On Hands-On Tech, listener Micahel proposes an idea to Mikah Sargent if Apple could ever bring back the iPod Classic, but updated to be a home ecosystem? Mikah shares his thoughts.

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talking about why I love using an iPod classic in 2026 and how / why I switched to one. I'll probably keep using a DAP from now on and owning my music, even if it doesn't end up being an iPod forever. I definitely recommend switching if you're fed up with streaming services and things distracting you from your music!

huge thank you again to the kind viewer who gifted me their iPod. it is definitely being put to good use :)

also i realized i didn't mention watching movies on the iPod, but i feel like it's kinda the same as trying to playing games on it.

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0:00 intro
2:03 modding
3:24 focusing on music / no distractions
7:05 aesthetic / physical experience
7:44 owning your music
8:19 outro

With school districts across the country banning smartphones, kids these days are getting crafty and finding ways to skirt around the mandates. A result of that has been a resurgence of an old favorite: The iPod. With popularity surging, your kid might be adding one to their Christmas wish list. But... where do you buy one? I walk you through a few options that may be helpful!

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00:27 - World Computer Exchange
00:57 - School Phone Bans
02:11 - Syncing in 2025
03:24 - eBay
06:36 - Facebook Marketplace
07:50 - Back Market
08:33 - Elite Obsolete Electronics
09:30 - Summary and Review

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The iPod Classic was one of Apple's best devices that they ever made. Over time though, the iPhone slowly took over and eventually caused the removal of the iPod from the lineup. In this video, we will see why the iPod had so much potential, and make it hold up in the modern tech landscape.

CHAPTERS
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00:46 - The Build
03:00 - Removing Face Plate
05:31 - Adding New Back Plate
06:30 - Solid State Drive Install
09:00 - Massive 3000 mAh Battery
10:00 - Final Assembly
11:10 - Software Install
12:00 - Outro

Welcome back to the channel!
Today, I explore another piece of vintage / retro / old tech that I bought online. From forgotten gadgets to classic electronics, this channel is all about giving old tech a new life.

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– Unboxing old/vintage tech
– First impressions & testing
– Restoration, cleaning, repair (if needed)
– Honest review: Is it still usable today?
– Tech nostalgia & history of the device

If you love retro gadgets, secondhand electronics, thrifted tech, repairs, restorations, or tech history, you’re in the right place.

Recently, I bought myself an 80GB iPod Classic. It wasn’t just a nostalgia trip either. The constant barrage of notifications from my Mac, Apple Watch and iPhone was really starting to get to me. But even with as many notifications as possible switched off on my phone, I found they were still interrupting me - and no more so than when I wanted to listen to music.

For one reason or another, the iPhone turned out to be the ruination of listening to music properly, the way it had been created by the musician to be listened to. But on the iPod, I’m listening to nearly uncompressed original CD quality files in good wired headphones, and it sounds amazing. The difference is like day & night - and there is not a single notification in sight.

Join me as I take you through my thoughts & reasoning of why the iPod Classic remain the best way to listen to music.

The mighty iPod still takes the crown!

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00:42 The simplicity of an iPod
02:04 The passion of owning an iPod
02:31 The streaming generation & iTunes Match
03:34 Too many notifications
04:51 The problem of using an iPod in 2026
06:56 The big iTunes Match scam
07:26 My over-the-top headphone solution
08:4 5 The joy of listening to music once again on the iPod

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Recovery mode DFU
Steps:
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2. Press the select and left buttons (until you hear a beep)
3. Choose "Manual Test" by pressing Menu


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SHOULD I GET A NEW BACK CASE? OR DOES THIS IPOD DESERVE TO STAY GLUED SHUT?

This iPod put up a massive fight to not be fixed...But eventually I managed to fix it. Several dead screens and 5 months of time later and it's fully functional! I decided to keep the original music (from previous owner) on it. Most of the songs I like and there's 3,500 of them! That's a lot even by todays standards. So it was FREE music?

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Step back into tech history with a pure, macro ASMR unboxing of the iconic original Apple iPod. Pure factory peels, chrome reflections, and satisfying clicks—no talking, just pure aesthetic tech nostalgia.
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Update
The iPod 4th Classic Gen ended up working after reseating the hard drive connector

The iPod touch 2nd Gen (8GB) Ended up just needing a charge

The iPod touch 1st gen Also ended up just needing a charge






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Upgrading a iPod classic 6th generation’s storage and battery.

I bought an untest joblot of 4 iPods. In this video I will be taking a closer look and seeing if they work at all, and maybe finding some secrets in them, who knows...

Enjoy!

Lets find out if this iPod classic from the early 2000's still works or not!

In one of my earlier videos, I showed you how to restore an iPod that has the "Use iTunes to Restore" screen but now I will show you more about the iPod folder icon.

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