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The iPod line has been upgraded many times, and each significant revision is called a "generation". Only the most recent (highest numbered) generation and refurbished units of previous generations of the iPod line are available from Apple for each model (classic, nano, shuffle, touch). Each new generation usually has more features and refinements while typically being physically smaller and lighter than its predecessor, while usually (but not always) retaining the older model's price tag. Notable changes include the touch-sensitive click wheel replacing the mechanical scroll wheel, use of color displays, and flash memory replacing hard disks.

Contents

1 Models 2 Timeline of iPod models 3 References 4 External links

Models

Original Minimum Model Generation Image Capacity Connection release OS to Rated battery life (hours) date sync 23 5, 10 GB FireWire October Mac: 9, 10.1 audio : 10 first 2001 First model, with mechanical scroll wheel. 10 GB model released later. 10, 17 July FireWire Mac: 10.1 audio : 10 20 GB 2002 Win: 2000 second Classic Touch-sensitive wheel. FireWire port had a cover. Hold switch revised. Windows compatibility through Musicmatch. 10, 15, FireWire 28 April Mac: 10.1 20, 30, (USB for audio : 8 2003 Win: 2000 40 GB syncing only) third First complete redesign with all-touch interface, dock connector, and slimmer case. Musicmatch support dropped with later release of iTunes 4.1 for Windows.

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Adopted Click Wheel from iPod Mini, hold switch redesigned. photo : 26 30, 40, October 60 GB FireWire or 2004 Mac: 10.2 audio : 15 color : USB Win: 2000 slideshow : 5 28 June 20, 2005 60 GB Premium spin-off of 4G iPod with color screen and picture viewing. Later re-integrated into main iPod line. 30 GB 12 60/80 GB 30, 60, USB audio : 14 October Mac: 10.3 audio : 20 80 GB (FireWire for Win: 2000 video : 2 charging only) 2005 video : 3/6.5 fifth (later 3.5) Second full redesign with a slimmer case, and larger screen with video playback. Offered in black or white. Hardware and firmware updated with 60 GB model replaced with 80 GB model on 12 September 2006. 5 80 GB 120 GB 160 GB 80, 120, USB Mac: 10.4 (FireWire for September audio : 30 audio : 36 audio : 40 160 GB Win: XP charging only) 2007 video : 5 video : 6 video : 7 sixth Introduced the "Classic" suffix. New interface and anodized aluminum front plate. Silver replaces white. In September 2008 the hardware and firmware was updated with a 120 GB model replacing the 80 GB model. The 160 GB model was discontinued.

USB or 6 January Mac: 10.1 4 GB Win: 2000 audio : 8 first FireWire 2004 New smaller model, available in 5 colors. Introduced the "Click Wheel". Mini 22 USB or Mac: 10.2 4, 6 GB February audio : 18 FireWire Win: 2000 second 2005 Brighter color variants with longer battery life. Click Wheel lettering matched body color. Gold color discontinued. Later replaced by iPod Nano. 7 1, 2, USB audio : 14 September Mac: 10.3 4 GB (FireWire for Win: 2000 slideshow : 4 first charging only) 2005 Replaced Mini. Available in black or white and used flash memory. Color screen for picture viewing. 1 GB version released later. Nano 12 2, 4, USB audio : 24 September Mac: 10.3 8 GB (FireWire for Win: 2000 slideshow : 5 second charging only) 2006

Anodized aluminum casing and 6 colors available.

