Ipod 80gb classic

How do I figure out which ipod classic I have? Model number is MV029LL. Version is 1.1.2 Mac. 80 gb classic. There are so many ipod descriptions as far as generations, click, etc. I wondering so as to figure out whether some accessories will work for my ipod.

Well, it answered my question. I guess it is exactly like the 120 GB classic except that it is 80 GB. So I'm assuming if the accessory works for the 120 classic, it'll work for the 80 classic.
Thanks for your help.

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