Tech History Today
October 23, 2001: Jobs introduces the Apple iPod
The original iPod featured a 5GB of hard drive, Firewire connectivity, and synchronization to iTunes. However, the initial launch didn’t provide the compatibility with Windows OS, resulting in slower sales until 2004.
Apple used a 1.8″ drive, making iPod significantly smaller than the competing MP3 players of the time. Meanwhile, the Firewire port allowed simultaneous charging and high-speed music synchronization, making the device innovative for its time.
This post was published on October 23, 2016 7:42 am