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Sought-after unopened first-generation original Apple iPod Classic (5GB), Model M8541, Part No. M8513LL/A, Serial No. U220478XLG6. The top of the box features the iconic Apple logo in white-on-gray, with the cube's sides showing front and side views of the iPod and listing the pioneering music player's specifications. Includes an original blue Apple drawstring bag given to customers who purchased Apple products in the 2000s. In brand new, factory-sealed condition. Accompanied by an Apache 3800 weatherproof protective case.
In 2001, Apple announced the iPod, a device that promised to 'put 1,000 songs in your pocket.' It was not the first MP3 player on the market, but it was the best—good looking, user-friendly, and spacious enough to hold an entire music library. What resulted was a mass adoption that would change the way we interact with music forever. The iPod became one of the most critically important hardware innovations of the 21st century, with its iconic design and friendly interface laying the groundwork for modern devices like the iPhone. According to CNET, 'the iPod was the device that helped transform Apple from a computer company into a consumer electronics company.' While the number of new-in-box, first-gen iPods is unknown, only around 600k were sold in the first year, and the vast majority of them were opened and used immediately.
