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The iPod is an iconic range of portable media players from Apple. iPods have around 70% of the market for music players.
iPod users can add music to their device by "ripping" their CDs using iTunes, by purchasing music from the onlne iTunes store, or by adding media files from other sources to their iTunes library.
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Fast Facts
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Launched: October, 2001
- Current Versions: iPod Classic, iPod Nano, iPod Shuffle, iPod Touch
- Highest selling range of digital audio players
- 140 million sold worldwide
- iPod and phone in one:: iPhone
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iPod History
The iPod grew of necessity. Apple believe that the existing MP3 Players were large and cumbersome or small and useless. Engineering chief Jon Rubinstein enlisted the help of Tony Fadell, Michael Dhuey, and Jonathan Ive. The software was not created in-house, but used the program PortalPlayer, previously used by IBM. The creation of the iPod took less than one year, making its debut on October 23, 2001. -
iPod Format Capability
The iPod is capable of storing many types of files, including MP3, AAC/M4A, protected AAC, AIFF, WAV, Audible audiobook, and Apple Lossless for audio files. JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, and PNG for picture files, and newer models, also called third generation iPod's can also play MPEG-4 and QuickTime video formats. -
iPod Touch
Their most recent innovation, the iPod Touch was released September 5, 2007. It boasts a WiFi mobile platform, Apple's Safari web browser, YouTube, email, maps and widget capabilities and is the first iPod to enable wireless access to iTunes. -
Future of the iPod
In July 2009, Apple reported the for first time ever that iPod sales were down on the corresponding quarter of the previous year. In the first quarter of 2009 10.2 million sold in North America, compared to 11m for the same period in 2008.Apple said this was a forseen trend, and it is expected that future iPod development will take the product more into the direction of a multi-purpose mobile device, like the current iPod Touch.
As BusinessWeek put it: "The iPod is Dead, Long Live the iPod".http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jul2009/tc20090726_261031.htm
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MP3 Players
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Apple: iPod + iTunes
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IPod News
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by Donald Bell In spite of its unassuming size, the Apple iPod Shuffle is a surprisingly sophisticated MP3 player. With voice feedback, headphone control, ...CNET News (November 13, 2009)
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iPod on Twitter Powered by Twitter
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of course I forgot my ipod so I have the wonder pets theme in my head
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New wind and weather forecast for iPhone and iPod touch from Windfinder. Works fine. http://bit.ly/2sTWZi
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Just entered to win an Apple iPod Touch. Just follow @KentTV and retweet. Details here http://bit.ly/17DYI6 -> #Hollywould
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@SarahBeara123 Music is our life ! I love Music so much ! I could listen to music all day ! Your iPod's name is Robert right?
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I don't really use my ipod for music, more for podcasts and electronic reading... "Can we buy one NOW momma!!"
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Apple iPod nano 3G (3rd Generation) 4GB/8GB Adjustable Armband - $3.99
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Questions and Answers About iPod | View All | Ask a Question
View All iPod Questions (476) | Ask a QuestionHow many iPods are currently in use? (1 Answer)Here's a start: http://www.mlearninghub.com/ipod_sales.html This amalgamates data from macworld's coverage of sales quarters over the years. read moreWhat are the three most played tracks on your iPod? (5 Answers)In reality, my "Top 3" list would shift around quite a bit. But here is a pretty good approximation of my top 3. WARNING: If you are allergic to Metal ... read moreWhere is my iPod jailbreak?? (1 Answer)These links will show you the places to download the programs needed and a tutorial with photos as well. Look in sources: http://gizmodo.com/5307693/iphone-3gs-unlocked-with-purplera1n-%252B-ultrasn0w http://gizmodo.com/5300710/ultrasn0w-30-unlock-for-iphone-3g-ready-for-download http://gizmodo.com/5302123/jailbreak-and-unlock-iphone-30/gallery/ read moreDoes anyone know how to jailbreak an iPod touch? (2 Answers)Disclaimer: Jailbreaking an iPod Touch or iPhone violates the EULA. This also means that you may NOT be able to sync your device with iTunes properly after jailbreaking. Jailbreaking depends ... read more
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iPod Nano
- Mahalo's Guide to iPod Nano
- Apple: iPod Nano
- Apple Store: iPod Nano
- Features: Plays Music, Photos, and comes in a variety of colors.
- 4GB Model, Approximately 1,000 songs: $149
- 8GB Model, Approximately 2,000 songs: $199
- Engadget: iPod nano 3G first hands-on (2007)
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iPod Shuffle
- Mahalo's Guide to iPod Shuffle
- Apple: iPod Shuffle
- Apple Store: iPod Shuffle
- Features: Small, clip-on iPod available in a variety of colors.
- 1GB, Approximately 240 songs: $79
- TUAW: What Color iPod Shuffle are you Getting? (2007)
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iPod Touch
- Mahalo's Guide to iPod Touch
- Apple: iPod Touch
- Apple Store: iPod Touch
- Features: Plays Video, Photos, Music, WiFi, Touch Screen and Games.
- 8GB Model: $299
- 16GB Model: $399
- Gizmodo: iPod Touch Can Run All Apple and Third-Parties' iPhone Apps (2007)
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iPod Classic
- Mahalo's Guide to iPod Classic
- Apple: iPod Classic
- Apple Store: iPod Classic
- Features: Plays Video, Photos, Music, and Games.
- 80GB Model, Approximately 20,000 songs: $249
- 160GB model, Approximately 40,000 songs: $349
- Wired: iPod Classic: 160GB in Your Pocket (2007)
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iPhone
- Mahalo's Guide to iPhone
- Apple: iPhone
- Apple Store: iPhone
- Features: Phone, Text Messaging, Web Browsing, Video Playback, Photos, Music, WiFi, Touch Screen and Games
- 8GB Model: $399
- Engadget: iPhone Review (2007)
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