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With the high price of the iPod touch and the other Apple gadgets in mind, there will still be some people interested in the smaller, since discontinued iPods, and for that reason we will still include them in our buying guide. In this guide we will compare the various features of each iPod - such as capacity and battery life - to determine which iPod is the one best suited for your needs, although if you're in the market for an iPod Shuffle, nano or Classic, you'll have to look beyond the Apple Store as they're no longer on-sale.

An important part of any buying decision is knowing your budget.

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Before we go into any more detail, it's worth noting that Apple has discontinued the iPod Shuffle, nano and Classic, so you'll only be able to purchase those from third-party retailers. If you really aren't looking to spend a lot on a device, and don't mind a limited set of functions, then the 2GB iPod Shuffle is still very tempting option.

Moving up to a nano will give you a few more advanced features and eight times the storage, but the price jumps up at the same time. Again, Apple has stopped selling this model but there are options on Amazon and eBay. You can buy one from Apple here. You might be surprised at how high their price tags are though - which means if you've got a classic to sell you could fetch a decent sum of money for the old iPod. In the battle of the features, the iPod touch is in a different category to its smaller siblings. As the only iPod to run a full version of iOS, the iPod Touch has access to the full App Store, with all the games, productivity tools, social media, and camera apps that you'd expect to find on an iPhone.

Apple updated it in May for the first time since Its 4in display makes it the smallest screen on an iOS device that Apple still sells. The iPod touch is also a fully functional internet device, so FaceTime, browsing, chatting, and shopping are all available via its 4in Retina screen. The built in camera, while not quite up to the iPhone quality, still offers great shots that will go well on Instagram or Facebook - both of which are also available.

It also has a headphone jack - and comes with a set of EarPods, obviously. It's easily the most advanced iPod there's ever been, and with the category declining due to the proliferation of smartphones. There are still people for whom the iPod nano is ideal. Like the touch, it is also a capable device, but small enough to carry anywhere. If you want a small iPod to pop into your pocket at the gym, and you are happy to look at second hand models, this may well be the one for you.

The most obvious feature that differentiates the iPod nano and the iPod Shuffle is the 2. This enable the iPod nano to have a range of included apps that broaden its appeal. Music is, of course, still the primary function, with the cool ability to create Genius mixes on the fly by tapping a button while a song is playing; the device will then automatically generate a playlist from your library based around that track. A screen also means video, with the iPod nano happily playing any media synced to it from your iTunes account.

It's admittedly not the biggest display for Hollywood blockbusters, but for quick fixes on the go, or to entertain the little ones, it does the job. You can also store photos on the iPod nano, and a built-in FM radio app makes it easy to keep up with the latest music, news or sporting events. If you are a Nike Fitness user then you'll find the bespoke app on the iPod nano a handy addition, as the device doubles as a fitness tracker that can sync up to your NikePlus account with details of your workouts. Bluetooth is also a useful feature, as you can listen to your tunes wirelessly on bluetooth headphones, or connect to a number of home and car speakers.

Unfortunately it won't work with Apple Music. There have been many iPod nano models over the years, the most recent one looks like the picture above, and has an Home page with icons on it offering access to apps - but not the kind of apps you buy from the iOS App Store, unfortunately. The iPod shuffle was the cheapest option, inexpensive, and tough - perfect for taking to the gym. It's only failing was the lack of storage space, maxing out at 2GB.

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Just not enough for most music libraries. It also lacked a screen so choosing music wasn't a simple process.

But you could probably pick one up for next to nothing on eBay these days. In many ways the Shuffle is probably the most true to that original iPod, as it focuses solely on playing audio. The lack of a screen has meant that in the past you had to remember what was on the device, and switching between tracks was something of a lottery. Later versions offered a Voice Over feature: the iPod Shuffle would read the name of the track, podcast, audiobook, or playlist to you and allow you to choose the one you want to listen to with nary a touchscreen in sight.

This meant that you could have multiple playlists on the device without having to return to your iTunes library. It was a simple addition, but it really did make the Shuffle a far more capable device than past iterations. For that reason we would suggest that if you were looking to pick up a second-hand Shuffle you should make sure that it is a 4th-generation model. The first question you should ask yourself when considering a technology purchase is this - what do I want from the device?

It's all well and good buying the latest and greatest gadget, but this will be a waste of money if you only intend to use a fraction of its capabilities. If all you want is some musical accompaniment while you work out at the gym, the iPod touch is probably overkill - although now that it includes the M8 chip for fitness monitoring it might be exactly what you are looking for.

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Conversely the shuffle can become a very frustrating device if you like to change the music you are listening to often as it's not very flexible - essentially shuffling the tracks you listen to. To lay out some of the more basic capabilities of the various iPods available we'll start with the storage capacities of each model. Another small player that resembles the old iPod Shuffle, the Mighty Vibe plays Spotify playlists and podcasts for phone- and data-free listening.

For Spotify Premium subscribers only. Read Mighty Vibe review. This unlocked Android phone delivers a huge 5. Sony invented the idea of the portable music player, and it is still making Walkmans. And unlike the iPod Touch, it has a built-in FM tuner. The standard version has been discontinued, but a limited-edition version is still being sold.

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You get the same luxurious aluminum-and-glass construction and hi-resolution sound with the bonus of 20 preloaded tracks from K-Pop super group Super Junior. SJ 4 life! What you lose in portability you gain in functionality with its roomy 9. Read iPad review. If you or your kid will use the iPod Touch as more of a portable gaming system and less as a portable music player, you can move up from the iPod Touch to an iPad or you take another step and move to a Nintendo Switch.

It pulls double duty not just as a portable game device and music player but as a portable game device and living-room gaming system. Read Nintendo Switch review. Best laptops for college students : We've got an affordable laptop for every student. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read.