how can i tell what generation of ipod shuffle I have?
We have various ipods and I need to know what generation of ipod shuffle we have. How can if tell?
iPod shuffle
This document about resetting the iPod shuffle shows a picture of the four types.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1655
1st gen - It is white plastic and looks like a USB "thumb drive." It as a full USB connector on it, so you don't need a cable to connect it to the computer.
2nd gen - It is a clip-on design. It has separate switches for setting playback order (shuffle or in order) and for turning ON/OFF.
3rd gen - It is a narrow clip-on design, with no playback control buttons on the shuffle itself. You use the "remote control" buttons on the ear buds cord. It has the new VoiceOver feature.
4th gen - Apple went back to the 2nd gen style, except smaller. It has only one switch that is both for setting playback order (shuffle or in order) and turning ON/OFF, plus a small VoiceOver button (for using the VoiceOver feature introduced in 3rd gen)