iPod Wireless Speakers and Headphones by Dale Ewans
The iPod seems to have induced a certain trend in the consumer electronics industry as many companies on the market rushed to manufacture accessories for the little device that allows you to take music with you wherever you go. Speakers and headphones were among the first choices as iPod... It is compatible with iPods, iPod photos, iPod nanos, and iPod minis. ... Another issue would be the plastic notch situated by the headphone jack that prevents the transmitter from wobbling on the iPod's top and which you will need to remove if you own an iPod shuffle or a first or second generation iPod.

The 24 Hour iPod Battery by Dan Hagopian
The 24 hour iPod Battery: Fact or Fiction? It would be great if our iPods could play non-stop for 24 hours but is it really possible that such a battery exists? How does consumer usage effect the iPod battery life and can such a tiny design space truly accommodate the capacity specifications... The ipod battery life of an ipod mini with a 500 mAh, measured in hours is UP TO 6 hours or 25% longer than the original ipod mini battery. ... For example: The ipod battery life of an ipod classic with a 2200 mAh, measured in hours is UP TO 20 hours, or 79% longer than the original ipod classic...

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. ... Battery life is usually strong in the iPod with anywhere between 12-15 hour battery life (15 hours on the iPod Photo).

iPod Shuffle - A Peek Into The Future? by Mike Singh
Small is in when it is only 1.62 inches long and weighs only half an ounce - and lets face it - "small is in". With the whole purpose being to easily load it with an assortment of songs, it then plays them in a random order. The first iPod to use flash memory, the iPod shuffle weighs only 22... The target for the iPod shuffle and the iPod mini was the lower-end market. ... The opposite side of the iPod shuffle is that it has several less features than the iPod - the trademark, scroll wheel, playlist management features, games, address book, calendar, notes capability of earlier iPods, the...

Looking For an MP3 Player? by Levi Bloom
If you don’t have an mp3 player, and even if you do, you should check out all the new stuff that’s going on. I’m hoping this article will give you some idea of what kind of mp3 player you want and some tips on what to look for in an mp3 player. Maybe you work out and need something small and... (Did I mention the iPod Mini comes in blue, green, gold, and pink?) That’s it for the main differences, but here are some more things you should look for when making a purchase: long battery life, an FM tuner, voice recorder, an easy to read screen, and compatibility with your computer.

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. ... Almost all mp3 players are now powered by mains chargers rather than by changing the battery, but battery life varies wildly, from as little as 2 hours up to as high as 10. ... 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...

The Ipod Mini: Why It's Not that Hot by Sergio Camarena
I got my eyes set on a iPod mini, as it looked good for quite some reasons: it's small enough to put inside a pant's pocket, it has a lot of accessories to choose from and it obviously has enough hype you begin to wonder what all the fuss is about. But you really have to see the cons of it and... Also, there seems to be a big problem with the duration of its internal, non-replaceable battery. ... Other reports on the web also say the battery fails, and has to be replaced. ... Any other player has dedicated buttons for this basic function, but in its decidedly minimalist point of view, it's...

Creative Zen Micro - What Makes It Different? by Mike Singh
When an excellent product comes out, like the iPod, there will always be the ones who follow with more advanced technology, improving upon the original product. That is how technology moves up the rings of the ladder, with the development of additional superior products, stepping on the... Zen's battery, which right from the start, has grabbed dissatisfied iPod customers who have been having massive problems with the iPod's battery. ... Many customers say the iPod nano is impressive when first taken from its box: initial impressions are excellent, flash based, decent sound, familiar set-up...

iPod Video - How Is It Different? by Mike Singh
Known as the fifth generation iPod, the Apple iPod video was introduced in the late 2005. Taking portable video entertainment to a different level than it ever has been, it features a color screen and video playback capabilities. A stunning and slimmer design than the iPod photo, this latest... The click wheel has been the navigation wheel of the fourth and fifth generation iPod, along with the iPod mini and nano. ... What accessories come with the iPod Video is a software disc and Apple stickers, a USB dock connector cable, a universal dock adapter, headphones, headphone covers, and a...

iPod Capabilities by Daniel Dwase
Software iPod Capabilities include playing: 1. MP3 audio file formats. 2. WAV audio file formats. 3.M4A / AAC LC audio file formats. 4. Protected AAC audio file formats. 5. AIFF audio file formats. 6. Audible audiobook audio file formats and 7. Apple Lossless audio file formats. ... The iPod use 1.8 inch (46 mm) ATA hard drives (with a proprietary connector) made by Toshiba and the iPod Mini uses one-inch Compact Flash microdrive hard drives made by Hitachi. ... iPod Photo (an addition to the functionality of the 4th generation iPod released in late 2004) introduced a color screen,...