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5 USB Mac: 10.4 audio : 24 4, 8 GB (FireWire for September Win: XP video : 5 third charging only) 2007 2" QVGA screen, colors refreshed with chrome back, new interface, video capability, smaller Click Wheel. 9 4, 8, audio : 24 USB September Mac: 10.4 16 GB Win: XP video : 4 2008 fourth Revert to tall form and all-aluminum enclosure with 9 color choices, added accelerometer for shake and horizontal viewing. 4 GB model limited release in select markets. 11 512 MB, USB Mac: 10.2 January audio : 12 1 GB (no adaptor Win: 2000 first required) 2005 New entry-level model. Uses flash memory and has no screen. 12 Mac: 10.3 1, 2 GB USB September Win: 2000 audio : 12 shuffle second 2006 Smaller clip design with anodized aluminum casing. 4 color options added later. Colors were later refreshed twice. 11 March 4 GB USB Mac: 10.4 audio : 10 2009 Win: XP third Smaller design with controls relocated to right earbud cable. Two colors, and features VoiceOver. 5 8, 16, USB audio : 22 September Mac: 10.4 32 GB (FireWire for Win: XP video : 5 charging only) 2007 first First iPod with Wi-Fi and a Multi-Touch interface. Features Safari browser and wireless access to the iTunes Store and YouTube. 32 GB model later Touch added. iPhone OS 2.0 and App Store access requires an upgrade fee. 9 8, 16, audio : 36 USB September Mac: 10.4 32 GB Win: XP video : 6 second 2008 New tapered chrome back with Nike+ functionality, volume buttons, and built-in speaker added. iPhone OS 2.0 and App Store access standard. Sources: Apple Inc. [1], Mactracker [2]

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The software bundled with the first generation iPod was -only, so Windows users had to use third-party software like ephPod or XPlay to manage their music. When Apple introduced the second generation of in July 2002, they sold two versions, one that included iTunes for Macintosh users and another that included Musicmatch Jukebox for Windows users. [3] In October 2003, Apple released the Windows version of iTunes, [4] and started selling iPods that included both Macintosh and Windows versions of iTunes so that they could be used with either platform. Current iPods no longer ship with iTunes, which must be downloaded from Apple's website.

In December 2002, Apple unveiled its first limited edition iPods, with either Madonna’s, Tony Hawk’s, or Beck’s signature or No Doubt's band logo engraved on Product Red 4GB or the back for an extra US$50. [5] On 26 October 2004, Apple introduced a special edition 8GB iPod nano. of its fourth generation monochrome iPod, designed in the color scheme of the album How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb by Irish rock band U2. It had a black case with a red click wheel and the back had the engraved signatures of U2's band members. This iPod was updated alongside the iPod Photo and fifth generation iPod.

On 13 October 2006, Apple released a special edition 4 GB red iPod nano as part of the Product Red campaign. An 8 GB version was released three weeks later and both of them sold for the same price as the standard models. US$10 from each sale is donated to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria. On 5 September 2007, Apple also added a Product Red iPod shuffle model. They did not disclose how much will be donated to charity from this model. Apple also released Special Edition Harry Potter iPods to accompany the iPod Photo. These were engraved with the Hogwarts Crest on the back and were only available to purchasers of the Harry Potter audiobooks. They were updated when the fifth generation iPods were released, but were only available for a limited time.

In 2007, a Cubismo special edition 2 GB silver iPod nano was made available only in the former Yugoslav republics. [6]

Timeline of iPod models

See also: Template:Timeline of full-size iPod models, Template:Timeline of compact iPod models, and Timeline of Apple products

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Sources: Apple press release library, [7] Mactracker [8]

References

1. ^ Apple Inc., Identifying iPod models (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353) , retrieved 31 October 2007. 2. ^ Mactracker, Apple Inc. model database, version as of 26 July 2007. 3. ^ Apple Unveils New iPods (http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2002/jul/17ipod.html) , Apple Inc. , 2002-07-17. Retrieved on 2007-02-19. 4. ^ Apple Launches iTunes for Windows (http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2003/oct/16itms.html) , Apple Inc. , 2003-10-16. Retrieved on 2006-11-26. 5. ^ Dalrymple, Jim. Limited Edition Madonna, Tony Hawk, Beck iPods (http://www.macworld.com/news/2002/12/10 /ipod/index.php) . Macworld , 2002-09-10. Retrieved on 2007-01-07. 6. ^ Apple trgovina (http://store.apple.hr/IMC-Apple-Store/WebObjects/Asto.woa /wa/stockPageByName?name=iPod%20nano%20CUBISMO) 7. ^ Apple press release library (http://www.apple.com/pr/library/) , Retrieved September 19, 2007. 8. ^ Mactracker, Apple Inc. model database, version as of 26 July 2007.

External links

Official website (http://www.apple.com/itunes/)

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