iPods are media players that are portable and very easy to handle. They are designed and marketed by the very popular brand “Apple”, it was introduced on 23rd of October 2001. There are different products lined up and a few of them are iPod Classic, Compact iPod Nano, Touchscreen iPod Touch and ultra-compact iPod Shuffle. These iPods can be used as external storage devices also.

There are some basic differences between the various models of the iPods. The main difference is that the iPod Classic model uses the internal hard drive while the other models make use of the flash memory. Also, there will be a major difference in the storage capacity of these devices. The iPod shuffle has a capacity of about 2 GB while the iPod Shuffle has about 160GB space.

These players play the MP4 format and this is recognized only by the various Apple products like the QuickTime and iPods. The downloading site that has to be used is iTunes(TM) and this software will also facilitate the conversion of the MP3 formats to the MP4 ones. To upgrade the music collection and charge your iPod, you have to connect it to the computer with the help of a USB. Another way of charging the iPod is by connecting it to a power adapter. The adapter is shipped along with the iPod.

There are other accessories that you get along with the iPod. Both the iPod Nano and iPod come along with a free engraving option. This helps you to personalize the iPod in the way you want. Armbands are another common accessory that comes along with every iPod model. These keep the device secured on the arm especially when you are into some kind of sporting activities. iPod integration with the car is another feature that is loved by most of the younger generation. These iPods can also be attached to speakers to increase the volume quality. The cases are very important as they are the ones that safeguard your iPod from any damage. They are available in various styles and you can choose one depending on the model of your device.

Warranty is a very important aspect when it comes to any electronic device and hence every Apple iPod comes along with a telephone support warranty. It is valid for three months from the date of purchase. Apart from this warranty, the device would be covered against all kinds of defects for a year from the date of purchase. However you also have a choice to take up the AppleCare Protection Plan that takes care of the replacements and repairs for two years.

Apart from these major warranties, there are few other ones that would be offered by various retailers. Hence make it a point to know more about these before deciding to buy the iPod from that particular retailer. The same model can be sold for different prices by various retailers. So make it a point to collect all the required information so that you would get the best deal offers on your iPod.

Author Bio: iPods still dominates and one of the best music players in the media player market. Read iPod Reviews and choose the best ipod model (nano, shuffle, classic, touch) from Apple.

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