IPod - Models

Models

While the suffix "classic" was not introduced until the sixth generation, it has been applied here retroactively to all generic iPods for clarity.

Model Generation Image Capacity Connection Original release date Minimum OS to sync Rated battery life
Classic first 5, 10 GB FireWire 23 October 2001 audio: 10
First model, with mechanical scroll wheel. 10 GB model released later.
second 10, 20 GB FireWire 17 July 2002 audio: 10
Touch-sensitive wheel. FireWire port had a cover. Hold switch revised. Windows compatibility through Musicmatch.
third 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 GB FireWire 28 April 2003 audio: 8
First complete redesign with all-touch interface, dock connector, and slimmer case. Musicmatch support dropped with later release of iTunes 4.1 for Windows.
fourth
(Photo)
(Color)		 20, 40 GB FireWire or USB 19 July 2004 audio: 12
Adopted Click Wheel from iPod Mini, hold switch redesigned.
photo:
30, 40, 60 GB		 FireWire or USB 26 October 2004 audio: 15
slideshow: 5
color:
20, 60 GB		 28 June 2005
Premium spin-off of 4G iPod with color screen and picture viewing. Later re-integrated into main iPod line.
fifth 30, 60, 80 GB USB 12 October 2005 30 GB
audio: 14
video: 2
(later 3.5)		 60/80 GB
audio: 20
video: 3/6.5
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.
sixth 80, 120, 160 GB USB 5 September 2007 80 GB
audio: 30
video: 5		 120 GB
audio: 36
video: 6		 160 GB

audio: 40
video: 7

audio: 36
video: 6
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.
Mini first 4 GB USB or FireWire 6 January 2004 audio: 8
New smaller model, available in 5 colors. Introduced the "Click Wheel".
second 4, 6 GB USB or FireWire 22 February 2005 audio: 18
Brighter color variants with longer battery life. Click Wheel lettering matched body color. Gold color discontinued. Later replaced by iPod Nano.
Nano first 1, 2, 4 GB USB 7 September 2005 audio: 14
slideshow: 4
Replaced Mini. Available in black or white and used flash memory. Color screen for picture viewing. 1 GB version released later.
second 2, 4, 8 GB USB 12 September 2006 audio: 24
slideshow: 5
Anodized aluminum casing and 6 colors available.
third 4, 8 GB USB 5 September 2007 audio: 24
video: 5
2" QVGA screen, colors refreshed with chrome back, new interface, video capability, smaller Click Wheel.
fourth 4, 8, 16 GB USB 9 September 2008 audio: 24
video: 4
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.
fifth 8, 16 GB USB 9 September 2009 audio: 24
video: 5
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.
sixth 8, 16 GB USB 1 September 2010 audio: 24
First iPod nano to include multi-touch screen; clip from iPod shuffle added. Video playback, speakers and camera removed.
seventh 16 GB USB 12 September 2012 audio: 30
video: 3.5
Revert to tall form factor with larger 2.5" multi-touch screen. Clip removed. Video playback and speakers restored, and Bluetooth added.
Shuffle first 512 MB, 1 GB USB 11 January 2005 audio: 12
New entry-level model. Uses flash memory and has no screen.
second 1, 2 GB USB 12 September 2006 audio: 12
Smaller clip design with anodized aluminum casing. 4 color options added later. Colors were later refreshed twice.
third 2, 4 GB USB 11 March 2009 audio: 10
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.
fourth 2 GB USB 1 September 2010 audio: 15
Controls returned to the body of the iPod. Introduced with five colors, and features VoiceOver.
Touch first 8, 16, 32 GB USB 5 September 2007 audio: 22
video: 5
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.
second 8, 16, 32 GB USB 9 September 2008 audio: 36
video: 6
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.
third 32, 64 GB USB 9 September 2009 audio: 30
video: 6
Updated to include the upgraded internals from the iPhone 3GS; includes Voice Control support and bundled remote earphones.
fourth 8, 16, 32, 64 GB USB 9 September 2010 audio: 40
video: 7
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. White-colored version added on 4 October 2011.
fifth 16, 32, 64 GB USB 12 September 2012 audio: 40
video: 7
New aluminum design with colored case options. Features improved cameras along with A5 processor, Siri, and longer 4" Retina display.
Sources: Apple Inc., Mactracker

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