Which Ipod Are You?
1. 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.
- Ipod shuffle (2nd generation)
Ipod shuffle (2nd generation) is smaller than the original iPod shuffle and has no USB connector.
You can distinguish the iPod shuffle (2nd generation Early 2008) 2 GB from previous models by the last three characters of the serial number. The iPod shuffle (2nd generation Early 2008) 2 GB serial number's last three characters will be one of the following: 1ZH, 1ZK, 1ZM, 1ZP, 1ZR.
2. IPOD NANO
- The iPod nano (3rd generation) is available in 4 GB or 8 GB capacity, and comes in 5 colors.
iPod nano (3rd generation) is distinguished from previous iPod nano models by:
* Its wider screen
* Hold switch location on the bottom
* Its ability to play video
You can also distinguish the iPod nano (3rd generation) by the last three digits of the serial number. The iPod nano (3rd generation) serial number's last three digits will be one of the following: YOP, YOR, YXR, YXT, YXV, YXX.
iPod (5th generation late 2006) (also known as iPod with video or Fifth Generation iPod)
You can distinguish the iPod (5th generation late 2006) from the original iPod (5th generation) by the last three digits of the serial number. The iPod (5th generation late 2006) serial number's last three digits will be one of the following: V9K, V9P, V9M, V9R, V9L, V9N, V9Q, V9S, WU9, WUA, WUB, WUC, and X3N. The Fifth Generation U2 Special Edition iPod (30 GB Late 2006) serial number's last three digits are W9G.
iPod (5th generation) (also known as iPod with video or Fifth Generation iPod)
The iPod (5th generation) 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.
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.
The iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition is an iPod nano (Second Generation) available in red and with a 4 GB or 8 GB drive capacity. With each iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED purchased, $10 from the sale goes directly to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.
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).
3. IPOD CLASSIC
- The iPod classic is a hard drive-based iPod (80 GB or 160 GB) featuring a large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. Like other models, it uses USB for syncing. The iPod classic is available in silver and black, and has an anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure.You can distinguish the iPod classic from the iPod (5th generation) by the last three digits of the serial number. The iPod classic serial number's last three digits will be one of the following: Y5N, YMU, YMV, and YMX.
4. IPOD TOUCH
- IPod touch features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos on the first-ever Wi-Fi iPod. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.
You've got thousands of songs in your music library. Maybe you have just a few. Maybe you like watching video on the go. Maybe you just wanna grab some tunes and run. No matter where or what you want to play, there's an iPod made for you.For the next generation in 2009.