| The Apple iPod is the world's most popular portable | | | | up to 240 songs, and with skip-free playback is |
| audio and video player, and comes in a range of | | | | perfectly designed and sized for listening to your |
| types and sizes. Here are some useful hints and tips | | | | favourite songs while exercising or on the move. |
| for things to consider when choosing an iPod. | | | | Weighing 15.5 grams, the iPod Shuffle's dimensions |
| The iPod was launched as a portable music player in | | | | are (H)27.3 mm x (W)41.2 mm x (D)10.5 mm - as |
| 2001 by Apple Computers. A central click wheel | | | | small as a matchbook! |
| controls all functions on the unit, letting you play, | | | | * iPod Touch - Latest addition to the range the iPod |
| choose and organise your music and film. The iPod | | | | Touch is available in a range of stylish colours and |
| works in conjunction with Apple's iTunes software. | | | | made from anodised aluminium.- With its super slim |
| After iTunes is installed on a computer, stored songs | | | | design constructed from stainless steel along with |
| are transferred to the iPod. The iPod appealed to | | | | incredible new technologies built in the iPod Touch is |
| consumers mainly because of its easy to use | | | | billed as the funnest iPod ever! Available with 8GB, |
| functions, clean, seamless design, and stylish good | | | | 16GB and now an eye-watering 32GB memory the |
| looks. | | | | iPod Touch is packed full of brilliant features putting |
| Today, the Apple iPod remains an iconic product, with | | | | video, music tracks, internet and games into your |
| millions of sales across the world, and new models | | | | hand. |
| with enhanced features regularly coming onto the | | | | Each model of iPod comes with everything you need |
| market. | | | | to get started, including iTunes software for PC or |
| The iPod uses a rechargeable battery that can be | | | | Macbook, headphones and connectors.iPod |
| charged via computer or by a mains adapter. Files are | | | | Accessories |
| stored on either a hard drive or flash memory, and | | | | There are a wide range of accessories available to |
| can be listened to or viewed via headphones and a | | | | go with your new iPod, to suit a variety of styles |
| colour display screen. | | | | and needs. |
| You Want to Buy an iPod - But Which Type is Best? | | | | * Engraving - The iPod and iPod Nano come with the |
| There are four main types of iPod available: | | | | option of free engraving, allowing you to personalise |
| * Classic iPod - The largest in the iPod range, the | | | | your iPod. |
| standard iPod is available in white or black and is | | | | * Armbands - You can buy armbands for all models, |
| fitted with either a 30GB or 80GB hard drive, capable | | | | keeping your iPod protected and secure on your arm, |
| of storing 7,500 and 20,000 songs, and 40 hours and | | | | especially useful for sporting activities. |
| 100 hours of video respectively. The iPod is ideal for | | | | * Car Integration - You can integrate your iPod with |
| storing and viewing photographs, television shows, | | | | your car stereo thanks to a range of car kits which |
| podcasts, games, audio books and music videos. The | | | | are compatible with all models. |
| bright 2.5-inch colour display functions as a screen for | | | | * Speakers - There are many models of quality |
| pictures and movies as well as a menu to navigate | | | | speakers available for the iPod, to suit most tastes |
| through the features. The iPod's battery offers 20 | | | | and budgets. For an easy alternative to your Hi-Fi, |
| hours of music playback or over 6 hours of video | | | | simply connect the iPod to the speakers! |
| playback between charges, making it just as | | | | * Cases - The look of your iPod can easily be |
| convenient for long journeys as it is for travelling to | | | | customised, with a range of stylish cases designed |
| work. Another great feature on the iPod is the | | | | especially for each model of iPod. |
| search facility, enabling quick and easy access to the | | | | * Cables and Connectors - The features of the iPod |
| song or video that you're looking for. Weighing 136 | | | | can be enhanced through a range of connecting |
| grams, the iPod's dimensions are (H)10.35 cm x | | | | devices, with a cable or connector available for most |
| (W)6.18 cm x (D)1.1 cm. | | | | tasks. |
| * iPod Nano - Available with a 2GB, 4GB or 8GB flash | | | | Extended Warranty |
| memory, the iPod Nano can store 500, 1000 or 2000 | | | | Every Apple iPod comes with a single-incident |
| songs respectively. In a sleek anodised aluminium | | | | telephone support warranty valid for 90 days from |
| enclosure, the 2GB model has a silver colour scheme. | | | | the date of purchase. In addition your iPod will be |
| The 4GB iPod Nano is available in a range of colours | | | | covered against defects for a year from purchase. |
| while the 8GB iPod Nano comes in black. The battery | | | | You can also choose the AppleCare Protection Plan, |
| offers up to 24 hours of music playback between | | | | with support, repairs and replacements under certain |
| charges, while the 1.5-inch colour screen is ideal for | | | | conditions, for two years. |
| viewing photographs, album artwork, and scrolling | | | | Retailers may also offer their own warranties when |
| through playlists or navigating the menu. The iPod | | | | you buy your iPod, so try to find out about these |
| Nano is based on flash memory, so playback is | | | | before your buy your iPod. |
| skip-free, making it an ideal iPod for when you're out | | | | Prices for the iPod, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle can |
| and about. Weighing 40 grams, the iPod Nano's | | | | differ between retailers, so by shopping around |
| dimensions are (H)90 mm x (W)40 mm x (D)6.25 | | | | online, comparing iPod prices between different |
| mm. | | | | retailers and taking advantage of special offers or |
| * iPod Shuffle - the iPod Shuffle is the smallest and | | | | discounts, you may be able to get a great deal on |
| most affordable in the Apple iPod range. Available | | | | your new Apple iPod. |
| with 1GB of flash memory, the iPod Shuffle can store | | | | |