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iPod Comparison Chart

A simple guide to comparing iPod models

By , About.com Guide

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

To learn more about each iPod, read these reviews:

iPod Comparison Chart

iPod Classic
160GB
iPod nano
8GB
iPod nano
16GB
iPod touch
8GB
iPod touch
32GB
iPod touch
64GB
iPod Shuffle
2GB
Songs Held* 40,000 2,000 4,000 1,750 7,000 14,000 500
Plays Video? Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No
Records Video? No No No Yes Yes Yes No
Screen Size** 2.5 1.54 1.54 3.5 3.5 3.5 None
Screen Resolution 320x240 240x 240 240x 240 960x480 960x480 960x480 N/A
Weight 4.9 ounces 0.74 ounces 0.74 ounces 3.56 ounces 3.56 ounces 3.56 ounces 0.44 ounces
Size** 4.1 x 2.4 x .41 1.48 x 1.61 x .35 1.48 x 1.61 x .35 4.4 x 2.3 x .28 4.4 x 2.3 x .28 4.4 x 2.3 x .28 1.14 x 1.24 x .34
Battery Life*** Up to 36 hours Up to 24 hours Up to 24 hours Up to 40 hours Up to 40 hours Up to 40 hours Up to 15 hours
Colors 2 7 7 1 1 1 5
WiFi No No No Yes Yes Yes No
App Store Support No No No Yes Yes Yes No
Price US$249 US$149 US$179 US$229 US$299 US$399 US$49

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

All Require:
Mac: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
Windows: Windows XP Home or Pro, SP 3 or later, Windows Vista

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