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Find the serial number on:
Plug your serial number in at this link:
Do not use third party links as they may not be secure. Usb not registering on mac.
Do not post the serial number on this board, as that is your key to any support you may have left.
Use this tip also to help figure out which portion of the Support Community to post in, as this tip explains:
When you have no serial number, use one of these third party sites to find your model, production year, time in year
(early, middle, late, summer, fall, winter, spring):
Note:
PowerMac, PowerPC, eMac, iMac PPC, iBook (Apple recycled the name iBook for its eBook application on new Macs and iOS devices), Powerbook, Classic all refer to Macs that are older than the present series
of Macs. Posting in those forums about a current Mac, shows you have not researched your Mac sufficiently to get a succinct answer to your query. Apple menu -> About This Mac will tell you the Mac OS version or System version you are running. The X in the version is important, and so is the preceding 10 in the version if it exists.
Questions saying X.1 could refer to Mac OS X 10.13.1, 10.1. Don't truncate the version you see.
There are no iOS forums specific to the operating system found on iPads, iPod Touch, AppleTV, Apple Watch, and iPhones. Figure out the type of portable device you are running to ask a question about that device specifically.
Apple has these identifying articles as well:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3255 - MacBook Air
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1635 - MacBook
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4132 - MacBook Pro
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3476 - Mac Mini
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6069 - Mac Pro
Macbook Older Models
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1758 - iMac
http://support.apple.com/kb/sp96 and http://support.apple.com/kb/sp37 - PowerMac G5
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA25585 and http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3082 - PowerMac G4
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA22033 - PowerMac G3
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3065 - Powerbook G4
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2395 - eMac
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2287 - Powerbook G3
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1772 - iBook
Macs generally will not run an older Mac OS X operating system than shipped with them.
The one exception is virtualizing 10.6 Server on 10.7 or later, which is described later.
Also important to note is that the Apple App Store only has 10.7, 10.8, and 10.12, except for those who purchased in between systems, and have a Mac that shipped with in between systems. For all others if you need an in between system, and your Mac is older, contact the App Store tech support.
A quick upgrade guide has been posted on
These dates are important for recognizing what Mac OS X will run on Macs. Macs released on or after (including their model #s or name
where known):
September 30, 2018 will only run 10.14 or later
• MacBook Air 8,x
• Mac Mini 8,x
September 25, 2017 will only run 10.13 or later.
- iMac Pro 1,1
- MacBook Pro 15,x (2018 model)
June 5, 2017 Mac models (all 2017 Models except iMac Pro) will only run 10.12.5 or later
• MacBook Pro 14,x
• MacBook Air 7,2
• MacBook 10,1• iMac 18,x
September 20, 2016 will only run 10.12 or later.
- MacBook Pro with touchbar (instead of physical F keys)
- MacBook Pro 13,x
- iMac 18,x
- MacBook Air 7,2 see this article on which ones could only run 10.12 or later.
September 30, 2015 will only run 10.11 or later. These Macs are the first Macs that can be upgraded directly to
Mac OS 10.14 without installing any other software.
- iMac 16,x and 17,x
- Macbook 9,x (these Macbooks came with the USB-C, instead of the USB 2 or USB 3 connector. USB 3 and 2 look identical on the outside, use System Profiler to determine which you have)
October 16, 2014 will only run 10.10 or later (10.10 is only available for Macs that shipped with it).
- MacBook Air 7,1 and 7,2 (some models could only run 10.12 or later).
- Mac Mini 7,x
- iMac MF885LL/A came with 10.10.2. All other 15,x came with 10.10.0
- MacBook 8,x - the oldest that can run Mac OS 10.14 with this model name after installing 10.11 or later.
- MacBook Pro 11,4 and 11,5
October 22, 2013 will only run 10.9 or later (10.9 is only available for Macs that shipped with it).
- Macbook Pro 11,1 through 11,3
- Mac Pro 6,x
- MacBook Air Early 2014
- Mac Mini 6,x
- iMac 14,4
June 25, 2012 will only run 10.8 or later. 10.8 through 10.11 are supported by these Macs [indicate machine ID found in profiler], and newer models may run some variety of 10.9, 10.10, or 10.11):
- MacBook Pro with Retina EMC 2557 from 2012 and 2013 and later models.
