1st Generation iPod
Released 21st October 2001, the 1st gen iPod came in 5 and then later 10gb models, was only compatible with Macs and used Firewire to connect.
2nd Generation iPod
July 2002 saw the 2nd generation of the iPod released, with the touch-sensitive wheel and Windows compatibility. This model was available in 10gb and 20gb.
3rd Generation iPod
The 3rd generation iPod went completely 'touch' for the interface, had native support for Windows and was available in 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40gb models.
4th Generation iPod
The 4th gen iPod adopted the clickwheel from the iPod Mini and was released in 20gb and 40gb models in July 2004.
4th Generation iPod #2
Colour was finally added and the ability to browse your photos in October 2004. These iPods were available with 20gb, 30gb, 40gb and 60gb.
5th Generation iPod
The 5th gen, released in October 2005, introduced video at last, and made the final transition to USB.
6th Generation iPod - The "Classic"
The technologies created with/for the iPhone marked a shift in the product lines. The "old" style of iPods are now "Classic". The Classic also introduced a new interface.
1st Generation iPod Mini
The Mini is no longer in production, but for a short while it existed and it did it well. The first generation Mini came out in January 2004.
2nd Generation iPod Mini
The 2nd and last model of the iPod Mini. This was superceded by the Nano.
1st Generation iPod Nano
The Nano was small, fast, low capacity and used solid state drives so you could run and exercise without damaging it. The first generation was released in September 2005 in 1gb, 2gb and 4gb models.
2nd Generation iPod Nano
The second generation Nano introduced a range of colours, came in 2gb, 4gb and 8gb and used aluminium for the casing. It was released in September 2006.
3rd Generation iPod Nano
Released in September 2007, the 3rd and current generation Nano redefined the shape and capabilities. The first Nano to handle video, it is available in 4gb and 8gb models.
1st Generation iPod Shuffle
The Shuffle was released for people who want the iPod experience without shelling out a significant chunk of money. The Shuffle was first released in January 2005 in 512mb and 1gb models.
2nd Generation iPod Shuffle
The second gen Shuffle was released in September 2006 as a 1gb only model. It was smaller and sleeker than the original Shuffle, and designed to clip directly onto your clothing.
1st Generation iPod Touch
The Touch brought all the cool features the iPhone introduced and was a massive leap forward in capabilities on the "Classic" line of iPods. It introduced wifi, a web browser, touchscreen interface and is available in 8gb and 16gb models.
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