iPod Socks were a set of multi-colored cotton knit

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introduced by

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in November 2004 for protection of

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s from damage during travel.Revisiting the forgotten history of obscure Apple accessories
by Michael Steeber, 9to5Mac. March 19, 2018.

History

The socks were jokingly presented by Apple CEO

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as a "revolutionary new product" at a special music event held on October 26, 2004. They were available in a package of six different colors, including green, purple, grey, blue, orange and pink, for 29. Apple stopped selling the product sometime in September 2012.Apple removes iPod Socks from online store
AppleInsider. September 26, 2012. The set soon became a collector's item, with aftermarket prices rising as high as 90 by 2014.Remember These iPod Accessories?
by Lulu Chang, Bustle. October 30, 2014.

Reception

Jeremy Horwitz of ''iLounge'' gave a rating of B− for the socks, indicating a "Limited Recommendation". Horwitz noted the product's two-toned design and ability to hold an iPod of any size, but criticized the socks for inhibiting access to the screen and controls and high price. In 2021, Chaim Gartenberg of

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described the product as a "bizarre piece of Apple's history" comparable to the Polishing Cloth, noting that the socks remained relatively popular during its availability from 2004 to 2012 due to their "relatively universal size" and bright colors.

References

External links

Apple iPod Socks
at Apple (archived 2007-10-21
2004-11-12
{{Apple hardware since 1998 Discontinued Apple Inc. products iPod accessories Products introduced in 2004 Socks Products and services discontinued in 2012