The IPod: A Gift to the Electronic-Savvy Individual

Apple, Inc. certainly created a masterpiece when they came out with their iPod. Their mp3 players allow individuals to directly place mp3s from the Apple software, which is called iTunes. If one has an iPod Nano, Mini, or Video, they can even have access to a calendar, games, organizer, and a whole lot more. The iPod Video will let you even download movies to it so you can watch it on your personalize iPod screen.

The one iPod that has not received a whole lot of attention until recently, is the Apple iPod Shuffle. The iPod Shuffle does not get a whole lot of attention because the capacity to hold a whole lot of songs is limited. It has no screen and is not as snazzy as the other iPods. But for the average individual who just wants a small compact mp3 player, the iPod Shuffle may be for them. Apple has just recently redesigned their iPod Shuffle so that it comes in several colors and not just in the plain white and black that is standard of it. Also, aside from being vertical, the new iPod Shuffle is horizontal and has more of a rectangular shape than the original iPod Shuffle. It is no longer just a thin stick but has the sleek design of the other iPod's in Apple's lineup. In addition to those changes, the Shuffle comes with a clip to put on your belt look or even shirt. Before, the iPod Shuffle came with a lanyard so that it hung around your neck. All of Apple's changes to the Shuffle actually makes them look not only a little more appealing to the eyes, but probably will do well to boost the Shuffle's sales.

One disadvantage of the iPod Shuffle is that it only holds one gigabyte. In translation, that is only about 240 songs. But when considering just how many songs that actually is, how many songs does one need at any one time. The iPod Shuffle's songs can easily be taken on and off through the use of iTunes, so 240 songs would probably be all that the average person needs.

Apple's other iPods, though, can hold much more than the Shuffle's one gigabyte. Some of them can hold up to 30 gigabytes or larger. Multiply 240 by 30 and you have the number of songs that one of those other bigger iPods can handle. The ones that hold that many songs are perfect for DJs across the country and those who may have a need for mass storage, considering that the iPods can handle more than just songs. They can be used also to place large amounts of information, like files and folders, from your personal computer.

All in all, Apple has done much for those who love their iPods and their software that comes along with it. They probably will not stop there, though, in their never-ending quest to satisfy electronic-junkies and others who love their new technology!