The evolution of the iPod – Learn how an iPod Became Lifestyle
When in 2001 Apple released the first version of the iPod, no one could imagine what a big influence all iPod I would today. Over time, Apple MP3 player became common in a fashion and a kind of symbol status. IPods are cool and modern.
The first iPod had a storage capacity of 5 GB. This could be achieved with the use of a mini 1.8 "hard drive where most other MP3 players use flash memory. The disadvantages are hard disks, which are slower than flash memory, and not very safe break. Thus that if you drop a hard drive is very high chance it is damaged.
The controller is called the iPod Touch Wheel because it is sensitive to touch. With more than 100 sensors that follows the direction of rotation of the fingers to scroll through the tracks. But it also has five buttons, play / pause, forward, backward, the menu and center button. In the newer versions that are integrated into the touch wheel, now called click wheel. The first time was applied on 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 huge dimensions small compared with the standard iPod model. It also comes with a color screen. The third generation iPod nano was the first that can play videos. However, the first color display took place in the photo of the iPod, in 2004.
Switching the way for the iPod touch, first had to come the iPod shuffle. A mini player mp3 without display. The only choices are to mix the titles, as the name says, or touching the line. No single title selection is possible. With his size much smaller than the iPod shuffle is perfect for running or biking.
The iPod touch is the latest model of the iPod family. It was published around the same time, like the iPhone, and has almost the same functions as he and the iPod touch functions.The mobile phone has the ability to install the software (Apps), play music and videos, or even entire movies. But I have a camera like the iPhone. It also has a multi-touch touchscreen. Apple promotes the iPod Touch as console mobile video games.
The iPod memory has increased enormously over time. So the first generation iPod in 2001, had a memory of 5 or 10 GB. Version 6.2 of the iPod classic comes with 120 or 160 GB. And also the other models in continuous improvement.
I think the only way that the iPod can be as popular is that Apple gives a "unique" style. You can only load your iPod with iTunes, you can only use Apps Store from Apple, and even can not change the batteries yourself. Today the iPod is not just a product, 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.
Apple New ipod Touch 2nd Generation Guided Tour and New Features. 2008
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