The Evolution Of The Ipod – Read How The Ipod Became A Lifestyle
When in 2001 apple published the first verison of the ipod, nobody could imagine what a high influence the whole ipod thing would have nowadays. Throughout the time, apple turned the common mp3 player into a fashion product and to some sort of a status symbol. Ipods are cool and trendy.
The first ipod had a memory capacity of 5 GB. This could be reached with the use of a mini 1,8“ hard drive, where the most other mp3 players use flash memory. The disadvantages of the hard drives are, that they are slower than flash memory, and not very break-safe. So if you drop a HDD the chance is pretty high that it will be damaged.
The controller of the ipod is called Touch Wheel because it is touch sensitive. With more than 100 sensors it tracks the rotation direction of your fingers to scroll through your tracks. But it also has five buttons, play/pause, forward, backwards, menu and the middle button. In the newer versions they are integrated into the Touch Wheel, now called Click Wheel. The first time it was implemented was in the iPod mini (2004).
2005 the iPod mini was replaced by the iPod nano model. The first generation was equipped with 1,2 or 4 GB of flash memory, and had enormous reduced dimensions compared to the normal iPod model. It also comes with an color display. The third generation of the ipod nano was the first which could play videos. But the first color display was implemented on the iPod photo, already in 2004.
On the way to the iPod touch, there first had to come the iPod shuffle. A mini mp3 player without a display. The only options you have are to shuffle the titles, like the name says, or to play them in row. No single title selection is possible. With its very small size the iPod shuffle is perfectly for jogging or biking.
The iPod touch is the newest model of the iPod family. It was published ca at the same time as the iPhone, and has nearly the same functions as it, beside the mobile phone functions.The iPod touch has the possibility to install software (Apps), play music and videos or even whole films. But it has no camera like the iPhone. It also has a multiple touch touchscreen. Apple promotes the iPod Touch as mobile video games console.
The memory of the iPod’s increased enormously throughout the time. So the first gen Ipod from 2001 had a memory of 5 or 10 GB. The 6.2 version of the classic iPod comes with 120 or 160 GB. And also the other models where improved permanently.
I think the only way that the iPod could become so popular is that apple gives it such an „exclusive“ style. You can only charge your iPod with the iTunes software, only can use Apps from the Apple store, and you even can’t change the batterys yourself. Today the iPod is not just a product, it has become a lifestyle.
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There has also built up a whole new market around the iPod. For example you can get docking stations for it, to use it as mobile jukebox. If you are intrested please visit Ipod docking Stations.
Idock Iphone/Ipod Docking Station- 5 IN 1
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Dock Connector Extender Extension Cable for Apple iPad iPhone iPod (Black) $0.01 The Dock Extender Cable allows you to dock your iPod or iPhone from a distance or while in a case. Small diameter flexible cable provides connection pathways for power audio output USB data sync play controls accessory power and composite video. It does not support S-video output or input for recording audio. Compatible with iPhone iPod (touch classic video) & iPod nano (2nd & 3rd Gen). Features:1… |
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Dock Black Extension Extender Cable for iPod iPhone 4 4S iPad 2 4 ft Long 100cm = 39.37 Inches Male to Female – Soft Flexible – Works with Bose Sony iHome & other docking stations – Works for Audio w Bose SoundDock Sony iHome & other Docking Station – 1 YEAR WARRANTY $8.90 iPhone iPod 30-Pin Charge & Audio Dock Extender Extension Cable 3.25 ft Long – Ideal for Cars & Docks – Easily Change Songs, Multitask, and More While Your iPhone iPod or iPad 2 is Plugged Into Your iHome, Logitech, Bose, or Other Speaker Docking System The Dock Extender Cable allows you to dock your iPad, iPod or iPhone from a distance, or while in a case. Small diameter, flexible cable provide… |
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Griffin GC23126 PowerDock Dual for iPad, iPod and iPhone $37.90 The contents of your pockets (your change, your keys, your guitar picks, your good-luck chip from Ceasar’s Palace) all go in the dish. Your iPad and your iPhone (or your iPod) get seats of honor in PowerDock Dual’s built-in charging dock.You get an unobstructed view of the screen while your iPad (and iPhone or iPod) gets its battery charged. Even the speakers of your iPad are unobstructed, with so… |
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2nd Generation Apple iPod Non-OEM USB Dock Station with AC Adapter Charger and Audio Out $27.01 Cradle Specification: Docking station for iPOD Shuffle Charge and Sync to PC With power AC adapter and audio out Unit Dimension: 52 x 45 x 21 mm USB Cable Length: 3.9′ Weight: 28 g Color: iPod White Material: ABS AC Adapter Specification: Input AC: 100-250V 50-60Hz Output DC: 12V Max 1000mA, Min 150mA LED power indicator Cable Length: 4.0′ Weight: 35g… |
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FiiO L1 Line Out Dock Cable (LOD) For iPod and iPhone $1.99 The FiiO L1 is designed with a 3.5mm stereo jack to Apple’s dock connector, enabling output of high quality line-level audio from iPod, iPhone, and iPad that can be sent to portable audio equipment such as headphone amplifiers and power amplifiers. Designed with high-quality materials, the L1 isolates the audio signal from interference to deliver cleaner and more accurate sound from your iPod/iPho… |
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Soundfly-i Ultimate iPad & iPad 2 / iPhone 4s & 4, iPod Auto-scan Fm Transmitter Charger with RDS & Remote Control $39.99 Soundfly-i digital FM transmitter/auto charger transmits your iPod/iPhone tunes through your car stereo while simultaneously charging its battery. Soundfly-i includes such features as an easy-to-read digital display, four programmable FM station presets, and a safety fuse that protects against power spikes. The AutoScan technology automatically seeks out and tunes in the clearest FM frequency avai… |
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USB Data Charger for Apple iPod Shuffle 2nd 3rd $1.72 Brand New USB 2.0 Adapter for Apple iPod Shuffle 2nd USB Data Adapter for Power charging and Data Transfer for ipod 2nd Generation Shuffle Charge and transfer data file simultaneously This USB Music adapter is the ideal spare or replacement docking station for your second-generation iPod shuffle… |
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PSP I.Sound Theatre With Wireless Remote $69.99 Foldable and fully portable Telescoping right and left speakers with volume control wheel Bass boost and surround sound effect Includes protective case… |
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Apple iPod nano 16 GB Graphite (6th Generation) NEWEST MODEL $139.99 FM Tuner – 1.5″ LCD – AAC, MP3, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV, AAX – 24 Hour… |
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Apple iPod nano 8 GB Graphite (6th Generation – current version) $118.00 Redesigned for music and Multi-Touch, iPod nano is smaller and lighter than ever. You can clip it to your sleeve, jacket, or running shorts and keep your favorite songs at your fingertips-along with the Genius feature, a built-in FM radio, pedometer, and more. And the anodized aluminum finish in six bright colors makes this new design even more brilliant. Upgradeable to nano 1.2 Software This sixt… |