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100 Million iPods Sold


CUPERTINO, CA (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — The 100 millionth iPod has been sold making the iPod the fastest selling music player in history. The first iPod was sold five and a half years ago, in November 2001, and since then Apple has introduced more than 10 new iPod models, including five generations of iPod, two generations of iPod mini, two generations of iPod Nano and two generations of iPod shuffle. Along with iTunes and the iTunes online music store, the iPod has transformed how tens of millions of music lovers acquire, manage and listen to their music.

"At this historic milestone, we want to thank music lovers everywhere for making iPod such an incredible success," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "iPod has helped millions of people around the world rekindle their passion for music, and we're thrilled to be a part of that."

"It's hard to remember what I did before the iPod," said Mary J. Blige. "iPod is more than just a music player, it's an extension of your personality and a great way to take your favorite music with you everywhere you go."

"Without the iPod, the digital music age would have been defined by files and folders instead of songs and albums," said John Mayer. "Though the medium of music has changed, the iPod experience has kept the spirit of what it means to be a music lover alive."

The iPod has also sparked an unprecedented ecosystem of over 4,000 accessories made specifically for the iPod that range from fashionable cases to speaker systems and more than 70 percent of 2007-model US automobiles currently offer iPod connectivity.

"I take my running shoes and my iPod with me everywhere," said Lance Armstrong. "I listen to music when I run. Having my music with me is really motivating."

–Bob Grossweiner and Jane Cohen