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| The '''iPod''' is a ]-based music player from ] that can play ], ], ] and ] files. In addition to playing music iPods may be used as an external hard drive. |
The '''iPod''' is a ]-based music player from ] that can play ], ], ] and ] files. In addition to playing music, iPods may be used as an external hard drive. iPod's are distinguished by thier small size, simple ] based on a central scroll wheel, and fast ] connection capable of 400 Mbit/s data transfers. As of ] ], the iPod was the most popular digital music player in the ], having 31% of the market. | ||
| First announced in ] ], the iPod was originally available with a 5 |
First announced in ] ], the iPod was originally available with a 5] hard drive. A 10GB version was announced in ] ], and a 20GB version in July. On ], 2003, Steve Jobs introduced an "ultrathin" iPod series, which introduced a non-mechanical touch-sensitive scroll wheel and other upgrades. These were originally sold in 10, 15, and 30 GB versions. In ] the 15 and 30GB versions were replaced by 20 and 40GB versions. In January 2004 Apple introduced the ] with 4 GB of storage at a price of $249, while also increasing the storage of the "low-end" version from 10 to 15GB. | ||
| Firmware upgrades have added some ] functions. Some of the iPod software was developed by ], a company founded by two of the developers that had worked on the ], a ] produced by ]. | |||
| ⚫ | The iPod was originally only compatible with ] computers, but as of mid |
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| ⚫ | The iPod was originally only compatible with ] computers, but as of mid-2002, ] has also begun selling a ] version, formatted to ] instead of ]. Third-party products also exist to allow the use of Mac-formatted iPods with Windows computers. | ||
| On ], ], Steve Jobs introduced an "ultrathin" iPod series. These were originally sold in 10, 15, and 30 GB versions. In ] ], the 15 and 30 GB versions were replaced by 20 and 40 GB versions. Unlike former products, there is no distinction between Mac and Windows versions; one product can be connected to either a Mac or a Windows PC. In the latter case, the user needs to buy an extra ] cable or add a firewire port, as this is the connection the iPod uses and is standard on Macs but somewhat uncommon in Windows PCs. | |||
| Unlike former products, there is no distinction between Mac and Windows versions; one product can be connected to either a Mac or a Windows PC. In the latter case, the user needs to buy an extra ] cable or add a firewire port, as this is the connection the iPod uses and is standard on Macs but somewhat uncommon in Windows PCs. | |||
| Newer iPod accessories include a memory card reader and a voice recording module, both manufactured by ] and officially licensed by ]. | ] is used to manage files on the iPod when connected to a Mac or Windows PC. Previously, ] or ] was used to manage files on the iPod when connected to a Windows PC. Newer iPod accessories include a memory card reader and a voice recording module, both manufactured by ] and officially licensed by ]. | ||
| As of ] ], the iPod was the most popular digital music player in the ], having 31% of the market. | |||
| In ] ], film-makers and Apple enthusiasts The Neistat Brothers produced a movie highlighting that the battery in their early-model iPod would now only hold a small amount of charge, and distributed it over the internet. Shortly following this, though not necessarily in response to it, ] introduced a battery replacement scheme and offered users the option to extend the warranty of their iPods. | In ] ], film-makers and Apple enthusiasts The Neistat Brothers produced a movie highlighting that the battery in their early-model iPod would now only hold a small amount of charge, and distributed it over the internet. Shortly following this, though not necessarily in response to it, ] introduced a battery replacement scheme and offered users the option to extend the warranty of their iPods. | ||
| In ] ], Steve Jobs announced in his ] San Francisco keynote address that Apple would be replacing the 10 GB model with a 15 GB model, as well as introducing the new ] with 4 GB of storage at a price of $249. | |||
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Revision as of 13:13, 9 January 2004
The iPod is a hard-drive-based music player from Apple Computer that can play MP3s, WAV, AAC and AIFF files. In addition to playing music, iPods may be used as an external hard drive. iPod's are distinguished by thier small size, simple user interface based on a central scroll wheel, and fast FireWire connection capable of 400 Mbit/s data transfers. As of January 2004, the iPod was the most popular digital music player in the United States, having 31% of the market.
First announced in October 2001, the iPod was originally available with a 5GB hard drive. A 10GB version was announced in March 2002, and a 20GB version in July. On April 28, 2003, Steve Jobs introduced an "ultrathin" iPod series, which introduced a non-mechanical touch-sensitive scroll wheel and other upgrades. These were originally sold in 10, 15, and 30 GB versions. In September the 15 and 30GB versions were replaced by 20 and 40GB versions. In January 2004 Apple introduced the iPod mini with 4 GB of storage at a price of $249, while also increasing the storage of the "low-end" version from 10 to 15GB.
Firmware upgrades have added some PDA functions. Some of the iPod software was developed by Pixo, a company founded by two of the developers that had worked on the Apple Newton, a Personal Digital Assistant produced by Apple Computer.
The iPod was originally only compatible with Macintosh computers, but as of mid-2002, Apple Computer has also begun selling a Windows version, formatted to FAT32 instead of HFS+. Third-party products also exist to allow the use of Mac-formatted iPods with Windows computers.
Unlike former products, there is no distinction between Mac and Windows versions; one product can be connected to either a Mac or a Windows PC. In the latter case, the user needs to buy an extra USB2 cable or add a firewire port, as this is the connection the iPod uses and is standard on Macs but somewhat uncommon in Windows PCs.
iTunes is used to manage files on the iPod when connected to a Mac or Windows PC. Previously, Musicmatch or ephPod was used to manage files on the iPod when connected to a Windows PC. Newer iPod accessories include a memory card reader and a voice recording module, both manufactured by Belkin and officially licensed by Apple Computer.
In December 2003, film-makers and Apple enthusiasts The Neistat Brothers produced a movie highlighting that the battery in their early-model iPod would now only hold a small amount of charge, and distributed it over the internet. Shortly following this, though not necessarily in response to it, Apple Computer introduced a battery replacement scheme and offered users the option to extend the warranty of their iPods.