The iPod wasn’t the first MP3 player. A number of companies had released MP3 players before Apple unveiled one of its flagship products. But the iPod was the first truly great MP3 player, and it was the one that made the MP3 player an indispensable device for most people.
History of the iPod Classic
The original iPod didn't have the largest storage capacity or the most features, but it did have a very simple user interface, a beautiful industrial design, and the refinement that is characteristic of Apple products (there's also an interesting story about how the device got its name).
When you look back at the introduction of the iPod, it’s hard to remember how different the world of computers and portable devices was. There were no apps, no iPhone, no Netflix. The world was a very different place.
As technology evolved, the iPod evolved with it, often helping to spur innovation and evolution. This article will look back at the history of the iPod, one model at a time. Each entry features a different model from the original iPod line and shows how they changed and improved over time. (We have separate articles covering the history of the iPod touch and the history of the iPod Shuffle.)
