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 First Generation iPod | |
| Developer | Apple |
|---|---|
| Release date | 23rd October 2001 |
| Units sold | ---- |
| CPU | Dual PP5002 @ 90 MHz |
| Memory | 32MB |
| Storage | 5GB / 10GB 4200RPM 1.8" Toshiba IDE Hard Drive |
| ARBL | 10 hours of music playback |
| Battery | 1200mAh |
The iPod (1st Generation) was the first commercial release of the iPod by Apple in 2001. This was the starting point of the brand, and marked the inspiration for the iPod brand.
General Information
The FireWire 400 interface for both syncing and charging. No other way exists to charge or sync it.
This generation of iPod has a maximum official storage capacity of 10GB, the least storage capacity out of all “classic” iPods. However, it is possible to use an iPod (2nd generation) 20GB drive in the 1st gen iPod.{Citation_Needed|Not confirmed, experimentation is required for accuracy}
The RRP for the flagship iPod started at USD$399 for the low capacity 5GB model and had a maximum price of USD$499 for the 10GB model. Due to the recent resurgence in iPod popularity and the 20th anniversary of the iPod, 1st generation iPods have been classified as "rare" and are found for inflated prices on second-hand marketplaces.
Reception
The first generation iPod garnered many 4 star reviews across many reviewers, It was well regarded on the Hi-Fi community although the price and limited hard drive capacity was a criticism.[citation needed]
Trivia
-The 1st generation iPod is the first and only iPod to keep the Apple Garamond font that debuted in the 80s. Future iPods used the adopted Myriad font across their lineup.
