Previously I'd given you MP3 player options other than Apple. But iPods are the dominant players, so let's take a look at what options you have within Apple.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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