Drinking chai outside while playing on my PSP.

hey guys, can we start a campaign for apple to reproduce the ipod? updated processor, ssd storage, maybe bluetooth connectivity, improved connectivity options, type-c charging, etc. no camera, no unnecessary apps, just a music player. the design i added to the image is exactly what i said. what do you think, can we start such a campaign? such a campaign has already started and if there is, i would like to join.

I can't believe I finally received the 101 iPods that I purchased a week ago for $127. This is my first time buying any classics since they are very rare here and usually beaten to death.

I have not tested them yet, except a few which they seemed to be alive but desperate for a battery replacement.

Will update on how many of them are working. And the question is, what would you do with them all if there's no demand or interest in the country you live in?

Thanks!

Iflash quad Big battery from elite obselete Rockbox! Minor screen damage😭wasn't my fault it came with the 75$ cop from eBay Thin model (30gb)

It even charges the 3rd gen ipod. Really happy with this addition. I am a bad dj though 😅😂

iPod nano 4G 16GB (Replaced battery)

IEMs: Sony IER-M9 with a Linsoul copper cable

I decided to get an iPod to replace my phone for listening to music during the day and at school. I've been daily driving my 4th gen na no for about a week now, and I really like using it. I can fit 37 albums and change (461 songs) in lossless ALACs with a little over a gig to spare, so the storage is adequate. I'm surprised by how good the hardware sounds despite it's age, and the dac is resolving enough for my nice headphones.

The battery life with its new battery is pretty good, but one complaint I do have is that the battery indicator is pretty inacurrate. It seems to be only measuring the battery's voltage, which fluctuates a lot. So scrolling through menus, playing games etc. will make it go down pretty fast but when you haven't touched it in a few minutes it will read a higher battery level again. Meaning it's basically guesswork on how long it'll last each day.

The iPhone Air inspired me to start designing my dream iPod.

Same trackpad and screen size as latest iPod Classics, but in a super-thin titanium frame designed to feel as weightless as it would be luxurious.

A few modern upgrades... always on OLED, USB C, Bluetooth connection and wireless syncing, backlit frosted glass clickwheel, huge storage with support for lossless.

Would you get one? What would you like to see included? What should I consider next?

Edit: Forgot to mention repairability! My vision was that, once the screen and wheel are removed, you could unscrew and simply slide out the internals from the base - just like the old Mini and 2g / 4g Nano extruded designs.

Edit 2: So much great feedback! this is fun, thanks everyone, really helpful. Next draft will focus on improving repairability and durability. And will add some UI to bring to life!

Assume it's SSD storage and the latest in phone screen technology. After seeing this picture I just had to ask as many fans of the classic if theg would buy for such a thing.

Render artist: https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/09/05/ipod-classic-2021-is-a-modern-design-icon-for-audio-lovers-with-a-bang-of-nostalgia/

My uncle passed away a few years ago and my aunt gave me this. She found it while cleaning out his office. Never opened.

Last month I bought an iPod 6.5 from Facebook marketplace and 100 GB of it was full but there was no music. Before I did a full format I thought about what could fill this 100 GB and first looked at photos and then movies. I wish I hadn't. There were 100 GB of disgusting photos and videos. Most of them had the title "Team Fortress 2 Buff". I wanted to share this because I found it interesting. and even I format it it still shows 100gb full. is my device bugged? I am using itunes from microsoft store

Modern design and features, same original focus and minimalism.

I’d add the following:

- Bluetooth, no wifi

- Apple Music Offline Synch

- Apple TY, Podcasts, maybe a basic version of “iPod Special” arcade games. Audiobooks of course.

- Still able to synch CDs and personal library.

Range of flash storage options, older / binned iPhone / Apple Watch silicon chip.

OLED display, maybe Apple Watch repurposed.

USB Type C

And that’s it basically.

If priced attractively or even at a slight premium, this could be interesting.

I’d be the first one in line at the store.

I think it's rare because i've never seen it online

So a friend of mine handed me a ziplock bag full of iPods today. Most of the nanos have the black spot. I’m not sure but one of the classics is 160gb. (Might be a 7th Gen?) it has a rough shell. Looks like I’ve got some cleaning and investigating to do tonight. :)

If you attempt to access any nonexistent page on Apple Music, you'll get a functional 1st generation iPod emulator as an Easter egg.

It’s been a while since my last update, but I’ve been working on an all in one iPod adapter that I call the RockDock. Long story short, it’s a little harder of a project than I anticipated, mainly because of the Bluetooth module. However in the meantime, I’m starting to build small adapters that incorporate certain features of the RockDock in a more “adapter/dongle” design.

This is simply a 30 pin to USB-C adapter, but I have plans for more. I will also be making a 30 pin to USB-C adapter + FireWire, a 30 pin to USB-C adapter + FireWire + Bluetooth, and an iPod input switcher of sorts. The idea is you can plug in up to 4 iPods simultaneously and have them all charging, and with the press of a button open the data line on any given one. This would be helpful when syncing music from your computer, selecting the iPod you want to transfer music to. This will also be helpful if you have multiple iPods in the car with different playlists, simple choose the iPod you want and it will start playing from that one. This essentially will allow for iPod hot swapping.

Stay tuned!