- MacBook Air (2013 or newer) [6,1]
- MacBook Air (Mid 2013 or newer) [6,1]
- Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer) [6,1] - the oldest that can run 10.14 after installing 10.11 or later.
- iMac (Late 2012 or newer) [13,1]
- Mac Pro (Late 2013) [6,1]
These models above are the first models that can be upgraded directly to High Sierra 10.13 without other prior upgrades.
The oldest MacBook Air and iMac that can run Mac OS 10.14 after installing 10.11.
• MacBook Air 5,1
• iMac 12,1
These Macs which are older can also be upgraded to 10.12 by upgrading to 10.7.5 first, and 10.13 by upgrading to 10.8 first:
- MacBook (Late 2009 or newer) 6,1
- MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer) 6,1
- MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer) 3,1.
- Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer) 4,1
- iMac (Late 2009 or newer) 10,1
- Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer) 5,1
The Macs are compatible with 10.8 and later from prior 10.8's release
- Mac Pro (Early 2008 with AirPort Extreme card, or Mid 2012) [3,1]-[5,1] (Earlier Mac Pros are discussed on the 10.8 upgrade tip).
- MacBook Late 2008 [5,1] to mid 2010 [7,1] with no Pro or Air in the name.
- iMac (Early 2009 to mid-2011) [9,1] to [12,1]
- Mac mini (Mid 2010 to mid 2011) [4,1] to [5.1]
- MacBook Air (Late 2010 to mid-2012 [3,1]-[5,2]
- MacBook Pro Late 2008 [5,1] to Retina 2012 that are not EMC 2557.
July 20, 2011 will only run 10.7 or later. The model IDs (x,x) and EMC that fit this description until June 25, 2012 release of 10.8 (excluding the ones which will run only 10.8 or later earlier mentioned) :
iMac of an EMC of 2496; 13,x and later.
Mac Mini 5,x and later.
Macbook Air 4,x and later.
MacBook 8,x and later (no Pro no Air in the name)
Mac Pro 5,1 with EMC 2629 - the oldest that can be have Mac OS 10.14 installed after installing 10.11 or later, those without that EMC number came with 10.6 and can also be updated to 10.14 the same manner; 6,x and later.
MacBook Pro with EMC 2555, 2563; 9,x and later.
Note all the Macs that can only run 10.7 and later, may be able to run 10.6 Server with Parallels, if you need compatibility with an older operating system:
Beyond this point Macs released during certain date ranges also have a maximum operating system, and/or
minimum retail operating system and system specific operating system requirement (when I say up to 10.9 that includes all incremental updates):
Note: images shown below for retail operating system are those that have no 'Update, Dropin, or OEM' wording on them.
March 15, 2010-July 19, 2011 will only run prebundled 10.6 installer disc, and not retail, but also able to be upgraded to 10.9. Note this tip
if upgrading to 10.7 or later: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6271
August 28, 2009-March 14, 2010 will only 10.6 or later up to 10.9. And will at minimum be able to use
10.6.3 retailto install 10.6. Note this tip if upgrading to 10.7 or later: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6271
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During 2000 to 2009, the serial number also made it easier to identify the Macs, as the 3rd, 4th, and 5th character of the serial number referred to the week
and year of the shipment date. Thus for serial numbers where x can be any letter or number, xxABCxxxxx serial numbers would refer to an A which is the last digit of the year, and BC=week of the year. xx905xxxx is the fifth week of 2009. You can then use Wikipedia to figure out what date the release was, and if it was after a specific retail release of an operating system to determine which pre bundled disc it came with, and which later retail discs the Mac could work with.
December 15, 2008-August 28, 2009 will only run prebundled 10.5 installer disc, and 10.6 retail https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/43236040snow.jpg, and if on https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3761
will also run up to Mac OS X 10.11 if you follow this tip: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6271
October 28, 2007 -December 14, 2008 will at minimum be able to use the 10.5.6 retail, and install up to 10.9 if included on https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3761 if you follow this tip https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6271
January 10, 2006-October 27, 2007 will at minimum be able to 10.5 retail, and if
on Which 10.5 systems can upgrade to 10.8 or 10.9?or Are there 10.4 systems that can upgrade to 10.8 or 10.9? are
able to run 10.9. Core2Duo and Xeon can upgrade to a minimum of 10.7.5. Otherwise if they only have a CoreDuo, CoreSolo Intel
processor only be able to upgrade to Mac OS X 10.6.8. G5, G4, and G3 processors are not Intel.
