Apple Cuts the Cord

The original iPod was a triumph of functional design. No single attribute was a pure breakthrough, but the way the elements all worked together, seamlessly, made the product a hit despite its aggressive price. It helped to reinvent the way we listen to music, and it paved the way for the iPhone. This was a design success that went way beyond aesthetics.

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