Kane Kramer

Kane Kramer is a British inventor who created the technology behind MP3 media devices and downloads.

Kramer claims he originally thought up the idea behind the iPod with his designs for the PIXYS and IXI, music downloading devices which could hold a single four-minute song. Apple has credited Kramer with the invention, but he still receives no royalties from iPod sales. He has worked for Apple as an expert consultant.

Kane Kramer News and Articles

Wired (Gadget Lab): Briton Invented iPod, DRM and On-Line Music in 1979 (September 9, 2008)
FOXNews.com: British Man Says He Invented iPod in 1979 (September 9, 2008)
MacWorld UK: Apple admits UK boffin invented the iPod (September 8, 2008)
The Inquirer: Ipod inventor gets a temp job at Apple (September 8, 2008)
IGM: Kane Kramer, inventor of the iPod (September 8, 2008)
Mail Online: Apple admit Briton DID invent iPod... still not getting any money (September 6, 2008)

Kane Kramer Background and Information

Official Site: Kane Kramer
Guardian.co.uk: Kane Kramer Interview (September 20, 2004)

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