Apple iPod Review
Finding the Ipod that's 'Just Right' for You!
If you are in the market for an Apple iPod, and are completely confused by all the different iPods on the market, then we've created a super little Apple iPod review, guide and checklist for you to help you choose the iPod that fits YOU, in terms of both storage and features.
So let's find out what iPod are you?There are have been 5 iPod models (apart from the iPhone) released since 2001 All current iPods apart from the Shuffle and Mini (music only) are both music and video/game players.Because iPods have been around now for several years there are various 'Generations' available with many variations on how much storage space within each model. See the details in each iPod section below..
iPhone
The iPhone is a multimedia phone with internet access and multi-touch screen. The first generation iPhone was released in late 2007 initially with 4 & 8GB of storage but the 4GB was soon replaced with 16GB. The second generation model was released in 2008 also with 8 & 16GB storage. The main features of the phone are- - Wi-fi internet with access to iTunes, App Store, YouTube- new Apps are always coming onto the market, and are sold through the App Store
- 2 mega-pixel camera (no zoom function)
- 16GB portable media player (same as iPods) with video, music, podcast playback.
- For text and email a virtual keypad can be accessed
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iPod Touch
The iPod Touch is the newest of the iPod models with the first generation being released in 2007. The 2nd generation was released in 2008 with improved battery life, volume buttons and built-in speaker. The sleek stainless steel design and high-resolution picture on the 3.5inch widescreen makes the Touch the best model for video watching and gaming.
It is also the only model (aside from the iPhone) with wireless access to the web giving you the ability for multi-player gaming, online shopping, reading news and watching videos, as well as access to the iTunes store. The Touch is available with either 8gb (2,000 songs/8 hours of video), 16gb (4,000 songs/16 hours of video) and 32gb (7,000 songs, 40 hours of video).
The coolest feature for game players is the built-in accelerometer which responds to your movements, so you can tilt and turn your iPod touch to control the action. It’s perfect for racing games, where your entire iPod touch acts as a steering wheel, and for tap-and-tilt games, in which your character rolls to your movements as well as precise fingertip control over mouse movements.
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iPod Classic
The iPod Classic is the 'best value' iPod storing your entire music collection (with room to spare!), as well as video and photos in newer models. It is available in only silver or black (earlier models came in white) with the iPod Classic being available in six variations (known as 'generations')
1st Generation- 5 & 10GB (2001)
2nd Generation- 10 & 20GB (2002)
3rd Generation- 10, 15, 20, 30 & 40GB (2003)- major redesign
4th Generation- 20 & 40GB (2004)
5th Generation- 30, 60 & 80GB (2005)- 2nd redesign, slimmer case, larger screen, video playback introduced
6th Generation- 80, 120 & 160GB (2007)- improved battery life
The sixth generation model has a 2.5inch video screen for gaming or video/movie and image viewing. The 120GB model can store up to 30,000 songs, 150 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination which is more than most of us can fit into a lifetime!
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iPod Nano
If color and standing out from the crowd is your 'thing' then you'll love the 9 vibrant colors to choose from in the new Nano range. The iPod Nano replaced the iPod Mini which ceased production in 2005. The Nano has four generations of model in the marketplace.
1st Generation- 1, 2 & 4GB (2005)
2nd Generation- 2, 4 & 8GB (2006)- 6 colors added to range
3rd Generation- 4 & 8GB (2007)- video added
4th Generation- 4, 8 & 16GB (2008)- 9 colors, 'shake' feature added
The new iPod Nano is super slim to fit into your pocket and hasthe cool Genius feature to find the songs in your music library that go great together, and then makes a Genius Playlist for you as well as the 'shake to shuffle' feature to change songs 'in a shake'! The high-resolution picture on the 2inch widescreen display means you can watch video, tv and movies.
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iPod Shuffle
If you like to exercise to your favorite tunes then the Shuffle is for you! The Ipod Shuffle has had two releases-
1st Generation- 512MB & 1GB (2005)- long, slim model, no screen
2nd Generation- 1GB & 2GB (2006)- clip design, 4 new colors
Available in either 1gb (240 songs) or 2gb (500 songs) the new Shuffle has enough room for you to run a couple of marathons with your favorite tunes playing, and 12 hours of battery life too! Best of all it weighs a teeny-tiny 15g / 0.55oz and comes in silver, red, pink, blue or green. The built-in clip makes it easy to wear on your sleeve, running shorts or any piece of clothing to take it anywhere you go!
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iPod Mini
The iPod Mini was replaced by the iPod Nano in 2005, but prior to that was released in two models-
1st Generation- 4GB (2004)- click wheel, 5 colors
2nd Generation- 4 & 6GB (2005)- brighter colors, longer battery life
Even though the iPod Mini is no longer in production there are still plenty of them around, and many bargains to be had!
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