Which iPod are you?
iPod shuffle
IPod shuffle is ideal if you want a small, discreet music player when you're on the go. Its built-in clip also means you can attach shuffle fixed to the outside of your clothing or fasten it inside a pocket or purse.
Unlike the other Ipods , shuffle does not have a screen, but it need not be a cause for concern. After all, if you use the shuffle to work on a crowded commuter train or bus, or around the house when you're busy, you can not have a chance to see what a screen can offer.
Furthermore, the shuffle may have the lowest storage capacity of the iPod range, but do you really need much more space? You can still load 240 songs on the 1GB model and 500 at 2 GB. Even then, you can keep other music in your iTunes library and change songs, albums, artists and playlists, and when you want.
iPod nano
The stunning looks and versatility Ipod Nanotechnology has made it the world's favorite music player. If you have a good size music collection you will bear with you, it can store 2,000 or 4,000 songs, depending on whether you choose the 8GB or 16GB version. The Nano will also give you up to 24 hours of music playback on one battery charge.
The nano is about more than audio, however. The two inch color LCD screen you can watch music videos, movies, photos and TV shows. You can also download movies and TV shows from the Internet via iTunes, download them to your nano, and show them through your TV with a suitable cable.
Clearly N is for everyone who wants something more than just a music player. It is an incredibly compact and lightweight entertainment center. It also has features that make it desirable for specific users. Game players, for instance, appreciate the accelerometer. This device allows you to move your iPod nano to control on-screen characters and events.
A further bonus, this time for music lovers, come in form of Genius. When you activate Genius in iTunes and iPod nano, you can ask it to automatically create playlists that match a favorite song and reflects your personal taste.
Other parts of the iPod nano help the visually impaired. There is a larger font size you can set to display the menu lists. There is also menus an innovation that allows you to hear the menus as they appear. This means you can navigate almost all your nano features without having to look at the screen.
iPod classic
The classic is the iPod that can hold almost all the most committed love music and video can provide it. With 120 GB for your predisposition, you can perform 30,000 songs in your pocket, or have 150 hours of movies and TV. More than likely you want a mixture of these, but do not forget you can also add images, games, podcasts and audiobooks.
This amazing ability makes the classic apart. To take full advantage of it, but you need a power of endurance, a first-class screen and high quality sound. The classic is all these.
The battery gives you up to 36 hours music playback or 6 hours of video on a single charge. This is perfect for long trips and holidays. What's more, you need only make the classic on duty for two hours to bring it back to 80% strength, and four hours for 100%.
The screen is a two and half inch color LCD screen with 320 x 240 pixel resolution. It gives images are vivid and sharp, and further enhances them with an LED backlight.
Sound is precise and clear. This is exactly what all music lovers want and is one of the reasons why classic is invaluable for many people. If your music collection has grown so large, for example, that you have trouble finding enough shelves for what you can transfer your CDs to iTunes and from there to your classic. This way you can reduce your collection to a device that is half the size of a CD case without loss of quality or enjoyment. If you invest in an iPod speaker system, you can also continue to listen to your music loud.
iPod touch
The iPod touch is all that big on shuffle, nano and classic, and adds some unique extras.
One of these is the three and half inch Multi-Touch screen. Not only does this give more space to see menus and videos, it replaces the click wheel. To control the functions of touch, just tap the screen and move your fingers across it. The screen also boasts stunning 3D graphics.
For audio you can listen to music or videos on your touch by plugging headphones or earphones. However, you can put them to a page where you want and use the built-in speaker. This is useful if circumstances is such that you can not wear headphones, and you do not have a speaker system for hands.
Another great extra is the built Wi-Fi technology. This takes your iPod to a second level of use, so you can connect to a wireless network. You can then search the Internet and retrieve and send emails.
The touch is an iPod for anyone who wants the extra capacity leading edge technology and internet access. If this is what you're looking for touch is the perfect iPod. If not, shuffle, nano or classic definitely what you need.
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Ben T Wilson writes about Mac computers, such as the imac computers.
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