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iPod buyer's guide
By Brian Beck
So, you're looking to join the latest craze in digital music. You're looking to purchase an iPod. Well, look no further. Here , you will find the basic information on each and every iPod currently on the market with a bit of information on who should consider buying each.
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The iPod Shuffle
Price: $99 (512 MB), $149 (1 GB)
Dimensions: 3.3"/0.98"/0.33", 0.78 ounces
Storage/Song Capacity: 512 MB (120 songs) or 1 GB (240 songs)
Battery Life: Up to 12 hours
Display: None
Connectivity: USB 1.1/USB 2.0
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The iPod shuffle is the smallest and lightest member of the iPod family. Due to the lack of moving parts, this iPod is great for those looking for something to play music while they exercise -- it won't weigh you down and it won't potentially break. This one is also a great buy for those looking for a flash drive -- the Shuffle can double as one.
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The iPod Mini
Price: $199 (4 GB), $249 (6 GB)
Dimensions: 3.6/2.0"/0.5", 3.6 ounces
Storage/Song Capacity: 4 GB (1,000 songs) or 6 GB (1,500 songs)
Battery Life: Up to 18 hours
Display: 1.67 inch Grayscale LCD w/ backlight
Connectivity: USB 2.0, FireWire 400
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The iPod Mini is targeted at those that want an iPod with a screen but either don't want an iPod as large as the regular model or don't want to pay as much. While the mini cannot hold as many songs as its older brother, it does come in a variety of colors and is significantly smaller.
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The iPod
Price: $299 (Special U2 Edition is $349)
Dimensions: 4.1"/2.4"/0.57", 5.6ounces
Storage/Song Capacity: 20 GB (5,000 songs)
Battery Life: Up to 12 Hours
Display: 2 inch grayscale LCD w/ backlight
Connectivity: USB 2.0, FireWire 400
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The iPod (and the iPod Special Edition, branded by U2) is the mainstream iPod. The iPod borrows the Mini's click wheel and adds a larger drive for storage. It loses some battery life and gains a good chunk of size, however. This iPod is good for those who aren't as worried about fashion, who have large music libraries or who just want the classic iPod look.
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The iPod Photo
Price: $349 (30 GB), $449 (60 GB)
Dimensions: 4.1"/2.4"/0.63" (0.75" for the 60GB Model), 5.9 ounces (6.4 ounces for the 60 GB Model)
Storage/Song Capacity: 30 GB (7,500 songs) or 60 GB (15,000 songs)
Battery Life: Up to 15 hours of music or up to 5 hours of music with slideshow pictures
Display: 2 inch 65,536 color LCD w/ backlight
Connectivity: USB 2.0, FireWire 400, Composite Video
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The iPod Photo is the largest and most expensive of the iPod line. With the high-end cost comes high-end features -- you'll get a color screen, a much larger hard drive and the ability to store and view photos. Soon, you will also have the ability to transfer photos directly to your iPod Photo from your Firewire-capable digital camera. The iPod Photo is targeted at those who want the biggest and the best, those who need somewhere to store and view all their photos away from home and the person who has an insanely large music collection.
Information and photos courtesy of Apple's Website
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