Hello All,Its been a few days since my last post. Sorry about that. I've been pummeled with tons of work and holiday chores the past few days. I finally have a chance to make a few more suggestions for busy guys out there just like me. Many people have been coming to me and asking what kind of Ipod they should get themselves or some one they need to get a present for? Most of the time, I will reply with another question, such as, An MP3 player or an Apple Ipod? By this point I've totally confused that person. In this post, I will try my hardest to explain the difference and what I would recommend for a purchase.
I currently own 4 different Apple Ipods and 3 MP3 players from various manufacturers. After my experience, I understand why the word "Ipod" is synonymous with most portable electronic music players, Apple has been able to place over 100 million Ipods in the hands of users all over the world. They have stamped and marketed their product to become the idea and vision to the modern "Walkman".
As stated earlier, Ipods are a product of Apple Computers. They are manufactured in multiple colors, sizes, capacities and features. Apple has created a product that is simple and functional for the average user. They have also created a software program that integrates with Apple computers and Windows OS compatible computers for a one-stop-shop user friendly experience. The software allows for the average guy to either download music from the web or any cd collection to their Ipod. The Ipod can be purchased from $79 to $349 and ranging from 1GB to 160GB in storage. They are also manufactured on a flash drive storage based system (non moving parts, smaller capacity up to 16GB) or HDD system (up to 160GB). Most models can now play video, pictures and music. The music can be stored in an Apple proprietary format known as AAC, MP3 and other. Capacity of music is dependent on music format, encoding bitrate and song duration. Apple Ipods have a plethora of 3rd party accessories. I totally recomend the Apple Ipod platform players to any first time users and any one in the market for an mp3 player.
There are also other MP3 players out on the market besides Ipods. Manufactures such as Sony, Creative Labs, Microsoft, San Disk, and others make mp3 players also. they come in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, capacity and features. For the most part, they tend to be compatible with both Apple OS and Microsoft OS. Though, not as familiar as Ipod, these brands tend to make mp3 players that are just as good or better than Apples Ipod and are sometimes reffered to as "Ipod Killers". I may recommend to the average guy, to take a look at the other MP3 players on the market besides Apples, there might be something you like better or features that are geared more towards your needs. As a warning, only Apple Ipods have the huge 3rd party accessory support.
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At the end of the day, depending on who is asking me what they should or shouldn't buy, I will usually answer with the safest answer, GET AN IPOD. Why? Because they are easy to use, they are proven to last and be robust and the work for just about anyone who has little or much experience with computers and gadgets.
(Picture: Apple Ipod Shuffle)
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