[ilovesai]

Hi,

Should I buy 5th generation Video Ipod or 5.5 gernration Ipod ? Price difference is 20 $. Also, how can I find out which generation it is once I buy it ? I will appreciate your help on this.
Thanks in advance..

[Orion27]

Originally Posted by ilovesai 

Hi,

Should I buy 5th generation Video Ipod or 5.5 gernration Ipod ? Price difference is 20 $. Also, how can I find out which generation it is once I buy it ? I will appreciate your help on this.
Thanks in advance..

The 5G of course. It's screen is 60% less bright, does not support the new search function, the battery life is not as good and the firmware may not support new games such as the free Vortex demo. Plus you save 20 bucks! Sounds like a good deal to me.

[GORDYmac]

Please note his sarcasm...

You'll know the difference based on the size of the disk, sort of. 5G iPods have 30GB & 60GB disks. 5.5G have 30GB & 80GB disks. Both iPods play games, including the Vortex demo. 5G does not have the search function or the brighter screen.

From apple-history.com: Announced in October 2005, the iPod with video was the first iPod capable of displaying video. In addition to all the features of the previous iPod (color), the iPod (with video) added a larger 2.5" color screen, a slimmer case, and the ability to display video. In addition to the 320x240 DRM-enabled video files available for purchase at the new iTunes Video Store, the iPod (with video) was capable of playing and H.264 encoded video file at up to 480x480 resolution. The iPod (with video) was available in both black and white in two configurations: the 30 GB model sold for $299, and the 60 GB for $399. In September 2006, Apple upgraded the high-end model to 80 GB, and dropped the price of both models by $50, to $249 and $349, respectively.