Identifying iPod models
This post will help you determine the model of iPod you have as well as the latest version of iPod software available for your model.
- If it has a scroll wheel, a touch wheel, or a Click Wheel.
- The capacity of its hard drive.
- If it has a color or monochrome screen.
- The dock connector.
| Icon | Model | Year-Month introduced | Scrolling device | Capacity | Current iPod Software Version |
 | iPod shuffle (Second Generation) (1 GB) | 2006-09 | n/a | 1 GB | 1.0.3 |
 | Fifth Generation iPod (Late 2006) (30 GB or 80 GB) | 2006-09 | Click Wheel | 30 GB or 80 GB | 1.2.1 |
 | iPod nano (Second Generation) (2 GB, 4 GB, or 8 GB) | 2006-09 | Click Wheel | 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8 GB | 1.1.3 |
 | iPod nano (1 GB) | 2006-02 | Click Wheel | 1 GB | 1.3.1 |
| Fifth Generation iPod (also known as iPod with video) (60 GB) | 2005-10 | Click Wheel | 60 GB | 1.2.1 |
| Fifth Generation iPod (also known as iPod with video) (30 GB) | 2005-10 | Click Wheel | 30 GB | 1.2.1 |
| iPod nano (4 GB) | 2005-09 | Click Wheel | 4 GB | 1.3.1 |
| iPod nano (2 GB) | 2005-09 | Click Wheel | 2 GB | 1.3.1 |
 | iPod with color display (60 GB) | 2005-06 | Click Wheel | 60 GB | 1.2.1 |
| iPod with color display (20 GB) | 2005-06 | Click Wheel | 20 GB | 1.2.1 |
| iPod photo (30 GB) (also known as iPod with color display) | 2005-02 | Click Wheel | 30 GB | 1.2.1 |
 | iPod mini (4 GB Second Generation) | 2005-02 | Click Wheel | 4 GB | 1.4.1 |
| iPod mini (6 GB Second Generation) | 2005-02 | Click Wheel | 6 GB | 1.4.1 |
 | iPod shuffle (512 MB) | 2005-01 | n/a | 512 MB | 1.1.5 |
| iPod shuffle (1 GB) | 2005-01 | n/a | 1 GB | 1.1.5 |
| iPod photo (40 GB) (also known as iPod with color display) | 2004-10 | Click Wheel | 40 GB | 1.2.1 |
| iPod photo (60 GB) (also known as iPod with color display) | 2004-10 | Click Wheel | 60 GB | 1.2.1 |
 | iPod (20 GB Click Wheel) | 2004-07 | Click Wheel | 20 GB | 3.1.1 |
| iPod (40 GB Click Wheel) | 2004-07 | Click Wheel | 40 GB | 3.1.1 |
| iPod mini | 2004-01 | Click Wheel | 4 GB | 1.4.1 |
 | iPod (20 GB dock connector) | 2003-09 | touch wheel | 20 GB | 2.3 |
| iPod (40 GB dock connector) | 2003-09 | touch wheel | 40 GB | 2.3 |
| iPod (10 GB dock connector) | 2003-04 | touch wheel | 10 GB | 2.3 |
| iPod (15 GB dock connector) | 2003-04 | touch wheel | 15 GB | 2.3 |
| iPod (30 GB dock connector) | 2003-04 | touch wheel | 30 GB | 2.3 |
 | iPod (10 GB touch wheel) | 2002-07 | touch wheel | 10 GB | 1.5 |
| iPod (20 GB touch wheel) | 2002-07 | touch wheel | 20 GB | 1.5 |
| iPod (10 GB scroll wheel) | 2002-03 | scroll wheel | 10 GB | 1.5 |
| iPod (5 GB scroll wheel) | 2001-10 | scroll wheel | 5 GB | 1.5 |
How to tell iPod's hard drive size
To determine your iPod's hard drive size:
- Select Main Menu > Settings > About.
- On some models, the hard drive size is engraved on the metal case near the bottom.
How to tell which model you have
Several external features can help you identify your iPod.Fifth Generation iPod (Late 2006) (also known as iPod with video)
You can distinguish the Fifth Generation iPod (Late 2006) from the original Fifth Generation iPod by the last three digits of the serial number. The Fifth Generation iPod (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.
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) 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 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).
The dock connector (1) and headphone jack (2) are both on the bottom of the iPod nano.
iPod shuffle (Second Generation)
iPod shuffle (Second Generation) is smaller than the original iPod shuffle and has no USB connector.
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 mini is distinguished from other models by:
- Its smaller size.
- Its colors.
- The Hold switch, which is on the top-left side.
- The Click Wheel's button labels, which are on the wheel itself.
The iPod mini (Second Generation) models are distinguished from the original iPod mini models by:
- Hard drive size engraved on back of unit.
- Click Wheel text color matches iPod mini (Second Generation) color
- Click here for more differences.
iPod with color display
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 (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 Special Edition U2
The iPod Special Edition U2 is a standard iPod model with certain external 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 an iPod (Click Wheel) with a 20 GB hard drive. In June 2005 a new version of the iPod Special Edition U2 was introduced that was based on an iPod with color display Generation iPod . These are both also considered fourth generation iPod models. In June 2006, a new version of the iPod Special Edition U2 was introduced that is based on a Fifth Generation iPod (also known as iPod with video) with a 30 GB hard drive. In Sept 2006 a model based on the Fifth Generation iPod (30 GB Late 2006) was introduced. You can distinguish Fifth Generation U2 Special Edition iPod (Late 2006) from the Fifth Generation U2 Special Edition iPod by the last three digits of the serial number. The Fifth Generation U2 Special Edition iPod (30 GB Late 2006) serial number's last three digits are W9G.
iPod Special Edition Harry Potter
The iPod Special Edition Harry Potter is a standard iPod model with the Hogwarts Crest engraved on the back:
The first model was based an iPod with color display with a 20 GB hard drive. In October 2005 a new version of the iPod Special Edition Harry Potter was introduced that was based on an Fifth Generation iPod with a 30 GB hard drive.
iPod photo (also known as iPod with color display)
iPod photo models are functionally and visually identical to the iPod with color display (see above photo).
iPod (dock connector) models have a dock connector as illustrated here.
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.
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 does not turn. iPod (touch wheel) models are considered second generation iPod models. The top of an iPod (touch wheel) model is shown here:
2. FireWire port
3. Headphones port
4. Hold switch
iPod (scroll wheel)
iPod (scroll wheel) models have a scroll wheel that physically turns. The controls (Play, Menu, Next, Previous) appear in a circle around the wheel. iPod (scroll wheel) models are referred to as first generation iPod models.
Courtesy : www.apple.info
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