iPod Sales Passes 100 Million Mark

CUPERTINO, April 9: Apple has sold its 100 millionth iPod,
it was announced today, five and a half years since the device hit the market.

Launched in November 2001, the iPod is now the
fastest-selling music player in history, Apple said. Since its launch it has
seen the rollout of 10 new models, including five generations of iPod, two
generations of iPod mini, two generations of iPod nano and two generations of
iPod shuffle. The iTunes Store—home to more than 5 million songs, 350
television shows and over 400 movies—has sold over 2.5 billion songs, 50
million TV shows and over 1.3 million movies, making it the world's most
popular online music, TV and movie store.