Evolution of the i pod (2000-2007)

The Introduction of the Ipod

First i pod

Portable MP3 players became even more portable in 2001, when Intel launched the first "roomy" 128MB player, thePocket Concert, for $300. Intel's player was an initial success because of the low price and higher storage capacity, but the company killed off the Pocket Concert when it shuttered its home-electronics division later that year.

Also in 2001, audio-player underdog Apple introduced the first iPod, which had a 1.8-inch Toshiba 5GB hard drive and a large black-and-white display. Sold for $400, the first iPod came paired with iTunes software and was compatible only with Macs

Questions

1. What was the first i pod called?

2. What is the latest i pod called and what are the main features?

3. what is the next i pod going to be called and what are some of the features that stand out?

References

Lonescu, D. (2009, October 30). Evolution of the mp3 player [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.pcworld.com/article/174725/evolution_of_the_mp3_player.html

Mp3 players replace CDs

CD Connected to an Mp3

In today's world MP3 players are the fastest and easiest way to listen to music, they are very light and are easy to carry around especially those who are on the go. However, MP3 players are substantially cheaper than CD players with advanced error-correction and anti-shock features. With so many options, it can be tough to know what MP3 players are worth shelling out the cash for - especially if you're working on a budget. The cameras and MP3 players are fun, but the next wave of add-ons for cell phones and laptops may help users keep track of their health. Technology has progressed to so much that the hard drive MP3 players are now reaching the 100GB mark. The players with flash that are released have more memory and are on the rise. Most of the headphones that ship with MP3 players are mediocre at best. MP3 players are increasingly replacing traditional CD players there.

Questions

1. What is the percentage of people that still use CD players

2. what is the next wave of technology coming our way

3.  why cant CD's store up to a 100GB

Reference

Water, G. (2005, August 25). The evolution of mp3 players [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Evolution-Of-MP3-Players&id=366590

The Discovery of the MP3

Early MP3 Players

Many years ago in a galaxy far away, well actually less than 20 years ago and in Munich, Germany, the Moving Picture Expert Group Layer III (MP3) was created. The people at the Franunhofer Institute began researching this technology in the late 1980s. In 1989 they received a German patent for the MP3, and in 1996 the United States issued a patent for the MP3. Within a couple years the whole world began to see MP3 music, and players began appearing everywhere.

Questions

1.What is the most sold MP3 till date?

2.Is the MP3 proving to be more popular than the MP4 today ?

3.What is the significance of the MP3?

References

Mr.Miller. (2006, december 25). The evolution of mp3 players [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://news.tigerdirect.com/2006/12/25/the-evolution-of-the-mp3-player/

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