The iPod Family (Part 5)

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

2007

The second generation colored iPod shuffle January, 2007 - September , 2007

The colored iPod shuffle (Second Generation) models are identical to the iPod shuffle (Second Generation) except that they are available in colors -- orange, green, blue, and pink -- as well as the original silver. However, regardless of color, the colored iPod shuffle (Second Generation) models ship with revised earbuds that are designed to sit in the ear without foam "caps" -- previously introduced with the iPod 5G Enhanced and iPod nano 2G -- and the packaging uses gray text instead of green.
All iPod shuffle (Second Generation) models use a tiny 1.07 inch tall, 0.98 inch wide, and 0.33 inch deep case including a "clip" that makes it easy to attach the iPod shuffle (2G) to a pocket or other piece of clothing.

The third generation iPod nano September, 2007

The new nano featured many significant upgrades. The nano could now play videos on its new 2" screen which boasted a 320x240 resolution - the same as the iPod (5G) and iPod classic. The screen has the highest pixel density of any iPod and the screen is also 65% brighter than its predecessors screen.

The Sixth generation iPod-iPod classic September,2007

The Apple iPod classic (Sixth Generation) uses an 80 GB or 160 GB 4200 RPM ATA-66 hard drive capable of supporting "up to" 20,000 songs or "up to" 40,000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format" or "up to 100 hours" or "up to 200 hours" of video, respectively.Externally, the iPod classic models are similar to the iPod 5G Enhanced in design with a 2.5" color LCD display with an LED backlight (320x240, 163 ppi), but use slightly thinner cases with either a silver or black anodized aluminum front and a chromed stainless steel back, compared to white or black polycarbonate fronts on the previous models. Most notably, perhaps, the iPod classic models are the first "full size" iPod models to not be offered in white.

iPod touch September 5,2007

In basic terms, the Apple iPod touch effectively is an iPhone without the "phone", EDGE support, integrated camera, and Bluetooth capabilities, although software is hobbled as well.
Like the iPhone, it features a "multi-touch" sensitive 3.5" display with 320x480 resolution -- albeit a lower quality one -- an accelerometer that allows the device to "know" whether it is being held in portrait or landscape mode and switch automatically, an ambient light sensor to adjust screen brightness, and built-in support for Wi-Fi (802.11b/g). Storage includes either 8 GB or 16 GB of flash memory.
Bundled sotware includes a version of the Safari web browser, YouTube, calendar, contacts, clock, and calculator applications, as well as the same audio, photo, and video functionality (it lacks the e-mail, phone, text, stocks, maps, weather, and notes applications from the iPhone -- and foolishly, the calendar does not allow one to add information directly to the iPod touch -- but will no doubt be hacked to support additional applications).
The iPod touch uses a slightly thinner and shorter design that is quite similar to the iPhone, but the outer "trim" surrounding the display is black instead of silver, the headphone jack is on the bottom -- and not recessed -- and it lacks a speaker and microphone. Battery life is 22 hours for music playback and 5 hours for video playback.

iPhone January 9,2007

Apple announced the heavily anticipated iPhone on January 9, 2007 at Macworld San Francisco and released it in the US on June 29, 2007 at 6 PM. The device, touted by Steve Jobs as revolutionary, acts as an iPod and mobile phone and features internet capabilities. It takes advantage of over 200 patents. AT&T is the exclusive partner in the US.
Steve Jobs announced at WWDC 2007 that developers would be able to write Web 2.0 applications for the iPhone that can integrate with iPhone services.
On September 5, 2007, Apple discontinued the 4 GB iPhone and dropped the price of the 8 GB model from $599 to $399. They subsequently offered a $100 store credit to earlier purchasers The Apple iPhone is a handheld device combining mobile phone, iPod, and Internet communications functionality. It is a Quad-band GSM capable phone -- 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz -- and features a 3.5" display with 320x480 resolution at 160 ppi, 4 GB or 8 GB of flash memory (4 GB model discontinued September 5, 2007), built-in support for Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), EDGE, and Bluetooth 2.0, as well as an integrated 2.0 megapixel camera all packed in a stylish case a mere 0.46 of an inch thick that weighs 4.0 ounces.