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`iPod Classic
`
`From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
`
`The iPod Classic (stylized and marketed
`as iPod classic and formerly just iPod) is
`a portable media player formerly
`marketed by Apple Inc. The final
`generation had the largest storage size
`among any device in the iPod family,
`with 160 GB of storage.
`
`There were six generations of the iPod
`classic, as well as a spin-off (the iPod
`Photo) that was later re-integrated into
`the main iPod line. All generations used
`a 1.8-inch (46 mm) hard drive for
`storage. The "classic" suffix was
`formally introduced with the rollout of
`the sixth-generation iPod on September
`5, 2007.[2] Prior to this, all iPod Classic
`models were simply referred to as iPods.
`[3] It was available in silver or black
`replacing the "signature iPod white".
`
`On September 9, 2014, Apple
`discontinued the iPod Classic.[1][4] The
`sixth generation 160GB iPod Classic was
`the last Apple product in the iPod line to
`use the original 30-pin iPod connector
`and the Click Wheel.[5][6]
`
`Contents
`◾ 1 Technical information
`◾ 1.1 User interface
`◾ 1.2 Operating system and
`firmware
`◾ 1.3 Additional features
`◾ 2 History◾ 2.1 1st generation
`◾ 2.2 2nd generation
`◾ 2.3 3rd generation
`◾ 2.4 4th generation
`◾ 2.4.1 iPod Photo
`◾ 2.4.2 iPod With
`Color Display
`◾ 2.5 5th generation
`◾ 2.6 6th generation
`◾ 2.6.1 Revisions
`◾ 2.7 Discontinuation
`◾ 3 Models
`◾ 4 Timeline of full-size iPod
`models
`https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPod_Classic
`
`iPod Classic (6th generation)
`
`Manufacturer Apple Inc.
`Type
`Portable media player / Digital audio player
`Retail
`October 23, 2001 – September 9, 2014
`availability
`Discontinued September 9, 2014[1]
`Media
`5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 120 or 160 GB hard drive
`Operating
`1.5 (1G, 2G)
`system
`2.3 (3G)
`3.1.1 (4G)
`1.2.1 (4G Color)
`1.3 (5G)
`1.1.2 (6G)
`2.0.5 (6G 2009)
`1G-4G: 160 x 128 px, 2 in (51 mm), monochrome LCD
`Color: 220 x 176 px, 2 in (51 mm), color LCD
`5G-6G: 320 x 240 px, 2.5 in (64 mm), color LCD
`1G: Scroll wheel
`2G-3G: Touch wheel
`4G-6G: Click wheel
`Connectivity 1G-4G: FireWire
`3G-6G: USB 2.0
`1G-2G: Lithium polymer battery
`3G-6G: Lithium-ion battery
`iPod Shuffle
`iPod Nano
`iPod Touch
`iPhone
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`Power
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`Related
`articles
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`Display
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`◾ 5 References
`◾ 6 External links
`
`Technical information
`User interface
`
`Website
`
`Official website
`(http://web.archive.org/web/20140903013028/http://www.apple.com/uk/ipodclassic)
`(archived)
`
`iPods with color displays use anti-aliased graphics and text, with sliding animations. All iPods
`have five buttons and the later generations (4th and above) have the buttons integrated into the
`click wheel — a design which gives an uncluttered, minimalist interface, though the circuitry
`contains multiple momentary button switches. The buttons are:
`◾ Menu: to traverse backwards through the menus, toggle the backlight on older iPods, and
`jump to the main menu on newer iPods
`◾ Center: to select a menu item
`◾ Play / Pause: this doubles as an off switch when held
`◾ Skip Forward / Fast Forward
`◾ Skip Backwards / Fast Reverse
`Operating system and firmware
`
`The iPod's signature Click Wheel.
`
`The iPod's operating system is stored on its dedicated storage medium. An additional NOR
`flash ROM chip (either 1 MB or 512 KB) contains a bootloader program that tells the device to load its OS from the storage medium.
