The first iPod was released only 5,5 years ago but the difference between that one and the one released earlier in 2006 is really quite astounding as you will now see.1st Generation iPod

The 1st Generation iPod was launched at the end of October 2001 with dimensions to rival the established competition. It stood 4inches high and less than 3inches wide with a weight of around 6ounces. This initial iPod had a 5GB memory which could hold up to 1000 songs. It also had a high resolution screen and a revolutionary type of control system – the scroll or click wheel. However at $400 it was considered a major purchase and at this point the software needed to use the iPod was only available on the Mac.2nd Generation iPod

The 2nd Generation iPod had the advantage of being compatible with PCs through a FireWire cable. There was also now software for use with Windows which opened the iPod up to a lot more users. The actual iPod itself changed very little. The scroll wheel became a solid fixture as apposed to a spinning wheel and there was an extra port for the attachment of a FireWire cable.3rd Generation iPod

The spring of 2003 saw iPod sales really take off as the 3rd Generation was launched. One of the biggest changes to this new model was the ability to link it to a PC with a USB cable; the USB port was a lot more common on PCs than the FireWire port and so many more people could successfully use an iPod with their home computer. In addition the 3rd generation iPod had a bigger memory (20GB) and solid function buttons below the screen.

At the same time Apple launched the iTunes Music Store around the world which provided a legal source for 1000s of songs. iPod sales went through the roof and the brand became a household name.4th Generation iPod

However Apple continued to release newer and more advanced models and at the end of 2003 the first of the 4th Generation iPods was launched. The iPod mini took the iPod in a whole new direction – small is beautiful. It was only half the size of the original iPod and because of its compact size the face changed quite dramatically in that the function buttons were rendered obsolete and everything was controlled by the scroll wheel. It also had to have a smaller screen.

The next step was to make the screen colour and this emerged with the iPod photo. This model had a larger hard drive and a longer battery life in addition to the ability to display colour photos and album covers.

By now Apple had pretty much conquered the digital audio device market but their next release proved to be a step towards taking over the flash drive market as well. This happened in January 2005 and was named the iPod shuffle. The shuffle was the smallest model yet and didn’t include an LCD screen on the face. However it’s 512MB memory was at least twice the size of its nearest competitor and the fact that it actually shuffled the songs so that the user never knew what was coming next and its very low price of $99 meant that the little iPod sold just as well as every other model before it.

The last of the 4th Generation iPods entered the market in July 2005 and was the tiniest to date. The iPod nano made use of a high capacity flash memory chip which enabled it to have the considerable memory of 4GB but still be…well, nano! The nano had new features as well such as calendars, address books, world times and games.5th Generation iPod

The newest iPod is the 5th Generation iPod video. This has the capability of playing music videos, TV programmes and films downloaded from the iTunes Music Store. It has all of the features of the nano but as its full colour screen is bigger the overall dimensions are also slightly bigger (not too much though).

As you can see Apple has kept the changes coming and people have carried on buying and there doesn’t seem to be any evidence to say their latest release is their last.

