how to tell difference ipod shuffle 4th generation or 5th generation
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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.
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According to the tech specs on the apple page there is no difference between them.
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Colors. The shades of pink are different and the "yellow" is actually a weird shade of green. The colors of the 4th generation are actually more true to color, if that matters.
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Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Blue (4th Generation) NEWEST MODELMatheus Weber,The newest iPod Shuffle is the Fourth Generation. It looks a lot like the iPod Shuffle Second Generation, but it's slightly smaller. If you were to base shuffles off of design and size then the iPod Nano Sixth Generation would be considered the newest shuffle. Also Apple has put buttons back onto the shuffle itself. We are no longer required to buy six or seven replacement headphones to control that terribly small device known as the iPod Shuffle Third Generation. Godspeed!~SWWPD Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Blue (4th Generation) NEWEST MODELMatheus Weber,The newest iPod Shuffle is the Fourth Generation. It looks a lot like the iPod Shuffle Second Generation, but it's slightly smaller. If you were to base shuffles off of design and size then the iPod Nano Sixth Generation would be considered the newest shuffle. Also Apple has put buttons back onto the shuffle itself. We are no longer required to buy six or seven replacement headphones to control that terribly small device known as the iPod... » Read More Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Blue (4th Generation) NEWEST MODELMatheus Weber,The newest iPod Shuffle is the Fourth Generation. It looks a lot like the iPod Shuffle Second Generation, but it's slightly smaller. If you were to base shuffles off of design and size then the iPod Nano Sixth Generation would be considered the newest shuffle. Also Apple has put buttons back onto the shuffle itself. We are no longer required to buy six or seven replacement headphones to control that terribly small device known as the iPod Shuffle Third Generation. Godspeed!~SWWPD « Show Less
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It works with any music player that has a 3.5mm stereo jack. The iPod shuffle have a 3.5mm jack so I'm sure it works. It works on my iPhone 5.
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Yes, it works just like all iPods. It will reset the shuffle after adding new songs, but it starts right where you left off when you stopped playback and/or charge it.
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The 5th gen iPod Touch is almost a half inch taller and a bit thinner than the 4th generation .
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I do not know which generation Ipod I have (5 years old) but it does function properly except for the charging indicator. My ipod is always plugged in, but when wokeup shows ipod battery is low. This does not affect how I use the unit-basically a storage/playback unit for my cd collection. I think they showed a compatibility chart in the online manual?
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The iPod Shuffle has a function called the Voiceover. After you enable the Voiceover function in iTunes when your iPod is connected, if you press the small circular button on the top of the iPod next to the on/off switch, it should tell you the title of the track and the artist. If you press that button twice (quickly), it will tell you the percentage of the battery life.-Underwater Audio Customer Service
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According to an X-1 customer support person that I just got off the phone with (11/06/13 at 4:45 PM central time), the iPod Shuffle 5th generation's change from 4th generation is only in color and sheen, so the 5th gen will work fine with the X-1 cases because it actually is a 4th generation shuffle. Verified at this Apple site: http://store.apple.com/us/question/answers/ipod/whats-the-difference-between-ipod-shuffle-4th-and-5th-generations/Q4CYT972HKKFPFDT4
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Sorry, Zikar, I don't know. I don't use my Shuffle any more because it is inferior to other iPods.
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I have the exact same problem, my 2nd Gen just broke and the new shuffle appear to be worthless. Some people recommend buying a reconditioned 2nd Gen from Apple but they appear to be out of stock. Not sure where to turn! Ipod Nano is popular but heavier than I'd prefer. Bring back the 2nd Gen Apple!
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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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I have an old school shuffle that I tried it on. It is one of the hot pink ones I think it is second generation. The on/off and volume seem to work with these just fine.
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I just bought an 80 gb ipod here on amazon that's a 5.5 generation. i should have looked more, but i had it saved on my wish list from a few months ago and assumed it was still the newest one! I haven't recieved it yet, but it has already been mailed out and i can't change it. i paid 250 for it because i bought it from one of the sellers, but i am wondering if i should return it and have to wait longer for the new ipod, or if the differences between the 5.5 gen and the new one are too subtle to really make a difference... I don't know what to do and i'm really sad about it because this is my first ipod. I just bought an 80 gb ipod here on amazon that's a 5.5 generation. i should have looked more, but i had it saved on my wish list from a few months ago and assumed it was still the newest one! I haven't recieved it yet, but it has already been mailed out and i can't change it. i paid 250 for it because i bought it from one of the sellers, but i am wondering if i should return it and have to wait longer for the new ipod, or if the differences between the 5.5 gen and the new one are too subtle to really make a difference... I don't know what to do and i'm really sad about it because this is... » Read More I just bought an 80 gb ipod here on amazon that's a 5.5 generation. i should have looked more, but i had it saved on my wish list from a few months ago and assumed it was still the newest one! I haven't recieved it yet, but it has already been mailed out and i can't change it. i paid 250 for it because i bought it from one of the sellers, but i am wondering if i should return it and have to wait longer for the new ipod, or if the differences between the 5.5 gen and the new one are too subtle to really make a difference... I don't know what to do and i'm really sad about it because this is my first ipod. « Show Less
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Well i never owned a 5.5 generation but alot of my friends has them after using both i would say sound quality has improved cosiderably for ver. 6 also the user interface has improved and now includes coverflow album art. you also get alot more storage for the old 5.5 price...........overall for the PRICE this is definiely a good buy.
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Yeh, as long as its the older iPod shuffle with the wider charging port. (Idk if they changed the charging ports for newer iPods to match the ports of the iPhone 5 that are small)
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I think that the iPod touch 5th generation because it has a longer screen and nice cameras. It has a 4 inch display and comes with the new lightning to USB cable. It's just a better product than the 4th generation, plus the 4th has been discontinued
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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)