The newer video iPod still has all the features of the original iPod but it is a lot smaller and sleeker looking. It is also available in black or white. The original was only offered in white and it had a matte finish to it. It also come in either 30GB or 80GB. It never use to be available with that much GB. They have also dropped in price. iPod fans can get the smaller GB video iPod for well under $300, before it was over that.