[michael viscera]

Hi. I have a potential 5.5 gen. 80gb Ipod for purchasing. However, I can´t tell at first sight the physical differences between the 5.5 80gb gen and a 80gb 6th gen ipod, so my question is, what are the key or physical differences between those two? How can I spot which one is which?

(wasn´t too much into ipods until recently)
I´m also going to some pawn shops to search for this 5.5 gen. so I need to know.

Thanks.

 

[Trastan]

I think the 5.5 has a clear, plastic front, with either a white or black underlay, whereas the 6 has an all-aluminum face in either silver or black. Should be easy enough to spot; I'd be more worried about confusing the 5 and the 5.5.

 

[bigshot]

Classic also has coverflow, while 5.5 uses the standard iPod user interface.

See ya
Steve

 

[Oya?]

Googled this pic up, you might find it useful.

http://www.slashgear.com/gallery/dat...unboxing_2.jpg

The 5/5.5th gen Video is on the left, 6th gen Classic on the right. Also there aren't any white Classics, they're been replaced with the silver one you see.

 

[andare]

the 6th gen has beveled edges, aluminum opaque surface finish and a new interface with the split screen, menu items on the left, floating artwork on the right. it's also thinner

 

[4saken]

If you're going to pawn shops to search for a 5.5, there are no physical differences between the 5 and 5.5 AFAIK, other than the capacity of the hard drive (and hence thickness). Just make sure you got the right one.