How can know which generation? Is it different to the one from Apple Website:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=AC2B8192&nclm=iPod

There is two types of iPod Video Generation 5, or 5.5 Generation 5.5 added brighter screen. The other differences are all firmware upgradeable.

So what's this one? 5.0 or 5 Ben, what did you mean generation 1?

#3, it's the 5G with the less bright screen.

Get the gigabeat for the same price, it's 60gig and you don't have to mess with itunes.

I put Rockbox on my iPod anyway so I don't have to go through iTunes either..

But you have no warranty, good going.