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Apple Computers announced their portable music digital player the iPod
The iPod was announced several months after the release of iTunes, a program that converted audio CDs into compressed digital audio files, and could organizes your digital music collection. -
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The IPod
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The second IPod
The first-generation iPod gets a -rating from Macworld winning praise for its high capacity, fast transfer speeds, and iTunes integration, but getting knocked for its price as well as the lack of a case or strap. -
The third IPod
The iPod’s interface adds a solid-state scroll wheel with four buttons—rewind, menu, play/pause, and fast-forward—on top. Replacing the FireWire port is a thin connector that let the device hook up to a Mac or PC with either FireWire or USB 2.0. -
The fourth IPod
Apple expands the iPod line with a new slimmed-down—and colorful—offering: the iPod mini. Half-an-inch thin and about the size of a business card, the mini comes in gold, blue, pink, and green anodized aluminum. The 4GB player sells for $249. -
The fifth IPod
The mini becomes available in 4GB and 6GB capacities. A 30GB iPod photo replaces Apple’s 40GB offering. Prices fall to $349 for the 30GB model and $449 for the 60GB one. On the full-size iPod front, Apple drops the 40GB model and cuts the price of the 20GB iPod to $249. -
The sixth IPod
Despite the popularity of the iPod mini, Apple replaces the miniature player with an even smaller device— the iPod nano. Available in glossy black or white, the nano features a color display and a grey Click Wheel. The 2GB and 4GB nanos sell for $199 and $249, respectively. -
The seventh IPod
Apple overhauls its entire iPod product line. The second-generation shuffle comes in only one capacity in a clip-on case that’s roughly half the size of its predecessor. The second-generation nanos are available in 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB capacities—because of their new scratch-resistant shell, they come in a variety of colors. -
The eighth IPod
Available in 8GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities.Available in both black and white. Free text messaging over Wi-Fi with iMessage. -
The ninth IPod
Dockable, removable base cabinet. Slim, form-fitting design. Provides full access -
The latest IPod
Available in 8GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities. Available in both black and white. Free text messaging over Wi-Fi with iMessage. Front and back cameras for HD video recording
