iPod Third Generation

iPod Specs:
Released:  April 28, 2003
Capacity:  10 - 40 GB
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Connection:  Firewire / USB (limited)
Compatibility:  Mac / Windows
Batery Life (Audio):  8 hours
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iPod Expert Comments:

The iPod third generation was thinner than the previous models, the models replaced the FireWire port with a new Dock Connector and introduced the Touch Wheel, a completely non-mechanical interface with the four auxiliary buttons located in a row between the screen and the touch wheel. The front plate had rounded edges, and the rear casing was slightly rounded as well. A new wired remote connector was introduced. Whereas first and second generation classics had an auxiliary ring around the headphone port for the remote, the third generation classic had a 4-pin jack adjacent to the headphone port.

 User Comments:

29 Responses to “iPod Third Generation”

  1. Beltch on September 15th, 2008 at 2:50 pm says:

    Wow… it’s insane there’s already been like two iPods a year since 2005 and that was after being one a year. so theres like… eleven iPods now. and its all thanks to the ones from the early years like this one that made it possible to have the new iPods around

  2. Peter on October 23rd, 2008 at 10:57 am says:

    Still the best version in my opinion till the iPhone / iPod Touch

  3. John on December 27th, 2008 at 3:24 am says:

    My first iPod and one of the best looking of the series.

  4. Josh on February 26th, 2009 at 1:19 am says:

    I agree with you John, I think they should keep this design, but they lose screen space. :)

  5. Danny on March 8th, 2009 at 1:05 am says:

    Still got mine, never get rid of it! never had a single problem with it. plus its sentimental cos mum and dad got it engraved for me! 6 years old now! ha

  6. Laurie on April 25th, 2009 at 7:54 pm says:

    This is an ultimate ipod but does anyone know how much they are and where I can aquire one?

  7. Danny on April 26th, 2009 at 8:27 am says:

    I think your best bet will be somewhere like ebay. I dont think they sell it in shops anymore. But can i just say trying to get hold of accessories for this ipod are hard to come by. You should be able to get one for around 50-100 pounds.

  8. nicole on May 5th, 2009 at 7:16 pm says:

    This ipod is fatter and uglier than the newist one i dont like it

  9. Christine on May 14th, 2009 at 10:35 am says:

    Still use this iPod, just bought some JBL on Stage 200 iD speakers. But one of the speakers is not working, so I have to send it back. Found out while trying it, that the Ipod does not respond on wheel or bottons after its docked in the OnStage Speaker. ??? Why not fot Gods sake? Remote doesnt work either. Wheel/bottons are working when I use the aux-input, unfortunately there’s not even a whisper from the speaker. Has anyone experience with combination speakers en this iPod?

  10. danny on May 17th, 2009 at 10:51 am says:

    christine…its not the speakers its the ipod. the accessories made are not usually compatible with the 3rd generation ipods. have to look at the specialists website for what you want. i had same problem.

  11. Christine on May 18th, 2009 at 5:58 am says:

    Thanks Danny, maybe I’ll buy a new iPod, although I love this one.

  12. danny on May 24th, 2009 at 10:16 am says:

    no you don’t wanna be doing that, get on e-bay you can find stuff on there!

  13. david on July 30th, 2009 at 1:26 am says:

    can i still buy one of these? i want a cheap replacement of my i pod nano 2nd generation. the screen went kablooey.

  14. vibe on August 21st, 2009 at 10:03 pm says:

    i wanna buy one to, i think its great. anything else except ebay?

  15. eggy on August 23rd, 2009 at 8:02 pm says:

    haha i like this one…it looks really cool

  16. kevin on December 2nd, 2009 at 2:22 am says:

    i still have this ipod and use it almost everyday i love it i also have a touch 2g 16gig

  17. school sucks on December 18th, 2009 at 5:27 pm says:

    i am doing a projetc on ipods.

  18. Jon on December 20th, 2009 at 6:09 pm says:

    I just bought one of these for £19 on Ebay. Bargain!!! Dint realise you couldnt charge by usb though. And Ive already ordered a dock. Damn!

  19. Robbo on January 23rd, 2010 at 11:35 pm says:

    Mine is still going strong and have had it at least 5 years now. Only hassle i find is the kit to support it – i.e. charger and compatability with speaker dock’s etc. Just got a 4th Gen for under £40 which should solve that and make my music collection manageable across the 3rd Gen and my little shuffle (which is also still fantastic).

  20. Megan on February 11th, 2010 at 12:30 am says:

    Answer to Laurie’s question: you can probly get it on Ebay

  21. john on February 12th, 2010 at 7:30 pm says:

    this ipod sucks

  22. Jackie on March 6th, 2010 at 4:25 am says:

    I have 2 Nanos, 5 shuffles, 4 are the 2nd generation, and the other the 1st. I also have the 5th generation click wheel with video with a wider screen, but my most favorite is THIS model because it is impossible to go past where I want to go on a play list. A slight touch of the button and I know I am exactly where I want to be. Yeah, it’s thick, yeah it’s heavier than all others, but simplicity for me is what makes this my favorite. I’ve had it since July 2003 and it got me through hell working in an office filled with bitter vindictive women trying to get into my business. Thank you God and Apple for making ALL of these models!

  23. Pete on March 10th, 2010 at 2:58 pm says:

    30GB model purchased Fall 2003 – still going strong. Solid, good looking, takes a beating and keeps on – playing music.

  24. Anna on May 4th, 2010 at 12:40 am says:

    WANTED: 3rd generation ipod (brand new in box). Tweet me if you have one.

    http://twitter.com/AnnaGuerchenzon

  25. Just a bit worried on May 12th, 2010 at 1:38 am says:

    I just bought one on ebay and am a bit worried about the whole thing. I think it will be cool to have, but will it work in my Ihome? What about my radio transmitter? Does it have the same Charging cord and acessories as my oldish nano?

  26. Jackie on May 25th, 2010 at 2:31 am says:

    I think you can find chargers for the 3rd generation since it was the perfection from the first 2 prototypes. try the old nano charging cords and give it a try. there are adapters to fit in the section where it fits in. I wish you luck!

  27. Jeff on June 11th, 2010 at 2:30 am says:

    i love my 3G. these will definitely become collectors items. gonna buy a few more on eBay before they get too expensive

  28. Ben on June 25th, 2010 at 8:46 pm says:

    WHERE CAN I GET ONE?!?!?

  29. Catherine on September 1st, 2010 at 6:34 pm says:

    Love this iPod easy to use ;)

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