IPod classic (6th generation)

The 6th-generation iPod, marketed as the iPod classic, is a music player developed by Apple and released in September 2007 as the successor to the 5th generation iPod. Is is the only full-sized iPod generation to be officially named with the "classic". With a capacity of up to 160GB, it was the largest amount of storage ever shipped with a Click Wheel-based iPod model. This is also the last model of the retroactively-named iPod/iPod classic line, which was discontinued in September 2014, however that can be found on Facebook Marketplace as well.
==Features==
Featuring slightly thinner bodies, the 6th-generation iPod also featured dramatically improved battery life, claiming up to 36 hours of music playback and 6 hours of video playback. The iPod classic has a 2.5" backlit display at a resolution of 320×240 pixels. The front plate of this final iPod generation was made of instead of plastic. The preceding "white" version was replaced by silver with a white Click Wheel. This marked the first time "Signature iPod White" was not available as a color option in plastic for a full-sized iPod. The "black" version's front plate appeared as a lighter shade in anodized aluminium, later referred to as "Space Gray", while retaining the reflective metal backing and the black color on the Click Wheel. The 6th-generation iPod also introduced a completely overhauled user interface, incorporating more graphics and Cover Flow.
==Releases and revisions==
The 6th-generation iPod classic was introduced by Steve Jobs on September 5, 2007 during an iPod-centric event, titled "The Beat Goes On". It was initially available in thinner 80 GB and thicker 160 GB versions for 249 and US$349, respectively.Music Event 2007, All about Steve Jobs. 2007-09-05.
During the "Let's Rock" Apple Event on September 9, 2008, the 80GB and the thicker 160GB versions were discontinued in favor of a thin 120 GB version retailing for US$249. It introduced Genius and audio recording capabilities, which were also available in other iPod models released at the time.Review: second-generation iPod classic (120GB), by Christopher Breen, Macworld. 2008-09-16. No firmware update enabled either feature on earlier iPod classic units.
Prior to the "It's Only Rock and Roll" event on September 9, 2009, the price of the 120GB version was dropped to US$229.Apple Slashes iPod Prices Prior to Media Event by Eric Slivka, MacRumors. 2009-09-09.] During the event, Apple replaced the 120 GB version with an 160 GB model, featuring the same slim profile which retailed at US$249.Apple Introduces New iPod nano With Built-in Video Camera "iPod classic® in a new 160GB model holding up to 40,000 songs for $249;", Apple Inc. 2009-09-09. The iPod classic line was finally discontinued on September 9, 2014 after Apple encountered difficulty in continuing to procure parts for it.The iPod Classic Died Because Apple Couldn't Get Parts For It by Dan Kedmey, Time. 2014-10-28. The obsolete iPod Classic 160GB can be found on the Facebook Marketplace and can be bought as a second-hand product.
===Naming confusion===
The late 2008 120 GB revision and the late 2009 160 GB revision have been incorrectly referred to online as the "7th generation" or "8th generation",Apple iPod Classic 160 GB Silver (7th Generation), Amazon. 2009-09-09. Archived 2015-12-01.Apple iPod classic (Late 2008/7th Gen) 120 GB, 160 GB Specs, EveryiPod. Archived 2011-05-04. even though Apple never officially referred to them as such.Is there such thing as an iPod Classic 7th Generation? by 1898-pfc, Apple Community. 2013-11-25.
==References ==
==External links==
*iPod classic at Apple (archived 2007-09-07, 2008-10-06, 2009-09-16)
**Identify your iPod model: iPod at Apple Support
**iPod classic 120GB (Late 2008) and 160GB (Late 2009) - Technical Specifications
*Apple iPod classic 6th Gen 80/160 GB (2007 "Original") and 120/160 GB (2008 "7th Gen") specs at Everyi
* at Wikipedia
*iPod in white and black from Identify your iPod model
Category:Discontinued Apple hardware
Category:2007 introductions