Types of iPod

• Over the years, there have been a number of advancements in iPod technology. With each new upgrade, the portable media player gets better and better, featuring more memory, higher picture quality and a number of improvements and additional features.
  
  The iPod Shuffle is a small, screenless media player that lets you upload music quickly for travel, jogging or just about anything, really. Incredibly tiny, the latest version of the iPod Shuffle can hold up to 1,000 songs.
  
  Next is the iPod Nano. Small, slim and featuring a high-quality screen resolution, this tiny media player is great for someone looking for a sleek and stylish mini-video/music player. It comes in 8 GB and 16 GB versions, and is featured in a variety of snazzy colors.
  
  The iPod Classic looks much like the iPod Nano, only larger. Featuring 120 GB of storage space, you can hold a lot of media on an iPod Classic.
  
  Finally, the iPod Touch, which works much like the iPhone without the phone aspect, is great for someone who likes gaming. It also plays movies and music.
  
  

Finding the Latest Updates

• The latest system update for your iPod can be found on the Apple website. The reasons you want to install the latest system update includes security issues, additional features and bug fixes for your player. System updates are a free service provided by Apple.
  
  

About iTunes

• iTunes is a free-to-download media player offered by Apple. It stores and plays a number of different media files, grants access to the Apple Store and allows you to organize your media and construct playlists, keeping track of your favorite songs and movies.
  
  

Is the iPod Compatible with All Computers?

• Provided you have the proper software installed, iPods are compatible with all modern computers. To manage your iPod, you need to install iTunes, which is available for both Macs and PCs.
  
  

How Much Does an iPod Cost?

• The cost of an iPod varies with type.
  
  iPod Shuffles tend to cost around $80. iPod Nanos start at $150, costing more for the larger versions of the player. You can purchase an iPod Classic for $250, and an iPod Touch for prices starting at $230.