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iPod Comparison Chart

A simple guide to comparing iPod models

By Sam Costello, About.com

This chart compares the features, benefits, and specifications of each current iPod model in an easy to read and compare chart to help you make the right purchase.

iPod Comparison Chart
















iPod Classic
120GB
iPod nano
8GB
iPod nano
16GB
iPod touch
8GB
iPod touch
16GB
iPod touch
32GB
iPod Shuffle
4GB
Songs Held* 30,000 2,000 4,000 1,750 3,000 6,000 1,000
Plays Video? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Screen Size** 2.5 2 2 3.5 3.5 3.5 None
Color Screen Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A
Photo Slideshow Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Weight 4.9 ounces 1.3 ounces 1.3 ounces 4.2 ounces 4.2 ounces 4.2 ounces 0.38 ounces
Size** 4.1 x 2.4 x .41 3.6 x 1.5 x .24 3.6 x 1.5 x .24 4.3 x 2.4 x .31 4.3 x 2.4 x .31 4.3 x 2.4 x .31 1.8 x .7 x .3
Battery Life*** Up to 36 hours Up to 24 hours Up to 24 hours Up to 22 hours Up to 22 hours Up to 22 hours Up to 10 hours
Colors 2 9 9 1 1 1 2
WiFi No No No Yes Yes Yes No
Price US$249 US$149 US$199 US$299 US$399 US$499 US$79

*songs encoded at 128 Kbps AAC, with an average length of 4 minutes
** in inches
*** for music playback

All Require:
Mac: Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later, iPod touch requires Mac OS X 10.4.10
Windows: Windows XP Home or Pro, SP 2 or later

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