Today, modern technology creeps into every part of our lives. Because of this, the younger generations began to feel serious fatigue. Generation Z is slowly losing interest even in advanced artificial intelligence. They don’t reject technology entirely, but they are happy to return to the late 2000s. For them, it was the golden age of the best electronic devices. The main evidence for this new trend is the sudden return of the legendary iPod player.
Company Apple launched its last iPod Touch back in 2019. Smartphones soon engulfed all other portable music devices on the market.
However, the old models of the iPod player have become an extremely sought-after commodity again today. The Internet platform eBay records an increase in searches for Classic and Nano models by over twenty percent. Unofficial surveys show that a third of new customers are teenagers and young people.
Escape from constant notifications and digital fatigue
The main driver of this phenomenon is the general fatigue of a continuous Internet connection. Today’s youth are growing up in a world of constant privacy violations and bad changes to applications. Young people want to reduce everyday distractions and listen to music with a clear intention.
It’s hard to enjoy your favorite album when you’re constantly interrupted by business and private messages. Another important reason is the desire for real ownership of the purchased music. Major streaming services can shut down your account overnight or delete all saved playlists.
However, the old iPod is not ideal for everyone
Buyers of old players are generally not too burdened by the sound quality itself. Unfortunately, old iPods do not support modern high-resolution audio formats. The internal components of these players may have suffered serious deterioration over the years. Because of this, the sound quality itself is often worse than before.
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AppleSyncing songs is also a problem, as iTunes has been discontinued for a long time. Users today therefore have to use complicated software from third-party developers to transfer music.
Modern alternatives for lovers of good sound
The prices of the preserved ones iPod Classic model on the Internet today they reach up to three hundred dollars. That’s too much money for a device that isn’t even basic Bluetooth connection. That’s why it’s much better to look at modern digital audio players from other well-known manufacturers.
Companies like Sony and Fiio make high-end devices for true audiophiles. These devices use custom Android systems and offer incomparably better sound quality.
There are many interesting options on the market for everyone’s pocket and taste, he reminds Engadget.