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Guide to the different types of iPods available in the UK.

Apple’s iPod is possibly the most popular portable music player ever. The majority of people up and down the country now own one of them. However, there are several different types of iPods to choose from if you are interested in buying one for yourself or as a gift.

There have been many different models over the years, and each model has generations where new versions have been released. If you want to buy one then it is important that you know about all of the different types.

Types of iPods

iPod Classic

The iPod Classic was the original iPod, the first to be released. This type of iPod is actually still very popular today, despite the many other options available. Of course, the latest generations of the iPod Classic are indeed the most popular. This type of iPod has a huge memory capacity, with the most popular being the 80GB version. It has very high quality video and sound playback, as well as being lightweight and compact. If you want something that is reliable and high quality then this is definitely it.

iPod Nano

The iPod Classic swiftly took a back seat when the Nano was released. This is not so much the case now, but it certainly was back then. Never generations of the Nano have many more features than previous versions. For example, they are much better shaped, and there are many more colours available to choose from. As well as this, the newer generations actually have video cameras built-in, which is great. The only issue with the newer generations is that they tend to be a bit flimsy and very easy to break. The good thing about the newest model is that Apple have made it much more compact and have also integrated Multi-Touch.

iPod Mini

The iPod Mini is basically a small compact hybrid of the Nano and the Classic. This type of iPod would be perfect for anyone who wants something compact and lightweight that is still durable. There are several different colours available if you want to get an iPod Mini, and again, the newer models tend to have many more features on offer than the older models.

iPod Shuffle

The iPod shuffle is the smallest and least expensive out of all of the different types of iPods. This type of iPod would be perfect for anyone who is constantly on the go because you can simply clip the player to your jacket or belt and move without having to worry about dropping the iPod. The only downside to this type of iPod is the fact that you have no screen, which also means no video play back or album artwork. As well as this, it can be difficult to change songs because you cant actually see what is playing.

iPod Touch

The iPod Touch is probably the best iPod that Apple have come up with yet. First of all, there is the fact that it has a full touch screen that makes browsing the music collection incredibly easy. As well as this, there is the built in Wi-Fi that isn’t available on any other iPods. This allows you to browse the web anywhere where there is a Wi-Fi connection. Of course, this is a huge plus point. There are many more, such as the built in YouTube player and the fact that there are numerous apps that can be downloaded to enhance your iPod experience.

Useful websites

If you want to find out more about the different different types of iPod, or want to buy an iPod, the following links may be useful:

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This article lists the different types of Apple desktop computers available.

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple started its journey with the Apple I back in 1976, and it hasn’t looked back ever since, expanding into a multitude of categories including tablet devices and smartphones. However, its evergreen Macintosh desktop computer still remains a hot favorite. Today’s Apple desktop computers can be classified into three chief categories.

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iMac

The iMac is Apple’s most impressive desktop line, and comes with the ultimate combination of power and aesthetics. The 21.5-inch models and one 27-inch model are equipped with 3.06GHz dual-core Intel Core i3 processors, while the other 27-inch models boast a quad-core Intel Core i5 at 2.8GHz or even a stunning alternative of an Intel Core i7 at 2.93GHz.

The latest iMac features 4GB of DDR3 memory with expansion slots of up to 16GB for users who need the extra memory. Featuring a wireless mouse as well as a multi-touch trackpad, the iMac allows users to interact with the computers in a variety of ways, whichever they are comfortable with.

The iMac also features a wireless keyboard, an iSight camera for video chat and photo captures, and uniform LED backlighting that promises a colorful and attractive display from every angle. For gamers, the iMac line comes equipped with ATI Radeon graphic processors, which range anywhere between a 256MB ATI Radeon HD 4670 (for the 21-inch model) to a 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5750 (for the 27-inch model).

Mac mini

Weighing just 10 pounds and measuring 7.7 inches by 1.4 inches, the Mac mini is a small desktop computer powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and featuring a NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor. The device also comes equipped with 8GB RAM and although it doesn’t have a display, it can be plugged into other displays or even HDTV’s to provide a superb visual experience.

The Mac mini features several ports, including HDMI, FireWire 800, USB 2.0, Mini DisplayPort output and an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. In addition, the SD card slot allows for easy transfer of files from digital cameras. A built-in 802.11n wireless technology guarantees easy connections to Wi-Fi networks.

Mac Pro

The Mac Pro is a workstation computer and is built for sheer power, featuring processing options of 4, 6, 8 or even a jaw-dropping 12 cores. An integrated memory controller, combined with a speedy DDR3 ECC SDRAM at options of either 1066MHz or 1333MHz guarantees higher bandwidth and higher processing speeds.

The Mac Pro boasts four 3.5-inch drive bays which enable mind-blowing internal storage — up to 8TB. In addition, users have the option of adding four 512GB solid-state drives for even more impressive performance.

Measuring 20.1 inches tall, 8.1 inches wide and 18.7 inches deep, the Mac Pro features FireWire 800 and USB ports and a front-panel headphone minijack and internal speaker. Users can connect the Mac Pro to Apple LED displays and choose additional upgrades and accessories such as wireless keyboards and magic trackpads, configuring the workstation as they wish.

