A simple guide to comparing iPod models:
This chart compares the features, benefits, and specifications of each current iPod model in an easy to read and compare chart to help you make the right purchase.
iPod Comparison Chart
|
iPod
30GB |
iPod
80GB |
iPod nano
2GB |
iPod nano
4GB |
iPod nano
8GB |
iPod Shuffle
1GB |
| Songs Held* |
7,500 |
20,000 |
500 |
1,000 |
2,000 |
240 |
| Plays Video? |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Screen Size** |
2.5 |
2.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
None |
| Color Screen |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| Photo Slideshow |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Weight |
4.8 ounces |
5.5 ounces |
1.41 ounces |
1.41 ounces |
1.41 ounces |
0.5 ounces |
| Size** |
4.1 x 2.4 x .43 |
4.1 x 2.4 x .43 |
3.5 x 1.6 x .26 |
3.5 x 1.6 x .26 |
3.5 x 1.6 x .26 |
1.62 x 1.07 x .41 |
| Battery Life*** |
Up to 14 hours |
Up to 20 hours |
Up to 24 hours |
Up to 24 hours |
Up to 24 hours |
Up to 12 hours |
| Colors |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
| Dock Included? |
Dock Cable |
Dock Cable |
Dock Cable |
Dock Cable |
Dock Cable |
Yes |
| Price |
US$249 |
US$349 |
US$149 |
US$199 |
US$249 |
US$79 |
Songs encoded at 128 Kbps AAC, with an average length of 4 minutes in inches for music playback.
All Require:
Mac: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later
Windows: Windows XP Home or Pro, SP 2 or later
