iPod turns eight years on 23rd Oct

MP3 format had already become popular. But MP3 players was in 2000 clumsy and challenging to operate, and it took almost an engineering degree to get players to sing along with PCs to get tracks onto it. Apple saw the opportunity and launched its first iPod, 23 October 2001.


The first iPod was equipped with 5 or 10 GB hard drive. Compared to competing manufacturers, who had 2.5 "hard drives, had the iPod 1.8" which made the iPod any less. It had a mechanical click wheel and were exclusively Mac-compatible FireWire.

Later, in 2003, opened its doors to the Apple iTunes Music Store, which has helped to make it into the icon it is today, while it changed the music industry forever.

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Apple promotion for students: huge rabets

Apple has unveiled its unbeatable rebate offer for students. Students can save upto $719 with these delas

iPod models rebate offers:
iPod touch	I Pod shuffle: 4GB	iPod nano: 8GB or 16GB	iPod classic: 120GB
8GB: Free after rebate	Free after rebate	Free after rebate	Just $20 after rebate
16GB: Just $70 after rebate
32GB: Just $170 after rebate

How you can save $719 (USD)

MacBook: $100 ($329)

1. MacBook Pro: $200 ($429)
2. MacBook Air: $200 ($429)
3. iMac: $100 ($329)
4. Mac Pro: $200 or $300 depending on model ($429 or $529)

Education buyers can still take advantage of the $100 printer rebate as well as save on each of the following software titles at the time of purchase:

1. iWork - save $30
2. MobileMe - save $30
3. Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac - save $15

Steps to get your iPod

1. Shop for a Mac.
2. Buy a qualifying iPod.
3. Submit your rebate.

After you receive your Mac and iPod, complete your rebate form online by October 8, 2009. More info at the Apple Store here.

Source: switchtoamac.com

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