iPod Okay, So I'm Confused! (distinguishing iPods)

[realtrnc]

I've recently purchased a 30G IPOD from Sam's Club for $267 that includes video, photos, etc. and came in a box shaped like a cube. A friend also wanted to purchase one but before she could, Sams sold out. I went with her to Target where she bought the same 30G IPOD for $299 but in a flat black box. Is there any difference between these two systems and how do these units relate to either the 4th or 5th generation models?

 

[killuminati]

It sounds like the one you bought is the 4G iPod Photo. Are you sure that is the video ipod? All of the 5G ipods come in a slim black box similar to the nano. When you compare your ipod to your friends do they look the same?

 

[rdowns]

Sounds like you purchased a 4G iPod (no video support, only picture support) and she got the new 5G video enabled iPod.

 

[Josh396]

Sounds like you purchased a 4G iPod (no video support, only picture support) and she got the new 5G video enabled iPod.

That's the only thing I can think of. Why do you think yours plays videos?

 

[balamw]

I've recently purchased a 30G IPOD from Sam's Club for $267 that includes video, photos, etc. and came in a box shaped like a cube.

The 30GB iPod pictured at samsclub.com for $269.81 is most definitely a 4G model. headphone jack on center, smaller display, and the 4G units shipped in the cube boxes. My 5G came in a flat pack like your friend's.

Does yours look like this?

http://search.samsclub.com/eclub/se...pe=simple&simplesearchfor=ipod+30GB&x=15&y=17

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