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Apple iPods vary in shape, size and design, offering a wide range of functions so that users can find a digital music player to suit their own lifestyle requirements. The iPod Shuffle, for instance, is the world's smallest music player and Apple's cheapest iPod. It weighs only 10.7 grams and currently provides a maximum of 4GB (storage for up to 1,000 songs). Discreet and endurable, it is the perfect choice for working out and everyday commuting. Alternatively, the iPod Classic now offers up to 160 GB of storage that's up to 40,000 songs or up to 200 hours of video, allowing users to access their entire media library wherever they go. The iPod Nano has a video camera with audio and an FM Tuner that includes Live Pause. The iPod Touch features interface that is almost identical to that of the iPhone; it has a 3.5 inch screen for watching movies, and built-in Wi-Fi for emailing and surfing the Web.
Due to the iPod having such a huge impact on the market, several other industries are modifying their own products to work more efficiently and compatibly with the iPod range. While there have been some past criticisms over issues such as battery lifespan and hard drive fragility, Apple continues to refine and improve its software in accordance with the latest technological advances. Despite the economic downturn, Apple has recently reported its best sales quarter ever in 2009, which included the sale of 22.73 million iPods. There seems to be no end it sight for Apple's domination of the MP3 and Digital Media Player market and some analyst say that the only product that could beat Apple ipod is another Apple product, possibly the iPad or the new iPhone 4g.
