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iPod Q&A - Updated October 13, 2007

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Which iPods can sync and charge via USB? Which iPods can sync and charge via Firewire?

This handy chart shows which iPods can charge and sync via Firewire and USB 2.0, only sync or charge with one or the other, or do not support one standard or the other altogether.

iPod Name	Firewire Support	USB Support
iPod (Original/Scroll)	Sync & Charge	None
iPod 2G (Touch Wheel)	Sync & Charge	None
iPod 3G (10/15/30)	Sync & Charge	Sync Only
iPod 3G (10/20/40)	Sync & Charge	Sync Only
iPod 3G (15/20/40)	Sync & Charge	Sync Only
iPod 4G (ClickWheel)	Sync & Charge	Sync & Charge
iPod U2 Edition (4G)	Sync & Charge	Sync & Charge
iPod photo (30)	Sync & Charge	Sync & Charge
iPod photo (40/60)	Sync & Charge	Sync & Charge
iPod Color Display	Sync & Charge	Sync & Charge
iPod U2 Edition (Color)	Sync & Charge	Sync & Charge
iPod 5G (with Video)	Charge Only	Sync & Charge
iPod U2 Edition 5G	Charge Only	Sync & Charge
iPod 5G - Enhanced	Charge Only	Sync & Charge
iPod U2 Edition 5GE	Charge Only	Sync & Charge
iPod classic (6G)	None	Sync & Charge
iPod mini	Sync & Charge	Sync & Charge
iPod mini (2G)	Sync & Charge	Sync & Charge
iPod nano	Charge Only	Sync & Charge
iPod nano 2G	None	Sync & Charge
iPod nano 2G (RED)	None	Sync & Charge
iPod nano (3G/Fat)	None	Sync & Charge
iPod shuffle	None	Sync & Charge
iPod shuffle 2G	None	Sync & Charge
iPod touch	None	Sync & Charge

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iPod Q&A - Updated October 13, 2007

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