EQUIPThe Verge · 2h ago
Sprout Pi adds Bluetooth, streaming, and USB-C to your aging iPod
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Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico offer comprehensive motherboard replacements for legacy iPod hardware. These upgrades integrate modern connectivity standards and high-fidelity audio capabilities into original device chassis.
- 01Consolidates Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and USB-C connectivity into a single motherboard replacement
- 02Expands storage capacity via integrated microSD card slots for high-resolution audio libraries
- 03Enables native FLAC playback and streaming functionality on vintage Apple hardware
- 04Provides a unified hardware solution for professional device modernization and restoration
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There's an entire cottage industry of iPod mods out there, but Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico are two of the few full motherboard replacements that combine many of the most popular mods into a single upgrade. Both versions add Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, a microSD card slot, FLAC playback, and more. And while cracking open an […]