Time line of the MP3 player

  • First MP3 Player invented

    First MP3 Player invented
    Very clunky with only 32MB of memory.
  • First portable MP3 player introduced

    First portable MP3 player introduced
    A new and exciting idea is introduced where you can now take music with you!
  • First hard drive MP3 player introduced

    First hard drive MP3 player introduced
    More storage is added thanks to the hard drive.
  • First Ipod invented

    First Ipod invented
    The style is more sleek and it has 5GB of memory.
  • Intel pocket concert introduced

    Intel pocket concert introduced
    The pocket concert was popular but did not last long as Intel discontinued their electronic line.
  • Itunes invented

    Itunes invented
    Exclusively made for the Ipod and has a wide range of song selection.
  • Ipod nano inroduced

    Ipod nano inroduced
    Originally a replacement for the Ipod mini; used flash memory.
  • The Zune is introduced

    The Zune is introduced
    Microsoft introduces their new MP3 player hoping to compete with apple.
  • Ipod touch intoduced

    Ipod touch intoduced
    Apple releases a new touch screen ipod with 8GB of memory and an app store.
  • Ipod 6th generation introduced

    Ipod 6th generation introduced
    The newest addition to the Ipod. Retails for $200- $400 depending on the amount of storage purchased.