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Apple's original iPod turns 25, revolutionizing portable music

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Twenty-five years ago today, Apple unveiled the original iPod, a groundbreaking digital music player that revolutionized the industry. Steve Jobs introduced the $399 device, capable of holding 1,000 songs on its 5GB hard drive, fitting into a package the size of a deck of cards. The iPod featured a unique click wheel for easy navigation and utilized FireWire for fast data transfer and charging, distinguishing it from contemporary USB devices. AI

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Apple's original iPod turns 25, revolutionizing portable music

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    The original Apple iPod debuted 25 years ago today

    On this day in 2001, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the original iPod. He began the presentation by teasing 'a breakthrough digital device that’s not a Mac.'

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