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Since the birth of the iPod in 2001, Apple has released generation after generation of new iPods packed with exciting feature updates.

The problem is that your not-so-old iPod probably feels like it's drifted into obsolescence.

Sure they both still play music, but take a look at a first gen iPod next to an iPod touch and it's not hard to understand where I'm coming from.

Rather than pony up for a shiny new MP3 player, consider installing the open-source MP3 player firmware Rockbox on your current player first.

Rockbox just hit a new release, and it's never been easier to supercharge your MP3 player, from iPods and irivers to Archos and SanDisk players.

Full Lifehacker review here:

Mp3 Players: Breathe New Life into Your Aging MP3 Player with Rockbox