Identify iPod SIZE by serial number

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Identify iPod SIZE by serial number

Does anyone know how to conclusively identify an iPod shuffle storage size solely by its serial number? I've tried a couple of the online Mac serial number decoders, but I am not getting much info for the 3rd gen shuffle. I was sold a defective shuffle (Serial number 4H9437ESALD) and was told it was a 4gb. Since it could not be identified by iTunes or Windows, I could not confirm the size. I went through the Apple warranty replacement process and received a new Shuffle (Serial Number 4H0096BAALD) and immediately sold it on eBay (since it was sealed and new) and my buyer says it is a 2gb unit. Is there a specific digit placement in the SN sequence that identifies the SIZE? Thanks is advance. shmeebs

Shuufle 3rd Gen, Windows 7

Posted on Apr 27, 2010 3:14 PM

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planb77

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Apr 27, 2010 4:01 PM in response to shmeebs

Hello shmeebs,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!

Perhaps this article can assist you?
http://www.everyipod.com/ipod-faq/ipod-nano-mini-shuffle-apple-model-numbers.htm l

B-rock

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shmeebs Author

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Apr 27, 2010 8:55 PM in response to planb77

Thanks B-rock, but unfortunately I do not have access to the model numbers for the same reasons as in my initial post - the defective one wouldn't load and the replacement was sold and is gone. All I have left for identification purposes now are the serial numbers I've listed: 4H9437ESALD & 4H0096BAALD. I was hoping there is something in the serial number encoding that would tell the size. There is no display, of course, and iTunes does not display the model numbers as shown in your link correct? shmeebs

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