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 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | October 23, 2001 (5 GB) March 21, 2002 (10 GB) |
| Discontinued | July 17, 2002 (10 GB) April 28, 2003 (5 GB) |
| Model Number | M8541 |
| EMC | 1910 |
| Order Number | M8513LL/A (5 GB) M8709LL/A (10 GB) |
| Original Price | $399 (5 GB) $499 (10 GB) |
| Colors | White |
| Weight | 6.5 oz. 184 Grams |
| Dimensions | 4.02” 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
| Processor | PortalPlayer PP5002 (Dual ARM 7TDMI) |
| Processor Speed | 90 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Cache | 8 KB per processor |
Storage
| Storage | 5 GB (1000 Songs) 10 GB (2000 Songs) |
Display
| Built-in Display | 2″ white LED-backlit LCD Display |
| Resolutions | 160 x 128 pixels |
Media
| Audio Formats | AAC MP3 MP3 (VBR) Audible WAV AIFF |
| Photo Formats | None |
| Video Formats | None |
Connections
| Ports | 1 – FireWire 1 – 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack |
| Camera | None |
Controls
| Controls | Play/Pause Next title Previous title Menu Select Hold Scroll wheel |
Software
| Maximum OS | 2.1 |
| iTunes | iTunes 2.0 or later |
| System Requirements | Mac OS 9.2 or later Mac OS X 10.1 or later |
Accessories
| Accessories | Earbud headphones AC adapter FireWire cable PC model includes 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire adapter |
Power
| Battery | Built-in rechargeable Lithium-Polymer |
| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh |
| Battery Life | 10 hours |
| Charge Time | Up to 3 hours |
| Power | 6-pin FireWire or Power Adapter |
References:
Apple Support – iPod with scroll wheel: Technical Specifications