Earlier dates are covered on this tip:Can I download my Mac OS upgrade?
Using the dates from the above documents, and the dates according to Wikipedia when specific retail
operating system systems were released, you can find which retail releases were newer than the Macs and the ones immediately older.
i.e.:
An October 24, 2011 Macbook Pro will only run 10.8 retail, and 10.9 retail downloads, but needs an
AppleCare requested 10.7 installer to install 10.7. An exception exists in 10.6 Server, as indicated here:
A pre-October 26, 2007 MacBook Pro will only run the system specific Mac OS X 10.4 installer
that shipped with it, which can be ordered from AppleCare, or newer retail installer versions
of 10.5, 10.6 compatible with its hardware, and 10.7 if it is at least a Core2Duo.
CoreDuo, nor is CoreSolo is not compatible with 10.7.
For PowerPC Macs, Mac OS X 10.4.11 and earlier offer Classic compatibility, and on certain 2003 and earlier Macs dual booting on Mac OS X 10.5 & Mac OS 9:
No Mac may run an older version of Mac OS 9 than was prebundled with it.
A more precise timeline of Mac OS X follows (in U.S. date notation. Links to relevant articles up to 10.7 are included, as 10.7 drops PowerPC applications on Intel):
4/8/2015 10.10.3 (with supplemental on 4/16/2015)
1/27/2015 10.10.2
11/17/2014 10.10.1
10/16/2014 10.10 Yosemite
9/17/2014 10.9.5
6/30/2014 10.9.4
5/15/2014 10.9.3
2/25/2014 10.9.2
10/22/2013 10.9 (10.9 & 10.9.1 should be skipped due to security issues) Mavericks
10/3/2013 10.8.5 supplemental update
9/25/2013 10.8.4 iMac Late 2013
6/10/2013 10.8.4 MacBook Air mid 2013
6/4/2013 10.8.4
3/14/2013 10.8.3
11/29/2012 10.8.2 Mac MIni Late 2012
10/4/2012 10.8.2 supplemental update
10/4/2012 10.7.5 supplemental update
8/23/2012 10.8.1
7/25/2012 10.8 Mountain Lion
5/9/2012 10.7.4
2/1/2012 10.7.3
10/12/2011 10.7.2
8/16/2011 10.7.1
7/25/2011 10.6.8 v1.1
5/4/2011 10.6.7 Early 2011 MacBook Pro
3/21/2011 10.6.7
1/6/2011 10.6.6
11/10/2010 10.6.5
6/15/2010 10.6.4
4/13/2010 10.6.3 v1.1
4/1/2010 10.6.3 retail installer presently sold at the online Apple Store.
8/28/2009 10.6 retail installer (Snow Leopard)
12/15/2008 10.5.6 retail installer (Last PowerPC installer)
Old Mac Desktop Models
6/30/2008 10.5.4 retail installer
11/15/2007 10.5.1 retail installer
10/26/2007 10.5 retail installer (Leopard)
8/7/2006 Mac Pro (Intel, first Snow Leopard compatible professional desktop) replaces PowerMac G5 (the last PowerPC Mac and Mac capable of running Classic)
Older Mac Models Images
5/16/2006 The MacBook replaces the iBook (the last consumer notebook capable of running Classic)
4/3/2006 10.4.6 retail PowerPC only.
2/28/2006 First Intel Mac Mini (not capable of running Classic, first Mac)
1/10/2006 First Intel iMacs, MacBook Pro replaces Powerbook (first Macs not capable of running Classic, first Mac capable of running Snow Leopard)
10/31/2005 10.4.3 retail PowerPC only.
8/9/2004 10.3.5 retail
12/17/2003 10.3.2 retail
12/19/2002 10.2.3
Some hints about operating systems:
- Mac OS X 10.8 or later are required to sync with iOS 9.2 or 9.2.1.