`Each iPod also has 32 MB of RAM, although the 60 and 80 GB fifth generation, and the sixth generation models have 64 MB. A
`portion of the RAM is used to hold the iPod OS loaded from firmware, but the majority of it serves to cache songs from the storage
`medium. For example, an iPod could spin its hard disk up once and copy approximately 30 MB of upcoming songs into RAM, thus
`saving power by not requiring the drive to spin up for each song. Custom firmware has also been developed such as Rockbox (up to
`6G - 6G requires emCORE (http://www.freemyipod.org/wiki/EmCORE)) and iPodLinux (up to 5G) which offer open-source
`alternatives to the standard firmware and operating system.
`
`Additional features
`
`In March 2002, Apple added limited PDA-like functionality: text files can be displayed, while contacts and schedules can be viewed
`and synchronized with the host computer.[7] Some built-in games are available, including Brick (a clone of Breakout), Parachute,
`Solitaire, and Music Quiz. A firmware update released in September 2006 brought some extra features to fifth generation iPods
`including adjustable screen brightness, gapless playback, and downloadable games. However, as of September 30, 2011, these games
`are no longer available on the iTunes Store.[8]
`History
`1st generation
`
`Apple introduced the first generation iPod (M8541) on October 23, 2001, with the slogan "1,000 songs in your pocket". The first iPod
`had a black and white LCD (liquid-crystal display) screen and featured a 5 GB hard drive capable of storing 1,000 songs encoded
`using MP3 and was priced at US$399. Among the iPod's innovations were its small size, achieved using a 1.8" hard drive, whereas its
`competitors were using 2.5" hard drives at the time, and its easy-to-use navigation, which was controlled using a mechanical scroll
`wheel (unlike later iPods, which had touch-sensitive scroll wheels), a center select button, and four auxiliary buttons around the wheel.
`The iPod had a rated battery life of ten hours.
`
`On March 20, 2002, Apple introduced 10 and 20 GB models of the first generation iPod for US$499. VCard compatibility was added,
`as well as allowing iPods to display business card information synced from a Mac.
`
`2nd generation
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`iPod (1st gen), 2001.
`
`The second generation of the iPod was introduced on July 17, 2002. Using the same body style as the
`first generation, the hold switch was redesigned, a cover was added to the FireWire port, and the
`mechanical wheel was replaced with a touch-sensitive wheel. The front plate also had rounded corners
`and edges. The second-generation class was available in 10 GB for US$399 and 20 GB for US$499.
`The first generation 5 GB iPod was carried over, but its price was reduced to US$299.
`
`Notably, the second-generation iPods and the updated first-generation iPod were now Windows-
`compatible. These versions came with a 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire adapter and were bundled with
`Musicmatch Jukebox. At that time iTunes was Mac only and unavailable for Windows.
`
`In December 2002, Apple unveiled its first limited edition iPods, with either Madonna’s, Tony
`Hawk’s, or Beck’s signature or No Doubt's band logo engraved on the back for an extra US$50.[9]
`
`3rd generation
`
`On April 29, 2003, Apple announced a completely redesigned third generation iPod. Thinner than the
`previous models, the third generation models replaced the FireWire port with a new Dock Connector
`and introduced the Touch Wheel, a completely non-mechanical
`interface with the four auxiliary buttons located in a row between the
`screen and the touch wheel. The front plate had rounded edges, and the
`rear casing was slightly rounded as well. A new wired remote
`connector was introduced. Whereas first and second generation iPods
`had an auxiliary ring around the headphone port for the remote, the
`third generation iPods had a 4-pin jack adjacent to the headphone port.
`A 10 GB model was sold for US$299, a 15 GB model for US $399,
`and a 30 GB model for US $499. All iPods were now compatible with
`Mac and Windows out of the box, was simply requiring Windows
`users to reformat the iPod before use on a PC and both iTunes and
`MUSICMATCH Jukebox were bundled with all iPods. The battery life
`was reduced to 8 hours, partially due to the use of a lithium-ion battery
`as opposed to a lithium polymer battery.
