series of portable music player models designed and marketed by Apple Inc.

As part of its huge September 2007 iPod event, Apple introduced the first iPod touch, essentially the original iPhone with its phone circuitry removed.

Better yet, the iPod touch was a bit smaller, significantly thinner, and also lighter than the iPhone. Best of all, it didn’t tie you to a two-year AT&T wireless plan. You bought it, you owned it, you did what you wanted with it.

Unlike the iPhone, the iPod touch has no camera, no wireless data option, and no Bluetooth. Networking is strictly over WiFi.

Specs (via Low End Mac)

• Announced: 2007.09.05 at $299 (8 GB) and $399 (16 GB), $499 16 GB model added 2008.02
• Cpu: 620 MHz Samsung ARM 1176JF(F)-S clocked at 412 MHz
• Ram: 128 MB
• Video: up to 5 hours
• Display: 3.5″ 320 x 480 pixel 18-bit multitouch screen
• Code Name: N45
• Weight: 4.2 oz.
• Dimensions: 4.3″ x 2.4″ x 0.31″
• Included Accessories: earbuds, USB 2.0 30-pin dock cable, dock connector, stand, polishing cloth
• Identifier: iPod1,1
• Model Number: A1213
• Architecture: 32-bit
• Audio Chip: Wolfson Microelectronics WM8758BG
• Graphics Engine: PowerVR MBX Lite
• Camera: none
• Sensors: none
• I/O Port: 30-pin dock connector
• Wifi: 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth: none
• Wireless Data: none
• Gps: no GPS chip
• Battery: 580 mAh lithium ion
• Charge Time: about 3 hours (1-1/2 hour fast charge to 80% capacity)
• Battery Life: Video: up to 5 hours Audio: up to 22 hours
• Audio: up to 22 hours
• Original Os: iPhone OS 1.1
• Maximum Os: iPhone OS 3.1.3 (iPhone OS versions 2.0 and higher are not free)
• Itunes Versions: iTunes 7.4 and later.
• Mac Os Required: OS X 10.4.10 Tiger or later
• Windows Versions Supported: Vista, XP Home or Professional SP 2 or later

discontinued audio player by Apple Inc.

Apple updated the compact iPod mini in February 2005, dropping the gold color and adding a 6 GB model. Visually the 2G iPod mini is distinguished by colored printing on the clickwheel.

The 2G iPod mini was available in four colors – silver, blue, pink, and green – and two capacities, 4 GB and 6 GB. This was the last model to bear the iPod mini name. It was replaced by the iPod nano in September 2005.

Specs (via Low End Mac)

• Display: 1.67″ 138 x 110 pixel LED-backlit LCD.
• Code Name: Osiris, Q22B (6 GB)
• Weight: 3.6 oz.
• Dimensions: 3.6″ x 2.0″ x 0.5″
• Included Accessories: earbuds, belt clip, AC adapter, USB 2.0 30-pin dock cable, iTunes CD
• Model Number: A1051
• Cpus: 2 ARM 7TDMI -derived CPUs running at variable speeds up to 80 MHz
• Audio Chip: Audio Codecs developed by Wolfson Microelectronics
• Battery: 400 mAh lithium polymer
• Charge Time: 3 hours max. (1 hour fast charge to 80% capacity)
• Play Time: 8 hours
• Original Os: iPod mini OS 1.0
• Maximum Os: iPod mini OS 1.4.1
• Itunes Versions: iTunes 4.7.1 and later.
• Mac Os Required: OS X 10.2.8 or 10.3.4 or later recommended. 10.3.4 required for USB 2.0 support.
• Windows Versions Supported: 2000 SP4, XP Home or Professional SP2
• The End Of An Era: Apple Discontinues the iPod classic , Kevin Hannon, Low End Mac, 2014.09.09
• A History Of The Ipod: 2005 to Present , Tom Hormby, Low End Mac.

In September 2006, Apple completely changed the configuration of the iPod nano, giving it a wider, larger screen so it could display video content. The iPod nano also got a new range of colors.

The low-end 4 GB version was available only in silver, and the 8 GB in silver, turquois blue, mint green, and black. There was also a Product (RED) 8 GB version, and Apple added a pink 8 GB model on 2008.01.22.

The 2″ QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) display made for a wider, heavier device, and battery life remains at 24 hours for music – or 5 hours for video.

