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iPod nano 1st gen (2GB)

The very first iPod nano from 2005

Steve Jobs introduced it asking "Ever wonder what this pocket is for?" pointing to his 5th little jeans pocket - well, I was more thinking of a pocket watch, but an iPod seems like a good choice too.

I got it second-hand sometime in 2021 for cheap.

The click wheel and the button in the middle are a little beat up, but they still function.

The front is made of plastic, which got changed for the following generations, where they use aluminum or have a full-display front. The plastic scratches easily.

As with all iPod nanos, the biggest limitations are battery health and build-in storage. The battery still holds a charge, but I plan to attempt a swap. The 2GB are filled up quickly, so it's a focused music library.

I put Rockbox on it, which adds a lot settings and ways to customise.