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Chart: iPod vs. iPhone – Apple 2.0 – Fortune Tech

What fueled the iPod’s explosive growth several quarters after its debut was the opening of the iTunes music store. the iPod debited in late 2001 and the iTunes store opened its digital doors several quarters later.

The availability of commercial content for the iPod heightened its appeal and helped create a success story unrivaled this decade until the release of the Apple iPhone.

The opening of the iTunes app store occurred closer to the iPhone’s original debut than the iTunes music store opened relative to the release of the original iPod. Further, in some ways at its introduction the first iPods had kind of a split and confusing personality. I remember being at a technology conference for educators in May, 2002 at which the iPod was being pitched by the Apple marketing staff not as a digital music player but as a portable curriculum content device for teachers. I used my original iPod far more as a content storage and backup device than any other purpose.

The iPhone debuted with far more functionality for the user (phone, iPod, Web tool, etc.)while the iPod evolved into a much more functional device over several quarters after its initial release.

I think the link between content availability and hardware sales is unmistakeable. is it a surprise?

What fueled the rise in sales of Windows PCs in my view wasn’t that Windows itself was better than the Mac OS, but it was “good enough” in comparison when the availability of content (software) was taken into account. Developers helped sell Windows in the same way music helped sell the iPod and apps help sell the iPhone today. This is an old enterprise story merely involving new devices.

What’s not reflected on the graphs is the sale of the iPod touch which shares an OS and app availability with the iPhone. if one were to add the iPod touch sales numbers to the sales of the iPhone, the magnitude of the success of iPhone OS devices would be amplified even more.

The iPod numbers also include sales of the iPod shuffle which debuted in early 2005. This lower cost, lesser storage capacity iPod sold without a screen and sold in huge numbers. though an iPod and while it boosted iPod unit sales numbers, it can give a bit of a false read as to growth in sales of more fully equipped iPod models. In my view the graph of only the higher ASP iPods would provide a more economically accurate comparison when contrasting the timelines of success of the iPod and the iPhone. for many (including myself), the shuffle is a second iPod device. we won’t see many people carrying around two iPhones.

Two conclusions I draw from the graphs: Commercial content helps drive hardware sales and the early success of the iPhone is unprecedented with most likely much more success to come.

Chart: iPod vs. iPhone – Apple 2.0 – Fortune Tech


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Extra Long 6 Foot iPhone / iPad / iPod USB Charge and Sync Cable …

Extra Long 6 Foot iPhone / iPad / iPod USB Charge and Sync Cable, Double the Length of the Standard Cord

  • Convenient extra long 6-foot iPhone/iPod cable ideal for usage while charging in bed, cars, hotel rooms, and more
  • Compatible with iPhone, iPhone 1G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS; iPod nano 1G, 2G; iPod mini; iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G; iPod touch
  • USB charge and/or sync compatible
  • Works with Mac, PC, iPod/iPhone Docks, and more. Supports USB 1.1 and 2.0
  • 1 Year Warranty

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iPod and Apple Announcement!!?

I have been seeing stuff about apple getting ready to ship new iPods. I was so excited becuase i’ve been with my 3rd gen iPod for 3 years now. I watched the announcement with excitement as to what apple had in store for us this time. I was amazed that an iPod touch was being shipped on the 28th. but in order to ruin my happy joy excitement time apple gave us 8 and 16 gb iPod touch. I was like wtf!! I saw earlier he said they had 80 and 160 gb classics.

So what i’m asking is should I get an iPod classic or an iPod touch? and if your going to buy one of the new iPods are you buying the touch or classic?

iPod and Apple Announcement!!?


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Apple iPod Classic 160 GB Silver

The latest Apple iPod classic 160 GB silver coming from Apple inc. is really something entirely different and unique, thanks to the excellent performance. the beautiful and sleek gadget comes in an aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure with rounded edges that have already attracted the attention of the consumer market. the latest media player weighing 5.7 grams with a storage capacity of 160 GB system is the latest version of the old iPod that had created a revolution in the world of musical entertainment.

The attractive features of Apple iPod Classic 160 GB silver is the presence of the internal hard drive and photo viewer. it is possible for the user to connect the media player with the PC system which is much beneficial for the user. the USB storage media supported gadget carries additional features including video playback and an internal memory of 160 GB.

Launched in the U.S. as an answer to the various audio players in 1997, Apple had succeeded in maintaining the popularity of iPods for the past a decade. thanks to the excellent technological characteristics that had featured in the iPods. Putting forward the slogan” thousand songs in your pocket”, iPods by Apple continued its reign for the past one decade and the latest version Apple iPod classic 160 GB silver is the technically modified version of the iPod.

Coming with a depth of 0.53 inches, width of 2.4 inches and height of 4.1 inches, the Apple iPod classic 160 GB silver also carries lithium Ion battery with a playback time of 40 hours. the iPod package consists of batteries, head phones and USB cable. also it is noteworthy that it has features including AAC, AIFF, MP3 and WAV that makes it technically more advanced. the Apple iPod classic 160 GB silver has a limited warranty of one year.

Apple iPod Classic 160 GB Silver

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