Fifth-generation iPod (with video) Special Report: Release notes
On October 12th, Apple introduced a new version (the fifth generation) of its full-sized iPod. The new devices are available in either 20 GB or 60 GB flavors, and sport a new 2.5 inch screen with a 320x240 video resolution.
The new devices are also 30% slimmer than their predecessors. Prices stand at US$ 299 for the 20 GB model and US$ 399 for the 60 GB model.
The 30GB model features up to 14 hours of battery life for music playback and the 60GB model features up to 20 hours of battery life for music playback.
The revised iPod is also accompanied by a bevy of new accessories. Apple's press release reads:
"Optional accessories designed for the new iPod include: Universal Dock for $39 (US), giving users easy access to a USB port for syncing, IR support to work with the Apple Remote and a variable line out and S-video connections for integration within the living room; Apple Remote for $29 (US), providing wireless integration to the Universal Dock and quick and easy access to controls from across the room; Apple iPod AV cable for $19 (US), enabling television viewing of video content in full-screen; the iPod Camera Connector for $29 (US); and Apple Socks for $29 (US) providing six vibrant color socks to dress up and protect your iPod."
Index:
- Release notes
- Can no longer function as a bootable startup drive
- Cell phone interference
- Problems playing back home-encoded video; compatible formats; more
- Extremely slow iPod-ready exporting from QuickTime

full-sized iPod. The new devices are available in either 20 gig or 60
GB flavors, and sport a new 2.5 inch screen with a 320x240 video resolution.
The new devices are also 30% slimmer than their predecessors. Prices stand at
US$ 299 for the 20 gig model and US$ 399 for the 60 GB model.
The 30 gig model features up to 14 hours of battery life for music
playback and the 60GB model features up to 20 hours of battery life for music
playback.