What is considered a fifth generation I-Pod?

What models are considered fifth generation?

The main difference a Fifth Generation iPod has from the other iPod models is that it is the only one that has the ability to play videos.
Also, it is the most recent iPod in the "Main Generation iPods" as you might call them.
There are actually two sort of sub-Fifth Generation models.
The first one came out on October 12, 2005.
Then, recently, one came out in September 12, 2006.
There are a few differences, like longer battery life, now an 80GB model replaced the 60GB, etc.
This more recent iPod is called the "(Late 2006) Fifth Generation iPod".
Here is a picture of it (the latest one):
But generally speaking, these two versions of the Fifth Gen can be considered as the same type of group together.
This document might be helpful in determining the different iPod models:
Identifying iPod models
-Kylene

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