The Apple iPod is 15 years old- see first reveal video

It's hard to overestimate the effect the iPod had on technology and the world in general.

Apple device was revealed on the 23rd of October 2001, now more than 15 years ago. And while it took a while for the iPod to really grab hold of the world, it set events in motion for the brand to seep into almost every home.

From that base came the iPhone and the iPad and the technological domination which we see everywhere today in the familar form of Apple products. And it all grew out of the companys attempt to make a better music player - one which had good storage, a simple control scheme and looks fantastic.