- No PowerPC Mac can run Mac OS X 10.5.8 or higher, or sync with iOS 6 or higher.
- No PowerPC Mac can run Boot Camp
- No Mac can run Classic (side by side Mac OS 9 with Mac OS X without reboot) on the same partition as Mac OS X 10.5 or higher.
- No Intel Mac can run Classic.
- All Intel Macs can run at least Mac OS X 10.6.8 as long as they are older than Mac OS X 10.7's release.
- PowerPC applications need Mac OS X 10.6.8 or earlier to run on Intel Macs.
- Boot Camp needs Mac OS X 10.5 or later on Intel Macs. Note other virtualization tools are available for Mac OS X 10.4.11 or earlier on Intel Macs.
- Mac OS X 10.7.3 is needed for the latest Java and minimum iCloud.
- The same minimum system requirements exist for Mac OS X 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, and 10.11.
- 10.6.6 is the minimum for the Mac App Store, and upgrading to 10.7 without erasing the drive you install 10.7 on if the hardware supports it.
- 10.6.8 is the minimum for 10.8 or later upgrades if the hardware supports it.
- Apple has a 10.6.8 to 10.11 updateon the App Store.
- Some Macs that shipped with 10.6 can install up to 10.12 if they are upgraded to 10.7.5 first.
iPod touch (7th generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 32, 128, 256 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A2178: May 2019
iPod touch (7th generation) has an 8MP camera and FaceTime HD camera.
iPod touch (6th generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 16, 32, 64, 128 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1574: July 2015
iPod touch (6th generation) has an iSight camera and FaceTime HD camera.
iPod touch (6th generation) is available in five colors, as well as a (PRODUCT)RED version.
iPod touch (5th generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 16, 32, and 64 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1509: June 2014
- A1421: May 2013
- A1421: October 2012
iPod touch (5th generation) has an iSight camera and FaceTime HD camera. The iPod touch loop is included with the 32 GB and 64 GB models.
iPod touch (5th generation) is available in five colors.
iPod touch (5th generation 16 GB, Mid 2013)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 16 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1509: May 2013
This model is available in silver and has a FaceTime HD camera.
iPod touch (4th generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 8, 16, 32, and 64 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1367: October 2012
- A1367: October 2011
- A1367: September 2010
iPod touch (4th generation) has an iSight camera and FaceTime HD camera.
iPod touch (4th generation) is available in white and black.
iPod touch (3rd generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 32 and 64 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1318: September 2009
iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive.
You can distinguish the iPod touch (3rd generation) from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number.
iPod touch (2nd generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 8, 16, and 32 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1288: September 2008
- A1319 for China mainland only: September 2008
iPod touch (2nd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display and 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB flash drive.
You can distinguish the iPod touch (2nd generation) from the previous model by its contoured design and oval shaped antennae cover in the back upper left corner.
iPod touch
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 8, 16, and 32 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1213: February 2008
- A1213: September 2007
iPod touch features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display and 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos on the first-ever Wi-Fi iPod. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.
iPod nano (7th generation Mid 2015)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 16 GB
- Model number and dates introduced: A1446: July 2015
iPod nano (7th generation Mid 2015) is available in five colors, as well as a (PRODUCT)RED version.
iPod nano (7th generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 16 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1446: October 2012
iPod nano (7th generation) is available in eight colors.
iPod nano (6th generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 8 and 16 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1366: September 2010
iPod nano (6th generation) is available in six colors.
iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition is available only from the Apple Store, with a 8 GB or 16 GB capacity. Apple contributes a portion of each iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition purchase to the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.
iPod nano (5th generation)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 8 and 16 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1320: September 2009
You can distinguish the iPod nano (5th generation) from previous iPod nano models by:
- Its taller screen when compared to iPod nano (4th generation)
- Its polished anodized aluminum finish
- The inclusion of a camera and microphone on the back of the device
The iPod nano (5th generation) comes in nine colors.
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iPod nano (4th generation)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 8 and 16 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1285: September 2008
You can distinguish the iPod nano (4th generation) from previous iPod nano models by:
- Its taller screen
- Its curved surface
- Its oval shape when seen from the top or bottom
- The inclusion of an accelerometer that is used by the Shake feature.