`
`iPod (3rd gen), 2003.
`
`iPod (2nd gen), 2002.
`
`The 15 GB model was replaced by a 20 GB model and the 30 GB
`model was upgraded to 40 GB on September 8, 2003. The Windows-based MUSICMATCH Jukebox
`software was made obsolete and replaced by iTunes 4.1, the first version available for Microsoft Windows.
`
`4th generation
`
`iPod (4th gen) iPod Photo,
`2004.
`
`Announced on July 19, 2004, the fourth generation iPod replaced the touch wheel from the third
`generation iPod with the Click Wheel from the iPod Mini, putting the four auxiliary buttons
`underneath a touch-sensitive scroll wheel. The casing was also slightly slimmer. Pricing was reduced
`and the lineup was simplified, as the 20 GB model was sold for US$299 and the 40 GB model for
`US$399. Notably, Apple began reducing pack-in accessories starting with the fourth generation. While
`a dock, carrying case, and wired remote were previously included with higher-end iPods, the higher-
`level 40 GB iPod only came with a dock, earphones and an interchangeable proprietary cable capable
`of USB and FireWire interface. In addition to using the iPod Mini's Click Wheel, the fourth generation
`iPod used the more energy-efficient components of the Mini, allowing the fourth generation iPod to
`over 12 hours of battery life while using the same battery as its predecessor.
`
`A special U2 edition was announced on October 26, 2004, to cross-market U2's How to Dismantle an
`Atomic Bomb album. The plastic front piece of the U2 edition iPod was black and the scroll wheel was
`red, to coincide with the color scheme of the U2 album. With 20 GB and the signatures of all four
`members of U2, the special edition iPod was priced at US$349 and also included a US$50 coupon for
`a US$149 collection of U2's entire back catalog. U2 iPod customers also received 30 minutes of
`exclusive U2 video downloadable from the iTunes® Music Store.
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`A Special Harry Potter Edition was announced on September 7, 2005. It was released in conjunction with the Harry Potter
`Audiobooks in iTunes.[10] It had a Hogwarts logo engraved on the back, and all 6 Harry Potter Audiobooks which were available at the
`time preloaded.
`
`iPod Photo
`
`Main article: iPod Photo
`
`At the same time that the U2 iPod was announced, Apple also unveiled the iPod Photo.
`
`Positioned as a premium version of the standard fourth generation iPod, the iPod Photo featured a 220x176 pixel LCD capable of
`displaying up to 65,536 colors. The photo supported JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, and PNG graphic file formats, and could be attached to a
`television or other external display for slideshows. The battery was rated for 15 hours for music playback and 5 hours for slideshows
`with music. The photo was available in a 40 GB version for US$499 and a 60 GB version for US$599.
`
`On February 23, 2005, both 40 GB models (photo and regular) were replaced with a slimmer and lower-priced (US$349) 30 GB photo
`model leaving only a 20 GB iPod regular left. The price for the 60 GB model was dropped to US$449, and accessory pack-ins were
`reduced, making the dock, FireWire cable, and television cable extra-cost options.
`
`iPod With Color Display
`
`Main article: iPod Photo
`
`On June 28, 2005, the iPod Photo was merged into the monochrome iPod line. The 30 GB model was dropped, and the 20 GB
`monochrome iPod received a color screen. The price for the 60 GB model was also dropped to US$399.
`
`5th generation
`
`"iPod 5G" redirects here. For the iPod touch model, see iPod Touch (5th generation).
`
`The fifth generation iPod was introduced on October 12, 2005,
`shortly after the introduction of the iPod Nano. The fifth
`generation iPod featured a 2.5" 320x240 QVGA screen and a
`smaller Click Wheel. It was the first iPod to be able to play
`videos.
