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Apple Device Specs > Devices By Year > iPod By Year > 2005

Update Published July 11, 2026

Every Apple iPod that was introduced in 2005 is listed below.

This was a big year for the iPod. Apple introduced an assortment of iPod devices including the first iPod nano and first iPod shuffle.

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For Macs, see Macs Released in 2005 as well as All Macs By Year.





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1 Apple iPod Model Storage Capacity iPod photo (30) 30 GB
Intro. February 23, 2005 Disc. June 28, 2005
Order M9829LL/A Model A1099 (EMC 2022)
Family iPod photo Battery Life 15 Hours
Songs 7,500 Photos 25,000
Complete iPod photo (30) Specs
iPod Color Display 20 GB, 60 GB
Intro. June 28, 2005 Disc. October 12, 2005
Order MA079LL/A* Model A1099 (EMC 2022)
Family iPod w/ Color Display Battery Life 15 Hours
Songs 5,000, 15,000 Photos 20,000, 25,000
Complete iPod Color Display Specs
iPod U2 Edition (Color) 20 GB
Intro. June 28, 2005 Disc. October 12, 2005
Order MA127LL/A Model A1099 (EMC 2022)
Family iPod w/ Color Display Battery Life 15 Hours
Songs 5,000 Photos 20,000
Complete iPod U2 Edition (Color) Specs
iPod 5th Gen (with Video) 30 GB, 60 GB
Intro. October 12, 2005 Disc. September 12, 2006
Order MA002LL/A* Model A1136 (EMC 2065)
Family iPod with Video Battery Life 14 Hours, 20 Hours
Songs 7500 or 15,000 Photos 25,000
Complete iPod 5th Gen (with Video) Specs
iPod mini 2nd Gen 4 GB, 6 GB
Intro. February 23, 2005 Disc. September 7, 2005
Order M9800LL/A* Model A1051 (EMC 2044)
Family iPod mini 2nd Gen Battery Life 18 Hours
Songs 1000, 1500 Photos None
Complete iPod mini 2nd Gen Specs
iPod nano Original 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB
Intro. September 7, 2005* Disc. September 12, 2006
Order MA004LL/A* Model A1137 (EMC 2066)
Family iPod nano Battery Life 14 Hours
Songs 240, 500, 1000 Photos 15,000 or 25,000
Complete iPod nano Original Specs
iPod shuffle 1st Gen/White 512 MB, 1 GB
Intro. January 11, 2005 Disc. September 12, 2006
Order M9724LL/A* Model A1112 (EMC 2037)
Family iPod shuffle Battery Life 12 Hours
Songs 120, 240 Photos None
Complete iPod shuffle 1st Gen/White Specs





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