ATMS iPod History

Fist Generation Ipod

Oct 23, 2001

First model, with mechanical scroll wheel. 10 GB model released later.

Second Generation iPod

Jul 17, 2002

Touch-sensitive wheel. FireWire port had a cover. Hold switch revised. Windows compatibility through Musicmatch.

3rs Generation iPod

Apr 28, 2003

First complete redesign with all-touch interface, dock connector, and slimmer case. Musicmatch support dropped with later release of iTunes 4.1 for Windows.