Proprietary Downfall by Michael X Hart
If you have read any of my articles that were computer related, you would easily come to the realization that I’m a fan of Open Source. When I was trying to record a podcast and was talking about Open Source my wife chimed in that that meant "free". I didn't correct her in any way because I... Back to my iPod, so I want to keep my ipod, but have better option software wise, so I want to either put iPodLinux or RockBox on my ipod, and that will give me more supported audio file formats to play, and the ability to delete and better manage files.

iPod Models by Daniel Dwase
1st Generation iPod The 1st generation iPod is the first iPod model by Apple announced on October 23, 2001, the cost of the original iPod was $399 with a 5 GB hard drive. Critics panned the unit's price, but it proved an instant hit in the marketplace, quickly overtaking earlier hard drive... 5th Generation iPod The 5th generation iPod is often called the iPod video or the video iPod was released on October 12, 2005 and it's available in 30 GB and 60 GB capacity models. ... 4th Generation iPod The 4th generation iPod integrated the four buttons into the scrollwheel and it's...

Choosing a Portable MP3 Player: Part 1 by Jason Kohrs
MP3 players are everywhere! It seems that the number of makes and models in this market is growing daily, with features and capabilities intended to appeal to just about anyone shopping for one of these devices. MP3 players have been around much longer than the Apple iPod , but there is no... The iPod Shuffle doesn’t include a display at all, and their slogan “enjoy uncertainty” expresses the fact that you’ll just have to go with the flow as your interaction with the device is quite limited. ... The iPod is a larger device, however, and it can afford to have a larger display to convey...

How To Buy An MP3 Player by Gary Hendricks
Are you looking for an MP3 player but am not sure which type and model to buy? There is a wide variety of MP3 players out there, from flash memory based players to hard drive based players. Choosing a good player from the market is no easy task. What features should you look for? ... These players range from 32MB to 2GB, and the most popular models tend to be those from the Creative Muvo line, the iRiver iFP series and more recently, the Apple iPod Shuffle. ... The better ones like the Apple iPod also give Firewire support.

MP3 Players - Must Read Before Buying by Jakob Culver
Often when looking for an mp3 player people get confused and are unsure on what they should be looking for in the product. There are so many different types of mp3 players out there, they come in flash memory, they come with a built in hard drive and you also have the option of using CD to make... There storage capabilities range from 32MB to 2GB and the most popular models seem to be those from the iRiver iFP series, Creative Muvo line series and the iPod Shuffle series. ... One of the most popular hard-drive based players is the Apple iPod, the best selling hard-drive based mp3 player.

Compare MP3 Players for the Coolest Features and Sweetest Deals by W R Kirk
How can you compare mp3 players to be sure you're getting the best features and price? You've checked some mp3 player ratings, and they're helpful. But iPod reviews and ratings don't answer all your questions. So how do you decide? Here's a great little checklist for your player comparison. ... Features (Rating ____) Built-in FM tuner, voice recorder, display screen size & functions, hold, plug-n-play, remote, equalizer, search, shuffle and repeat are some features to compare. ... Some also play ATRAC, OGG and other formats.

Review of Rio MP3 Players by Bradley James
Below you will find some useful information and comments about a few of the most popular MP3 players by Rio, including the Nitrus, Carbon, Cali, and Forge. None of these MP3 players are perfect, but each offers a unique set of strengths and weaknesses that should be taken into consideration... If you really love Mac, you may want to consider iPod or Shuffle instead (this goes for all Rio products). ... The long battery is nice (20 compared with iPod's 12), and the interface is easy enough to work with.