| Confused by the various iPod models? Let us explain | | | | However, the hard acrylic casing used for the 5G |
| to you the latest Apple iPod models and their | | | | iPod models seems to have a tendency to scratch as |
| differences To date, there has been a number of | | | | reported by many iPod user websites. It is advised |
| Apple iPod models. Well, with the release of the new | | | | that a iPod casing or protector film be purchased for |
| iPod Video, there are now officially three iPod models | | | | the new 5G iPod immediately. A good selection can |
| for the 5th generation of iPods. The earlier 4th | | | | be found here. |
| generation models, including the popular iPod Mini, iPod | | | | Compact Clickwheel |
| Photo, U2 and 20GB iPod are now officially history. | | | | The iPod Clickwheel was previously a scroll wheel |
| The three official 5G iPod models include the iPod | | | | that was designed and supplied by a 3rd party. The |
| Shuffle, iPod Nano and iPod Video. What's the | | | | new iPod clickwheels are now designed and produced |
| difference between this new range of iPods and the | | | | by Apple itself. The functionalities are similar but users |
| previous 4G models? Broadly speaking, the | | | | reported better response feedback. |
| differences are: | | | | Headphone jack |
| Hard Disk | | | | Headphone jacks for all iPod models, including the |
| Two of the new iPod models, iPod Shuffle and iPod | | | | very first 1G iPod up till the 4G models, has always |
| Nano, are based on flash hard disk technology. This | | | | been on top of the iPod. The iPod Nano breaks |
| new hard disk is ultra slim and is able to withstand | | | | ground by having the headphone jack at the bottom. |
| shock and vigorous movement. Unlike 4G models, this | | | | Which iPod model to choose? |
| make the iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano ultra slim and | | | | As of this writing, the iPod Video has only been out |
| allow them to be used for vigorous activities, including | | | | for less than 2 weeks. The current 5G range of iPod |
| sporting activity, dance, accidental drops, etc. | | | | seems to be the most complete and versatile thus |
| Previous 4G models were less robust and vigorous | | | | far, and we can see that the 3 different models are |
| activity tend to cause possible malfunction. | | | | essentially targeted at different segments of the |
| Battery life | | | | iPod user market. A basic guide to choosing the right |
| Battery life on the 5G iPod has improved | | | | iPod model can be broadly classified as: iPod Shuffle |
| tremendously. One of the major complaints about 4G | | | | The iPod Shuffle is obviously targeted at users who |
| iPod was the short battery life(8hrs) and battery life | | | | have a lower budget or those who only have an |
| draining away quickly after heavy use. The new iPod | | | | occasional need for a music player. The Shuffle |
| lasts up to 14 hrs and has a better battery lifespan. | | | | comes without a screen and user can only choose to |
| Color is standard | | | | listen to music in a sequence or have it shuffled |
| Unlike 4G model, where the iPod Photo model was | | | | randomly. Because of it's lower price, this model has |
| the only model with color, the new iPod Nano and | | | | become a choice for those who desire for an iPod |
| iPod Video comes standard with color screen and | | | | but may not have the neccessary budget.iPod Nano |
| playback. | | | | The iPod Nano is now the mainstream iPod model |
| Choice of video | | | | with the exit of 4G iPod models. With a size and |
| With the new iPod Video, there is now a range of | | | | thickness slightly larger than a credit card, this is now |
| activities, including data, music, photo and video that | | | | a runaway favorite iPod model. Users have a choice |
| can be supported on one iPod. Previously, video was | | | | of data, music and photo with this colored screen |
| not available as an option. | | | | iPod.iPod Video |
| Standardized casing | | | | The newest kid on the block, the iPod Video, is |
| The 4G iPod included the multi-color iPod mini, with a | | | | desired by those with a higher budget or who wish |
| choice of pink, blue, green and silver. The only option | | | | to watch video on their iPod. It has a slightly larger |
| for black was the U2 model. | | | | screen than the iPod Nano and play a crisp 30 fps |
| Today, the colors has been standardized to black or | | | | video display. With not many iPod videos available for |
| white (except iPod Shuffle - White only). In addition, | | | | download as yet, we'll need to see if this model can |
| all iPod casing has been standardized to hard acrylic | | | | overtake the iPod Nano as the mainstream iPod |
| instead of the anionized aluminium for iPod Mini and | | | | model. |
| hard acrylic for the other models. | | | | |