Monday, February 4, 2008

So What Is an iPod Anyway?

The iPod is a small digital device that includes a hard drive (just like the one in your computer, only smaller), an operating system, a processor and other computer components, as well as an LCD screen, controls, and other system elements needed to deliver its amazing functionality. It also includes a rechargeable lithium battery to give you plenty of listening time, a Headphones port to which you attach audio devices (including headphones, powered speakers, and so on), and the Dock connector port to enable you to move music from a computer onto the iPod and recharge its battery.

The iPod’s software enables you to manage and play digital audio files. You can also use its software to set a variety of preferences, in addition to using the iPod’s other built-in tools.

Even with all this, iPods are quite small. The largest iPod is only 2.4 inches wide, 4.1 inches tall, .73 inches thick, and weighs a mere 6.2 ounces. This is roughly the size of a deck of playing cards. The smallest model, the iPod mini, comes in at a svelte 2 inches wide, 3.6 inches tall, .5 inches thick, and a mere 3.6 ounces. This is about the size of a deck of playing cards cut in half!

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