The iPod has to be one of the most famous digital music devices around the world. Apple’s masterpiece of a product, is one of the most innovative on the market. Designed to seduce music-lovers everywhere, Steve Jobs’ successful company launched four alternatives, all of which are in very high demand. These include: the iPod Shuffle, the iPod Nano, the iPod Classic and the iPod Touch.
The iPod Shuffle is a member of the iPod family that uses Flash memory. It has 2GB capacity. The latest iPod Shuffle generation was launched February 28th 2008. It currently allows for over 2GB of space. Considering it originally only had 512MB of memory, it is a lovely upgrade for its users. The going rate for an iPod Shuffle is aboout 60$.
The iPod Nano is currently in its fourth generation. While first generation Nanos only had 1GB of space, the fourth allows over 16GB of storage. The iPod Nano is available in nine different colours. The screen has been improved from one generation to the next for video quality and currently has a resolution of 320 X 240 pixels. Another interesting fact is that the Nano is made of recyclable material, glass and aluminum. The iPod Nano costs approximately 200$
The iPod Classic has made it to its’ sixth generation. The memory available to stock data is over 160GB, which is a considerable amount of space. The iPod Classic has been designed to provide a pleasant using experience on par with Apple products. For example, the Cover Flow function allows the user to browse through the music library and look through the album covers.
The iPod Touch has the uniqueness of a touch screen. It weighs 120 grams and has resolution of 480 x 320 pixels. Several applications and features include:
1. Contact listing by alphabetical order
2. Scientific calculator available
3. Simplified Mail account creation
4. Possibility to make screen captures
There are iPods for all needs and prices. Originally more popular with teenagers, iPods are now being sold to various age groups. Other than the useful aspect of being able to stock vast quantities of music, iPods have become fashion accessories. So it isn’t surprising that people are willing to fork out plenty of money to be in style. Whether you want to carry around music or make a fashion statement, remember Apple is a growing success… and the iPod family is definitely a part of it!
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