what is an ipod?

Question

I have been looking at one for my son for christmas (he's 18) but I don't know what they are, (well I know they play music but how?) Do they do anything else? how do you use them? how do you put music on them? and there are so many different ones nano etc that I'm not sure which one to choose, please help.

Answer 1

The iPod is a brand of portable media players designed and marketed by Apple Computer. Devices in the iPod range are primarily music players, designed around a central scroll wheel (although the iPod shuffle has buttons only). The full-sized model stores media on an internal hard drive, while the smaller iPod nano and iPod shuffle use flash memory. Like many digital audio players, iPods can also serve as external data storage devices. Apple chose to focus its development on the iPod's simple user interface and its ease of use, rather than on technical capability.

As of October 2005, the lineup consists of the 5th generation iPod that plays videos; the smaller iPod nano; and the display-less iPod shuffle. These models were updated in September 2006.

The bundled software used for transferring music is called iTunes. As a jukebox application, iTunes stores a comprehensive library of music on the user's computer and can play, burn, and rip music from a CD. Very little organization and no ripping or burning may be done on the iPod itself. The most recent version has additional photo and video synchronization features.

The iPod is currently the world's best-selling digital audio player and its worldwide mainstream adoption makes it one of the most popular consumer brands. Some of Apple's design choices and proprietary actions have, however, led to criticism and legal battles.

Answer 2

The iPod is a brand of portable media players designed and marketed by Apple Computer. Devices in the iPod range are primarily music players, designed around a central scroll wheel (although the iPod shuffle has buttons only). The full-sized model stores media on an internal hard drive, while the smaller iPod nano and iPod shuffle use flash memory. Like many digital audio players, iPods can also serve as external data storage devices. Apple chose to focus its development on the iPod's simple user interface and its ease of use, rather than on technical capability.

As of October 2005, the lineup consists of the 5th generation iPod that plays videos; the smaller iPod nano; and the display-less iPod shuffle. These models were updated in September 2006.

The bundled software used for transferring music is called iTunes. As a jukebox application, iTunes stores a comprehensive library of music on the user's computer and can play, burn, and rip music from a CD. Very little organization and no ripping or burning may be done on the iPod itself. The most recent version has additional photo and video synchronization features.

The iPod is currently the world's best-selling digital audio player and its worldwide mainstream adoption makes it one of the most popular consumer brands. Some of Apple's design choices and proprietary actions have, however, led to criticism and legal battles

Answer 3

ha ha. iPods are the biggest things in music today. If your son likes to listen to music A LOT...like he has THOUSANDS of songs he loves then get him a video iPod. Nanos only hold a few hundred songs, while videos hold 30G. To put music on his iPod he needs to use a computer; but once you buy him one, he will have instructions. I'm sure your son knows how to use an iPod already!

Answer 4

well it's a little cute, very nice little equipment made by Apple company, there is nano, which is not that nice for a guy "18" i think.....there is the 2, 4, 6, 8, 20, 30, and 60 GB ones....i'd advice the 60 ofcourse as it's got a sweet large screen and he can download clips and watch them plus the TONES of music.....or you can have the 30GB one...same functions and stuff, just 30 GB less.....it's much to hear, but not much for music....as i bet he can't fill it...if he start dowloading songs for ants and flys in your place...

so you better get him the 30 or the 60 GB one....and see what color would he like....black or white......they are both nice and sexy....heheheh ....;)

i know it's out of subject but i got my self a nokia n91 which is 4GB. plus a 2MP camera, and a phone ofcourse....think about that too......i had it instead of the iPod...

Answer 5

I am in the same boat as you are. I am looking for an i-pod for my daughters for Christmas and there are so many. Whats the difference between those and a mp3 player? I know you can download music from i-tunes from your computer onto your i-pod but other than that, I haven't a clue. Sorry I am not much help.

Answer 6

With an ipod you can listen to music ,see photos,play games,and whatch podcasts.Also if its a video ipod you can whatch music videos.The way you download songs is when you buy the ipod it comes with a itunes cd witch puts itunes into your computer another program you can download is limewire,you go to www.limewire.com and download the basic edition wicth is free.HOPE I HELPED ANSWER YOUR QUESTION!=)

Answer 7

if he's 18 he won't want 1 LESS than 30gig
now they play video
how? they have a hard drive like your pc/laptop
go to any music shop woollies/dixons/currys pc world etc & ask for an ipod

Answer 8

well i have an ipod and its the best thank i have!!!!! how do you put music with a computer. i have the ipod movie and you can play movies on i think you should get that one(^_^)

Answer 9

_______________________________________________________________________________________ they are like the best mp3 players on the planet (except for the zune when it comes out (14th November)) They play songs and you can put videos and photos on them. http://www.apple.com/itunes/ (ipod) http://www.zune.net/en-US/meetzune/ (zune), i hope this helps