Ipod Accessories: What To Get, And How To Find It
Well you finally broke down and purchased an iPod. It's hip and you just adore how user friendly it is, how good its sound quality is, all the room on it for music and audio books, and the added option of using it as a flash drive. What? Are you saying you didn't realize it was made for storing things other than music? Hey, pretend it's a data CD, open it in your computer, and then do the famous drag and drop move, dude.
You can do a lot with an iPod, but some of it requires iPod accessories. Just searching the internet for "ipod accessories" leaves you with millions of choices. So, how do you find the good stuff? How do you find iPod add ons and iPod replacement parts? And how do you know if the stuff you buy is compatible with your hardware? Here's the acid test: search for the model name and generation of your iPod when looking for your iPod accessories.
What can you purchase? In the way of swapping out broken parts, the only items that you can do that with are the screen, batteries and headphones. If they are under warranty, you definitely want to get the iPod maker to repair it for you. Also, the quality of the headphones really affects the listening experience- spend money to get what you want. Make sure you get a quality item, and don't fall for hyped-up sales pitches that don't deliver a quality product.
There are just tons of additions for your iPod currently. There are holders that fasten onto your upper arm, to be used while you exercise, protective covers of various materials to prevent damage if it is dropped, and transparent covers that guard against scratching. For a long time, businesses have sold speakers that you can use to make your iPod play like a stereo. Now, you can even play your iPod in the car with the appropriate connection!
Remember, there are so many choices of pre-designed electronic add ons available, ranging from mileage trackers for runners to DJ mixing tables. So far, however, there does not seem to be an available GPS receiver. You might often find the best items in the store on the manufacturer's website, but you might want to check around and compare prices before you make your purchase. In your search, you might find something cool that you hadn't thought about before.
Would you like to discover a strange new world of electronics? Do an Internet search for "iPod hacking." You will find our strange things like how to replace the operating system of an iPod with something else, and ways to replace parts of the inside that will make major improvements in the sound quality. Your warranty will be void if you start messing around, so don't take chances unless you know what you are doing. Have fun and be careful!
For more information on IPOD accessories try visiting http://all-things-ipod.info, a website that specializes in providing helpful ipod tips, advice and resources to include and more.
Published April 10th, 2008
Filed in Technology
