While the body of the device was largely the same as the first generation model, the front of the second generation sported rounded corners. At the time of its introduction, the iTunes Store still had not been introduced (it would appear in 2003). The second generation model added a number of new features: Windows support, increased storage capacity, and a touch-sensitive wheel, as opposed to the mechanical wheel that the original iPod had used. The 2nd Generation iPod debuted less than a year after the original model's great success. Released: July 2002 Discontinued: April 2003 Requirements Mac: Mac OS 9 or higher iTunes 2 or higher Original Price US$399 - 5 GB $499 - 10 GB The initial success of the iPod, and its successor products, were major factors in the company's explosive growth.Ĭapacity 5 GB (about 1,000 songs) 10 GB (about 2,000 songs) - released in March 2002 Mechanical hard drive used for storage
The iTunes Store wasn't introduced until 2003, so users had to add music to their iPods from CDs or other online sources.Īt the time of its introduction, Apple wasn't the powerhouse company it later became. As a result, it quickly attracted accolades and strong sales. While it was not the first MP3 player, the original iPod was both smaller and easier to use than many of its competitors. When it was introduced, the iPod was a Mac-only product.
The 1st generation iPod can be identified by its scroll wheel, surrounded by four buttons (clockwise from the top: menu, forward, play/pause, backward), and its center button for selecting items.
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