October 2001 - The First Ever iPod Introduction
This video is a piece of history. It depicts Steve Jobs introducing the first iPod ever. The device had 5 GB storage capacity, 185 grams, display 160 × 128 display, Fire Wire connection and a price of $ 399.
June 2002 - The second generation of iPods was launched. It came with a storage capacity of 20 GB and the most important feature that fans were begging for - Windows compatibility.
April 2003 - iPod 3rd generation. New elements were installed on this one: 30 GB storage capacity, it was easier, thinner, had a redesigned interface with touchscreen and dock connector. USB Sync and the launch iTunes Music Store strengthen the iPod's ecosystem - over 1 million iPods were sold and 25 million iTunes downloads were experienced.
January 2004 - iPod Mini. With the new Click Wheel interface and coloring gadgets, Apple has shown that it knows how to relate to a market with iPod appeal. iPod mini was small, pocket friendly and was released in 5 colors, with a capacity of 1,000 pieces and $ 250 price.
July 2004 - The fourth iPod generation. It features Click Wheel-interface, long battery life (12 hours) and as a bonus it received Shuffle Song function. Regarding the prices they varied from $ 299 (20 GB version) and $ 400 (40GB version).
October 2004 - a special edition of iPod was released: U2 iPod. It was born as a result of so-called "special relationship" between U2 and Apple. A second U2 Special Edition iPod appeared in July 2006.
October 2004 - iPod 4th generation, second model. It was capable of showing color photos on its display with the ability to connect to a TV for slideshow experience, everything at a price of $ 500 for 40 GB version and $ 600 for the 60 GB. Premium product, high price.
January 2005 - iPod Shuffle. It was an intriguing gadget for gymnastics, joggers, or those who are dependent on budget - $ 99 for a capacity of 512 MB.
September 2005 - iPod Nano. After an improper launch in February, Apple has released a very thin gadget due to its flash memory, black and white or color screen. Available prices: 2 GB and 4 GB from $ 200 to $ 250. Later, in February 2006, a 1 GB version was release at $ 150.
October 2005 - The fifth generation of iPod was released. Apple's new gadget was able to play videos and came with a bigger screen of 2.5 inches.
Septembrie 2006 - Second generation of iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle. A new model of the iPod 5th gen was also released.
January 2007 - iPod Shuffle. It was released in color variations because Apple realized that people like colors.
September 2007 - the third generation of iPod Nano. The new Nano was nicknamed "fat" and fetured a 2-inch QVGA screen, a new palette of colors and a smaller Click Wheel interface. Other improvements included all-metal design, the ability to play videos and Cover Flow browser.
September 2007 - iPod Touch. After the iPhone's debut, Apple launched the iPod Touch with the same multi-touch interface, Wi-Fi, built-in YouTube application and Safari browser. It changed people's expectations on media players. The Mail, Maps, Stocks, Weather and Notes have been added later, on January 2008 update.
September 2007 - iPod Classic. After launching the touch versions, the Original iPod is renamed iPod Classic.
September 2008 - the fourth generation of iPod Nano. Its thin, rose and was named the thinnest iPod. The new iPod Nano was available in 9 colors. Aluminum, glass design and accelerator made the difference from the previous model.
September 2008 - iPod Touch, 2nd generation. It featured a built in speaker and, most importantly, App Store access. It was smaller, lighter and thinner. Jobs said it was the funniest iPod.
Septembrie 2009 - iPod Touch 3rd generation and iPod Nano 5th generation was released. The new Nano featured video camera, microphone, speaker and radio.
September 2010 - iPod Shuffle 4th Generation. Apple comes back to old commands, although Voice Control still remains. It was available in 5 colors, priced around $50.
September 2010 - The sixth Nano wass released. A beautiful reinvention of the iPod Nano with various inspirations from iPod Touch and iPod Shuffle.
September 2010 - iPod Touch 4th generation. This one came with many new features: Retina Display, FaceTime video calling, HD recording video, A4 chip, and Game Center. It was just like the iPhone 4, but without the GSM calling function.
October 2011 - iPod Nano 6th generation(updated), at a price of $ 130. Not many improvements were noted on this one.
October 2011 - iPod Touch with iOS 5. The new version costs $ 199, but we can see a change: it's white and it looks pretty futuristic.
FUTURE?!
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