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The 6th-generation iPod, marketed as the iPod classic, is a music player developed by Apple and released in September 2007 as the successor to the 5th generation iPod. Is is the only full-sized iPod generation to be officially named with the suffix "classic". With a capacity of up to 160GB, it was the largest amount of storage ever shipped with a Click Wheel-based iPod model. This is also the last model of the retroactively-named iPod/iPod classic line, which was discontinued in September 2014, however that can be found on Facebook Marketplace as well.

Features[]

IPod classic (6th generation) black+UI

A black iPod classic displaying its updated user interface.

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.[1] The iPod classic has a 2.5" backlit display at a resolution of 320×240 pixels. The front plate of this final iPod generation was made of anodized aluminium instead of polycarbonate plastic. The preceding "white" version was replaced by silver with a white Click Wheel. This marked the first time "Signature iPod White" was not available as a color option in plastic for a full-sized iPod. The "black" version's front plate appeared as a lighter shade in anodized aluminium, later referred to as "Space Gray", while retaining the reflective metal backing and the black color on the Click Wheel. The 6th-generation iPod also introduced a completely overhauled user interface, incorporating more graphics and Cover Flow.

Releases and revisions[]

The 6th-generation iPod classic was introduced by Steve Jobs on September 5, 2007 during an iPod-centric event, titled "The Beat Goes On". It was initially available in thinner 80 GB and thicker 160 GB versions for US$249 and US$349, respectively.[2]

During the "Let's Rock" Apple Event on September 9, 2008, the 80GB and the thicker 160GB versions were discontinued in favor of a thin 120 GB version retailing for US$249. It introduced Genius and audio recording capabilities, which were also available in other iPod models released at the time.[3] No firmware update enabled either feature on earlier iPod classic units.[4]

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.[5] During the event, Apple replaced the 120 GB version with an 160 GB model, featuring the same slim profile which retailed at US$249.[6] The iPod classic line was finally discontinued on September 9, 2014 after Apple encountered difficulty in continuing to procure parts for it.[7] The obsolete iPod Classic 160GB can be found on the Facebook Marketplace and can be bought as a second-hand product.

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",[8][9] even though Apple never officially referred to them as such.[10]

References[]

  1. iPod classic – Technical Specifications. Apple Inc.. Archived from the original on 2007-12-30.
  2. Music Event 2007, All about Steve Jobs. 2007-09-05.
  3. Review: second-generation iPod classic (120GB), by Christopher Breen, Macworld. 2008-09-16.
  4. Donald Bell (2008-10-01). Apple iPod Classic second generation review: Apple iPod Classic second generation. CNET.
  5. Apple Slashes iPod Prices Prior to Media Event by Eric Slivka, MacRumors. 2009-09-09.]
  6. Apple Introduces New iPod nano With Built-in Video Camera "iPod classic® in a new 160GB model holding up to 40,000 songs for $249;", Apple Inc. 2009-09-09.
  7. The iPod Classic Died Because Apple Couldn't Get Parts For It by Dan Kedmey, Time. 2014-10-28.
  8. Apple iPod Classic 160 GB Silver (7th Generation), Amazon. 2009-09-09. Archived 2015-12-01.
  9. Apple iPod classic (Late 2008/7th Gen) 120 GB, 160 GB Specs, EveryiPod. Archived 2011-05-04.
  10. Is there such thing as an iPod Classic 7th Generation? by 1898-pfc, Apple Community. 2013-11-25.

External links[]

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