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What is a 5th Generation iPod?

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Fifth-generation iPod/Video iPod

Fifth-generation iPod/Video iPod

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Definition:

Fifth-Generation iPod - The 5th generation iPod built on the iPod Photo by adding the ability to play videos on its 2.5-inch color screen. It came in two colors, sported a smaller clickhweel, and had a flat face, instead of the rounded ones used on previous models.

The initial models were 30 GB and 60 GB, with an 80 GB model replacing the 60 GB in 2006. A 30 GB U2 Special Edition was also available at launch. By this point, videos were available at the iTunes Store for use with the iPod Video.

Capacity
30 GB (about 7,500 songs)
60 GB (about 15,000 songs)
80 GB (about 20,000 songs)
Hard drive used for storage

Supported Formats
Music:

  • AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • AIFF
  • Apple Lossless
  • Audible audiobooks

Photos

  • JPEG
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • TIFF
  • PSD
  • PNG

Video

  • H.264
  • MPEG-4

Colors
White
Black

Screen
320 x 240 pixels
2.5 inch
65,000 Colors

Connectors
Dock Connector

Battery
30 GB model: 14 hours
60 & 80 GB model: 20 hours

Dimensions
30 GB model: 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.43 inches
60 & 80 GB model: 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.55 inches

Weight
30 GB model: 4.8 ounces
60 & 80 GB model: 5.5 ounces

Price
30 GB model: US$299 ($249 in Sept. 2006)
Special Edition U2 30 GB model: US$349
60 GB model: $399
80 GB model: $349 - introduced Sept. 2006

Requirements
Mac: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher; iTunes
Windows: 2000 or XP; iTunes

Availability
Released: Oct. 2005
Discontinued: Sept. 2007

Also Known As: iPod with Video, iPod Video
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