The iPod nano (4th generation) comes in nine colors.
iPod nano (3rd generation)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 4 and 8 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1236: September 2007
You can distinguish the iPod nano (3rd generation) from previous iPod nano models by:
- Its wider screen
- Hold switch is on the bottom
- Its ability to play video
The last three characters of the serial number will be one of these: YOP, YOR, YXR, YXT, YXV, or YXX.
The iPod nano (3rd generation) comes in five colors.
iPod nano (2nd generation)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 2, 4, and 8 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1199: September 2006
You can distinguish the iPod nano (2nd generation) from other models by:
- Its smaller size
- Its colors
- The dock connector and headphone port are both located on the bottom of the device
The iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition is an iPod nano (2nd generation) available in red and with a 4 GB or 8 GB drive capacity. With each iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED purchased, $10 from the sale goes directly to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.
iPod nano
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 1, 2, and 4 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1137: February 2006
- A1137: September 2005
iPod nano is smaller than iPod mini and has a color screen and a Click Wheel but has flash memory instead of a hard drive. You sync music and photos with a USB 2 cable—not FireWire. The capacity of the iPod nano is engraved on the back of the case.
iPod nano comes in white and black.
iPod shuffle (4th generation Mid 2015)
- Navigation: Control Pad
- Capacity: 2 GB
- Model number and dates introduced: A1373: July 2015
iPod shuffle (4th generation Mid 2015) is available in five colors, as well as a (PRODUCT)RED version.
iPod shuffle (4th generation Late 2012)
- Navigation: Control Pad
- Capacity: 2 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1373: September 2012
iPod shuffle (4th generation Late 2012) is available in seven colors.
iPod shuffle (4th generation)
- Navigation: Control Pad
- Capacity: 2 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1373: September 2010
iPod shuffle (4th generation) is available in five colors.
iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009)
- Navigation: Apple Earphones with Remote
- Capacity: 2 and 4 GB
- Model number and dates introduced: A1271: September 2009
iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009) includes a three-position switch that toggles between off, play in order, and shuffle, similar to the original iPod shuffle. This model has a headphone port that also connects to a computer's USB port. It has a clip similar to the iPod shuffle (2nd generation). iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009) is smaller than the previous generations and has one status light. Previous iPod shuffle generations had two.
iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009) is available in five colors.
The iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009) also comes in a Special Limited Edition 4 GB model only available from the Apple Store. It comes in polished stainless steel.
iPod shuffle (3rd generation)
- Navigation: Apple Earphones with Remote
- Capacity: 4 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1271: March 2009
iPod shuffle (3rd generation) includes a single 3-position switch that toggles between off, play in order, and shuffle similar to the original iPod shuffle. This model has a headphone port that also connects to a computer's USB port. It has a clip similar to the iPod shuffle (2nd generation). iPod shuffle (3rd generation) is smaller than the previous generations and has one status light. Previous iPod shuffle generations had two.
iPod shuffle (2nd generation)
- Navigation: Control Pad
- Capacity: 1 and 2 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1204: February 2008
- A1204: September 2006
iPod shuffle (2nd generation) is smaller than the original iPod shuffle and has no USB connector.
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iPod shuffle
- Navigation: Control Pad
- Capacity: 512 MB and 1 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1112: January 2005
iPod shuffle is smaller than iPod mini and has no display. There are LED lights on the front and back. The capacity of the drive is engraved on the front USB connector.
iPod mini (2nd generation)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 4 and 6 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1051: February 2005
You can distinguish the iPod mini (2nd generation) models from the original iPod mini models by:
- The hard-drive size is engraved on back of the device
- The Click Wheel text color matches the color of the device
iPod mini
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 4 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1051: January 2004
iPod mini is distinguished from other models by:
- Its smaller size
- Its colors
- The Hold switch, which is on the top-left side
- The Click Wheel's button labels, which are on the wheel itself
iPod classic 160 GB (Late 2009)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 160 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1238: September 2009
The iPod classic 160 GB (Late 2009) is a hard drive-based iPod featuring a large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. It uses USB for syncing.
