What does the i stands for in iPhone and iPod ?

“I” want one!!!

I think it means “Internet” but I might be wrong

Its a throwback from the first dot-com bubble. Everything was iThis and eThat. Apple jumped on that wagon with the iMac but actually stayed the course. I thought it was tacky then and I still think its tacky now.

iAgree!

Here’s what Wikipedia says:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet-related_prefixes

“i” is not a generic prefix used to describe a type of service or product; rather, it is used in the branding of individual products. Where as e-mail refers to electronic mail in general, iMail, if it existed, would probably refer to an individual e-mail service. The i prefix is especially connected to Apple Inc., who first popularized it with the iMac and iBook[8] and now keeps a long line of products starting with i, including iPod, iTunes, iPhone, iLife and others. Apple initially said the “i” stood for “internet”;[9].

I personally think that Apple uses the “i-” in its product branding in an effort to communicate a sense of ownership and creative empowerment for the user, who would likely purchase an Apple product for its innovative creative features.

interactive???

For the original iMac and iBook, it meant Internet. For everything since, it’s just been being consistent with the iMac.

Wasn’t this just asked and answered a few days ago?

I agree with jz1220, I think the I identifies the product as personal and establishes a sense of individual entitlement and superiority, it appeals to the desire to not share