The Apple Ipod has grown tremendously popular since its release in late 2001. In fact over 100 million of them have been sold to date with no sells drop in sight. There are many accessories for them such as speakers, earphones and carrying cases.
It has revolutionized the way we listen to our music. There are Ipods out on the market now that have more gigabytes than many brand new computers. Other mp3 player makers have modeled their mp3 players to resemble it’s competitor in appearance and functionality. There have been some slight problems associated with Ipods in the past though.
Issues over the audio volume came to the Apple imprint in the form of a lawsuit. Since then Ipods can be locked so the volume can’t pass a certain point. People had complained about the possibility of hearing loss if the player were turned all the way up. Even violence has been associated with the Ipod.
Due to the unique headphones that the Ipod has, people have become victims of robberies. The attacker can see your earphones and know that you have an Ipod which probably cost you a few hundred dollars. It is advised no to use the Ipod earphones if you are going to listen to music while you are out.
There are several different types of Ipods that vary in gigabyte space, color and functionality out on the market. Some are only available in certain countries. Gigabyte space ranges from as low as 512 MB all the way up to 160 gigabytes of space. With fifteen styles to choose from like the iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod touch and iPod classic, you can mix and match with the gigabyte space to get the one that’s right for you.
Ipods were originally made for just music. However, this has recently changed. You can now get audio and video Ipods with photo settings along with it. The newer Ipod Touch allows for audio, video, photo and limited internet use. Some of the best features on the Ipod include its small size, resolution display and its playback time. Although each model is different, this seems to be the prevailing opinion as to what attracts people to buy the Ipod instead of the many other mp3 players brands.
It is common practice for a health club to include complementary Ipods for use during work outs. One story out of India detailed of one woman’s fascination with her Ipod. She would eventually go on to married to the 30 gigabyte Ipod in a private ceremony. People caused a huge stir when they began to auction off the pre owned Ipods full of music. We have had to think about issues that were just impossible not that long ago.
Yet today, we are debating whether or not a person can sell a product that holds songs with song already stored on it. Nike and Ipod recent teamed up to make the Ipod shoe. One of the shoes has an Ipod stored in the sole of it. One of the biggest complaints with the cd players was the skipping whenever a person with move in a motion that didn’t agree with their cd.
The Ipod puts an end to that once and for all. This has got to be one of the biggest reasons many people switched from their cd walkman to the Ipod.

Buying Ipod is just like buying a piece of enjoy-ment. The first criteria is to buy something you will enjoy. And full enjoyment of your new iPod means considering your music, your lifestyle and, of course, your budget.
• iPod Shuffle
• iPod Nano
• which iPod is Right for you?
should purchase a traditional Ipod. Available in 30gb and 60gb sizes, the Ipod will hold 15,000 or 30,000 songs respectively. If you don’t have enough songs to fill your iPod why not download some videos instead? Ipods now all support video, so you can download your favorite television show or music video and take it with you on the road. The battery on the Ipod will last up to 20 hours before giving out making it a great music and video player for long trips.iPod Shuffle
The Ipod shuffle is perfect for people who don’t want to carry around their entire music collection with then, but want something light and easy for working out and going out on the two. The ipod shuffle is about the size of a pack of gum, and comes with a lanyard so you can wear it around your neck and go hands free. The shuffle comes in two sizes 512mb and 1g, the 512mb ipods shuffle will hold 120 songs and the 1gb model will hold around 240.iPod Nano
If you want to keep it small, but also want to see your play list then an iPod Nano may be the right ipod for you. iPod Nanos are slightly larger in size than the shuffle but have their own color display where you can easily navigate through songs and play lists as well as view your pictures. Ipod nanos come in 1gb, 2 GB and 4gb sizes. The 1gb model will hold the same as a 1gb shuffle (240 songs) the 4gb version however will hold close to 1000. A new feature of the Nano is their integration with Nike. You can now use you Nano like a pedometer and track your workout as well as listen to some great tunes while you run. Which iPod is Right for You?
iPod fever catches a new wave of consumers every day. Coupled with the unrelenting success of Apple’s music download program iTunes, the iPod has become an unstoppable force in the world of mp3 and portable audio players.
Since its introduction into the world, other companies have risen to the challenge of besting the iPod, but have thus far been unable to attain the recognizable status and fame that surrounds the iPod like a magical aura, capturing the interest of all who fall within the mystical glow.
Apple now offers three different versions of its iPod, which has come quite a long way since its original 5GB model.

