When the Apple iPod was released, there was just one type available. It could play music end off. You could upload music onto your ipod from you own music collection on your computer, or by downloading tunes through Apple's software program 'iTunes'. These days' things aren't as straightforward. There are four basic ipod models available. Some can store pictures and even play video. This guide will help you decide on which model is best for you.

The iPod Mini
Came out after the original one. The iPod Mini was a smaller version of the original iPod, and was easier to carry around.

The iPod Video
It comes in different sizes. Not physical size but in the amount of storage available. This is shown in the amount GB.The larger the GB the more media you can save on your ipod,. It comes with a color screen, has an much better battery life over the earlier iPods, and can store your songs, photos and videos. Looking for the best iPod around with all the latest features, go for an iPod Video.

The iPod Nano
The iPod Nano is a smaller iPod. This one can play music and show your photos, but cannot play videos. It has a smaller storage GB than the iPod Video, but it's lighter and easier to carry around. If you're not interested in playing videos on your iPod, then you might want to go for the iPod Nano . Cheaper than the iPod Video and is more portable.

The iPod Shuffle
The iPod Shuffle is the baby of the new iPods, and most portable. It does not have a screen, so it only plays music. This is why most people buy an iPod for, so if you do not mind being unable to look at your photos and videos, the iPod Shuffle is the one to get. The storage space in a Shuffle is 512MB to 1GB