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Apple ipod
In 2000, digital music players were either big and clunky or small and useless with equally terrible user interfaces. -
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generations of the ipod
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first generation classic ipod
classic ipod(10gb) First model, with mechanical scroll wheel. 10 GB model released later -
original earbuds
iPod earbuds are the iconic white earphones that ship with all music players designed and marketed by Apple Inc. These earphones are manufactured solely by the Fostex corporation of Japan. -
second generation ipod
classic ipod(20gb) Touch-sensitive wheel. FireWire port had a cover. Hold switch revised. Windows compatibility through Musicmatch. -
third generation ipod
classic ipod(40gb) First complete redesign with all-touch interface, dock connector, and slimmer case. Musicmatch support dropped with later release of iTunes 4.1 for Windows -
third generation ipod earbuds
The third generation iPod Shuffle comes with the earphones with remote on the right earphone, and third generation iPod Touch comes with the earphones with remote and mic on the right earphone.[ -
fourth generation ipod
classic ipod color(60gb) Adopted Click Wheel from iPod Mini, hold switch redesigned -
sixth generation ipod
classic ipod (80bg) Second full redesign with a slimmer case, and larger screen with video playback. Offered in black or white. Hardware and firmware updated with 60 GB model replaced with 80 GB model on 12 September 2006 -
ipod earbuds
The earbuds were revised again in 2006, featuring an even smaller and more streamlined design. -
seventh generation ipod
classic ipod(160gb) Introduced the "Classic" suffix. New interface and anodized aluminum front plate. Silver replaces white.
