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1st Generation The 1st generation models are distinguised by the firwire connector on the top of the unit.

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2nd Generation The 2st generation models are distinguised by the firwire connector on the top of the unit.

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3rd Generation The 3rd generation models are distinguised by the four menu buttons above the scroll wheel. It has a dock connector at the buttom of the unit.

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4th Generation Photo The 4th generation models are distinguised by the four menu buttons one the scroll wheel. It has a dock connector at the buttom of the unit, a color screen, but does not play video.

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5.5th Generation Video 30GB The 5.5th generation 30G models are distinguised by the four menu buttons one the scroll wheel. It has a dock connector at the buttom of the unit, a color screen, and plays video.

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5.5th Generation Video 80GB The 5.5th generation 80G models are distinguised by the four menu buttons one the scroll wheel. They are thicker then the 30G version. It has a dock connector at the buttom of the unit, a color screen, and plays video.

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5th Generation Video 30GB The 5th generation models are distinguised by the four menu buttons one the scroll wheel. It has a dock connector at the buttom of the unit, a color screen, and plays video.

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5th Generation Video 60GB
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MINI
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NANO 1st Generation
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NANO 2nd Generation
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SHUFFLE 1st Generation The 1st generation Nano modes look similar to a stick of gum in size and shape. Charges and syncs via a USB connection.

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SHUFFLE 2nd Generation The 2nd generation Nano modes are about the size a quarter but square.

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