Thursday, October 30, 2008

IPod generation

Original iPod (mp3 player mp4) presented on 23 October 2001 marked the first generation iPod and iPod introduced by 12 October 2005 marked the fifth generation iPod, which is then revised revision of iPod models in September 2006, often known as Generation 5.5. Note that the generation is set with reference to the model name and not by reference to the date of release.

For better understanding of the iPod generation, check the following:

On 23 October 2001, the first generation iPod was released. The name is the model of the iPod and storage capacity 5 to 10 GB. He used FireWire connection to the computer and has a mechanical scroll wheel.

On July 17, 2002, the second-generation iPod was released. He has a storage capacity of 10, 20 to go. He used FireWire connection to the computer and have a touch-sensitive wheel. Pause has been revised. FireWire port that has a cover.

On 28 April 2003, the third generation iPod was released. He has a storage capacity of 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 to go. He used FireWire connection to the computer (USB sync only), and has a row of touch buttons. New background screen has been presented. Dock connector port is presented.

On 6 January 2004, the first generation iPod mini was released. He has a storage capacity of 4 gb. He used a USB or FireWire connection to the computer, and he introduced the "Click Wheel," which later was adopted by the fourth generation iPod. It is available in 5 colors.

On 19 July 2004, the fourth-generation iPod was released. He has a storage capacity of 20, 30, 40, 60 GB. He used a USB or FireWire connection to the computer, and the key is integrated with the form of "Click Wheel." Monochrome models have been replaced in June 2005 with a color screen with photo viewer, which was launched in October 2004.

On 11 January 2005, the first generation iPod shuffle was released. He has a storage capacity of 512MB, 1GB. It uses a USB connection to the computer, and he has no display, no click wheel. It is used as a replacement for flash memory hard disk storage.

On 22 February 2005, the second generation iPod mini was released. He has a storage capacity of 4, 6 gb. He used a USB or FireWire connection to the computer, and have longer battery life, and a bright color variations. Gold model discontinued. No AC adapter. Body color of the letters click wheel.

7 September 2005, the first generation iPod nano was released. He has a storage capacity of 1, 2, 4 gb. It uses a USB connection to computer (FireWire only for charging), and is the replacement of the iPod mini. Slimmer design, flash memory, color screen and words of support.

On 12 October 2005, the fifth-generation iPod was released. He has a storage capacity of 30, 60, 80 to go. It uses a USB connection to computer (FireWire only for charging), and has a large screen video player and said support. No AC adapter, Universal Dock, or A / V cables have been included. He has a black and white color variations. This model has been revised in September 2006 (often referred to as the 5.5 generation) have displayed a better search function for music, video and longer battery life.

On 12 September 2006, the second-generation iPod shuffle was released. He has a storage capacity of 1 gb. He used the USB (only through the dock), and he has the form factor of aluminum with a smaller. Built-in clip. Then, the multi-color models also released.

On 12 September 2006, the second generation iPod nano was released. He has a storage capacity of 2, 4, 8 GB He uses a USB connection to computer (FireWire only for charging), and he has anodized aluminum cases in 6 colors. Music search function, and battery life, brighter screen.

If further improvements are made in the characteristics, size, weight, etc., is the new generation is announced each model. The distinction landmark has been replaced by mechanical click wheel and touch wheel, the replacement of hard disk memory, and change the display of monochrome colors. The previous generation usually abandoned in the hearts of the new generation. The previous generation has been a software package compatible with the Macintosh, while the latest iPod (mp3 player mp4) and second-generation Macintosh version of Windows compatible.

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