What Is The Difference Between A Mp3player And A I Pod?
The iPod is Apple’s version of an MP3 player. They work only with iTunes (with some extra effort you can get them to play songs from other sites) and your own CD collection, unlike MP3 players which are much more versatile. iTunes cost 99 cents per song, $1.99 per video. MP3 players are compatible with most all content download sites, including iTunes (you just have to go into preferences and change the download format), and can save you a significant amount of money in the long run, as other sites charge less per song/video and many offer monthly subscriptions.
MP3 players also come in two different types, hard drive based and flash based. iPods are all hard drive based. They typically hold more songs, but they are much more fragile. Flash based drives use a card similar to what you might find in your digital camera. These types have no moving parts and are much more resilient, therefore these are ideal for athletes and children.
Flash based players also use AAA batteries (typically only one) as opposed to the rechargeable lithium batteries of hard drive based players, like iPod. Those charge through your computer and generally have more hours per use, however, they will start to lose their charge over time. Some manufacturers are making consumer replaceable batteries for their hard drive based players, however, most do not. Because of this it can be a hassle to replace those batteries.
Furthermore, MP3 players frequently have additional features not available on iPods. In addition to music, videos and photos, many also offer voice record, fm radio, and/or other special features like an equalizer, games and/or alarm clock.
When considering price, durability and versatility, MP3 players are better. If you’re choosing based soley on appearance and celebrity endorsement, iPod is the way to go.
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Usually ipods hold more songs. But mostly ipods are usually more expenses then mp3 players
an ipod is proprietary from Apple. usually more expensive, but accessories and software has been developed for them. other mp3 players do the exact same thing as and Ipod; however they don’t have the bells and whistles of an Ipod.
If you want to put an Mp3 player in, lets say, your car, then i would go with an Ipod. Apple makes conversion kits for your stereo that are easier and more efficient than the transmitters you can buy. if you plan on useing it as you would a portable cd player, than i would recommend a cheaper Mp3 player such as a Creative brand or Phillips brand Mp3 player
hope it helps
An MP3 plugs into your PC
An Ipod is more for a Mac and requires you to use Itunes, it is harder to use and doesn’t compress files unless you buy them from Itunes.
They are similar but use diffrent technology, MP3 is better if you use a PC as a Ipod requires apple mac compatible software
ipod is a brand name of an mp3 player
ipods often have more features than MP3, although they are similar. Ipods can play more formats of music than just MP3, and some iPods like iPod video can store videos and pictures as well. MP3 players just play music of MP3 format and often hold less songs. They are also cheaper than iPods.