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Original 2001 iPod in Sealed Box Sells for Eye-Watering Price at Auction


A first-generation iPod in a sealed, never-opened box fetched a staggering $40,264 during an auction run by RR Auction this month. This appears...

Holds over 1,000 songs at near-CD quality on 5GB hard drive Up to 10 hours of continuous playback with rechargeable lithium polymer battery Super portable at 6.5 ounces and only 0.78 inch thick, 2.43 inches wide, and 4.02 inches tall Automatically synchronizes music and playlists with iTunes on your Mac Unique scroll wheel for simple, one-handed navigation Plays MP3, WAV, and AIFF formats Skip protection of up to 20 minutes (yes, minutes) High-resolution backlit LCD display Includes iPod, Apple Earphones, FireWire cable, and AC adapter Two years ago, Apple stopped selling leather iPhone cases, as part of the company's efforts to reduce its carbon emissions. In a report this week, Gurman said both Apple's rumored smart home hub in 2026 and tabletop robot in 2027 will run the new operating system.

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