As the owner of a popular third-party iPod battery replacement business, I have the privilege of being able to speak with many iPod owners on a daily basis. It always amazes me how many customers with a 3rd Generation iPod proclaim that it is simply the best iPod that Apple ever made.
About the only thing that I don’t like about the third generation iPod is its’ inability to charge over USB – but I digress.
As it turns out, the very first MP3 player that I ever owned was a 3rd Gen iPod, and I have to agree that it was the most successful product in the iPod family. Here are five reasons why I think this to be the case:
First, the third generation iPod was released in a variety of hard drive sizes: 10GB, 15GB, 20GB, 30GB, and 40GB capacities. This variation in capacity allowed consumers to select a player that not only fit their storage requirements, but also their budget. Never before could you buy a digital music player that let you to store up to 20,000 songs before on one portable device and slip it in your pocket.
Secondly, the 3G iPod has one of the best interfaces ever conceived. If you are not familiar with the layout, the 3rd Generation iPod has an all-white front (including an all-white ScrollWheel) and a metallic silver back. The location of the navigation buttons are not on the ScrollWheel, like you find on more recent models, but instead appear above the scroll wheel and below the LCD. This is a big deal: many people that I have spoken with absolutely love the buttons in this location, as they allow for faster navigation and volume control adjustments, perfect for folks on the go or in the midst of a killer workout.
Frankly, I would not be surprised if Apple eventually integrated a 'virtual' ScrollWheel into the display of the iPhone or future iPod models like you often see on rumor-mill mock-ups, but give users the ability to select the 'classic' 3rd gen iPod ScrollWheel layout in addition to the more recent scroll wheel design.
Next, although the third gen iPod suffers from the same iPod battery issues as all of the other models before and after it (the lithium-ion battery will eventually lose its' ability to maintain a charge), this cool model was designed with has a tad more space inside the unit. This extra space is perfect for installing a longer-lasting third generation iPod battery that can far outperform the original stock battery that came inside the unit, often hours and hours more playtime.
Fourth, although the 3rd Generation iPod cannot display photographs or play video like its’ younger siblings, it is in my opinion is one of the most durable iPods ever built. The hard drive inside a 3rd gen iPod is completely ensconced in protective padding to absorb shock and other mild abuse you might throw at it. Furthermore, the screen on this model is much more scratch-resistant than you might find on an early version of the iPod nano, for example.
Finally, the 3rd Gen iPod just feels right in you hand - it's the perfect weight, perfect size, and holds the perfect amount of music for the casual listener to the serious audiophile.
Anthony Magnabosco is the Owner of Milliamp LTD. For more information about a strong iPod battery for your 3rd Generation iPod or any other model, please visit http://www.ipodjuice.com Milliamp LTD and the ipodjuice.com website are in no way associated with Apple Computer, Inc. 'Apple' is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 'iPod' is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
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