iPod History » iPod Classic

iPod 6.5 Generation

Joe — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:59:35 +0000

The 6.5 generation iPod "classic." features an all-new interface, headlined by Cover Flow and a new all-metal shell.

iPod Sixth Generation

Joe — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:00:51 +0000

The iPod sixth generation or 'classic' is the latest in the iPod range. It features a slightly thinner body and improved battery life. The front plate of the iPod is now made of anodized aluminum instead of polycarbonate plastic, and "Signature iPod White" has been replaced by silver. The sixth generation classic also introduced a completely overhauled user interface, incorporating more graphics and Cover Flow.

iPod Fifth Generation

Joe — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 16:00:55 +0000

The fifth generation classic, known informally as the iPod video, featured a 2.5" 320x240 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.

iPod Photo

Joe — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:00:28 +0000

On June 28, 2005, the iPod photo was merged into the monochrome iPod line. The 30 GB model was dropped, and the 20 GB monochrome iPod received a color screen.

iPod Photo

Joe — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 16:00:50 +0000

Positioned as a premium version of the standard fourth-generation iPod, the iPod photo featured a 220x176 pixel LCD capable of displaying up to 65,536 colors. The photo supported JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, and PNG graphic file formats, and could be attached to a television or other external display for slideshows.

iPod Fourth Generation

Joe — Sun, 18 Jul 2004 16:00:51 +0000

The fourth-generation iPod classic replaced the touch wheel from the third generation with the Click Wheel from the iPod mini, putting the four auxiliary buttons underneath a touch-sensitive scroll wheel. The casing was also slightly slimmer.

iPod Third Generation

Joe — Sun, 27 Apr 2003 16:00:11 +0000

The iPod third generation was thinner than the previous models, the models replaced the FireWire port with a new Dock Connector and introduced the Touch Wheel, a completely non-mechanical interface with the four auxiliary buttons located in a row between the screen and the touch wheel. The front plate had rounded edges, and the rear casing was slightly rounded as well. A new wired remote connector was introduced. Whereas first and second generation classics had an auxiliary ring around the headphone port for the remote, the third generation classic had a 4-pin jack adjacent to the headphone port.

iPod Second Generation

Joe — Tue, 16 Jul 2002 16:00:07 +0000

The iPod second generation used the same body style as the first generation, the hold switch was redesigned, a cover was added to the FireWire port, and the mechanical wheel was replaced with a touch-sensitive wheel. The front plate also had rounded corners and edges.

iPod First Generation

Joe — Mon, 22 Oct 2001 16:00:26 +0000

The iPod first generation was Apple's first iPod. Among the iPod's innovations were its small size, achieved using a 1.8" hard drive, whereas its competitors were using 2.5" hard drives at the time, and its easy-to-use navigation, which was controlled using a mechanical scroll wheel, a center select button, and 4 auxiliary buttons around the wheel.