Fifth Generation iPod (Second Generation) (also known as iPod with video)
You can distinguish the Fifth Generation iPod (Late 2006) from the original Fifth Generation iPod by the last three digits of the serial number. The Fifth Generation iPod (Late 2006) serial number's last three digits will be one of the following: WU9, WUA, WUB, or WUC. Size 30GB and 80GB
.Fifth Generation iPod (also known as iPod with video)
The Fifth Generation iPod 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. Size 30GB and 60GB
*** The Fifth Generation U2 Special Edition iPod (Late 2006) serial number's last three digits will be W9G.***
***iPod Special Edition Harry Potter for the Fifth Generation iPod has a 30 GB hard drive.***
iPod nano (Second Generation)
iPod nano (Second 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.
* Size 2GB, 4GB and 8GB
iPod nano
iPod 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).
iPod shuffle (Second Generation)
iPod shuffle (Second Generation) is smaller than the original iPod shuffle and has no USB connector. Size 1GB
iPod shuffle
iPod 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. Size 512MB and 1GB
iPod Mini
The Apple iPod mini, Apple's smallest MP3 player at the time of introduction, features a 4 GB hard drive in a compact 3.6 by 2.0 by 0.5 inch lightweight anodized aluminum case -- available in silver, gold, pink, blue, and green -- with a 1.67 inch (diagonal) grayscale LCD display with LED backlight. Size 4GB
The iPod mini (Second Generation)
The Apple iPod mini (Second Generation), is similar to the original iPod mini, but the second generation models uses richer, deeper shades of four of the original colors -- silver, blue, green, [and] pink (with gold no longer available), the pressure sensitive "ClickWheel" navigation buttons are color-matched to the housing (these were gray on the original iPod mini regardless of housing color) Size 4GB and 6GB
iPod with color display (also known as iPod Photo and 4G - fourth generation iPod)
iPod 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). Size 20GB, 30GB, 40GB and 60GB
iPod (Click Wheel) (also known as 4G- fourth generation iPod)
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. Size 20GB, 30GB, 40GB and 60GB
iPod Special Edition U2
The 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 iPod (Click Wheel) 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 iPod with color display Generation iPod . 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 Fifth Generation iPod (also known as iPod with video) with a 30 GB hard drive. In Sept 2006 a model based on the Fifth Generation iPod (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 (Late 2006) serial number's last three digits will be W9G.
iPod Special Edition Harry Potter
The iPod Special Edition Harry Potter is a standard iPod model with the Hogwarts Crest
engraved on the back:
The first model was based an iPod with color display 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 Fifth Generation iPod with a 30 GB hard drive.
iPod - Dock Connector (also know as the 3G - Third Generation iPod)
The third generation iPod makes several hardware improvements compared to the earlier models, including a thinner, lighter, and slightly more rounded enclosure, a "dock" for quick-and-easy connection to a computer and audio out for connection to a stereo or powered speakers. Size 10GB, 15GB, 20GB, 30GB and 40GB
fiPod (touch wheel) (also know as 2G - Second Generation iPod)
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. Size 5GB 10GB and 20GB
The top of an iPod (touch wheel) model is shown here:
1. FireWire port cover
2. FireWire port
3. Headphones port
4. Hold switch
iPod (scroll wheel) (also know as 1G - First Generation iPod)
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. Size 5GB and 10GB
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