Apple Ipod Buying Guide
Designed and marketed by Apple, the iPod is the world’s best-selling portable music player. The iPod is known for its easy-to-use interface and intuitive function, as well as its clean and efficient integration with iTunes and the iTunes Store. Numerous models are now available in multiple colors and the iPod is undeniably cool. Cowboom offers a wide variety of models, colors, generations and conditions. As such, we’re certain we have an iPod to meet your needs; however, we recommend that you consider how you intend to use an iPod, and then compare your needs with the available features and functions listed below.
Common concerns
Over time, you may have heard negative things about a few aspects of the iPod. In the retail market, the iPod’s higher price is generally one of the more common consumer objections; however, a pre-owned or refurbished iPod can be purchased for far less than the retail price.
Other common complaints are mostly attributable to the iPod’s battery, durability and compatibility issues. Since the first the iPod was released in 2001, Apple has adapted to the market, making these issues much less of a concern.
Today’s iPods have a relatively good battery life, though replacing the battery can sometimes be costly. With multiple models now on the market, durability has also become less of a concern as the consumer is now more likely to find a model suitable to his or her lifestyle and intended use of the device. Lastly, iPods are now compatible with Macintosh and Windows operating systems, in addition to several audio and video formats other than Apple’s proprietary formats.
Features and functions to consider
| Classic | Nano | Touch | Shuffle | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Capacity | 120GB | 8GB | 16GB | 8GB | 16GB | 32GB | 4GB |
| Songs held* | 30,000 | 2,000 | 4,000 | 1,750 | 3,000 | 6,000 | 1,000 |
| Plays video? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Screen size (inches) | 2.5 | 2 | 2 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | None |
| Color screen | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Photo Slideshow | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Weight | 4.9 ounces | 1.3 ounces | 1.3 ounces | 4.2 ounces | 4.2 ounces | 4.2 ounces | 0.38 ounces |
| Dimensions (inches) | 4.1 x 2.4 x .41 | 3.6 x 1.5 x .24 | 3.6 x 1.5 x .24 | 4.3 x 2.4 x .31 | 4.3 x 2.4 x .31 | 4.3 x 2.4 x .31 | 1.8 x .7 x .3 |
| Battery life (music) | Up to 36 hours | Up to 24 hours | Up to 24 hours | Up to 22 hours | Up to 22 hours | Up to 22 hours | Up to 10 hours |
| Colors | 2 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
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