Cult of Mac on the past 5 years of iPod

Though Rob will never own one at this rate! His ability to buy something else he likes is due to the iPod's success. 5 years ago, seems like a life time ago in the world of tech.

Though seriously, iPod, if we're going out for drinks, I think you should pick up the tab, you rascal, you.

Has it already been five years since Steve Jobs pulled out the first iPod and told us it would change everything about music? Have four years gone by since I first believed him, two-and-a-half since I finally wrangled one? Time goes so quickly in the middle of a revolution. You blink, and the world has changed.

On the other side, it's difficult to understand that it has only been five years since the white MP3 player with the friendly face rolled off the assembly line. It has gone from one product to a family in every size, shape and color. The iTunes Music Store is the world's premier distribution center for digital audio and video. And Apple has a sustainable second business that is wholly unconnected to selling Macs."