Ipod help

Jim · 2006-11-15, 01:22 PM

What is the difference between 5th generation and 5.5 generation? I would assume that 5.5 is better than 5 but, look at this from amazon. And no, I don't like u2 and I know it's a bad deal to buy a u2 ipod just because it says u2 on it.

Apple 30 GB iPod video U2 Special Edition Black (5.5 Generation) by Apple Computer
Electronics: See all 256 items
Buy new: $279.99 Used & new from $275.99
In Stock

Apple 30 GB iPod video U2 Special Edition Black (5th Generation) by Apple Computer
Electronics: See all 256 items
Buy new: $329.00 Used & new from $329.00
In Stock

Cleo · 2006-11-15, 03:22 PM

One is newer…

Here are the specs for all the pods
http://support.apple.com/specs/ipod/

Jim · 2006-11-15, 03:30 PM

That didn't have 5.5
Something just seems strange.

Cleo · 2006-11-15, 03:39 PM

I'm guessing that "Fifth Generation iPod (Late 2006)" would be the 5.5 version and "Fifth Generation iPod (iPod with video) 30 GB, 60 GB" would be the 5.0 version.

Greenguy · 2006-11-15, 04:00 PM

Isn't it obvious that the 5.5 is 10% better than the 5.0?

Jim · 2006-11-15, 04:06 PM

I just don't get why a newer version is cheaper than older. It's not just the crappy u2 version either. It's any ipod...makes no sense.

cd34 · 2006-11-15, 04:30 PM

I think the 5.5 includes the virus and the 5.0 doesn't.

think of it as a bonus.

Actually, there were some revisions to the hardware specs, I read that somewhere when I ordered the shuffle for my wife, but, it was one of the mac enthusiast sites that went over some of the changes. I believe the 5.5 had longer battery life and a brighter screen. 5.5 has gapless playback (which the shuffle has) and a 5.0 model can be updated to 5.5 with firmware.

I found some vague mentions at fatwallet and macrumors about the differences and the above is a summation.

Jim · 2006-11-15, 04:47 PM

Thanks Sparky
So, maybe amazon is just screwed up a bit.

Cleo · 2006-11-15, 05:39 PM

I'll sell you a very used generation 3 for the price of a new one.

Or a pretty beat up nano first generation in black for a nice shinny new one in pink.

Damn these things are like chips, tattoos, and rabbits.

2006-11-15, 01:22 PM	#1
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	Ipod help What is the difference between 5th generation and 5.5 generation? I would assume that 5.5 is better than 5 but, look at this from amazon. And no, I don't like u2 and I know it's a bad deal to buy a u2 ipod just because it says u2 on it. Apple 30 GB iPod video U2 Special Edition Black (5.5 Generation) by Apple Computer Electronics: See all 256 items Buy new: $279.99 Used & new from $275.99 In Stock Apple 30 GB iPod video U2 Special Edition Black (5th Generation) by Apple Computer Electronics: See all 256 items Buy new: $329.00 Used & new from $329.00 In Stock

2006-11-15, 03:22 PM	#2
Cleo Subversive filth of the hedonistic decadent West Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 27,936	One is newer… Here are the specs for all the pods http://support.apple.com/specs/ipod/ __________________ Free Rides on Uber and Lyft Uber Car: uberTzTerri Lyft Car: TZ896289

2006-11-15, 03:39 PM	#4
Cleo Subversive filth of the hedonistic decadent West Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 27,936	I'm guessing that "Fifth Generation iPod (Late 2006)" would be the 5.5 version and "Fifth Generation iPod (iPod with video) 30 GB, 60 GB" would be the 5.0 version. __________________ Free Rides on Uber and Lyft Uber Car: uberTzTerri Lyft Car: TZ896289

2006-11-15, 04:00 PM	#5
Greenguy The Original Greenguy (Est'd 1996) & AVN HOF Member - I Crop Pics For Thumbs In My Sleep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Blasdell, NY (shithole suburb south of Buffalo) Posts: 41,929	Isn't it obvious that the 5.5 is 10% better than the 5.0? __________________ Promote POV Porn Cash By Building & Submitting Galleries to the Porn Luv Network

2006-11-15, 04:30 PM	#7
cd34 a.k.a. Sparky Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA Posts: 2,396	I think the 5.5 includes the virus and the 5.0 doesn't. think of it as a bonus. Actually, there were some revisions to the hardware specs, I read that somewhere when I ordered the shuffle for my wife, but, it was one of the mac enthusiast sites that went over some of the changes. I believe the 5.5 had longer battery life and a brighter screen. 5.5 has gapless playback (which the shuffle has) and a 5.0 model can be updated to 5.5 with firmware. I found some vague mentions at fatwallet and macrumors about the differences and the above is a summation. __________________ SnapReplay.com a different way to share photos - iPhone & Android

2006-11-15, 03:30 PM	#3
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	That didn't have 5.5 Something just seems strange.

2006-11-15, 04:06 PM	#6
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	I just don't get why a newer version is cheaper than older. It's not just the crappy u2 version either. It's any ipod...makes no sense.

2006-11-15, 04:47 PM	#8
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	Thanks Sparky So, maybe amazon is just screwed up a bit.

2006-11-15, 05:39 PM	#9
Cleo Subversive filth of the hedonistic decadent West Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 27,936	I'll sell you a very used generation 3 for the price of a new one. Or a pretty beat up nano first generation in black for a nice shinny new one in pink. Damn these things are like chips, tattoos, and rabbits. __________________ Free Rides on Uber and Lyft Uber Car: uberTzTerri Lyft Car: TZ896289