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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}
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 {{Abbr|RRP|Recommended retail price}} 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.
The {{Abbr|RRP|Recommended retail price}} 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.


= Reception =
= 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}}
the iPod targeted both the hard drive based music player market and the external hard drive market. Many critiques of the iPod were that the capacity was too small for the price, with other options being available for a higher capacity at a lower price<ref name=":0">https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-thing-ipod.500/post-5302</ref>
 
Among many communities of already established music players (such as the Creative Nomad<ref name=":1">http://www.iretron.com/blog/posts/technology-flashback-creative-nomad-jukebox-2000/</ref>), PC users and Apple critiques, the iPod had mixed reviews. Some considered it a faster external hard drive which is more portable than the competition<ref>https://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=22940&cid=2467455</ref>, a music player compact enough to fit in your pocket unlike the majority of other hard drive based players<ref name=":1" />, and an intuitive design that could be picked up and used by anybody, however an overpriced external hard drive<ref name=":0" />, gatekept device that could only work on Apple's own systems<ref>https://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=22940&cid=2467504</ref>.


= Trivia =
= Trivia =