Happy birthday, iPod
: Apple's MP3 player turns 5Do you remember where you were when you first saw the iPod, with its smooth, white exterior and that mesmerizing scrollwheel? Maybe not, but few can deny that since the MP3 player first fell from the Apple tree five years ago, modern design--and the way we listen to music--have radically changed. Relive the music industry sea change through our retrospective.
Think back to 2001, when little iPod was just a whippersnapper. Do you look back fondly on its black-on-gray screen and pointy edges? Take a stroll through iPod memory lane with our photo gallery.
CNET.com's digital music expert reminisces about his five most memorable moments with the iconic MP3 player--and sneaks in some insider iPod tips to boot.
The ubiquitous white earbuds revolutionized digital music and consumer electronics in October 2001, and Apple shows no signs of letting up.
After five years of honing its lineup, Apple's current crop includes some familiar faces and some new varietals. The latest iPods are more refined (and affordable) than ever. See today's entire harvest.
This isn't Apple's first cause for celebration this year. Read News.com's coverage of Apple's 30th anniversary.
Take a look back at the iPod's first five years, from the original iPod to the iPod Mini to the current iPod lineup.
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Review Apple's latest design in this overview of the iPod Nano's second generation.
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You've come a long way, Poddy. See the fifth-gen flagship player.
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Tom Merritt looks back on the iPod's greatest moments.
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CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari hits the streets of San Francisco to hear what regular iPod users have to say about how the iPod changed their lives.
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