Specs (via Low End Mac)

• Display: 2.0″ 320 x 240 pixel 16-bit LED-backlit color LCD.
• Weight: 1.74 oz.
• Dimensions: 2.75″ x 2.06″ x 0.26″
• Included Accessories: earbuds, USB 2.0 30-pin dock cable, dock adapter
• Model Number: A1236
• Cpus: Samsung ARM
• Audio Chip: Wolfson WM8975G
• Battery: lithium ion
• Charge Time: about 3 hours max. (1.5 hour fast charge to 80% capacity)
• Play Time: up to 24 hours for audio, 5 hours of video
• Original Os: iPod nano 3G OS 1.0
• Maximum Os: iPod nano 3G OS 1.1.3
• Itunes Versions: iTunes 7.4 and later.
• Mac Os Required: OS X 10.4.8 or later.
• Windows Versions Supported: Vista, XP Home or Professional SP2
• A History Of The Ipod: 2005 to Present , Tom Hormby, Low End Mac.

digital audio player

When most MP3 players were based on flash memory, Apple built the original iPod around a tiny 1.8″ hard drive. And on January 11, 2005, Apple introduced the first iPod built using flash memory, the original iPod shuffle.

Unlike competing flash-based MP3 players, the Shuffle has no menu system. You load it with the songs you want to hear, and it takes over from there. You can skip to the next song, but you can’t select it.

Apple saw this as a feature, using the slogans Life Is Random and Give Chance a Chance to market the smallest, lightest, lowest cost, and most rugged iPod to date.

Specs (via Low End Mac)

• Announced: 2005.01.11 at US$99 (512 MB) and $149 (1 GB)
• Display: none
• Code Name: Shuffle
• Weight: 0.78 oz.
• Dimensions: 3.3″ x 0.98″ x 0.33″
• Included Accessories: earbuds, lanyard, USB cap
• Model Number: A1112
• Cpus: 75 MHz SigmaTel D-Major STMP3550
• Audio Chip: SigmaTel D-Major STMP3550
• Battery: lithium ion
• Charge Time: 4 hours max. (2 hour fast charge to 80% capacity)
• Play Time: 12 hours
• Original Os: iPod shuffle OS 1.0
• Maximum Os: iPod shuffle OS 1.1.5
• Itunes Versions: iTunes 4.7.1 and later.
• Mac Os Required: OS X 10.2.8 or 10.3.4 or later (10.3.6 or later recommended for use with low-power USB ports)
• Windows Versions Supported: 2000 SP4, XP Home or Professional SP2
• A History Of The Ipod: 2005 to Present , Tom Hormby, Low End Mac.

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Apple replaced the small iPod mini with the even smaller iPod nano in September 2005, initially offered in 2 GB and 4 GB capacities in either a white or black plastic enclosure. a 1 GB version was added in February 2006.

The big difference in size came from leaving behind the Mini’s 1″ hard drive and using flash memory, which allowed the iPod nano to be thinner, narrower, and lighter. It also had a smaller color display at 1.5″ instead of the Mini’s 1.67″.

With its plastic enclosure, the original iPod nano was easily scratched, which led to a class action lawsuit that was settled in October 2008 at a cost of $22.5 million to Apple – and a $15-25 benefit to each registered user.

Specs (via Low End Mac)

• Display: 1.5″ 176 x 132 pixel 16-bit LED-backlit color LCD.
• Code Name: Drifter
• Weight: 1.5 oz. / 42.5 g
• Dimensions: 3.5″ x 1.6″ x 0.27″ / 89 x 41 x 6.9 mm
• Included Accessories: earbuds, USB 2.0 30-pin dock cable, dock adapter
• Model Number: A1137
• Cpus: 2 ARM 7TDMI -derived CPUs running at variable speeds up to 80 MHz
• Audio Chip: Wolfson WM8975G
• Battery: lithium ion
• Charge Time: 3 hours max. (1.5 hour fast charge to 80% capacity)
• Play Time: 14 hours for audio, 4 hours for slideshow
• Original Os: iPod nano OS 1.0
• Maximum Os: iPod nano OS 1.3.1
• Itunes Versions: iTunes 5.0 and later.
• Mac Os Required: OS X 10.3.4 or later.
• Windows Versions Supported: 2000 SP4, XP Home or Professional SP2
• A History Of The Ipod: 2005 to Present , Tom Hormby, Low End Mac.