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Classic First genaration iPod
First model, with mechanical scroll wheel. 10 GB model released later. -
Classic Second genaration
Touch-sensitive wheel. FireWire port had a cover. Hold switch revised. Windows compatibility through Musicmatch. -
Classic Third Genaration iPod
First complete redesign with all-touch interface, dock connector, and slimmer case. Musicmatch support dropped with later release of iTunes 4.1 for Windows. -
Mini First Genaration
New smaller model, available in 5 colors. Introduced the "Click Wheel." -
Classic Forth Genaration
Adopted Click Wheel from iPod Mini, hold switch redesigned. -
Classic Forth Genaration Photo
Premium spin-off of 4G iPod with picture viewing. -
Shuffle First Genaration
New entry-level model. Uses flash memory and has no screen. -
Mini Second Genaration
Brighter color variants with longer battery life. Click Wheel lettering matched body color. Gold color discontinued. Later replaced by iPod Nano. -
Classic Forth Genaration Color
Premium spin-off of 4G iPod with color screen. -
Classic Fifth Genaration
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. -
Nano First Genaration
Replaced Mini. Available in black or white and used flash memory. Color screen for picture viewing. 1 GB version released later. -
Nano Second Genaration
Anodized aluminum casing and 6 colors available. -
Shuffle Second Genaration
Smaller clip design with anodized aluminum casing. 4 color options added later. Colors were later refreshed twice. -
Classic Sixth Genaration
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 and the 160 GB model was discontinued. In September 2009, the 120GB model was replaced with a 160GB model. -
Touch First Genaration
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 added. iOS 2.0 and App Store access requires an upgrade fee. -
Nano Third Genaration
2" QVGA screen, colors refreshed with chrome back, new interface, video capability, smaller Click Wheel. -
Nano Forth Genaration
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. -
Touch Second Genaration
New tapered chrome back with Nike+ functionality, volume buttons, and built-in speaker added. iOS 2.0 and App Store access standard. Bluetooth support added but not made active until iOS 3.0, which requires an upgrade fee. -
Shuffle Third Genaration
Smaller design with controls relocated to right earbud cable. Introduced with two colors, and features VoiceOver. More colors and 2GB model added in September 2009. -
Nano Fifth Genaration
First iPod to include a video camera; also included a larger screen, an FM radio, a speaker, a pedometer, and a polished exterior case while retaining the similar colors as the fourth generation model. -
Touch Third Genaration
Updated to include the upgraded internals from the iPhone 3GS; includes Voice Control support and bundled remote earphones. -
Nano Sixth Genration
First iPod nano to include multi-touch screen; clip from iPod shuffle added. Video playback, speakers and camera removed. -
Shuffle Fourth Genaration
Controls returned to the body of the iPod. Introduced with five colors, and features VoiceOver. -
Touch Forth Genaration
New thinner design including two cameras for FaceTime and HD video recording, hold button moved to top right corner, Retina display similar to iPhone 4, Apple A4 chip.
