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The First Ipod
From left to right: iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano, iPod Touch. The iPod is a line of portable media players and multi-purpose pocket computers designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The first line was released on October 23, 2001, about 8½ months after iTunes (Macintosh version) was released. -
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How the Ipod improved over time
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iPod (Touch Wheel)
All iPod (Touch Wheel) models have a FireWire port cover. Scroll wheel models don't, and dock connector models don't have a FireWire port. The iPod (Touch Wheel) model controls look similar to the iPod (Scroll Wheel) but the touch wheel itself doesn't turn. iPod (Touch Wheel) models are considered second-generation iPod models. It has a copmacity of 10 to 20 GB. -
iPod (Dock Connector0
Newer iPod models like iPod (Click Wheel) and iPod mini also have a dock connector, but the iPod (Dock Connector) has a touch wheel instead of a Click Wheel and the four control buttons are above the touch wheel. iPod (Dock Connector) models are referred to as third-generation iPod models -
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. iPod (Click Wheel) is referred to as the fourth-generation iPod. -
iPod Photo
iPod photo models are functionally and visually identical to the iPod with color display and has a compacity of 30, 40, and 60 GB. -
iPod ith Color Display
Navigation: Click Wheel
Capacity: 20 and 60 GB
Model number and date introduced: A1099: 2005-06
iPod and iPod photo are now one and the same, with every white iPod boasting a full-color display. They continue to have the same controls as iPod (Click Wheel) but now all models have a color display like iPod photo—ideal for viewing album artwork and playing slideshows. These are considered fourth-generation models along with iPod (Click Wheel). -
iPod Special Edition U2
Navigation: Click Wheel
Capacity: 20 and 30 GB
Model numbers and dates introduced:
A1136: 2006-09
A1136: 2006-06
A1099: 2005-06
A1059: 2004-10
The iPod Special Edition U2 is a standard iPod model with some differences, including: Black plastic exterior, red Click Wheel, signatures of the U2 band members engraved on the back, and "iPod Special Edition U2" engraved on the back.
The first model was based on an iPod (Click Wheel) with a 20 GB hard drive. In June 2005, a new version of the iPod Spec -
iPod Shuffle (2nd generation)
Navigation: Control Pad
Capacity: 1 and 2 GB
Model numbers and dates introduced:
A1204: 2008-02
A1204: 2006-09
iPod shuffle (2nd generation) is smaller than the original iPod shuffle and has no USB connector.
The last three characters of the serial number will be one of these: 1ZH, 1ZK, 1ZM, 1ZP, or 1ZR. -
iPod Touch (2nd generation)
Navigation: Multi-Touch display
Capacity: 8, 16, and 32 GB
Model numbers and dates introduced:
A1288: 2008-09
A1319 for China only: 2008-09
iPod touch (2nd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display and 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB flash drive.
You can distinguish the iPod touch (2nd generation) from the previous model by its contoured design and oval shaped antennae cover in the back upper left corner. -
iPod nano (6th generation)
Navigation: Multi-Touch display
Capacity: 8 and 16 GB
Model number and date introduced: A1366: 2010-09 -
iPod Touch (4th Generation)
Navigation: Multi-Touch display
Capacity: 8, 16, 32, and 64 GB
Model numbers and dates introduced:
A1367: 2012-10
A1367: 2011-10
A1367: 2010-09
iPod touch (4th generation) has an iSight camera and FaceTime HD camera.. -
iPod Touch (5th Generatiom)
Navigation: Multi-Touch display
Capacity: 16, 32, and 64 GB
Model numbers and dates introduced:
A1509: 2014-06
A1421: 2013-05
A1421: 2012-10
iPod touch (5th generation) has an iSight camera and FaceTime HD camera. The iPod touch loop is included with the 32 GB and 64 GB models. -
