Ipod update: Is it necessary to catch them all?
Are you an iPod aficionado who just cannot resist getting the latest iPod update even before they arrive to our doors? Whereas iPods are selling like hotcakes, the steady increase in the number of sales are causing Apple's bigwigs to design iPod update every now and then, no matter how minute the changes are (such as color). If you don't want to fall prey to inconsequential iPod updates that your iPod can actually live without, take these tips that teach you what updates to catch and what not to.
Frequency of updates
Apple has limited the number of major iPod updates to once per year, which can be called a generation update or model update and features or new designs. Of course, these updates have to be major enough to gain intense consumer appeal. Within a year, however, Apple can create trivial iPod update and sometimes doesn't even make prior publicity.
Apple may deliver storage updates and tiny changes in iPod internal components in four to six months to enhance the product's look or its appeal. These changes are often driven by industry trends and come in form of storage bumps or price reductions. Casing changes don't happen more than once a year.
Even when there are major updates on a model, Apple almost never offers them at once. Rather, they stagger these update launches not to confuse consumers but to keep competition on their toes.
Should you bite off the hook?
No one can deny the level of entertainment that iPods bring. These media devices instantaneously provide you with company and eliminate boredom. They can also serve as status symbol. Whatever your reason for purchasing an iPod, it's important to first considers the features you want in a particular model and what iPod update you need to enhance it.
Some consumers are led to believe they need each new iPod update that comes, when they really don't. And when they don't catch it, buying a new model seems the only option. Bear in mind that your reason for buying an iPod is for entertainment and not to catch every iPod update that comes along. Consequently, always make sure you're happy with every purchase. Otherwise, iPods always have resale values so you can resell your iPod to buy a new model. However, you might be confused yourself eventually following another update six to 12 months after your last purchase.
So if an iPod update is released, consider whether it's highly important or you're better off waiting until the next model arrives.