The iPod classic is available in silver and black, and has an anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure.
iPod classic (120 GB)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 120 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1238: September 2008
The iPod classic (120 GB) is a hard drive-based iPod featuring a large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. It uses USB for syncing.
The iPod classic is available in silver and black, and has an anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure.
iPod classic
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 80 and 160 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1238: September 2007
The iPod classic is a hard drive-based iPod featuring a large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. It uses USB for syncing.
The last three characters of the serial number will be one of these: Y5N, YMU, YMV, or YMX.
The iPod classic is available in silver and black, and has an anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure.
iPod (5th generation Late 2006)—also known as iPod with video or Fifth Generation iPod
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 30 and 80 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1238: September 2006
The last three characters of the serial number will be one of these: V9K, V9P, V9M, V9R, V9L, V9N, V9Q, V9S, WU9, WUA, WUB, WUC, or X3N. The Fifth Generation U2 Special Edition iPod (30 GB Late 2006) serial number's last three characters are W9G.
iPod (5th generation)—also known as iPod with video or Fifth Generation iPod
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 30 and 60 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1238: October 2005
The iPod (5th generation) is a hard drive-based iPod featuring a large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. It uses USB for syncing.
The iPod (5th generation) comes in white and black.
iPod Special Edition U2
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 20 and 30 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1136: September 2006
- A1136: June 2006
- A1099: June 2005
- A1059: October 2004
The iPod Special Edition U2 is a standard iPod model with some differences, including: Black plastic exterior, red Click Wheel, signatures of the U2 band members engraved on the back, and 'iPod Special Edition U2' engraved on the back.
The first model was based on an iPod (Click Wheel) with a 20 GB hard drive. In June 2005, a new version of the iPod Special Edition U2 was introduced that was based on an iPod with color display. These are both also considered fourth-generation iPod models. In June 2006, a new version of the iPod Special Edition U2 was introduced that is based on a 5th-generation iPod (also known as iPod with video) with a 30 GB hard drive. In September 2006, a model based on the iPod (5th generation Late 2006) was introduced.
The last three characters of the serial number are W9G.
iPod with color display
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 20 and 60 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1099: June 2005
iPod and iPod photo are now one and the same, with every white iPod boasting a full-color display. They continue to have the same controls as iPod (Click Wheel) but now all models have a color display like iPod photo—ideal for viewing album artwork and playing slideshows. These are considered fourth-generation models along with iPod (Click Wheel).
iPod photo (also known as iPod with color display)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 30, 40, and 60 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1099: February 2005
- A1099: October 2004
iPod photo models are functionally and visually identical to the iPod with color display (see above photo).
iPod (Click Wheel)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 20 and 40 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1059: July 2004
iPod (Click Wheel) models have a Click Wheel like the iPod mini, but are larger and the hold switch is on the top-right side. iPod (Click Wheel) models have a monochrome display. iPod (Click Wheel) is referred to as the fourth-generation iPod.
iPod (Dock Connector)
- Navigation: Touch Wheel
- Capacity: 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1040: September 2003
- A1040: April 2003
iPod (dock connector) models have a dock connector on the bottom.
Newer iPod models like iPod (Click Wheel) and iPod mini also have a dock connector, but the iPod (Dock Connector) has a touch wheel instead of a Click Wheel and the four control buttons are above the touch wheel. iPod (Dock Connector) models are referred to as third-generation iPod models.
iPod (Touch Wheel)
- Navigation: Touch Wheel
- Capacity: 10 and 20 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1019: July 2002
All iPod (Touch Wheel) models have a FireWire port cover. Scroll wheel models don't, and dock connector models don't have a FireWire port. The iPod (Touch Wheel) model controls look similar to the iPod (Scroll Wheel) but the touch wheel itself doesn't turn. iPod (Touch Wheel) models are considered second-generation iPod models.
iPod (Scroll Wheel)
- Navigation: Scroll Wheel
- Capacity: 5 and 10 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- M8541: March 2002
- M8541: October 2001
iPod (Scroll Wheel) models have a scroll wheel that physically turns. The controls (Play, Menu, Next, Previous) are in a circle around the wheel. iPod (Scroll Wheel) models are referred to as first-generation iPod models.
