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The iPod family album

The iPod has come a long way since the introduction of the original 5GB model more than five years ago. The timeline of subsequent iPod releases reads like a royal family tree, with some branches that have stayed true to the original iPod form (iPod Classic), some that have made evolutionary leaps (iPod Touch), and some that withered away (iPod Mini).

Despite the many changes over the years, the iPod has never failed to dominate the MP3 player landscape (much to the chagrin of its competition). Apple's early and unflinching devotion to high-quality hardware and software design, along with its popular iTunes media software, online store, and army of third-party accessory manufacturers, have made the iPod an unbeatable product year after year.

The latest iPod lineup offers something for everyone, and includes the second-generation iPod Touch, fourth-generation iPod Nano, second-generation iPod Classic, and fourth-generation iPod Shuffle. To keep up on all the latest iPod news, head over to CNET's iPod Central.


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Product name Apple iPod Classic (second generation, 120GB, silver)
Apple iPod Classic (second generation, 120GB, silver)  
Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 32GB)
Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 32GB)  
Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 16GB, silver)
Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 16GB, silver)  
Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, red)
Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, red)  
Apple iPod Shuffle (fourth generation, 2GB, pink)
Apple iPod Shuffle (fourth generation, 2GB, pink)  






Review date October 01, 2008   September 11, 2008   September 10, 2008   September 10, 2008   January 30, 2007  






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Review summary The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and intuitive user interface. The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth. The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing. The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing. If you like your music playback simple and your device nearly invisible, the second-generation iPod Shuffle will suit you well. But absentminded users should steer clear of this easy-to-misplace player.






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PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB Info unavailable Hi-Speed USB Hi-Speed USB Hi-Speed USB






Digital storage media capacity 120 GB Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable






Dimensions (WxDxH) 2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in Info unavailable 1.5 in x 0.2 in x 3.6 in 1.5 in x 0.2 in x 3.6 in 1.6 in x 0.4 in x 1.1 in






Weight 4.9 oz 4.1 oz 1.3 oz 1.3 oz 0.6 oz






Resolution 320 x 240 Info unavailable 320 x 240 320 x 240 Info unavailable






Battery technology Lithium ion Lithium ion Lithium ion Lithium ion Lithium polymer






Mfr estimated battery life 36 hour(s) 36 hour(s) 24 hour(s) 24 hour(s) 12 hour(s)






Product type Digital player Info unavailable Digital player Digital player Digital player






Color Silver Black Silver Red Pink






Sound output mode Stereo Info unavailable Stereo Stereo Stereo






Width 2.4 in 2.4 in 1.5 in 1.5 in 1.6 in






Depth 0.4 in 0.3 in 0.2 in 0.2 in 0.4 in






Height 4.1 in 4.3 in 3.6 in 3.6 in 1.1 in






Digital player (recorder) AAC , MP3 , WAV , AIFF , Audible , Apple Lossless Info unavailable AAC , MP3 , WAV , AIFF , Audible , Apple Lossless AAC , MP3 , WAV , AIFF , Audible , Apple Lossless AAC , MP3 , WAV , AIFF , Audible






Device type Info unavailable Portable media center Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable






Key multimedia features Info unavailable Digital audio player , Digital video player , Digital photo viewer Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable






Display type Info unavailable LCD 3.5 in Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable






Supported audio formats Info unavailable AAC , Protected AAC , MP3 , MP3 VBR , Audible 2 , Audible 3 , Audible 4 , Apple Lossless , AIFF , WAV Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable






Video playback formats Info unavailable H.264 , MPEG-4 Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable






PC interfaces Info unavailable USB 2.0 Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable






Included accessories Info unavailable Earphone , USB cable , Dock adapter , Polishing cloth Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable






Flash memory installed Info unavailable Info unavailable 16 GB 8 GB 2 GB






Flash memory form factor Info unavailable Info unavailable Integrated Integrated Integrated






Software type Info unavailable Info unavailable Drivers & Utilities , iTunes 8 or later , iTunes Store account Drivers & Utilities , iTunes 8 or later , iTunes Store account Info unavailable






Manufacturer warranty Info unavailable Info unavailable 1 year warranty 1 year warranty 1 year warranty






Amplifier response bandwidth Info unavailable Info unavailable 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Info unavailable






Product name Apple iPod Classic (second generation, 120GB, silver)   Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 32GB)   Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 16GB, silver)   Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 8GB, red)   Apple iPod Shuffle (fourth generation, 2GB, pink)  






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