What's In An iPod - And Why Is It So Popular? by Mike Singh
Not only is the iPod popular because of its reception from the public, but also because it was Apple's first and successful attempt at branching out from its iMac products and a reputation of being strictly "computer". Unlike the iPod nano and the iPod shuffle which use flash memory, the iPod is... As of now there are four basic iPod models that you can find on major shopping websites: the iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod photo, and the brand new iPod video. ... Currently the best-selling digital audio player, with over 50 million sold and over 1 billion legal downloaded songs from its iTunes...

Five Reasons Why Your 3rd Generation iPod Battery is Worth Replacing by Anthony Magnabosco
As the owner of a popular third-party iPod battery replacement business, I have the privilege of being able to speak with many iPod owners on a daily basis. It always amazes me how many customers with a 3rd Generation iPod proclaim that it is simply the best iPod that Apple ever made. ... Frankly, I would not be surprised if Apple eventually integrated a 'virtual' ScrollWheel into the display of the iPhone or future iPod models like you often see on rumor-mill mock-ups, but give users the ability to select the 'classic' 3rd gen iPod ScrollWheel layout in addition to the more recent scroll...

MP3 Players - they're so cool by John Gibb
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you’ll know that the most popular mp3 player in the world by far is Apple’s iPod. It comes in all sorts of editions, including the Mini, the Nano, and the Shuffle – and every single one is a best-seller. ... If you want to buy music from the iTunes Music Store, you need a player that can play aac (Apple) format files. ... Companies like iRiver and Creative have been around a lot longer, and their players are usually worth considering too, as they can often be cheaper than the equivalent iPod or have more features.

Playing Your MP3 Player in Your Car-Using The Video iPod Car Kit? by Mike Singh
Listening to music is everybody's favorite past-time anymore - no matter where you go, people have headphones attached and are either listening to the cell phone or music. But what about when we are driving? Some of the more popular ways to listen to music in the automobile is through the car's... This kit is compatible with the Apple iPod 3rd and 4th generation, iPod Photo, iPod Mini, and the nano iPod MP3 players. ... With most of the online reviews about MP3 players referring to iPods, it would be good to look at the Neo iON, the nano iPod and Apple iPod car adapters, which provide a...

iTunes Fails In Motorola Rokr Cell Phone Bid by Damian Julien
Marrying iTunes capability with Motorola Rokr cell phones was theoretically quite sound. MacNewsWorld has reported, however, that the new Rokr phones by Motorola are proving to be virtual hot potatos. The mobile phone return rate is roughly six times the usual for these new iTunes phones,... Apple blames a poor marketing campaign, but it really seems like a case of bad timing with the video iPod newcomer knocking the Rokr to its knees. ... Presumably, mobile phone owners simply couldn't stand the combined pointing and snickering of the iPod and Pocket PC masses.

Cool iPod Features You May Not Know About by Mia LeCron
Here are some iPod features that you may not know about: --> Parental Supports The iTunes Music Store also now offers parental controls, so that parents can disable access to Podcasts, shared music, or the iTunes Music Store as a whole. Parents can also restrict music with explicit language. ... These shortcuts are all gathered from Apple’s great website (www.apple.com). ... Apple, Motorola and Cingular Wireless are introducing the Motorola Rokr E1, the first cell phone equipped with Apple’s iTunes software.

Top 6 Reasons Why the Zune Could Fail by Stephane Dion
1. Battery Life Battery life was a major issue when the iPod came out. Now, they managed to have a decent playing time with most of their models. The Zune needs to provide a battery life similar to the iPod. We already know that both players have the same kind of battery. ... The seamless integration of iTunes with the iPod is certainly the top reason why the iPod was a huge success. ... Hype around Movie Downloading With the introduction of movie downloading at iTunes store, Apple could create a buzz strong enough to put a shadow on the Zune player.

iPod Nike Sport Kit Ultimate Overview by John S. Rhodes
The iPod Nike Sport Kit is an excellent piece of equipment if you are an active person, and especially if you are a runner. In this article we’ll look at how it works and what to expect. After that, we’ll explore the benefits. Let’s get moving… The iPod Nike Sport Kit is a combination of Apple... To operate the iPod Nike Sport Kit you place a sensor in a specially designed pocket in your special Nike shoe (i.e., Nike+) and then you plug a receiver into your iPod Nano dock connector. ... Furthermore, on the Apple iTunes Store, there is a Nike Sports Music section which features some...

How To Download Music Video To iPod With 3 Easy To Use Software Programs by Pauline Masale
After so many years of consumer speculation and anticipation iPods are now a reality for music, movie and games lovers alike. This is why so many people are asking how to download music video to iPod. Apple’s iPod does much more than just play music and display photos. ... Lenogo DVD Movie to iPod Video Converter is a professional DVD to iPod converter software, the one of the fastest iPod converters known. ... The PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter converts DVD to iPod Video in one click, as well as Tivo2Go, DivX and other popular video files (such as MPEG, WMV, AVI, and RealMedia) to iPod.

You Don't need an iPod to listen to a Podcast, just some Free Software! by Mike Furlong
You don't need an iPod to listen to a Podcast! Or to an MP3, or an Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) file, or a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file? And although iPod is an a product from Apple, in many cases you don't need any Apple products to listen to a Podcast. ... AAC files use a DRM format developed for the iTunes store and the Apple iPod. ... That's why Apple's iPod and iTunes and Microsoft's Windows Media Player (WMP) sometimes don't play together well! ... This software MP3 player allows you to play MP3s just like the hardware MP3 players such as the Apple iPod, Creative Zen, and a host of...