IPod classic (6th generation)

The 6th-generation iPod was introduced by Steve Jobs during a special iPod-centric event on September 5, 2007. It was the only iPod to be officially named with the "classic".

Features
Featuring slightly thinner bodies, the 6th-generation iPod also featured dramatically improved battery life, claiming up to 36 hours of music playback and 6 hours of video playback. The iPod classic has a 2.5" backlit display at a resolution of 320×240 pixels. The front plate of the iPod is now made of instead of  plastic, and "Signature iPod White" has been replaced by silver. This marked the first time white was not available as a color option for an iPod. The 6th-generation iPod also introduced a completely overhauled user interface, incorporating more graphics and Cover Flow. The iPod classic was originally offered in an 80GB model for MSRP US$249 and a 160GB model for MSRP US$349.

Revisions
During the "Let's Rock" Apple Event on September 9, 2008, the 80GB and the thicker 160GB model were discontinued in favor of a thin 120GB version retailing for US$249. It introduced Genius and audio recording capabilities, which were also available in other iPod models released at the time. No firmware update enabled either feature on earlier iPod classic units. Also, the black model's faceplate was replaced with a gray colored faceplate, while retaining the silver backing and the black Click Wheel.

Prior to the "It's Only Rock and Roll" event on September 9, 2009, the price of the 120GB version was dropped to US$229. During the event, Apple replaced the 120GB version with an 160GB model, featuring the same slim profile which retailed at US$249.

Naming confusion
The late 2008 120 GB revision and the late 2009 160 GB revision have been incorrectly referred to online as the "7th generation" or "8th generation", even though Apple never officially referred to them as such.