The iPod Family (Part 3)

Posted Sep 8th 2005 by Ryan Block from:http://www.engadget.com/
Posted Nov 30th 2007 from:http://www.everymac.com & http://guides.macrumors.com

2005

The fifth generation iPod September , 2006 --September , 2007

With a design that's thinner, lighter, and sexier than its predecessor's, as well as a new screen that dwarfs the Click Wheel, the fifth generation iPod Video was introduced in October of 2005 at $299 for 30GB, and at $399 for 60GB. It added a major extra feature--video playback.

The second generation iPod mini February 2005 - September 2005

At long last and with a heavy heart we commit thee, iPod mini, to your family's plot. The even more flamboyant aluminum-clad lovechild of its forbears, the second generation mini lost its golden gilding in favor of a more vibrant range of colors, and even came as large as 6GB. Taken from us so young while, the mini is survived by its younger siblings the shuffle and nano, and elder sibling the fourth generation iPod color.

The first generation iPod shuffle January 11, 2005—September 12, 2006

Apple released the iPod shuffle on January 11, 2005. It was notable as being the first screenless iPod as well as being the first iPod to use flash memory. It came with a smaller capacity and lower price than other iPods. 512MB and 1GB models priced at $99 and $149.

iPod color- October-2005

On October 12, 2005,Apple introduced the new iPod, featuring a gorgeous 2.5-inch color screen which can display album artwork and photos, and play stunning video including music videos, video Podcasts, home movies and television shows. It holded up to 15,000 songs, 25,000 photos or over 150 hours of video and was in a 30GB model for $299 and a 60GB model for $399, with both models in stunning white or black designs.