How To Gain The Best Price Possible
When Retail Shopping For Ipod
and MP3 Products.
Brand name Ipods and MP3's are what retail salesman call commission killers, (5% - 10% profit margins). These brand name products are set at a price extremely close to cost. Why? simply because it is a product that just about every store supplies these days. But by still shopping around store to store you will save yourself a few extra dollars on a brand name MP3 player. However if you are wanting a generic based MP3 player you will be in luck because these items contain a greater profit margin and are always open to good discounting, but you will only ever get the discount if you ask :) . And as always in retail sales good profit can and will always be found in the add-on accessory products. If you don't shop around and get the best price and discount you can on these accessory items, you are just simply throwing your money away. So please always remember to never pay full retail price for any type of accessory based item, Never Ever.
Value Tip:
- It simply pays to always know your products. For example, I recently saw a brand name MP3, 5 volt, usb, wall charger on retail special for $58, some special, when you can buy exactly the same product in a generic brand name for $10. This clearly shows it is always wise to just simply know your product.
The Number 1 Customer Question. What is the difference between Ipod, MP3 and MP4?
There has always been a little confusion when it comes to Ipods and MP3 and even MP4. I can hear your confusion from here so lets quickly find out the main differences.
- Ipod - Is a trademark brand of the Apple Corporation, and as such no other brand has the right to use this name.
- MP3 - Is everything that is not the Apple brand - And MP3 just means it can play music files.
- MP4 - Is just video functionality.
And what software do they use, well lets find out.
- Ipod - Uses Itunes software which is free and can be downloaded directly from Apple's own website.
- Everything else at the time of writing this uses windows.
Which Ipod or MP3 or MP4 is best for me?
Do your research, ask yourself the questions, what features do I want, what am I going to be using it for, where am I going to be using it.
I will advise you at this point that I am biased toward Ipod it is simply an excellent product in my opinion.
Ipod through its product range has the capability for music, video, wireless web connectivity, photo storage and the list goes on. And just about every
add-on product available on the market is aimed towards cashing in on this Apple product. Products such as very well designed cases, headphones, speakers docks, FM transmitters and receivers and once again this list simply just goes on.
Other MP3's products have mostly the same capabilities but this depends on the brand type and/or the products actual cost. There are a lot of generic based
no-name brands on the market. Most of these are what I would term, knock about items, which means that I would not expect them to last very long. However sometimes a product does come along that can really surprise. So this is why it is always best to do your product research before buying.
I myself use an Ipod Touch which is an amazing piece of equipment. Complete wireless connectivity, touch screen capability and the list again goes on. It suits my own needs perfectly that is why I bought it. This is why you should look at an Ipod or an MP3 product that will suit your own needs and wants perfectly. If you don't, you will be just letting a salesperson sell you a product that they want to sell and usually that will be the product with the most profit margin, which will only benefit themselves not you.
If I have gotten you a little interested in Apples Ipod products here is a very quick overview
of exactly what is available.
* But before we start here is an important fact.
1 GB = Approximately 240 songs. (This is the No1 storage size question everyone always ask.)
Apple has just released its brand new 3rd generation Ipods.
The Ipod Shuffle - Is available in a 1GB size, this is enough storage for 240 songs, which is plenty considering this is an ultra small sports model.
The Ipod Nano - Available in 4GB and 8GB sizes, the Nano has the ability to play both music and video. And this video functionality is amazing and lets you enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and much more.
The Ipod Classic - Available in huge memory sizes of 80GB and 160GB. Great if you have heaps of music and really like to watch videos on the go. Up to 40,000 songs or up to 200 hours of video.
The Ipod Touch- Available in 8GB and 16GB sizes. It is basically the Iphone without the phone calling option. Fully touch screen with wireless connectivity, so you can surf the net as ease when you have access to a wireless network. You also have one touch access to music, video, contacts, calendar, time information, Youtube and the Itunes store and the list of features just goes on and on...
And YES each Ipod product comes with its own Earphones, USB 2.0 cable, Dock adapter and Quick Start guide. Everything to get you started right away.
If you would like to find out more information about MP3 Players. You can download my free ebook from the link below. (Simply Right Click & Save)
You can find out more information about all of Apple's products by visiting.
Or if you want to find out even more information about all the other MP3 products that are available on the market.
Or if you would like to find out how you can convert your DVD's so that you can watch them on your iPod.
* Did You Know These Absolute Facts?
- You will always get the best price when you shop online!
- There are no offline retail technology stores that can compete with online prices!
So Do You Want
The Best Value Online Ipod/MP3 Deals?
If you are in The USA, Australia, Canada, The UK, France, Germany or in just about any country in the entire world and you just want the best technology prices online then I recommend you visit TigerDirect.