`
`The fifth generation iPod is the first iPod to be available in an
`alternative color scheme in a non-special edition form, as a
`black option was added alongside "Signature iPod White", and
`marked the second full redesign of the iPod's aesthetic with its
`re-arranged proportions, its return to a fully flat front plate, and
`its more rounded rear casing. The 4-pin remote port was
`removed as well, causing backwards compatibility issues with
`certain accessories. A 30 GB model was offered for US$299
`and a 60 GB model was offered for US$399. The fifth generation iPod was also offered in the U2 special edition for US$349 with
`30 GB. The fifth generation iPod was the last model to have a plastic face.
`
`iPod (6th gen) (left) & iPod (5th gen)
`(right): showing the updated view
`feature
`
`iPod (5th gen), 2005.
`
`The fifth generation iPod plays video in MP4 (up to 2.5 Mbit/s) and H.264 (up to 768 kbit/s,[11] baseline profile only) formats. The
`fifth generation enhance iPod and or 1st revision plays video in MP4 (up to 2.5 Mbit/s) and H.264 (up to 1.5 Mbit/s,[12] baseline
`profile only) formats. Video such as TV shows, podcasts, music videos, and movies may be purchased from online stores such as the
`iTunes Store, or downloaded from Google Video and other sources, then imported to the iPod via iTunes software.
`
`Videos or photo slideshows may be played from the fifth generation iPod on a television set, projector or monitor with the use of the
`Apple iPod AV cable or via a dock using an S-Video cable. It is also possible to do this using some camcorder cables with an RCA
`connection at one end and a three-banded eighth-inch (3.5 mm) A/V plug at the other, although the red and yellow plugs (normally the
`audio right and video signals respectively) must be swapped around in order to achieve the correct signal.
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`The fifth generation iPod was updated on September 12, 2006, colloquially referred to as "5.5th generation". This update included a
`brighter screen, longer video playback time, newly designed earphones and a search feature. An iTunes installation CD was also no
`longer bundled, requiring users to download iTunes from Apple's website. The 60 GB model was replaced with an 80 GB model, and
`prices were cut by US$50 for both the 30 GB (US$249) and the 80 GB (US$349) models. Gapless playback and support for iPod
`games was enabled on all fifth generation iPods through a firmware update released at the same time.
`
`6th generation
`
`During a special iPod-centric event on September 5,
`2007, Steve Jobs introduced the sixth generation iPod
`and the suffix "classic". Featuring slightly thinner
`bodies, the sixth generation iPod also had dramatically
`improved battery life, claiming up to 36 hours of music
`playback and 6 hours of video playback.[13] The iPod
`Classic has a 2.5" backlit display at a resolution of
`320x240. The front plate of the iPod is now made of
`anodized aluminum instead of polycarbonate plastic,
`and "Signature iPod White" has been replaced by silver.
`This marks the first time white is not available as a
`color option for an iPod. The sixth generation iPod also
`introduced a completely overhauled user interface, incorporating more graphics and Cover
`Flow. The iPod Classic was offered in an 80 GB model for MSRP US$249 and a 160 GB
`model for MSRP US$349.
`
`iPod (6th gen), 2007.
`
`Revisions
`
`iPod classic 6th generation with
`Rockbox firmware
`
`During the 'Let's Rock' Apple Event on September 9, 2008, the 80 GB and the thicker 160 GB
`model were discontinued in favor of a thin 120 GB version retailing for US$249. It introduced
`Genius and audio recording capabilities which are also available in other iPod models released at similar times; no firmware update
`provides either feature to the first generation iPods.[14]
`
`Prior to the 'It's Only Rock and Roll' event on September 9, 2009, the price of the 120 GB version was dropped to US$229. During the
`event, Apple replaced the 120 GB version with an 160 GB model, featuring the same slim profile which retailed at US$249.
`
`Discontinuation
`
`According to speculation by Wired, the 6th generation was, as of 2014, expected to be the final form of the iPod Classic that helped
`Apple achieve its success in the 2000s.[15] Ars Technica speculated in 2011 that the iPod Classic was nearing its end,[16] and the site’s
`readers generally agreed it would not still be produced in 2013.[5] The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in 2013 revealed no
`new iPod Classic and Apple was not expected to produce another one. Production of the iPod Classic continued in low volumes as a
`stop-gap measure to clear out and monetize inventory of unused stand-alone parts.
