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tuaw.com - 8/20/2009

Want a 1st generation iPod? They're still available from the Apple Store

— tuaw.com — In 2001, the same year the Game Boy Advance was introduced, Apple brought the iPod to us... (and not to universal enthusiasm , either). When I was doing some Google searching last night on Apple model numbers, I found something quite strange. Who knew ... (more) Want a 1st generation iPod? They're still available from ...

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News: Apple offering refurb first-gen iPods online
iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iTunes and beyond — Apple is curiously offering a limited quantity of refurbished first-generation iPods through its online store. Although the product number—F8513LL/A—and description—which mentions a 5GB iPod for Mac—suggest the item being offered is a first-generation model, the listing page features a picture of the third-generation iPod. The units come with headphones, an iPod Power Adapter, a 2m Apple FireWire Cable, a getting started manual, a CD with iTunes and electronic documentation, and a one-year limited warranty. These refurbished first-generation iPods are available now for ...

The 1st gen iPod is still available from the Apple Store
CrunchGear — ... on a 5GB MP3 player. Truth be told though, this first generation was a very satisfying device. The scroll wheel was actually mechanical and you had to physically move it. Actually, I kind of wanna buy one. Even though the picture shows a 3rd gen device, all the specs and model number listed in the URL points to the October 2001 release. So go ahead, pull out that credit card, and lets see if this really works. You first. [Apple Store via TUAW]

At the Apple Store: New, 5GB Scroll-Wheel iPod
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... in a dock, but the specs underneath say 5GB and a FireWire cable (no dock connector in these early models). Whichever model it might be, the oddest part is that it is available at all. It’s tempting to get one just for nostalgia value, although 5GB is pathetic these days, and my Mac has no FireWire port anyway. And you will need a Mac. Or, as it shouts on the page, a 5G iPOD MAC. The whole thing is hugely contradictory, and completely mysterious. We love it. Product ...

First-gen iPod now available at Apple Store
Boing Boing Gadgets — Get your 5GB iPod for MAC today! [Apple Store via TUAW] Photo: Jennie Woo