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Published: Jan 3, 09
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In terms of something being obsolete in the digital world, age is an issue. Five human years is the equivalent to something like a hundred years in digital time. So it’s no surprise that the now five-year-old first-gen iPod, though it can hardly be termed antique, can definitely be called “old.”

The old (pre-recession) habit would be to toss it and get a new one, but now instead of chucking it and clogging up the landfill, you can pay about $75 to Rockbox. They can upgrade your storage space to 32 gigs and replace the battery. No word on whether they can get the scratches out though!

To see just how far we’ve come, check out Steve Jobs’ first introduction of the Apple iPod in 2001.

References:  retrothing, core77

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FOUR WAYS TO REACT: vote, favorite, add more examples of Refurbishing Retro iPods or comment about Green First-Gen MP3 Player Upgrades.

Marissa Brassfield on Jan 3, 09  3,606 Trends   4,281 Comments
Wonder if this'll catch on to other realms of the technology world, like computers, laptops and cell phones?
Marissa Brassfield on Jan 3, 09  3,606 Trends   4,281 Comments 0
Tinkalicious on Jan 3, 09  267 Trends   74 Comments
That would be a good idea, save money and the planet while you're at it! We waste so much stuff, the "throw away" society has to end. I am sure we will see more and more "repurposing"!
Tinkalicious on Jan 3, 09  267 Trends   74 Comments 0
Favorited by Ariana Shaw on Jan 3, 09


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