What made iPod so popular after all we already have mp3 players in market. The size, capacity, portability and ease to use made iPod so popular. Although Apple's iPod is categorized as music player but in actual sense it does more than a record player. First iPod can play music files both audio and video, it can store music songs in digital format much like as computer stores data in the form of "0" or "1" (binary data). The iPod from apple can play any music format(AIFF, AAC, WAV, MP3) beside mp3 format.
iPod to store hours of music in small device is another reason why it has become popular over record players, which can store maximum 1 hour of music on CD. The speed with which it searches songs from thousands of songs on iPod, easy interface with computer to download music from iTunes and above all features to organize music in categories are few more reasons "why iPod is so popular" among gadget lovers. Apple company has used compression method to store large music files by compressing it on iPod device, this method allows more and more music to be stored on small device. This way consumer has more variety and choice to listen music without changing music records, all in one place. Apple's iPod identifies these compressed files, on iPod device by using "digital audio chip" (DAC) to create digital audio files which are transmitted to head phone (listening device).
iPod storage feature - Apart from technology features iPod comes with sleek hardware design, the iPod is so sleek that it can fit in your shirt's pocket. Again I will give reference of walkman days, why it became so popular. The main reason was its miniature size, one could carry walkman while jogging or at work, the portability, accessibility and ability to run on a battery gave people freedom from wire attached music players.
The current iPod family comes in wide variety of storage sizes. Current iPod storages ranges from 2 GB to 80 GB, the more space the more songs, videos or movies you can store on iPod. The battery in iPod is rechargeable and can last for long time. IF we take stats for average iPod user, you might need battery replacement in one or two years for optimal performance.
current iPod Storage facts:
iPod Shuffle - (1GB - 240 songs - ) - (2GB - 500 songs - )
iPod namo - (4GB - 1000 songs - 9) - (8GB - 2000 songs - 9)
iPod classic (80GB - 20,000 songs - 9) - (160GB - 40,000 songs - 9)
iPod touch - (8GB - 9) - (16GB - 9) - (32GB - 9 ) - Multi touch Interface
Apple TV - (40GB - 9) - (160GB - 9 )
iPhone - (8GB - 9) - (16GB - 9)
The last part of this article is transferring files from Computer to your iPod. This is mostly easy as long you don't go for custom option. In order to do transfer of audio or video files you need apple's iTunes software. Install iTunes software on your desktop or laptop. Once installation is complete hookup iPod to your computer or laptop through USB port. The system will identify new hardware and iTunes will detect iPod connected to computer. The iTunes software will sync up with connected iPod, first it will check for battery strength and then it will transfer new music or video files on your iPod.
iPod Fashion
What is iPod fashion, ask your kid or teenage son or daughter. Give them choice of other cheaper MP3 players with more features than iPod, will they agree for your generous deal. The answer is big no. The iPod is a must have for young kids, without it they are incomplete. There is tremendous peer pressure and no one wants to be left out in group. The recent survey conducted on iPod in college gave very interesting results. The iPod won over popular bud wiser beer as must have choice. With video, games, music and photos moving to one compact device, students are relating more with iPod than any other electronic gadget. The recent drop in iPod price is another factor for more consumers accepting it in their life.
The iPod is no more a MP3 player choice for teens, it has penetrated in main stream segment with professionals, housewife's or old people finding it very interesting electronics gadget and useful to. Next time you see some one with white earphones, ask yourself, are you ready to move over to iPod culture.
Reasons for iPod boom
iPod became first to use compress technology
iPod was first commercial brand to market portable MP3 successfully.
The capacity to store thousands of songs.
Many celebrities liked it
Cool and sleek design
Click wheel concept (Menu selection)
Good interface software - iTunes
Simple to use
Product came from Apple, known for cool gadgets.
got rid of CD player, all music in one place.
Long chargeable battery
Ability to keep Music,Photos, Movies and Games at one place.
Massive advertising done for this product.
People's support for device.
This is also first time in keeping electronic items in miniature state a American company has won over Japanese companies. In one of the interview to business magazine, Sony corporation agreed that they lost to Apple in terms of mp3 players. Otherwise the core competency of Sony corporation is to create or make miniature electronic devices. With Apple still in lead in MP3 market, let's see what other features Apple is going to add in next generation iPods.
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