Original Release Date: October 12, 2005
Capacity: 30 - 80 GB
Connection: Firewire (limited) / USB
Compatibility: Mac / Windows
Battery Life: 14 - 20 hours
The fifth generation classic, known informally as the iPod video, featured a 2.5″ 320×240 QVGA screen and a smaller Click Wheel. The fifth generation iPod is the first classic iPod to be available in an alternative color scheme in a non-special edition form, as a black option was added alongside “Signature iPod White”, and marked the second full redesign of the iPod’s aesthetic with its re-arranged proportions, its return to a fully flat front plate, and its more rounded rear casing. The 4-pin remote port was removed as well, causing backwards accessory compatibility issues.
Pete on April 21st, 2008 at 12:35 am says:
I still use my fifth generation iPod and apart from the occasional restoration its been great. I really like being able to have most of my music library with me and the navigation and ease of use is brilliant.
I’ve watched the odd episode on it here and there but the screen is simply too small to enjoy anything. I have a FM transmitter for my car too which is great for long distance driving.
Janie on May 20th, 2008 at 7:31 pm says:
Pretty much kicks. except for my battery doesnt last the 14 hrs they say it does.
Alex on May 29th, 2008 at 5:46 pm says:
This ipod, in my opinion was the worst built one. They are prone to breaking and I have had 3 now and they have all broken for different reasons. My friends have also broken.. I have a 4th Generation and a 2nd Generation, aswell as ipod touch, iphone, all ipod nanos all shuffles.. so I think I have had my worst track record with this one.
Michael on June 25th, 2008 at 2:59 pm says:
I bought this iPod in late January 2006, it was my third iPod and to date has been the best I have had.
I previous had a 3rd Gen and a iPod photo.
I still have this iPod and just handed it down to my wife as I just got a iPod classic. It froze up a few times and I had to restore it a few times but much less than the previous iPods i had.
Syke on July 24th, 2008 at 2:01 pm says:
Me and the wife have been ipod fans ever since 2004. Even though today we own 2 iphones, 1 ipod classic, and apple tv; I still to this day continue to use my 5th gen. Aside from the occasional reseting, its still kicking, and will be used till its death.
drea on August 12th, 2008 at 4:10 pm says:
mine drowned. but i’ve been really careful with mine, for a year and a half of having it it hasn’t gotten a lot of scratches, maybe a few here and there. but yeah. it’s a really good ipod.