History Of The iPod: Nate Wagoner

Ipod Classic 1st Gen

Oct 23, 2001

Very first ipod, had a mechanical scroll wheel. Available in 5 and 10 GB.

Ipod Classic 2nd Gen

Jul 17, 2002

Touch sensitive wheel. Available in 10, 20 GB

Ipod Classic 3rd Gen

Apr 28, 2003

First complete redesign with all touch interface. Available in 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, GB

Ipod Mini 1st Gen

Jan 6, 2004

New smaller model, introduced the click wheel. Available in 4GB

Ipod Shuffle 1st Gen

Jan 11, 2005

New entry level model. Uses flash memory and has no screen. Available in 512 MB, 1 GB

Ipod Mini 2nd Gen

Feb 22, 2005

Brighter color variants with longer battery life. Click wheel lettering matched by body color.

Ipod Classic 4th Gen

Jun 28, 2005

First color screen with photos. Available in 20, 60 GB

Ipod Nano 3rd Gen

Sep 5, 2005

New interface, video capability, smaller click wheel. Available in 4, 8 GB

Ipod Nano 1st Gen

Sep 7, 2005

Runs with flash memory and available in black or white. Available in 1, 2, 4 GB

Ipod Classic 5th Gen

Oct 12, 2005

2nd full redesign with a slimmer case, larger screen, and has video playback. Available in 30, 60, 80 GB

Ipod Shuffle 2nd Gen

Sep 6, 2006

Smaller clip design, with anodized aluminum casing. Available in 1, 2 GB

Ipod Nano 2nd Gen

Sep 12, 2006

Anodized aluminum casing and six colors available. Available in 2, 4, 8 GB

Ipod Touch 1st Gen

Sep 5, 2007

First ipod with wi-fi and multi-touch interface. Available in 8, 16, 32 GB

Ipod Classic 6th gen

Sep 5, 2007

New interface and anoidzed aluminum front plate. Available in 80, 120, 160 GB

Ipod Touch 2nd Gen

Sep 9, 2008

New tapered chrome back with volume buttons and built-in speaker. Available in 8, 16, 32 GB

Ipod Nano 4th Gen

Sep 9, 2008

Revert to tall form, all aluminum enclosure, and accelerometer for shake. Available in 4, 8, 16 GB

Ipod Shuffle 3rd Gen

Mar 11, 2009

Smaller design with controls relocated to right earbud cable. Includes voiceover. Availablr in 4GB