When September 2005 arrived, the iPod mini drew the noose around its neck, took one final bow to its patrons and stepped to its death. It was, of course, the iPod nano that cut down the limp body, and it was vastly superior to its predecessor.
The iPod nano launched in black and white colours and 2GB and 4GB capacities, costing £139 and £179 respectively. Gone were the mini's micro-drives; replacing them was the holier-than-thou flash memory. Although the nano was generally well received, its easily scratched screen not only caused a consumer outcry, but also sparked a class-action lawsuit against Apple. Apple subsequently shipped protective cases with future models.
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Anonymous 22 December, 2010 11:22
Well, whats so bad about having AM in an ipod any way
Anonymous 17 January, 2011 12:48
The original trademark for "iPod" was not made by Apple, it was a New Jersey based company that produced internet kiosks which DID see the light of day back in 2000 but gone by 2001. Apple came to an agreement with the trademark holder and it was transferred to them.
anonymous 24 October, 2011 16:58
WHERE IS THE POSTER I WANT POSTER PLEASE MAKE POSTER NOW
anonymous 24 October, 2011 17:27
Funny how the 3rd gen iPod looked like a crappy Chinese copy of the previous gen!
Peter Hudson 24 October, 2011 17:43
I LOVED the 3rd Gen iPod. It was by far my favourite. Great battery life and I loved how the buttons all glowed red when you touched the. I still have it knocking about somewhere.
anonymous 24 October, 2011 18:07
I still use the ipod mini. After upgrading the hard drive and battery, it works better now then it did on day 1.
anonymous 24 October, 2011 19:17
The 2007 3rd gen nano will always be my favourite for the "square" shape that fitted my pocket like a beauty,
I currently have the last incarnation, but find it less pocket friendly. Video? Not bothered.
topshoppingmall 25 October, 2011 10:16
Great battery life and I loved how the buttons all glowed red when you touched the. I still have it knocking about somewhere.
anonymous 25 October, 2011 12:57
'colelction'
Spellcheck much??
KingJonGMH 25 October, 2011 13:00
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_PMP300
Hear is the original portable media player. I would've thought that Rio would have sued Apple for 'slavishly copying the design' of their player!
I noticed in the papers that Steve Jobs & Apple tried to purchase DropBox. When the owner declined their offer Steve Jobs told him that it was a big mistake as they would take all their market by copying their product. What a nice man! Is this the same Steve Jobs who threatened to kill Android as an operating system due to the alleged duplicity of the Google boss sitting on the Apple board? Er... his biography ought to be renamed two faced Steve.
Katie Collins 25 October, 2011 13:09
'colelction' is now 'collection' - thanks and well done for spotting it anonymous.
We drop these little typos in now and then to keep you on your toes!