What is the iPod?
The original Apple press release defined the first iPod as: A breakthrough MP3 music player that packs up to 1,000 CD-quality songs into an ultra-portable, 6.5 ounce design that fits in your pocket. iPod combines a major advance in portable music device design with Apple’s legendary ease of use and Auto-Sync, which automatically downloads all your iTunes songs and playlists into your iPod, and keeps them up to date whenever you plug your iPod into your Mac. In particular, the original iPod was unique compared to earlier flash memory-based MP3 players because the hard drive enabled the iPod to store many times more songs or data files, and earlier hard drive-based players were enormous and generally not suitable for use while running, playing basketball, or performing other activities.
