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More About Ipods
With over 100 units sold worldwide since its launch in October 2001, the ipod is the best selling digital audio player ever created. But with more than 15 models, including first generation ipod classic, second generation ipod classic, third generation ipod classic, fourth generation ipod classic, fourth generation ipod photo classic, fifth generation ipod classic, sixth generation ipod classic, first generation ipod mini and second generation ipod mini, first generation ipod shuffle, second generation ipod Shuffle, first generation ipod nano and second generation ipod nano, and first generation ipod Touch, things can get a little confusing. The short guide below will help you identify your ipod and the most common failures.
Model
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Generation
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Image
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Capacity
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Changes introduced
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Connection
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Release date
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iPod
classic
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first
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5,
10 GB
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First
model, with mechanical scroll wheel.
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FireWire
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23/10/2001
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second
|
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10,
20 GB
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Touch-sensitive wheel, FireWire port with a cover, revised hold switch Windows compatibility
through Musicmatch.
|
FireWire
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17/11/2002
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third
|
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10,
15, 20, 30, 40 GB
|
First
complete redesign with all-touch interface, dock connector, and slimmer case.
Musicmatch support dropped with later release of iTunes 4.7.
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FireWire
(USB for
syncing only)
|
28/04/2003
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fourth
|
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20,
40 GB
|
Adopted
Click Wheel from iPod mini.
|
FireWire
or USB
|
19/07/2004
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fourth (photo)
|
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20,
30, 40, 60 GB
|
Premium
spin-off of 4G iPod with color screen and picture viewing.
|
FireWire
or USB
|
10/2004
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fifth
|
|
30,
60, 80 GB
|
Second
full redesign with a slimmer case and larger screen with video playback.
Available in black or white.
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USB
(FireWire for charging only)
|
12/10/2005
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sixth
|
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80,
160 GB
|
New
interface and anodized aluminum front plate. Silver replaces white.
Introduced the "classic" suffix.
|
USB
(FireWire for charging only)
|
05/09/2007
|
iPod mini
|
first
|
|
4 GB
|
New
smaller model, available in 5 colors. Introduced the "Click Wheel".
|
USB
or FireWire
|
06/01/2004
|
second
|
|
4,
6 GB
|
Brighter
color variants with longer battery life. Click Wheel lettering matched body
color.
|
USB
or FireWire
|
22/02/2005
|
iPod
shuffle
|
first
|
|
512 MB,
1 GB
|
New
entry-level model. Uses flash memory and has no screen.
|
USB
|
11/01/2005
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second
|
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1 GB
|
Smaller
clip design with anodized aluminum casing. 4 color options.
|
USB
(via dock only)
|
12/09/2006
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iPod nano
|
first
|
|
1,
2, 4 GB
|
Replaced
iPod mini. Available in black or white and used flash memory.
|
USB
(FireWire for charging only)
|
07/09/2005
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second
|
|
2,
4, 8 GB
|
Anodized
aluminum casing and 6 colors available.
|
USB
(FireWire for charging only)
|
12/09/2006
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third
|
|
4,
8 GB
|
2" QVGA screen, colors refreshed, new interface, video capability.
|
USB
(FireWire for charging only)
|
05/09/2007
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iPod touch
|
first
|
|
8,
16 GB
|
With Safari browser, Multi-touch, Wi-Fi,
wireless access to the iTunes Store and YouTube.
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USB
(FireWire for charging only)
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05/09/2007
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Ipod common failures
Apple recently surveyed its customers and results showed that 13.7% of all ipods have failures. One of the most common ipod failures is a battery related issue, followed by ipod hard drive failures. Other common failures include ipod display failure and ipod port failures such as Ipod headphone, Ipod remote, Ipod FireWire ports. The ipod described as having the most failures is ipod 40 GB Click Wheel.
Accidental damage, drops, immersion and even sweat are common issues for ipod owners. Impact related damage to an ipod include cracked ipod screens, broken ipod screens, ipod headphone jacks, ipod remote control ports, ipod FireWire ports, and occasionally the ipod Dock connector port.
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