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The
Ipod Generations by Roberto Sedycias
The original iPod (mp3 mp4 player)
introduced on 23 October 2001 marked the
first iPod generation, and the latest iPod
introduced on 12 October 2005 marked the
fifth iPod generation, which was
subsequently revised with a revision iPod
model on September 2006, often referred to
as generation 5.5. Note that the generations
are referred with reference to the model
name and not with reference to the date of
release.
For a better understanding about iPod
generations, check the following:
On October 23, 2001, the first generation of
iPod was released. The model name was iPod
and had the storage capacity of 5 to 10 gb.
It used FireWire connection to computers and
it had a mechanical scroll wheel.
On July 17, 2002, the second generation of
iPod was released. It had the storage
capacity of 10, 20 gb. It used FireWire
connection to computers and it had a
touch-sensitive wheel. The Hold switch was
revised. The FireWire port had a cover.
On April 28, 2003, the third generation of
iPod was released. It had the storage
capacity of 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 gb. It used
FireWire connection to computers (USB for
syncing only), and it had a central row of
touch sensitive buttons. New backlit screen
was introduced. Dock connector port was
introduced.
On January 6, 2004, the first generation of
iPod mini was released. It had the storage
capacity of 4 gb. It used FireWire or USB
connection to computers, and it introduced
the "Click Wheel", which was later adopted
by the fourth generation iPod. It was
available in 5 colors.
On July 19, 2004, the fourth generation of
iPod was released. It had the storage
capacity of 20, 30, 40, 60 gb. It used
FireWire or USB connection to computers, and
buttons were integrated to form "Click
Wheel". The monochrome model was replaced in
June 2005 by the color display with photo
viewer, which was introduced in October
2004.
On January 11, 2005, the first generation of
iPod shuffle was released. It had the
storage capacity of 512 mb, 1gb. It used USB
connection to computers, and it had no
screen, no click wheel. It used flash memory
instead of hard drive storage.
On February 22, 2005, the second generation
of iPod mini was released. It had the
storage capacity of 4, 6 gb. It used
FireWire or USB connection to computers ,
and it had longer battery life, and brighter
color variants. Gold model discontinued. No
AC adapter. The body color matched the click
wheel lettering.
On September 7, 2005, the first generation
of iPod nano was released. It had the
storage capacity of 1, 2, 4 gb. It used USB
connection to computers (FireWire for
charging only), and it was the successor of
iPod mini. Slimmer design, flash memory,
color screen and lyrics support.
On October 12, 2005, the fifth generation of
iPod was released. It had the storage
capacity of 30, 60, 80 gb. It used USB
connection to computers (FireWire for
charging only), and it had large screen with
video player and lyrics support. No AC
adapter, Universal Dock, or A/V cables were
included. It had black and white color
variants. This model was revised in
September 2006 (often called as generation
5.5) had a brighter display, a music search
function, and a longer video battery life.
On September 12, 2006, the second generation
of iPod shuffle was released. It had the
storage capacity of 1 gb. It used USB (via
dock only), and it had the aluminum case
with smaller form factor. Built-in clip.
Later multi-colored models were also
released.
On September 12, 2006, the second generation
of iPod nano was released. It had the
storage capacity of 2, 4, 8 gb It used USB
connection to computers (FireWire for
charging only), and it had the anodized
Aluminum case in 6 colors. Music search
function, longer battery life, and brighter
screen.
When more refinements are carried out with
respect to features, size, weight and etc.,
a new generation is announced of the
respective model. The distinguishing
landmarks were the replacement of the
mechanical scroll wheel by touch-sensitive
click wheel, the replacement of the hard
disk by the flash memory, and the
replacement of the monochrome display with
color displays. Earlier generations are
usually discontinued in favor of newer
generations. Earlier generations had bundled
software compatible with Macintosh only,
while later iPod (mp3 mp4 player)
generations have both Macintosh and Windows
compatible versions.
This article can also be accessed in
portuguese language from the News Article
section of page www.polomercantil.com.br/mp3-mp4-audio-portatil.php
Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for
www.PoloMercantil.com.br
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