5th or 6th generation question...

Hi,
I am based in the UK and want to buy a 80gb video ipod, many websites are marketing 6th generation but Amazon (UK best price) and others are selling as 5th generation, i assume there must be some difference??
Thanks
Michael

There is no such thing as a 6th generation iPod.
There is a revised 5th generation often referred to as a "late 2006 model", or a "5.5 generation".
If you're looking at the 80gb version, it will be the latest - regardless where you purchase. The early version of the 5g was only available in 30gb and 60gb sizes - the 80gb capacity was introduced with the "late 2006" release.
Cheers!
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