ur list of iPod advantages and disadvantages, and judge for yourself ... Program access-The addition of the iTunes program is a great feature, no two ways about it. There is also a disadvantage to iTunes and it comes in the form of being the only way to interact with your iPod. Other mp3 players are easily accessible directly from your computer's "My Computer" folder, just as if you had access to your flash, C or D drive. This fact alone makes the iPod very limited compared to what it can do. This also uses Apple a major provider of media transfers to and from their product.
Only play iTunes purchases, the biggest disadvantage for Apple iPod's is probably its FairPlay DRM protection. The program only allows songs purchased trough iTunes to be played on the device or on a particular computer whose purchase of the songs were made from a computer. If you decide to invest in a different brand mp3 player, all your iTunes-purchased songs unplayable and thus absolutely no value. It's just Apple's way to keep you loyal to their product. If other large technology companies company tried this stunt, it would get trashed and presumably crucified by public opinion.
iTunes incompatibility with other mp3 player software Prefer to use Windows Media Player or Winamp? Well, it is a fact that they are much faster and less tiring than iTunes! Unfortunately you can not! FairPlay DRM protection on downloaded songs only allows songs to be played in iTunes or on your iPod.
Non-replaceable battery Your iPod purchase comes standard with a non-replaceable battery, in other words an internal rechargeable battery. As we all know-rechargeable batteries do not last forever, eventually they will stop charging and your iPod should still be under warranty, you can send it to Apple. This will result in you receiving a refurbished iPod with the opportunity not to be yours, if you are out of warranty, you only through your U.S. Dollar 300 iPod in the garbage can. Replacement of Apple for an additional U.S. Dollars 100 is a second option you have, but it is probably what your used iPod will be worth when the battery is fully charged. Its also important not to get depleted battery, you can not save the change, this should be kept in mind if functionality is crucial for long.
No FM radio function, there are tons of MP3 players that have FM radio functionality with the ability to save radio recordings in mp3 format but not Apple ipod! A separate adapter must be purchased for this function and to top it all, the adapter only work with newer iPod versions and will not allow records.
No storage space urgently needed to save the information but do not have a flash drive or a blank CD with you? Chances are very good that you probably have your mp3 player. IPod has absolutely no place for an emergency shipment of media you have created for example in MS Word. Again, iTunes interaction with the iPod is to blame for this.
No voice recording function has an unexpected voice recording? Many mp3 players will be able to assist in an instant, iPod, unfortunately not.
No WMA format playback, WMA is a great playback format that allows companies to use DRM and produces files much smaller than mp3 format. It is mainly for these reasons that WMA is the preferred choice for ebook publishers. IPod has nevertheless chosen to ignore its existence. WMA conversion is an option, but can be a huge hassle if you have an extensive music collection, converting every single song.
Expense-General's iPod is more expensive compared to other mp3 players that offer a lot more value for your money in terms of function, quality and appearance. By just giving to all the previously mentioned reasons, you will agree with us that iPods have way more disadvantages than advantages. You'll just be paying for the Apple name, and get less.
Health concerns, iPod also comes with a few health questions. A recent study showed that iPods could potentially interfere with pacemakers, resulting in malfunction when placed near the heart monitoring device. Is actually scary to think that an iPod can pose a risk to your health. In all fairness, however, no other player probably been tested for this and may have the same effect. IPods selection may have biased the study because of its extreme popularity. Wait just a second before you start sending us hate mail, it is important to remember that we mainly thought about the iPod's drawbacks and not its benefits. We are sure that there are tons of positive aspects about iPod including battery charge duration and its incredible selection of accessories. When compared to other mp3 players, iPod certainly has more accessories than any other mp3 players on the market.
