In addition to the hard drive, iPod has a memory cache. It is made up of solid-state memory, meaning that it has no mechanical or moving parts, so it is not affected by movement of the device. iPod skip protection works by preloading up to 25 minutes of music to the cache at a time. iPod plays music from the memory cache rather than the hard drive, so even rigorous activities won't cause music to skip.

iPod comes in many storage capacities from 512 MB to 80 GB.2 The amount of music iPod can hold depends on the compression rate of your songs. At 128 kilobits per second (kbit/s), the most common compression rate used for MP3s, 20 GB is equivalent to over 5000 four-minute songs, or more than 500 CDs. At the near-CD-quality 160 kbit/s compression rate, 20 GB equals over 4000 four-minute songs, or 400 CDs.

Apple has aired a new iPod advert on US television. The ad is a return to the famous silhouette style dancers that have featured in past iPod adverts.

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Not surprisingly, the iPod can be very effective in aiding communication around the office. Podcasts can be used to broadcast important information throughout the office. The advantages in using the iPod for business communications are manifold. It is cost-effective as well as being much more reliable. And it is also a viable way to get around the problem that employees don’t read complete mails and hence miss out important information. People already do this for personal use. It is as useful for business applications as well.

Controlling your ipod from your car radio is easily achieved whether you have an aftermarket radio such as an Alpine, Kenwood, Sony, etc, or a factory-fitted radio as found in cars including Audi, BMW, VW, etc. Dension's Ice Link Plus iPod Adapter car kits make it possible for you to have a seamless connection of your iPod to your car radio giving you the ability to control, play and self charge your iPod. These car kits give you a superior alternative to using an FM transmitter. You can use the new Dension FM modulator Ice Link Plus iPod Adapter if there isn't an iPod option available for your radio in aftermarket or the factory iPod kits. You can also use this solution if your setup doesn’t have a CD changer control. There is also an Auxiliary option if you wish to use the auxiliary inputs on the rear of your radio.

iPod Movie Video Converter is a One-Click solution to convert Tivo, DivX/Xvid movies, MPEG, WMV, AVI, RealMedia videos and many more to iPod Video in high quality. Support ipod movie batch conversion mode, AVC(H.264) to produce smaller high quality video file, auto-stretch to 4:3 options, etc. Watch iPod movies, TVs, home videos on the go - a new lifestyle to experience. Coming with a depth of 0.53 inches, width of 2.4 inches and height of 4.1 inches, the Apple iPod classic 160 GB silver also carries lithium Ion battery with a playback time of 40 hours. The iPod package consists of batteries, head phones and USB cable. Also it is noteworthy that it has features including AAC, AIFF, MP3 and WAV that makes it technically more advanced.