10.1/2000
| Model | Generation | Image | Capacity | Changes introduced | Connection | Original release date | Launch price (US$) | Minimum OS to sync (Mac/Win) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPod classic | first |
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5, 10 GB | First model, with mechanical scroll wheel. | FireWire | 23 October 2001 | $399, $499 | 9 10.1/2000 |
| second |
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10, 20 GB | Touch-sensitive wheel. FireWire port had a cover. Hold switch revised. Windows compatibility through Musicmatch. | FireWire | 17 July 2002 | $399, $499 | 10.1/2000 | |
| third |
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10, 15, 20, 30, 40 GB | First complete redesign with all-touch interface, dock connector, and slimmer case. Musicmatch support dropped with later release of iTunes 4.7. | FireWire (USB for syncing only) | 28 April 2003 | $299, $399, $499 | 10.1/2000 | |
| fourth |
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20, 40 GB | Adopted Click Wheel from iPod mini. | FireWire or USB | 19 July 2004 | $299, $399 | 10.2/2000 | |
| fourth (photo) |
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20, 30, 40, 60 GB | Premium spin-off of 4G iPod with color screen and picture viewing. Later re-integrated into main iPod line. | FireWire or USB | October 2004 | $349, $449, $499, $599 | 10.2/2000 | |
| fifth |
|
30, 60, 80 GB | Second full redesign with a slimmer case, and larger screen with video playback. Offered in black or white. | USB (FireWire for charging only) | 12 October 2005 | $299, $399 (later $249, $349) | 10.3/2000 | |
| sixth |
|
80, 160 GB | New interface and anodized aluminum front plate. Silver replaces white. Introduced the "classic" suffix. | USB (FireWire for charging only) | 5 September 2007 | $249, $349 | 10.4/XP | |
| iPod mini | first |
|
4 GB | New smaller model, available in 5 colors. Introduced the "Click Wheel". | USB or FireWire | 6 January 2004 | $249 | 10.1/2000 |
| second |
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4, 6 GB | Brighter color variants with longer battery life. Click Wheel lettering matched body color. Gold color discontinued. | USB or FireWire | 22 February 2005 | $199, $249 | 10.2/2000 | |
| iPod shuffle | first |
|
512 MB, 1 GB | New entry-level model. Uses flash memory and has no screen. | USB | 11 January 2005 | $99, $149 (later $69, $99) | 10.2/2000 |
| second |
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1 GB | Smaller clip design with anodized aluminum casing. 4 color options added later. Colors were later refreshed. | USB (via dock only) | 12 September 2006 | $79 | 10.3/2000 | |
| iPod nano | first |
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1, 2, 4 GB | Replaced iPod mini. Available in black or white and used flash memory. | USB (FireWire for charging only) | 7 September 2005 | $149, $199, $249 | 10.3/2000 |
| second |
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2, 4, 8 GB | Anodized aluminum casing and 6 colors available. | USB (FireWire for charging only) | 12 September 2006 | $149, $199, $249 | 10.3/2000 | |
| third |
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4, 8 GB | 2" QVGA screen, colors refreshed, new interface, video capability. | USB (FireWire for charging only) | 5 September 2007 | $149, $199 | 10.4/XP | |
| iPod touch | first | 8, 16 GB | With Safari browser, Multi-touch, Wi-Fi, wireless access to the iTunes Store and YouTube. | USB (FireWire for charging only) | 5 September 2007 | $299, $399 | 10.4/XP | |
| Microsoft Zune | first |
|
30GB | First release. Available in white, black, and brown with limited edition colors orange and pink. | Wi-Fi, USB | November 14, 2006 | $249.99 |
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPod