So, you may be wondering, what kind of ipod do I have?
Does your ipod play video? If so, it is a 5th generation/ipod video. If the front panel is made of metal, it is a 6th generation/ipod classic.
Does your ipod only play songs, has a screen that is in color and shows pictures? It is an ipod photo.
Does your ipod only play music and has a black and white screen with no extra buttons on the face of the ipod? It is a 4th Generation ipod
Does your ipod have buttons that run along below the screen of the ipod? If it does, it is a 3rd Generation ipod.
Does your ipod have buttons that you can push on the click wheel? If it does, it is a 1st or 2nd Generation