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1st Generation iPod
First announced on October 23, 2001, the original iPod was available for $399 with a 5 GB hard drive.A 10 GB version ($499) was announced in March 2002, and a 20 GB version in July (introduced at $499 with a price drop of $100 for the other two models).The mechanical scroll wheel, the most distinctive feature of the iPod, was designed by Apple but developed by Synaptics, a firm that also developed the trackpad used by many laptops, including Apple's PowerBooks.The 1G iPod featured fou -
iPod mini
With 4 GB of storage and a price of $249 USD (which was only $50 below the 15GB iPod). -
4th Generation iPod
The 4G iPod is slightly smaller, and it introduces the ability to charge the battery over a USB connection. -
iPod Photo
On October 28, 2004, the iPod Photo was released in 40GB and 60GB sizes with color displays and the ability to store and show photographs. -
2nd Generation iPod Touch
The 2nd generation iPod Touch, featuring external volume controls, a built-in speaker, a contoured back, built-in Nike+, Bluetooth support, and the ability to connect a microphone, was unveiled on September 9, 2008, at the "Let's Rock" keynote presentation. -
3rd Generation iPod Touch
The new 3rd generation iPod Touch[11] includes faster hardware (the same microprocessors, graphics engine, and RAM as the iPhone 3GS), a slightly lower battery life, voice control, light sensor, and bundled earphones with a remote and microphone.
