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What type of processor does the current iPod Touch use?
5
In how many colors is the current iPod Touch available?
2001
In what year was the iPod first introduced?
2004
In what year did iPod sales show improvement?
Jon Rubinstein
Which Apple engineer led original iPod design group?
Braun T3 transistor radio
What radio was the primary inspiration for the look of the iPod?
5 GB
What was the storage capacity of the first iPod?
2001
in what year was the original iPod released?
5 GB
How large was the hard drive on the original iPod?
the Walkman
What other popular music player did Apple compare their new product to?
Jon Rubinstein
What is the name of Apple's hardware engineering chief who helped design the iPod?
Toshiba
Who manufactured the hard drives for the first iPods?
Pixo
Which company worked with Apple in creating the user interface for the iPod?
Chicago
What was the name of the font used prior to the release of the iPod Mini?
2007
In what year was the 6th gen iPod Classic released?
Helvetica
The 6th gen iPod Classic and 3rd gen iPod nano featured which font?
Steve Jobs
Who supervised the design and implementation of the iPod user interface?
PortalPlayer
What software did Apple use as the basis for their iPod software?
Helvetica
What typeface does the current iPod use?
2006
In what year was a special edition of the iPod produced?
U2
For what musical group was a special edition of the iPod first made?
black
What color was the metal on the U2 version of the iPod?
video
What type of media was included with purchase of the U2 version of the iPod?
U2
Of what band did Apple present a special edition iPod 5G?
black
What color was the special U2 iPod model?
2006
In what year did apple release the special U2 model of the iPod?
Burst.com
Apple was involved in a lawsuit with which company in 2007?
Kane Kramer
Who previously applied for a patent for an iPod-like device?
UK
In what country did Kane Kramer apply for his patent?
1981
In what year did Kane Kramer apply for his patent?
IXI
What did Kane Kramer call the device for which he wanted a patent?
Burst.com
What patent holding company sued Apple in 2007?
IXI
What was the name of the previously-patented music player from 1981?
Kane Kramer
Who was the holder of the previous patent for the "plastic music box"?
Vinnie Chieco
Who came up with the name for Apple's portable mp3 player?
freelance copywriter
What was Vinnie Chieco's profession?
2001: A Space Odyssey
What film inspired the name of the iPod?
Joseph N. Grasso
Who first trademarked the iPod name?
2005
In what year was Apple given rights to the iPod name?
2001: A Space Odyssey
What movie inspired the iPod name?
Vinnie Chieco
What was the name of the copywriter that proposed the name "iPod"?
Joseph N. Grasso
Who held the original trademark for the iPod name?
mid-2015
When were images of new iPod colors leaked?
Pierre Dandumont
Who leaked the photos of new iPod colors?
12.2
What version of iTunes contained the leaked photos of new iPod colors?
12.2
What was the latest version of iTunes as of mid-2015?
Pierre Dandumont
Who first leaked the photos of the new iPod color scheme?
weak bass response
What audio deficiency was found in the 3rd gen iPods?
high-impedance
What kind of headphones could partially mitigate the bass response issues of the 3rd gen iPods?
external headphone amplifier
What is an example of a device that could entirely mitigate the bass response issues of the 3rd gen iPods?
bass
What part of audio output was substandard on 3rd generation iPods?
undersized DC-blocking capacitors
What component was to blame for the weak bass of the 3rd generation iPod?
Bass
What acoustic element could be distorted by different audio settings in iPods prior to 2007?
R&B, Rock, Acoustic, and Bass Booster
Name four sound profiles that would result in bass distortion on pre-2007 iPods.
clipping
What specific problem caused the issue with bass distortion?
2006
iPods released before what year had issues with distorted bass?
R&B, Rock, Acoustic, and Bass Booster
What EQ settings were known to have issues with bass distortion?
hearing loss
What type of sensory issue was a concern prior to the release of 5th gen iPods?
EU
In what markets did 6th gen iPods limit the highest volume of the player?
100 dB
What was the limit imposed on how loud the iPod could play sounds in the EU?
France
In what country did Apple have to recall iPods?
100 dB
What is the highest volume output level of European 6th-generation iPods?
France
What country originally pulled iPods due to higher-than-allowed volume levels?
FireWire
What was the first type of connection used by the iPod to charge and transfer files?
power adapter
What was an alternate method of charging the iPod?
FireWire
What type of connector was originally required to upload songs or recharge the iPod?
third generation
In which generation did iPod start providing compatibility with USB?
30-pin dock connector
What iPod feature allowed for USB connections with the device?
fifth
Which generation of iPod Classic was the first to abandon use of FireWire in transferring files?
fourth
Starting with which generation of iPod Nano was FireWire charging functionality no longer available?
3.5 mm minijack
What kind of connection is provided on the iPod Shuffle for both audio output and file transfer?
third generation
Which generation iPod was the first to include the 30-pin dock connector?
Shuffle
Which model of iPod combined the headphone jack and data port?
FireWire
What interface was gradually phased out for both charging and data transfer?
USB
What interface replaced FireWire in later iterations of the iPod?
iPod Hi-Fi
Which iPod accessory was made by Apple but is no longer produced?
Belkin and Griffin
What are two companies that make iPod accessories?
dock connector
What part of the iPod is needed to communicate with peripherals?
paying royalties
What is the condition for third parties using the dock connector?
third parties
The majority of peripherals for iPod are produced by what kinds of companies?
iPod Hi-Fi
What's the name of the now-discontinued accessory manufactured by Apple, that connected via the iPod's dock connector?
Lightning
What new connector did Apple unveil on September 12, 2012?
seventh generation iPod Nano
What other Apple product was unveiled on September 12, 2012?
30
How man pins did the pre-Lightning dock connecter use?
8
How many pins did the Lightning connector have?
both sides
On how many sides of the Lightning connector are the pins located?
Lightning
What's Apple's code name for the newer 8-pin dock connector?
fifth generation
What was the first iPod Touch generation to feature the Lightning connector?
iPod Hi-Fi
What is the name of an Apple-produced iPod accessory?
Nike+iPod pedometer
What is an example of an iPod accessory made work exercise?
Griffin Technology, Belkin, JBL, Bose, Monster Cable, and SendStation
What are six companies that made some of the first peripherals for the iPod?
TV
What can A/V cables be used to connect the iPod to?
Nike
Who manufactures a pedometer accessory for the iPod?
Apple
Which company manufactures the iPod Hi-Fi accessory?
BMW
What company was first to create a means of connecting the iPod to an automobile?
2005
In what year did Apple reveal that it would provide compatibility with a wide range of auto manufacturers?
Scion
Which company provides the ability to connect to iPods as a standard feature in their automobiles?
BMW
Which car company released the first automobile interface for the iPod?
Scion
Which car company first offered iPod connectivity as a standard feature on their whole product line?
JVC, Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, Sony, and Harman Kardon
What companies have developed iPod interfacing for their stereo systems?