`
`On September 9, 2014, Apple discontinued the iPod Classic.[1] The sixth generation 160GB iPod Classic was the last Apple product in
`the iPod line to use the original 30-pin iPod connector and the Click Wheel.[5][6] According to Tim Cook speaking at WSJD Live, the
`iPod Classic was discontinued because the parts were unavailable and a redesign was unwarranted given the small amount of
`consumer interest in the product.[17]
`
`However, three months after its discontinuation, the sixth generation iPod Classic has seen its price increase by up to four times its
`original retail price on eBay due to increased demand by music fans.[18][19]
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`Generation
`
`Image Capacity
`
`Colors
`
`Connection
`
`Rated battery
`life (hours)
`
`1st
`
`5 GB
`
`10 GB
`
`White
`
`FireWire
`
`Mac: 9.2.1, 10.1
`
`audio: 10
`
`1st
`(1st revision)
`
`5 GB
`
`FireWire
`
`December
`11, 2002
`
`Mac: 9.2.2, 10.1.4
`Win: 2000
`
`audio: 10
`
`2nd
`
`FireWire
`
`July 17, 2002
`
`Mac: 9.2.2, 10.1.4
`Win: 2000
`
`audio: 10
`
`10 GB
`
`20 GB
`
`Release date Minimum OS to
`sync
`October 23,
`2001
`March 21,
`2002
`First model, with mechanical scroll wheel. 10 GB model released later. Not compatible with Windows.
`White
`July 17, 2002
`White (Limited
`Edition Madonna)
`White (Limited
`Edition Tony
`Hawk)
`White (Limited
`Edition No Doubt)
`White (Limited
`Edition Beck)
`Mechanical scroll wheel. Windows-compatible model available. Windows compatibility through
`Musicmatch.
`White
`White (Limited
`Edition Madonna)
`White (Limited
`Edition Tony
`Hawk)
`White (Limited
`Edition No Doubt)
`White (Limited
`Edition Beck)
`White
`White (Limited
`Edition Madonna)
`White (Limited
`Edition Tony
`Hawk)
`White (Limited
`Edition No Doubt)
`White (Limited
`Edition Beck)
`Touch-sensitive wheel. FireWire port had a cover. Hold switch revised. Windows-compatible models
`available. Windows compatibility through Musicmatch.
`10 GB
`15 GB
`30 GB
`First complete redesign with all-touch interface, dock connector, and slimmer case. Musicmatch support
`dropped with later release of iTunes 4.1 for Windows.
`10 GB
`20 GB
`40 GB
`15 GB White
`20 GB
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`FireWire (USB for data
`transfer only — no
`charging)
`
`July 17, 2002
`
`December
`11, 2002
`
`December
`11, 2002
`
`3rd
`
`3rd
`(1st revision)
`
`3rd
`(2nd revision)
`
`White
`
`White
`
`FireWire (USB for data
`transfer only — no
`charging)
`
`April 28,
`2003
`
`Mac: 10.1.5
`Win: 2000
`
`audio: 8
`
`September 8,
`2003
`
`Mac: 10.1.5
`Win: 2000
`
`January 6,
`2004
`
`Mac: 10.1.5
`Win: 2000
`
`audio: 8
`
`audio: 8
`
`FireWire (USB for data
`transfer only — no
`charging)
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`40 GB
`
`20 GB
`
`FireWire or USB
`
`Mac: 10.1.5
`Win: 2000
`
`audio: 12
`
`White
`
`FireWire or USB
`
`Mac: 10.2.8
`Win: 2000
`
`audio: 15
`slideshow: 5
`
`White
`
`FireWire or USB
`
`July 19, 2004
`White
`October 26,
`Black/Red (Special
`2004
`Edition U2)
`July 19, 2004
`40 GB White
`Adopted Click Wheel from iPod Mini; pack-in accessories reduced along with price drop.
