generation differences: What is the difference between the 4th generation and 5th generation ipod?
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The 5th generation has a better display when compared to the specs of the 4th - I find the 4th to have a great display though. The 5th generation has a faster processor (A5 chip-this is not as fast as the most current A6 processor) and RAM (512mb) whereas the 4th generation has a slower chip/processor (A4) and 256mb of RAM. The size is a difference as well as the 5th generation has a 4 inch display making it slightly larger (longer) than the 4th generation. The cameras on the 5th generation are 5 megapixel (rear) and 1.7 megapixel (front facing) while the 4th generation cameras are &lt;1 megapixel (rear) and VGA (front facing). Hope that cleared things up a bit for you! And I hope I got all the differences right :D
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The iPod Classic has the original 30-pin/dock-connector. The new iPods have the smaller Lightning connector.
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Nothing except the colors. The 4th Generation have a shinier finish in Silver, Orange, Blue, Green and Pink. The 5th Generation is much more matte, like the 2nd Generation of shuffle and comes in Blue, Green, Pink, Yellow, Purple, Silver, and Slate(my personal fave).
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The 5th Generation Apple devices have a different port than the older devices. 4th Gen devices and prior will work with the iHome.
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I found this answer on Google: There's actually no such a thing as the 5th Generation iPod shuffle. On the internet, you can even see some say 6th generation. There are only four generations of iPod shuffle. The reason of the general confusion is that because the 4th generation iPod shuffle is released two times, with different colors. The first release was in 2010 and the second release was in 2012 (with different colors and material design). The only difference between two differently released iPod shuffle 4th generation is the colors. While the first released versions were silver, blue, pink, green, and orange, secondly released versions consisted of silver, slate, purple, pink, yellow, green and blue models, all with matte finish unlike the shiny finish before, in order to correspond with the 5th generation iPod touch and 7th generation iPod nano.
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Krishna,It has the standard 32 pin connector - I have a 4th gen iPod. One concern with this system and it may only be my docking station - it shuts off after half an hour and this started happening 2 years after purchase. It is not a big deal to me and it has great sound from both my iPods (I also have one of the old small ones that is at least 6 years old). So I didn't answer your question exactly, but if the 5th gen has a 32 pin instead of the new lightning connection it will work.Kind regards,tom
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No it is not compatible with the 5th generation iPod. This model uses the 30-pin connector.
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The main difference between the two is the bluetooth. They use the lastest bluetooth compared to the previous model.
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not sure which one is 4th generation, but it works for my ipod and my old ipad yes
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Ios is operating system. It can be upgraded as newer software comes out. An ipod 5 will work better with ios 6 installed
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My daughter has the 5th Gen iPod and yes it works. It comes with several different inserts to be able to use different devices. Good sound and super cute even when not in use. Hope this helps.
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Well the one I have isn't compatible with the ipod touch 4 ( if by compatible you mean charge it otherwise it played music for me but I think the 5th has a different charging port than the older models)
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No but i hear they are not going to make ipod anymore so dont waste money. I like my fourth gen better than my 5th gen
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found the following....site link at bottom5.0 GenerationMA146LL/A (30GB black)MA002LL/A (30GB white) 5.5 GenerationMA444LL/A (30GB white) MA446LL/A (30GB black)found at this site:http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/faqs/answers/what-are-the-differences-between-all-the-ipod-models/
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The old classic iPod Video? No, iPod Touch 5th Generation with the screen that's the same size as the iPhone 5.
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NO, you have got to specify which one he has. The Ipod 5th generation is longer and not as wide as the 4th generation that I have. I do not no if there is a difference between the other generations.
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Is the FM radio important to you? The toy video camera something you would use? The pedimeter? I suppose if you saw an alien while going for a walk the video feature might come in handy in a pinch, otherwise I see no use for it.If not, I would go for the 4th generation. The wheel control is slightly larger and easier to use on the 4th generation. I think the outer casing looks better on 4th gen models, the colors also nicer. I've had no problems with the simple 4th.