iPod with Scroll Wheel

The Original Apple iPod with Scroll Wheel (1st Generation) is a portable MP3 player that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2001 to 2003 as part of the iPod series. The first iPod has been introduced on October 23, 2001, and its price started at $399.

The all-new iPod features a 2-inch white LED-backlit LCD Screen, 10 hours battery life, 5 GB or 10 GB hard drive, FireWire port, and standard 3.5-mm headphone jack.

This iPod has been discontinued on April 28, 2003.

Today iPod with Scroll Wheel is 21 years old!

iPod with Scroll Wheel
Source: macworld.com – iPod with Scroll Wheel

iPod with Scroll Wheel Release Date and Original Price

IntroducedOctober 23, 2001 (5 GB)
March 21, 2002 (10 GB)
DiscontinuedJuly 17, 2002 (10 GB)
April 28, 2003 (5 GB)
Model NumberM8541
EMC1910
Order NumberM8513LL/A (5 GB)
M8709LL/A (10 GB)
Original Price$399 (5 GB)
$499 (10 GB)
ColorsWhite
Weight6.5 oz.
184 Grams
Dimensions4.02” H x 2.43” W x 0.78” D
10.21 cm H x 6.17 cm W x 1.98 cm D

Tech Specs

Processor

ProcessorPortalPlayer PP5002 (Dual ARM 7TDMI)
Processor Speed90 MHz
Architecture32-bit
Number of Cores1
Cache8 KB per processor

Storage

Storage5 GB (1000 Songs)
10 GB (2000 Songs)

Display

Built-in Display2″ white LED-backlit LCD Display
Resolutions160 x 128 pixels

Media

Audio FormatsAAC
MP3
MP3 (VBR)
Audible
WAV
AIFF
Photo FormatsNone
Video FormatsNone

Connections

Ports1 – FireWire
1 – 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
CameraNone

Controls

ControlsPlay/Pause
Next title
Previous title
Menu
Select
Hold
Scroll wheel

Software

Maximum OS2.1
iTunesiTunes 2.0 or later
System RequirementsMac OS 9.2 or later
Mac OS X 10.1 or later

Accessories

AccessoriesEarbud headphones
AC adapter
FireWire cable
PC model includes 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire adapter

Power

BatteryBuilt-in rechargeable Lithium-Polymer
Battery Capacity1200 mAh
Battery Life10 hours
Charge TimeUp to 3 hours
Power6-pin FireWire or Power Adapter

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References:
Apple Support – iPod with scroll wheel: Technical Specifications