How to Get a Free Apple iPod

How to Get a Free Apple iPod
By: Thomas Manning

The buzz word in technology today is wireless. It started with remote controls decades ago then moved on to phones. Even our entertainment systems are predominantly wireless these days. In addition to being wireless, many electronic devices fit in the palm of your hand. These market forces have led Apple to create it's wildly successful iPod.

The iPod's popularity is mostly due to it's small size which makes it a portable entertainment center more powerful than the televisions and stereos of the 's combined. And it fits in your pocket or purse! Massive storage capacity of up to 60GB+ allows iPod owners to transfer their entire CD and DVD collections to the iPod and make it a mobile entertainment center. Of course there's a hefty price tag on an iPod that can barely be manufactured fast enough to keep up with the demand. In fact, the high price prevents some from owning one. But if you really want one, there's got to be a way.

Certainly the iPod is a luxury item and not as necessary as a cellphone might be. Cellphones can be a cheap insurance policy to help you escape potentially dangerous situations when help is only a phone call away. But an iPod is still a nice thing to have for entertainment purposes.

If you don't have the budget to afford the top of the line latest version of the video iPod, don't despair. With so many verions of the iPod, there's sure to be one that fits into your budget. It's just a matter of wading through the myriad of choices and finding the iPod for you.

The most affordable iPod on the market today is the 512MB iPod Shuffle. When it comes to storing music, the iPod Shuffle is no slouch. It can hold up to 8 hours of music which is about 120 songs. Do you really need an iPod that can hold 96 hours of music? 8 hours of music will be more than enough for most people. The Apple iPod shuffle costs about dollars as opposed to + for the latest model video iPod.

As you may have guessed, the price of the iPod is in direct correlation to the memory. While there are more subtle differences, the big one is the amount of storage space.

Consider moving up to the 1GB iPod Shuffle if 8 hours of music isn't enough. The extra storage space is worth the small price increase. With twice the storage, you can store twice the music - hours or minute songs. For a small price you can double your listening pleasure. And that's a good investment.

Here's the bottom line:. If you know how to find a budget Apple iPod, can enjoy the benefits of ownership at a fraction of the cost. And now you do.