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iPad - Photo Copyright Yutaka Tsutano (cc)

This article lists some of the main types of tablet computers / PCs available.

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What is a tablet computer?

The term “tabet” or “tablet computer” generally refers to a range of different touch-screen devices.

Devices similar to tablets have been available for many years, sometimes know as “slate” pcs.

The tablet computer has seen a marked rise in popularity since the introduction of the Apple iPad.

Tablets are usually able to browse the internet, and also may include “apps” and games.

Apple iPad

The Apple iPad and subsequent iPad 2 are market leading tablet computers.

The iPad gives the user access to hundreds of thousands of apps from the Apple app store.

Android Tablets

Android – the mobile operating system from Google – powers many different types of tablets.

You can read more about the different types of Android tablets in our article here.

Videos

Comparison of the iPad 2 vs Samsung Galaxy tab vs Motorola Xoom.

Video comparison of the iPad 2 vs Motorola Xoom.

Comparison test between the iPad 2 and the Blackberry Playbook.

Compare Tablet Computers / PCs

An info-graphic from SkatterTech compares the following devices in an easilly understandable visual format:

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab 10
  • iPad 2
  • HP Touchpad
  • LG G-Slate

Click here to view the full info-graphic.

Preview:

Useful websites

A list of websites that may be useful for someone wanting to learn more about tablet computers:

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This article lists the different types of iPad available.

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What is an iPad?

The iPad (pronounced “eye-pad”) is a type of tablet computer, produced by Apple. They are basically a larger version of the iPhone or iPod touch.

iPad 2

The iPad 2 is the second generation of the device, unveiled March 2nd 2011, and released internationally on the 25th of March 2011.

The iPad two is 33% thinner and has a faster dual core Apple A5 processor. A new self-cleaning iPad case was also launched by Apple, available in a range of colours.

Colour

The iPad 2 is available in two colours:

  • White
  • Black

Wi-fi / 3G Connection

The iPad comes with two types of connectivity:

  • Wi-fi only – Connect to the internet by wi-fi only.
  • Wi-fi & 3G – Connect via wi-fi, or via a 3g connection.

In the UK 3G connections are available from:

Memory

The iPad 2 has 3 different standard memory sizes:

  • 16GB
  • 32GB
  • 64GB

Buy an iPad

Buy an iPad from here:

iPad 1

The iPad was discontinued March 2nd 2011, but is still available from many places.

Useful websites

Some useful websites for anyone wanting to learn more about the iPad:

Videos

A nice video that shows some of the differences between the original 1st generation iPad and the later 2nd generation iPad. This video could be useful for anyone who wants to compare the two different iPads. The video presenter makes a good point that some people may want to find out whether it is worth saving a bit of money and buy the original iPad.

Another nice side by side comparison of the iPad vs iPad 2. This video gives you a really nice quick lay-mans overview of why the second iPad is a fair bit better.

Both video reviewers seem to really be convinced that the iPad 2 is a better investment than the original 1st generation.

Images copyright Apple.

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This article lists and describes the different types of iPhones available.

The iPhone was first released in the USA June 29th 2007.

There are currently 4 main types of iPhone: the iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3Gs and the newest model: the iPhone 4.

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iPhone 5

The iPhone 5 hasn’t been released yet, and details are still sketchy at this early stage.

As more details emerge this article will be updated.

iPhone 4

The iPhone 4, the fourth and most recent version of the iPhone series was introduced at the WWDC on June 7th, 2010.

The phone started shipping on June 24th, 2010. The white version of the iPhone 4 began shipping 28th April 2011.

The iPhone 4′s features includes the Apple A4 processor, a higher definition 960×640 326 ppi ‘retina’ display, a higher spec 5 megapixel back camera with LED flash, a VGA front-facing camera and a gyroscope which provides greater motion sensitivity.

It ships with the newest iOS version: 4.0.

The iPhone 4 is available in two sizes:

  • 16GB
  • 32GB

As well as two colours:

  • Black
  • White

Find an iPhone 4 phone deal below:

iPhone 3GS

The iPhone 3GS was first announced in June 2009 by Apple for release shortly afterwards in June/July/August 2009.

The iPhone 3GS is available in two sizes:

  • 16GB
  • 32GB

As well as two colours:

  • Black
  • White

The iPhone 3GS has an on-board compass allowing for advanced navigation, as well as improved performance and camera.

iPhone 3G

The iPhone 3G was  released on the July 11th 2008.

It is still available in one size:

  • 8GB
  • 16GB (Discontinued)

With one colour:

  • Black

iPhone

The iPhone was originally launched in two sizes: 4GB and 8GB, though the 4GB model was later discontinued, and a 16GB was launched.

  • 4GB (Discontinued)
  • 8GB (Discontinued)
  • 16GB (Discontinued)

Colour:

  • Black

Videos

 

iPhone 4 vs iPhone 3GS – a comparison of the iPhone 4 vs the older 3GS from PhoneArena.com.

 

Another comparison of iPhone 4 vs iPhone 3GS. More technical than the other video.

Article updated 30th April 2011 to include the iPhone 5.

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