Without doubt one of the most successful products to be released on the market has been the Apple iPod. It is unusual to find someone that does not own one, used to own one or know more than a few of their friends has one. That is because there are many different versions of the iPod available from the simplistic iPod Shuffle to the more sophisticated iPod Touch. Without doubt they have become a main stay of the technology market and they look like they are definitely here to stay.

The first iPod was released on the 23rd October 2001 and ever since the first one was sold, many more people have flocked to the shops to buy their own version and you are unlikely to walk around without seeing a few people with theirs in and enjoying their favourite songs. There are of course many other types of mp3 player which people buy but none have quite matched the iPods for sales and popularity.

The main difference between the various models is the memory size which differs immensely between each one. Therefore the actual size of the iPod differ and are suitable for various things; the shuffle is great for people working out as it is small and light, you won't even realise its there. The Touch is the latest version to come out and is great for those who like to have a range of music, videos and other applications such as games.

The iPod Touch is great for people who travel a lot but do not want or can not afford an iPhone as you can get the same applications on it but you do not have to worry about the poor battery life that the iPhone is associated with. The history of the iPod is a long one and with nearly a decade of success it is continuing to raise the bar for other mp3 players to follow.

Prices vary but the newer generation models are naturally more expensive and you may find it harder to find the older generation models as the retailers tend to stick to stocking the more expensive and better selling models. However, there is still a range available online and you can find the best deals available there where you can soon be listening to your favourite track or watching a favourite programme.

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