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Consumer Guide iPod Expert Reviews
The iPod and its compatriots, the Nano and the Touch, continue to wow consumers with their convenience and portability. Read our expert reviews, compare prices and learn all you need to know about the world of iPod. Need more information? Review the MP3 Player Buying Guide before you shop.
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How iPods Work
The 2007 iPod is the sixth-generation iPod classic. It's a digital audio player, video player, photo viewer and portable hard drive, making it a full-fledged portable media center. This new model is available with 80-GB and 160-GB capacities and has a color LCD screen. Get the real story behind iPod hardware, software and the iPod click wheel. Learn more about how iPods work.

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Apple iPod shuffle (2nd Generation) Photo
Apple's redesigned iPod shuffle combines the entertaining shuffle concept with smart construction. Learn all about it from Consumer Guide....

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Apple iPod (5th Generation Update) Photo
The Apple iPod video has a beautiful color LCD display and the 80GB version can hold up to 100 hours of video. Read the full Consumer Guide review....

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Apple iPod touch (16 GB, MA627LL/A) Digital Media Player Photo
16 GB (Built-in Memory), 4000 Songs, 4.2 oz., Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC, MP3 VBR, AIFF, Audible. Video Files: MPEG-4, H.264. Disp... ...
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$300.00 - $400.00
Apple iPod nano Third Gen. Silver (4 GB, MA978LL/A) Digital Media Player Photo
4 GB (Built-in Memory), 1000 Songs, 1.74 oz., Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC, MP3 VBR, AIFF, Audible. Video Files: MPEG-4, H.264. Disp... ...
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$95.00 - $190.00
Apple iPod classic Sixth Gen. Black (80 GB, MB147LL/A) Digital Media Player Photo
80 GB (Hard Drive), 20000 Songs, 4.9 oz., Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC, MP3 VBR, AIFF, Audible. Video Files: MPEG-4, H.264. Display ... ...
Apple iPod classic Sixth Gen. Black (80 GB, MB147LL/A) Digital Media Player Compare Prices
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$195.00 - $250.00

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iPod FAQ

The iPod touch is a few centimeters smaller in length and depth than the iPhone, and it weighs about half an ounce less than the iPhone. When you buy an iPod touch, you're essentially paying extra money for WiFi capabilities, a widescreen display and a touch-sensitive user interface. Learn more about the iPod touch.
There are really just a few steps to getting started with iTunes. First, you download the software to your computer and then import your music into the program. After that, you can get started creating playlists and burning CDs. Read on for a step-by-step guide to working with iTunes.
Yes. The MP3 format is a compression system for music that uses a technique called perceptual noise shaping. The compression formula is based on how the human ear hears sounds. The goal of the MP3 format is to compress a CD-quality song by a factor of 10 to 14 without noticeably affecting the CD-quality sound. Learn more about how MP3 technology works.

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New Apple iPod
Watch this video about the new Apple iPod on HowStuffWorks. Learn how Steve Jobs is making even more money for his technology company in this news video from Reuters.

Wearable Tech Gear
Now you can put iPods, cell phones, PDAs or even glucose-monitoring and heart rate monitors into your hat, shoes or jacket. See how wearable tech gear works in this video from Reuters.

Episode 62 - How To Choose An MP3 Player
Andy and Sean from LabRats.tv show you the pros and cons of flash vs. hard-drive storage on MP3 players. Learn how MP3 players work in this video.



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