A BBC article points out parallels between the Apple iPod and the Regency TR-1 transistor radio, considered to be the world's first commercially sold transistor pocket radio.
The Regency TR-1 helped revolutionize the way people 50 years ago listened to music and radio. It was small enough to fit in your pocket, came in a variety of colors and was controlled with a large wheel controller.
The similarities were first noticed by technology watcher John Ousby, who posted about this at flickr.
"Notice anything familiar?" asks Ousby. "One is a groundbreaking consumer electronics device released in a range of catchy colours enabling a hugely addictive portable listening experience - the other is the ipod mini.
With the help of KYOURadio, the Regency might even be used to listen to podcasts....
