The iPod has come a long way from its relatively humble inception to become a phenomenon of the technology design world as well as the word that is most frequently associated with portable mp3 playback. It began the trend of prefixing any new piece of technology or gadget with the letter i, a little quirk that has been mercilessly copied by manufacturers around the world who want to grab just a bit of the iPod’s effortlessly cool lime light.
However, most people in the industry recognise that the iPod is still the leader in the world of portable mp3 players, and with the four latest iterations of the iPod Apple is still the dominant global power in its marketplace. Here’s a round up of the current iPods that you can buy, with an analysis of their form and function and why they might be right for you.