Ultimate Cage Match: IPODS

iPod. The new sensation thats sweeping the nation! Actually, they've been around for a few years. But now we pit them together. And with some inspiration from Peter, my good friend, i'm doing it pro-and-con style.

Note: Stores now only sell iPod Videos, Nanos, and Shuffles. But eBay has all of them.

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ORIGINAL IPOD

The real deal. The first iPod isn't the best. But it's got the basics- music. Lots of memory and a large screen provide good capability. But only the iPod Photo (a derivitive of the original) has a color screen.

Pros:
Lots of memory
Easy to use
Photo version with color screen
Easy to understand
Lots of small features (clock, games, etc.)

Cons:
Only Photo version is color capable
really, really big
Incredibly short battery life
Only available on eBay

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IPOD MINI

The second generation of iPod is the Mini. It's basically a smaller version of the original iPod with less memory. It is also only available on eBay. But it has a bit more battery life (about 8 hours per charge) and doesn't wear out as fast.

Pros:
Small, but still has significant amount of memory
Lots of new features (alarm clack, more games)

Cons:
Not much more than a small first generation iPod
Still not enough battery

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IPOD SHUFFLE

Oh em gee. The iPod Shuffle seem like genius at first, but BOY did Apple screw up this time! It appears that they forgot A SCREEN. You have to guess what song is next and flip through all your songs to find the right one. So what if it can bounce around without skipping? SO CAN MY GOD DAMN MINI! Plus the Shuffle is way too small. And it's just a hassle.

Pros:
Ummmm....

Cons:
NO GOD DAMN SCREEN
Too small
Too little memory
A hassle to use
Very little potential for 100$.

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IPOD NANO

Redemption is so sweet. What Apple did wrong with the Shuffle (which is just about everything) they did right with the iPod Nano. There are now two versions of the Nano: the original, which is black or white with a boxy shape, and the new Nano, which is like a really slim Mini. Both are the same on the inside. They both are pencil-thin, too. They have color screens and photo capability, plus easy-to-use music control. They also are capable of holding audio and documental podcasts.

Pros:
Impossibly small (it's actually a good thing now!)
Lasts a long time
Color and photo capability
back can be used as a mirror to admire your sexyness

Cons:
Not too durable
Still a tad expensive

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IPOD VIDEO

The latest addition to the iPod family is the video. Like it sounds, the iPod Video mashes together music, photos, and videos. It also is capable of playing downloadable games that kick ass. It has 30gb or 80gb of memory, which, if you didn't notice, is a SHITLOAD. But it will burn a hole through your wallet AND your pocket. AND your savings account. At 250 green, the 30gb Video is a force to be reckoned with.

Pros:
Excellent combo of music, movies, and photos
Downloadable games
Next to perfect

Cons:
Too big
Too expensive

There you have it, folks. The battle of the iPods has come to a close. It's a tie! That means they all come in second!