MODELS

Apple currently sells four different types of iPod with different capacities and designs. Take note that the higher capacity is, the more music it can store. As of 2005,

iPod

There are four distinct generations, they are known as 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G. During the third generation, three sizes of iPod have coexisted in the market at any given time which prices range between US$299 to $499. Lately, Apple markets two sizes of iPod: these are 20 GB hard drive for US$299, and a 60 GB model for US$399. Colour screens, which appeared on iPod photo before, now form part of the regular iPod design.

iPod mini

iPod mini was introduced last January 2004, and since then, it competes directly with players like Creative’s Zen Micro and Digital Networks’ Rio Carbon. It has similar features with the full sized iPod yet lacks support for some third-party accessories. iPod mini uses Microdrive hard drives for storage.

iPod shuffle

iPod shuffle introduced flash memory to iPods, and this comes in two models: 512 MB and 1 GB. iPod shuffle has smaller processing power and has a SigmaTel Processor. Reviews state that it is one of the best-sounding audio systems of all the iPod models. Basically, it has no screen and has limited options for steering between music tracks. iPod shuffle’s size can be compared to a pack of chewing gum; moreover, can serve as a USB mass storage device.

iPod U2 Special Edition (20GB)

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