It seems like it was only a few years ago when the iPod first hit the market and people were unsure what it was, why they should want one and how to even use the tiny devices. Now, Apple's unique little machine has become a household name and the company that created it has a lot of competition on the market. Despite the competition, however, iPod downloads still remain one of the most popular choices out there.



Why?

The truth is iPod downloads are some of the most versatile and they're backed by a company that has led the charge for this sort of technology. Inasmuch, iPod downloads tend to offer more choice for users, since Apple has been working for a long time in making sure content is at the ready for its customers to download.

What kind of iPod downloads are there?

You name it, there's an iPod download for it. Apple has created iPods that can pretty much handle every kind of entertainment medium that a computer can handle, as well. What a particular iPod can accept and play back will depend on the model type, but the overall choices are very broad and they're getting more impressive almost every day.

The downloads available include these major classes:

Music

The iPod was a forerunner in the use of MP3 technology for storing and sorting music files. Music iPod downloads have been around for a while and they range from the classics to current hits and even independent musicians' work. If it's been recorded, it's likely a file can be found for download.

Music videos

When devices can handle both music and video playback, music videos are readily available for download. Why wait for the music network to show a favorite, when it can be watched any time, on the go?

TV Shows

Online and downloadable television has come a long way in the past few years. Since some iPods can handle large video files, these little machines have benefited greatly from the trend.

Classic shows and even brand new ones that haven't aired on regular networks are available for users to download. Some networks are even starting to debut their shows for download viewers first and then bring them to the airwaves. There are even special podcasts available for download only that relate to news, TV shows, movies and more.

Movies

While not all devices can handle iPod downloads of this size, some models can. Just like television downloads, movies, too, are edging into the download market. The number of titles available for iPod download is growing on a daily basis.

Video games

There are even some of these available for iPod downloads. The variety isn't necessarily great yet, but it's coming along quickly. This particular aspect is expected to grow in the coming years as more game makers tailor titles for iPod playback.

Offering portable entertainment that crosses a variety of mediums, iPod downloads are popular simply because there are so many choices available. They are easy to obtain, easy to use and generally fairly inexpensive. These reasons combine to make it quite easy to see why iPod downloads remain a favorite despite a lot of competition on the market.