What is the difference between the iPod “Color” & iPod 5th Gen models?
In some general ways, the iPod 5th Gen models could be described as slightly slimmer and enhanced versions of the iPod “Color” with additional software functionality borrowed from the iPod nano — notably the “Screen Lock” security feature, a stopwatch, and “world clock” applications. Both models also support viewing photographs, optionally with synchronized music, both on the iPod itself and on a television or projector using an AV cable, in addition to playing music. However, the iPod 5th Gen models have a 2.5 inch, “QVGA transflective over 260,000 color liquid crystal display” (320×240, .156-mm dot pitch) with a “white LED” backlight, which is both larger and higher resolution than earlier models (and the enhanced fifth generation iPod has a brighter display as well), a slightly smaller “clickwheel”, supports video playback in MPEG-4 or H.264 format on the internal display or on a television screen, has substantially improved audio recording capabilities (22.05 kHz monaural and 44.1
