iPod nano MP3 Player & Earbuds, circa 2008
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Artifact Overview
The iPod Nano is a MP3 digital music player, and is one of the best-selling music players in history. Like transistor radios and Walkmen, iPods provide an affordable way to listen to music on the go. They are excellent examples of convergence media--allowing people to listen to songs, FM radio, podcasts--as well as watch videos and store photos.
Artifact Details
Artifact
MP3 player
Date Made
circa 2008
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed in California by Apple Computer, Inc; assembled in China.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2011.216.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Saige Evans Jedele.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Color
Silver (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.75 in (not incl earphones)
Width: 2.06 in
Thickness: 0.26 in
Weight: 1.74 oz
Inscriptions
Verso: (apple logo) / iPod / 4GB / Serial no. 7S7464TMY0P / Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China. Model no. A1236 / EMC no: 2174 / Rated 5-30V ---1a max.
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