06.28.07
iPod Reviews – Best and most owned
According to official apple site, First iPod was sold five and half year ago in November 2001. Till now we have five generation of iPods so it is very difficult to decide that which one is the best. According to report which was published on April 9, 2007, Apple has sold 10 millionth iPod till date. iPods are so popular that almost 70 % of automobiles in US are now providing iPod connectivity.
America VS Europe (iPod sales)
European sales are increased by 47 % from $847 million to $1,242 million in a year. American sales are increased by 65 % from $1,637million to $2,700million so figures show that Americans own more iPods as compared to Europeans.
Most owned iPods
If we take a look on latest technology then “Apple 60 GB iPod with Video Playback” is on the top. It has 60 gigs of storage which can store up to 15,000 songs, 20,000 photos, or 150 hours of video playback. It has 2.5 “color display which is larger and easy to read.
“Apple 30 GB iPod with Video Playback “is 2nd on the list with 30 gigs of storage. It can store up to 7500 sings, 20,000 photos, or 75 hours of video playback. This version is slim and much lighter so it is more appreciated than any other.
“Apple 20 GB iPod” is most appreciated due to its portability. It can store up to 5,000 songs. You can play up to 12 hours continuous video due to rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. It Syncs up very easily with your computer with USB 2.0 support and firewire cables.
If we look at design and specs then all 5th generation iPods are almost same. 30GB iPod measures 4.1 by 2.4 by 0.43 inches and weighs 4.8 ounces. 80GB video iPod measures 4.1 by 2.4 by 0.55 inches and weighs 5.5. Difference between both is minute.
Different iPod comparisons
If you want to carry music as much as possible then your choice should be an iPod with storage of 30 to 80 gigs which can contain 7500 to 20,000 songs respectively.
If you are looking for something very slim and light then iPod nano is the best choice as it weighs only 1.14 ounce. iPod nano or shuffle is best to use during jogging or exercise because they have flash memories. Flash memories don’t skip like high storage drives.