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Apple sells millions of iPods every year. And they have graced it well with the iTunes store. iTunes store sells both audio and video content. However, a parallel market for iPods is nourishing very well and that is not controlled by Apple.

Apple launched new versions of iPods very often and thus people sell off their older pieces to get the new ones. And this thing has given birth to a parallel second hand ipod market in the States.

Every time a new version of ipod is launched, the quantity of second hand iPods for sale in the market is raised automatically. Market analysts predict that there would be some 10 million iPods sold out in this quarter.

The lifespan of a used ipod is around 1.5 years and most of the used iPods are either sold or exchanged for new iPods in the market. And some give them to their relatives and friends. Also there is huge demand for discontinued models and shades as now they are a collector’s item and later in the future, these oldies might fetch good money as the iPod has become a vintage gizmo.

Buying used cheap iPods is good for those who want to save money. Although the pieces are not brand new, but you may get used iPods in good working condition. There is no warranty with the second-hand iPods, but if you buy them from Apple as refurbished, then you do get a one year warranty.

And when it comes to refurbished iPods, the life-span of the ipod totally depends on the luck.

I have my personal experience to share with you. To save money, I decided to buy a refurbished cheap ipod.. But to my surprise, that ipod lasted for only 3 months, the screen stopped working. As the seller did mention that the piece was without any warranty, so I do not blame him. Now to get that screen fixed, it would cost $50.

Then I decided to try one more time and went ahead to buy another refurbished piece of iPod from another site. But again after a period of just 2 months, the battery died.

Now I have two unusable iPods lying in my cupboard.
However my friend was lucky as he also bought a refurbished ipod online and he is happy with it as it works well even after one year. So, I would call it a matter of chance only.

So, it is totally up to you when it comes to buying used or refurbished cheap iPods. But I can surely guide you for this.

Things to look for while buying used iPods -

Battery - Ipod is bad for one thing and that is replacing batteries (it is not a very easy task). When you buy a used or refurbished ipod, the first thing you shoud look out is the battery. The battery of a one year used iPod is regarded cautiously. So, ask the seller if he replaces the battery when you buy and if he does not then you may go to some repair shop.

Screen – When a used or refurbished iPod is not stored in a protective case, the screen gets scratched. And these scratched can really make it worse when you watch videos. So, it is better to have a look at the screen before buying.

Capacity - It is true that you get allured of low prices, but remember that the second hand pieces are not the latest models. They have less space for storage. The difference between a 1GB and a 20GB iPod may not affect you, but the gapping line between a 10GB and a 160GB iPod is really big. So, consider the storage space too.

Price - The same applies to the price factor too. A used or refurbished iPod may come for $50, but does it really make it worth to get something that is not the latest and with less storage? Some may say yes, but those who want a good value of their money will make a good choice.

Warranty - It is true that most of them do not come with warranties. But it is really good if you can get one. Not all, but some sellers do offer warranty.

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Now that you have imported your music into iTunes, the final step is to add relevant information to each song, such as brand name, year recorded, composer, genre and any other information you wish. This information is saved as part of each song file, so if you ever wish to import your music into a music player program other than iTunes, the information will still be there.

Adding artwork to each of your songs will greatly increase the interest of your music library and will re-create the feeling of having the actual LP jackets in front of you. It will also allow you to to use Cover Flow view, a great way of browsing your music, in both iTunes and on your iPod or iPhone.

Google is your friend

You can often find the relevant cover art through a Google image search. type the name of the album in quotes, followed by the name of the band. This will often bring up the exact album cover your looking for. If this doesn’t work, try doing a regular Google search and clicking on some of the links that come up.

Scanning cover art.

But sometimes you just can’t find the album jacket online. Maybe a musician is too obscure, or the album title, like “great music from the movies” is too generic. In such cases, a scanner or multifunction device comes in mighty handy.

Since album jackets are printed through a process called halftoning, you should be sure to set the de-screening option in your scanning software. Halftoning is a process by which all the shades of the spectrum are simulated through the use of tiny printed dots. However, since your computer screen is also made of tiny dots called pixels, and since the dots of the halftone don’t usually match those of the screen, you get weird patterns called moire. This is corrected for by the de-screening algorithm of your scanning software, which smooths and blurs together the halftone dots in the final scan.

Tim Arends covers all aspects of converting LPs into MP3s on his webpage at

http://www.squidoo.com/record-lps-onto-cds

Including why you should do it, what you need to begin, how to choose a turntable or how to test it if you already have one, whether you need a preamp, how to connect a turntable to your PC, what kind of cables you need, how to use the free audio recording software Audacity, how to split your LPs into separate tracks, how to import your songs into iTunes, how to find cover art online or how to scan it if it’s not available, and how to enjoy your ripped LP music in iTunes.

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By Peter Lim

The Apple iPod is synonymous with mobile audio and music, and with the launching of the video-capable iPod, music lovers not only will enjoy the audio but also video.

Herein lies the problem – the apple iPod screen is only 2.5 inches, and there is no doubt that viewing pleasure can be increased when we can have a bigger video screen.

How then can the iPod have a bigger viewing screen – so as to be considered a mobile TV as well?

To convert your iPod into a Mobile TV, all you need to do is to get a MicroOptical Goggles.

You can wear this goggle over your regular spectacles or eyeglasses, and where you do not feel comfortable, you can do so over your contact lenses.

The goggles is fairly light at 70 g, with a belt clip that holds the iPod and the battery pack of 3 AAA-batteries. A cable connects to the iPod headphone port.

These goggles will deliver the image from two tiny LCDs through a series of lenses directly to the eyes so that you can watch video on what looks like a 27 inch screen TV!

Now, if you are always on the go and travelling, and you need to research or study or to get information from video clips, you can now enjoy 27″ equivalency viewing with the apple iPod.

The only drawback is the cost of the MicroOptical Corp Goggles, which, however is expected to drop with demand. Without the goggles, you have to tolerate the viewing from the 2.5 inch screen from the iPod, or dish out around $269 for the Goggles and start to enjoy Mobile TV using the iPod.

With the development of technology, soon the battery pack consisting of the 3-AAA size batteries will disappear, making it more light weight!

Indeed, there is nothing to hold back the iPod from developing into the music player and mobile TV player if you can afford the cost of the goggles.

Peter Lim is a Certified Financial Planner who is amazed with the development of technology with the iPod and follow iPod trends. He shares his research findings and make available FREE resources to help others who are looking to buy their first iPod or those who need to get the latest information on iPods at his website http://apple-ipods-sale.revenuemonitor.biz