The
iPod Special Edition U2 is a standard iPod model with certain external
differences including: Black plastic exterior, red Click Wheel,
signatures of the U2 band members engraved on the back, and "iPod
Special Edition U2" engraved on the back. The first model was based an
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] with a 20 GB hard drive. In June 2005 a new version of the iPod Special Edition U2 was introduced that was based on an
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. These are both also considered fourth generation iPod models. In June
2006, a new version of the iPod Special Edition U2 was introduced that
is based on a
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]with a 30 GB hard drive. In Sept 2006 a model based on the Fifth
Generation iPod (30 GB Late 2006) was introduced. You can distinguish
Fifth Generation U2 Special Edition iPod (Late 2006) from the Fifth
Generation U2 Special Edition iPod by the last three digits of the
serial number. The Fifth Generation U2 Special Edition iPod (30 GB Late
2006) serial number's last three digits are W9G.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]iPod Special Edition Harry PotterThe iPod Special Edition Harry Potter is a standard iPod model with the Hogwarts Crest engraved on the back:
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]The first model was based an
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]with a 20 GB hard drive. In October 2005 a new version of the iPod
Special Edition Harry Potter was introduced that was based on an
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] with a 30 GB hard drive.
iPod photo (also known as iPod with color display)iPod photo models are functionally and visually identical to the iPod with color display (see above photo).
iPod (dock connector)iPod (dock connector) models have a dock connector as illustrated here.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Newer
iPod models like iPod (Click Wheel) and iPod mini also have a dock
connector, but the iPod (dock connector) has a touch wheel instead of a
Click Wheel and the four control buttons are above the touch wheel.
iPod (dock connector) models are referred to as third generation iPod
models.
iPod (touch wheel)All
iPod (touch wheel) models have a FireWire port cover. Scroll wheel
models don't, and dock connector models don't have a FireWire port. The
iPod (touch wheel) model controls look similar to the iPod (scroll
wheel) but the touch wheel itself does not turn. iPod (touch wheel)
models are considered second generation iPod models. The top of an iPod
(touch wheel) model is shown here:
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- FireWire port cover
- FireWire port
- Headphones port
- Hold switch
iPod (Scroll wheel)iPod
(scroll wheel) models have a scroll wheel that physically turns. The
controls (Play, Menu, Next, Previous) appear in a circle around the
wheel. iPod (scroll wheel) models are referred to as first generation
iPod models.
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