Most important are the capacities and the price (which are closely linked). Be sure to compare your options below, but check out the specifications between them.
iPod
Capacities: | 30GB (7,500 songs) |
80GB (20,000 songs) | |
Size: | 30 GB: 4.1" H x 2.4" W x 0.43" D (4.8 oz) |
80 GB: 4.1" H x 2.4" W x 0.55" D (5.5 oz) | |
Comes with: | Headphones, USB cable, dock adapter, case |
Screen: | 2.5" wide, 640x480 resolution |
Sound quality: | 20Hz to 20,000Hz |
Battery life: | 30GB: 14 hours (music), 4 hours (pictures), 3.5 hours (video) |
80GB: 20 hours (music), 6 hours (pictures), 6.5 hours (video) | |
Extra features: | Plays video, connectable to iPod Dock |
Price: | 30GB: $249 |
80GB: $349 |
iPod Nano
Capacities: | 2GB (500 songs) |
4GB (1,000 songs) | |
8GB (2,000 songs) | |
Size: | 3.5" W x 1.6" H x 0.26" D (1.41 oz) |
Comes with: | Headphones, USB cable, dock adapter |
Screen: | 1.5" wide, 176x132 resolution |
Sound quality: | 20Hz to 20,000Hz |
Battery life: | 24 hours (music), 5 hours |
Extra features: | Connectable to iPod Dock |
Price: | 2GB: $149 |
4GB: $199 | |
8GB: $249 |
iPod Shuffle
Capacities: | 1GB (240 songs) |
Size: | 1.62" W x 1.07" H x 0.41" D (0.55 oz) |
Comes with: | Headphones, dock |
Screen: | N/A |
Sound quality: | 20Hz to 20,000Hz |
Battery life: | 12 hours |
Extra features: | N/A |
Price: | $79 |
Be sure to decide how much space you need on your iPod. The price is usually based on this factor. Beyond that, it's all bells and whistles; whichever extra feature you like will help determine which form of iPod works best for you.
1 comment:
Thanks for the info. Very useful indeed. I'm now one step closer to being one of those fortunate people with white wires hanging from their ears.
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