Why iPods Rock with Today's 'Tweens and Teens

The Real Scoop Behind Why IPod Took "Teen Nation" by Storm

M.G. Hardiman
Ever wonder why your 'tween or teen ditched the MP-3 player, ignored the Wii that he or she just had to have, and gave the cell phone a rest for awhile? Look no further than your 'tween or teen's iPod, the all-time, must-have, portable media player on the market today. But, iPods are also a heartbreaker of profound proportions, making it a dramatic addition to the already-emotive lifestyle of your 'tween and teen. Why the drama? Look no further than the first time your 'tween or teen breaks the iPod or runs out of cash on the iTunes gift card. Get the Kleenex ready.

Indeed, the iPod has taken over the world for some pretty simple reasons. iPods offer sophisticated technology in a format the connects with 'tweens and teens today. It's easy to carry around, has some cool features and gets high style points from today's 'tweens and teens.

Why does this technology soar with the middle- and high- school set? It's pretty easy to figure out. Check out Why Ipods Rock with Today's 'Tweens and Teens. Get the real scoop on why the iPod took Teen Nation by storm.

1. It's portable. Today's 'tweens and teens embrace convenience just like the rest of us, but portability goes to the head of the class in the hyperkinetic world of middle school kids and teens. After all, they need their stuff with them at all times. They need to communicate and to be entertained, both of which are facilitated by their cell phones and iPods. These kids are on the go and what better items to take to soccer or basketball practice, or on a field trip with their class, than iPods which are super easy to store and use. 'Tweens and teens also like the fact that they can share their iPod and iTunes with friends along the way. "Listen to this," can be heard on school buses around the world.

2. iPods are miniature. iPods fly off the shelves for one reason and one reason alone: they're the only thing that can fit in the pocket of these skinny jeans today. Case closed.

3. iPods carry a lot of tunes. Wonder why kids and teens squeal with delight over iTunes gift cards for holidays and special occasions? They can't get enough 'tunes on their iPod. No other portable media player comes close to the capacity that iPods bring to the table. It's like having an entire music store at their finger tips. 'Tweens and teens love how simple it is to upload tunes to their iPods and how they can organize their 'tunes according to their mood and preferences.

4. iPods have cool features. And, these features can be customized to what your middle school or teenager wants today. From a minimalist interface to video-capability, games and so much more, iPods have it all for the 'tween and teen on the go today, including a longer battery life.

5. iPods come in cool colors. Check out hot pink, lime green and yellow if you want to see what the kids are crazy about in their iPod collection. These colors map to the rainbow tastes of today's 'tweens and teens. With their iPods in hand, these 'tweens and teens are stylin'.

RESOURCES

iTunes
www.apple.com/itunes

The Apple I-Pod Store
http://store.apple.com

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Published by M.G. Hardiman - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

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  • iPod is a portable media player invented by Apple in 2001.
  • iTunes software is used to transfer music to iPods from computers.
  • 'Tweens and teens love getting iTunes gift cards for holidays and other special occasions.
Apple's iPod product line-up includes the hard drive-based iPod Classic, the touchscreen iPod Touch, the video-capable iPod Nano, and the compact iPod Shuffle, all great products and must-haves with today's 'tweens and teens.

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  • M.G. Hardiman3/29/2010

    Time to get one, Tabetha!

  • Katie Hart3/11/2010

    I am 30 and I have one. I LOVE it, but I really only use it when I go to the gym.

  • M.G. Hardiman3/10/2010

    Very cute, Jersey.

  • M.G. Hardiman3/10/2010

    Thanks for your read, Michele. iPod's everything with these kids.

  • JerseyNana3/10/2010

    I am the recipient of my oldest granddaughter's old iPod, because she got a new one with all the bells and whistles!

  • Michele Starkey3/10/2010

    Isn't this the truth?! Well done, cheers!

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