Rare 1st Gen Apple iPod (Scroll Wheel) – 5GB – Excellent Condition – A Piece of Apple History! Calling all Apple fanboys, fangirls, and vintage tech collectors – here’s your chance to own a true icon! Up for sale is my original Apple iPod (Scroll Wheel), the first generation iPod released in October 2001 (Model M8541). This is the 5GB variant, capable of holding up to 1,000 songs and featuring the legendary mechanical scroll wheel with physical buttons surrounding it – the design that changed portable music forever. ? Excellent working condition – plays music flawlessly ? Battery tested – lasts between 5 to 7 hours for playback! ? FireWire charger and adapter included ? Original hardware – no dings, no cracks, just the expected light scuffs from careful use over time ? Stunning stainless steel and "iBook white" finish – still shines beautifully. Lots of internet threads on how to bring back the stainless steel to former glory and bring back the whiite tto it bright out of box state. ? Rare and hard to find in this condition

The iPod comes as pictured, with lots of detailed photos showing its outstanding state for an item that's over two decades old. Please note: no headphones are included in the sale.

This is more than just a music player — it's a piece of Apple history, a collectible that marked the beginning of the iPod revolution and laid the groundwork for the iPhone and modern portable tech.

If you’re a serious collector, an Apple enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates groundbreaking design, this is a must-have. Finding a first-gen iPod in such excellent, fully working condition is becoming rarer in New Zealand and eBay seems to be the only other alternative.

Don’t miss your chance to own this incredible piece of tech history!

Pick up or shipping available. Questions welcome.