That Old-Timey iPod Transistor Radio

For all you Macintosh following, iPod carrying, Steve Jobs worshiping hipsters (Fenton), here's a bit of news. Everything old is new again! Take the soon-to-be obsolete iPod Mini and compare it to the very spiffy 1954 Regency TR-1 transistor radio, the world's first commercially sold transistor pocket radio.

Small enough to hold in your hand, and powered by batteries, it came in a variety of delicious colors, including green, pearlescent blue, lavender, white and red.

The device went on sale just in time for hip young gadget freaks to hear Elvis Presley singing That's All Right - recognized by many as the moment at which rock'n'roll was born.

The TR-1 was marketed under the slogan "See it! Hear it! Get it!"

The similarities are pretty amusing. Even more amusing is that Apple has declined to comment. Whatchu hiding Steve Jobs!