Brad+-+iPod

The iPod, a very easy-to-use and easy to access device that plays music. Apple, a once small business company, has transformed into a multi-billionaire company by making this device and is making record sales all the time. Apple’s iPod has evolved and different iPods have come out through the years, but today we are going to take a look back to the past, and to the present. On October 23, 2001, the first "iPod" was released at a price of $399. Apple promoted the small, powerful, and easy-to-use iPod that played music. The first iPod had 5GB capacity on it (memory). It worked with a program called "iTunes," which only worked on the Macintosh computer. The iPod could hold over 1,000 songs. By the end of 2001, Apple sold a total of 125,000 iPods. The first iPod had a scroll wheel. A wheel on the iPod that physically moved, the reason for this is strictly for the user to be able to go up and down on the screen of the iPod. The iPod connected through FireWire, a very unpopular connection to a computer/Macintosh. The FireWire port was on the top of the iPod on the very left. To the right of it was a headphone jack. (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/instant-expert-a-brief-history-of-ipod/ )  In January 2004, Apple came out with a smaller variation of the iPod. It was called the iPod mini. It had 4GB of storage on the device and set users back $249 if you purchased one. This price was ONLY $50 below the 15GB iPod. Some people say the 4GB was overpriced. But, like always, Apple STILL had trouble keeping it in stock. The iPod mini moves the buttons on to the scroll wheel itself. On April 28th, 2003, Apple's founder, Steve Jobs, introduced an "ultrathin" iPod series. They were a little smaller, thinner, and had more of a bevel to them on the edges. The models were available in 15GB, 20GB, 30GB, and 40GB sizes. The iPod had touch sensitive buttons bellow the display. They would glow red for a few seconds, making it easier for the user to use the iPod in the dark. If the user purchased their iPod through the online Apple Store, the user could get two lines of text laser-engraved on the back of their iPod for an additional cost. ( http://www.uberreview.com/)  In January 2005, the iPod Shuffle was introduced. July, iTunes downloads top half a billion songs. In August, iTunes Music Store debuts in Japan. In September the iPod Nano replaces the iPod mini and goes on to become the best-selling music player ever. And finally, in October, iTunes expands to include TV Shows and music videos. Number of videos sold in less than three weeks, one million. At the end of the year Apple unveils the new fifth-generation iPod that plays music, photos, and video. Number of iPods sold in 2005, 42 million. (http://www.apple.com/pr/products/ipodhistory/)  In February, 2006, iTunes sells its one billionth song. In May, Apple and Nike introduce “Nike+iPod,” which is an in-shoe sensor that tracks the wearer's workout that they do on their iPod Nano. In September, iTunes begins selling full-length feature films. The iPod Nano gets a new aluminum design available in five different colors. Apple unveils a new iPod Shuffle with a built-in wearable clip. And finally in October, Apple announces the new iPod Nano, the RED Special edition that benefits the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. The number of iPods sky rockets through 2006, selling 88 million iPods. (http://www.apple.com/pr/products/ipodhistory/)  In January 2007, Apple unveils the new iPhone model. ITunes tops two billion songs sold, 50 million TV show episodes and one point three million full length films. The iPod Shuffle becomes available in five different colors than before. A great accomplishment in April, the one hundred millionth iPod is sold. In May, iTunes U is launched on the iTunes Store. iTunes U is something built into iTunes that users can use and iTunes will compare your current music to music that’s related to that and will show the user results. July, iTunes has three billion songs sold. And finally, in September, Apple unveils the all new iPod Touch. The iPod Touch features Multi-Touch interface and built-in Wi-Fi wireless networking, along with songs, photos, videos, and apps. The number of iPods sold through 2007 is 141 million. (http://www.apple.com/pr/products/ipodhistory/)  In January, 2008, Apple unveils iTunes movie rentals. April, iTunes Store announces that Wal-Mart is to become America's #1 music retailer. In May, movies finally become for sale on the iTunes Store the same day as their DVD release. In June, iTunes tops five billion songs sold on their. Apple also introduces the all new iPhone 3G. The new iPhone is twice as fast as the previous generation and features support for third party applications. In July, the App Store debuts as iPhone 3G goes on a sale. The iPhone and iPod Touch users download ten million apps in the App Store's first weekend. In September, the App Store has 100 million apps downloaded. Over 90 percent of new cars that are sold in the U.S. now offer iPod connectivity. And finally, in October, the iTunes store goes high-definition with HD TV show episodes from ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. The number of iPods sold through 2008 was 197 million. (http://www.apple.com/pr/products/ipodhistory/)

In 2009, March, movie fans can now officially buy and rent films in High-Definition on the iTunes Store. In July, The App Store has more than 1.5 billion apps downloaded. In September, Apples accounted that their iPod Nano has sold more than 100 million to date. The App Store downloads top two billion. The number of iPods sold in 2009, 250 million. There has been a lot of iPods that have been introduced through the years, but 2010 will change the world. (http://www.apple.com/pr/products/ipodhistory/)  In January 2010, the App Store, a store like iTunes that allows buyers and users to buy, download, and play, games, utility applications, music apps, and more, tops three billion downloads. In February, the iTunes Store tops ten billion songs sold. July, the App Store downloads top five billion. Apple saves the best for last. In September, Apple introduces the new iPod touch with Retina Display (HD), Face Time video calling, HD Video recording, and Game Center. More than 250,000 apps are available on the App Store. Apple accounted that the iPod Touch is the world's #1 portable game player. Apple introduced, along with the iPod Touch, the new iPod Nano that features Multi-touch interface and a built-in clip for wear ability. And finally, Apple unveils the new iPod shuffle, the world's smallest iPod. 275 million iPods were sold in 2010. (http://www.apple.com/pr/products/ipodhistory/)

In conclusion, Apple has made history by making and selling the iPod. They have come out with many different iPods over the years and are making constant money by selling their products. Apple is becoming a huge impact on daily lives. Who knows what they will come out with next.