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The ritual of portable CD life: a Sony Discman clipped to your waist or backpack, Electronic Skip Protection bragged on the box, and a zip-up CD binder holding exactly 24 discs — the ones that defined you. CD binders like Case Logic wallets replaced jewel cases, turning your music taste into curated, tangible proof of personality.
Steve Jobs unveiled the iPod on October 23, 2001, promising "1,000 songs in your pocket." The original model packed a 5GB hard drive, mechanical scroll wheel, and FireWire connection—Mac-only, $399. The click wheel, iTunes Music Store (2003), and later Windows support made it the gateway device to digital music and one of the most influential electronics ever built.