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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? |
FM | What type of transmitter is used in the iTrip? |
audio input jacks | What has become a standard inclusion in cars for several different auto companies? |
FM transmitters | Which type of iPod car integration product is illegal in certain countries? |
audio input jacks | What audio integration feature has become standard on many car models? |
United, Continental, Delta, and Emirates | In 2007, which airlines made deals to include iPod connections on their planes? |
individual seat-back displays | Where can people using iPods on planes view the device's interface? |
KLM and Air France | What are two airlines that considered implementing iPod connections but did not join the 2007 agreement? |
United, Continental, Delta, and Emirates | Which airlines first agreed to install seat connections for iPods? |
2007 | In what year did airlines first start to accommodate the iPod? |
Apple Lossless | What is the name of an audio format developed by Apple? |
iPod photo | Which product enabled users to view images on the device? |
WMA | What Microsoft media format is not natively supported by Apple devices? |
Digital Rights Management | What does DRM stand for? |
Mac OS | What computer OS did iPod software exclusively work with at launch? |
MP3, AAC/M4A, Protected AAC, AIFF, WAV, Audible audiobook, and Apple Lossless | What are some examples of audio formats supported by the iPod? |
iPod photo | What was the first model to support JPEG and other still image formats? |
one | How many hosts are recognized by an iPod the first time they're used? |
library | What will be erased if an iPod is set to sync with a different computer? |
host computer | What must an iPod be connected to before iTunes can synchronize? |
five | How many buttons do most iPods use? |
click wheel | On what part of newer iPods can you find the buttons? |
earphone cable | Where are the controls located on the 3rd gen iPod Shuffle? |
touch screen | What kind of interface does the iPod touch use instead of the click wheel? |
iPhone | What other device shares the interface used by the iPod Touch? |
five | Most iPods feature how many buttons? |
Shuffle | The 3rd generation of which iPod model had its controls only on the earphone cable? |
iPhone | Which other Apple product does the iPod Touch share an interface and OS with? |
April 29, 2003 | When was the Apple iTunes Store launched? |
iTunes | What program is required to access the iTunes Store? |
October 12, 2005 | When were videos made available through the iTunes store? |