Apple iPod classic Releases, Update History, Buyers Guide, News and Rumors

Apple iPod classic
Last Updated: Wednesday 9th of September 2009
Replaces 5.5G iPod, 5G iPod, 4G iPod, 3G iPod, 2g iPod, 1G iPod.

Update Likely

An update is expected within 2 months

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Current cycle: 5 Months 4 Weeks 1 Day

Shortest cycle: 3 Months 1 Week

Average cycle: 6 Months 3 Weeks 2 Days

Longest cycle: 1 Year 4 Days

Recent iPod classic rumors...

Wednesday 16th of September 2009
Users report iPod classic issues after iTunes 9 update
Numerous iPod classic users have reported problems with the latest update to iTunes, released last week, with claims of crashes when attempting to sync the media player.

September 9th 2009
Apple refreshes iPod classic, ups capacity to 160GB

August 27th 2009
Apple's iPod classic may also gain camera, report claims

July 15th 2009
Sluggish sales of 1.8-inch drives may signal end to iPod classic

July 15th 2009
iPod Classic's Future in Doubt Due to Shrinking Market for 1.8" Hard Drives?

September 10th 2008
Genius Feature Coming to Older iPod Classics

iPod classic Pricing analysis...

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	Highest Price	Lowest Price	Average Price
Today	$249	$249	$249
Wednesday 9th of September 2009	$249	$249	$249
Tuesday 9th of September 2008	$249	$249	$249
Wednesday 5th of September 2007	$349	$249	$299
Tuesday 12th of September 2006	$349	$249	$299
Wednesday 12th of October 2005	$399	$299	$349
Tuesday 28th of June 2005	$449	$329	$389
Wednesday 23rd of February 2005	$449	$249	$349
Tuesday 26th of October 2004	$599	$299	$449
Monday 19th of July 2004	$399	$299	$349
Tuesday 6th of January 2004	$499	$299	$399
Monday 8th of September 2003	$499	$299	$399
Monday 28th of April 2003	$499	$299	$399
Wednesday 17th of July 2002	$499	$299	$399
Wednesday 20th of March 2002	$499	$399	$449
Tuesday 23rd of October 2001	$399	$399	$399

Currently available iPod classic models...

160GB: Black or Silver/White, 36hr music playback, 6hr video playback - $249

Released: 6 Months, 2 Weeks Ago

iPod classic Product notes...

Now up to 20,000 songs
Put your entire music library into your pocket. Plus carry movies, TV shows, videos, games, podcasts, audiobooks, photos, and more.

60% brighter display
Your album art, videos, photos, calendars, and now games will come alive with vibrant color thanks to the 60% brighter display.

Up to 20 hours of battery life
Enjoy up to 20 hours of audio playback or up to 6 1/2 hours of video playback between charges.

New iPod software features
Now quickly find the songs, podcasts, or audiobooks you want to hear with the new search feature. And listen to music seamlessly with automatic gapless playback.