`40 GB
`October 26,
`2004
`60 GB
`Premium spin-off of 4G iPod with color screen and picture viewing.
`30 GB
`audio: 15
`February 23,
`Mac: 10.2.8
`slideshow: 5
`2005
`Win: 2000
`60 GB
`Pack-ins and price reduced. Images directly viewable via optional iPod Camera Connector.
`White
`Black/Red (Special
`Edition U2)
`White (Special
`Edition Harry
`Potter)
`
`20 GB
`
`FireWire or USB
`
`September 7,
`2005
`
`Mac: 10.2.8
`Win: 2000
`
`audio: 15
`slideshow: 5
`
`June 28,
`2005
`
`60 GB White
`
`30 GB
`
`October 12,
`2005
`
`USB (FireWire for
`charging only)
`
`Mac: 10.3.9
`Win: 2000
`
`June 6, 2006
`
`audio: 14
`slideshow: 3
`video: 2
`
`June 28,
`2005
`"iPod with color display"; essentially, the iPod Photo model reintegrated with the main iPod lineup.
`White
`Black
`White (Special
`Edition Harry
`Potter)
`Black/Red
`(Special Edition
`U2)
`60 GB White
`Black
`
`October 12,
`2005
`
`audio: 14
`slideshow: 4
`video: 3.5
`
`4th
`
`4th
`(photo)
`
`4th
`(photo)
`(1st revision)
`
`4th
`(with color
`display)
`
`5th
`
`5th
`(1st revision)
`
`6th
`(classic)
`
`80 GB
`
`160 GB
`
`USB (FireWire for
`charging only)
`
`September 5,
`2007
`
`Mac: 10.4.8
`Win: XP SP2
`
`audio: 20
`slideshow: 4
`video: 3
`Second full redesign with a slimmer case, and larger screen with video playback. Offered in black or white.
`White
`Black
`Black/Red (Special
`Edition U2)
`80 GB White
`Black
`
`30 GB
`
`USB (FireWire for
`charging only)
`
`September
`12, 2006
`
`Mac: 10.3.9
`Win: 2000
`
`audio: 20
`slideshow: 6
`video: 6.5
`Battery life improved for slideshow and video playbacks as well as a very slight change in software giving
`the user the "search" ability.
`audio: 30
`Silver
`video: 5
`Black (black front
`plate and black
`audio: 40
`wheel)
`video: 7
`Introduced the "classic" suffix. New interface and anodized aluminum front plate. Silver replaces white.
`6th
`120 GB Silver
`USB (FireWire for
`September 9,
`audio: 36
`Mac: 10.4.11
`(classic)
`Black (gray front
`2008
`video: 6
`charging only)
`Win: XP SP3
`(1st revision)
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`6th
`(classic)
`(2nd revision)
`
`160 GB
`
`plate and black
`wheel)
`Genius feature added. 160 GB model dropped and 80 GB model upgraded to 120 GB. Can use mic and
`remote controller through 3.5mm audio jack. Front plate color changed (Black to Gray).
`Silver
`Black (gray front
`plate and black
`wheel)
`Capacity increased to 160 GB using single-platter drive. Added Genius Mixes (after Software Update).
`
`USB (FireWire for
`charging only)
`
`September 9,
`2009
`
`Mac: 10.4.11
`Win: XP SP3
`
`audio: 36
`video: 6
`
`Timeline of full-size iPod models
`
`See also: iPod Nano § Timeline of compact iPod models and iPod § Timeline of iPod models
`
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`Sources: Apple press release library,[20] Mactracker Apple Inc. model database[21]
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`External links
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`Media related to iPod classic at Wikimedia Commons
`◾ Official website (http://www.apple.com/ipodclassic/)
`◾ http://support.apple.com/specs/#ipodclassic
`＊https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Lixinzhe95/sandbox2 (more concise lead section)
`◾ Complete disassembly of a first-generation iPod (https://www.takeitapart.com/guide/31)
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