An IPod is a kind of MP4 player and is different from a MP3 player. As Apple products such as IPods and “quick time” recognize only MP4 format, even for music to play in an IPod, the iTunes which is the official music download site of Apple, offers music only in MP4 format. In an IPod, there is the iTunes software that converts MP3 files to MP4 format to play on the IPod, since an IPod will not play MP 3 files. There is video IPod that can play video files. Generally, IPods come with accessories like battery, ear phones- which are otherwise known as ear buds along with a generic pouch, a docking station to transfer files and charge the IPod ,CD of iTunes software, and of course, an instruction manual. To use an IPod, every user will need a case and a screen protector, where the latter is very important because the IPod is more susceptible to scratching. The black units are more visible to scratches than the white units, which give a blemished look to the IPod. If a case and screen protector are used, this can be avoided. IPods can be used in the car, home or along with the personal computer. IPod is a marvel for the music lovers who like to hear music through their car stereo. IPods helps us avoid the use of tapes and CDs and can hold many folds the number of CDs. The entire album can be taken in the palm of the hand with an IPod. To make this feasible, the cables in the car stereo should be plugged into the IPod and the other end of the cable into a port on the back of the stereo and it is needed to remove the stereo to accomplish this. Thus, the IPod runs on its internal battery and a car charger can also be used to run the IPod. Another way of using an IPod in a car is to use an FM transmitter to transmit signals from the IPod to the FM radio and play it like a radio station. A unit with a dock is better than a plug-in unit since plug- in units consume power from the IPod’s battery and give a poor audio quality.IPod can also be easily played through the home stereo by using an adaptive cable and using the battery power. Some units offer remote controls for IPod but the range is very limited. The music files for the IPod can be used along with a PC and there are software that allow copying the contents of the IPod into a PC or from one IPod to another. This is a safer option than having the music files in the PC in the iTunes programs because, if the PC happens to crash down and have to be reformatted, then, all the files in the iTunes folder will be lost. With all these facilities that make a music lover take the entire music collection in the pocket and carry it around to listen to it anywhere, it is no wonder that IPods are the hottest favorite for those who have an ear for music.

Nano IPod combines both the features of IPod shuffle and IPod- replacing IPod mini- and is the fourth digital audio player introduced by Apple Inc. Though IPod mini was in use, the introduction of Nano IPod was a surprise. The main features of Nano IPod are that it has more flash memory storage than the shuffle and has a miniaturized version of the color screen and click wheel that are found in the full sized IPods. The name itself-Nano-suggests that the size of the IPod has to be small. The screen has a high declaration and allows one more line of text than the IPod mini’s screen. The size of the battery and other few parts has been reduced in size, thus reducing the overall size of the IPod. The surface of the click wheel is textured. The main button of the second generation Nano IPod is concave. The Nano IPod operator with iTunes on Microsoft Windows and connects through the wharf connector as any other third generation IPod. Also, the Nano IPod has a stop watch and a numerous time zone clock function. A special feature called the mixer lock feature enables the use of click wheel to lock the IPod and serve up, to secure the user’s calendar and other contact information. Nano IPod is the first IPod to possess a new lyrics screen which is modifiable using iTunes. It is also possible to organize music on the Nano IPod, browsing by artist or song and can also shuffle the songs according to the moods of the listener. Since the flash memory is of the thickness and size of a postage stamp, the Nano IPod is a slender and longer credit card. There is an easy navigation on the Nano IPod for pod casts and hence, Nano is very informative and a communicative instrument that features ABC news and many more. It is possible to load as many as twenty five thousand photos using iTunes from windows and Mac formats. It is also feasible to view the photo slides along with the music. There is a water proof case, specially designed by Otter products so that Nano IPod can be used at the beach and on a vacation that involves swimming and other water activities. There are water proof head phones too, but the offer is limited only for a specific period. Second generation Nano IPod is less prone to scratching and is durable. The sound quality of Nano IPod is extremely good and is available in colors like white, black, silver, blue and green. The Nano IPod is the most popular and recent models of IPod and the features and benefits of Nano are many. The popularity is still growing because more and more people find it convenient to walk with a Nano IPod and take music in their pockets, wherever they go.

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