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Identifying the iPod Classic

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Apple iPod Classic

The Apple iPod Classic

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Definition:

iPod Clasic - AKA the 6th Generation iPod. The iPod Classic is part of the continued evolution of the original iPod line that began in 2001. It is Apple's core portable music and video player.

The iPod Classic replaced the iPod Video, or 5th generation iPod, in Fall 2007. It was renamed the iPod Classic to distinguish it from other new iPod models introduced at the time, including the iPod touch.

The iPod Classic plays music, audiobooks, and videos, and adds the CoverFlow interface to the standard iPod line. The CoverFlow interface debuted on Apple's portable products on the iPhone in summer 2007.

While the original versions of the iPod Classic offered 80 GB and 120 GB models, they were later replaced by the 160 GB model, which is now the only iPod Classic available.

Capacity
80 GB (about 20,000 songs)
120 GB (about 30,000 songs)
160 GB (about 40,000 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
80 GB model: 30 hours
120 GB model: 36 hours
160 GB model: 40 hours

Dimensions
80 GB model: 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.41 inches
120 GB model: 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.41 inches
160 GB model: 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.53 inches

Weight
80 GB model: 4.9 ounces
120 GB model: 4.9 ounces
160 GB model: 5.7 ounces

Price
80 GB model: US$249
120 GB model: $299
160 GB model: $249 (introduced Sept. 2009)

Requirements
Mac: Mac OS X 10.4.8 or higher (10.4.11 for 120 GB model); iTunes 7.4 or higher (8.0 for 120 GB model)
Windows: Vista or XP; iTunes 7.4 or higher (8.0 for 120 GB model)

Availability
Released: Sept. 2007
Discontinued: N/A - still being sold

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