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How to tell which model you have
Several external features can help you identify your iPod.
iPod nano (3rd generation)
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:
wider screen, hold switch at bottom and it plays video
iPod touch
iPod touch features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 8 GB or 16 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.
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.
Fifth Generation iPod (also known as iPod with video)
The Fifth Generation iPod 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
iPod nano (First Generation)
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).
iPod shuffle
(Second Generation)
iPod shuffle (Second Generation) is smaller than the original iPod shuffle and has no USB connector.
iPod shuffle (First Generation)
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.
Older iPod Models
iPod Mini
iPod
mini is distinguished from other models by:
Its smaller size.
Its colors.
The Hold switch, which is on the
top-left side.
4th Generation iPod (Click Wheel)
iPod (Click Wheel) models have a Click Wheel like the iPod mini, but are larger and the hold switch is on the top-right side. iPod (Click Wheel) models have a monochrome display, newer models called the iPod Photo and iPod Color Display have a colored display. iPod (Click Wheel) is referred to as the fourth generation iPod
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