Have you purchased an iPod? You probably think it's very cool, with lots of great features. The interface is fun, the sound is great, and you have tons of room to store music, books, and even movies and TV shows, just like a flash drive. If you didn't know you could put more than music on your iPod - now you do. All you need to do is plug the device into your computer and drag and drop the files the way you would put data on a CD.

The iPod is very versatile, and if you look online for ipod accessories, you will see how much stuff is available for yours! But what items are worth your money? What about enhancements and replacement parts? And of course, what you buy has to work with your iPod. The best way to make a match is to sift by the type of iPod you have when looking for new accessories.

What can be purchased? Only certain parts are truly replaceable, the battery, the screen and the headphones. You will only care to replace the battery or the screen (during the warranty period be sure to send the iPod to the maker for adjustments or repairs) on these. The quality of your iPod can be greatly enhanced by buying new headphones, especially if you are careful to pay at least a modest sum (not too cheap). But, be cautious about sites that promise mystical capabilities of their sound equipment.

There is wide variety of iPod accessories on the market today. Look for things like armband holders to make keeping your tunes with you while you work out easier, to rubber or leather skins that protect the iPod from bumping or dropping, to plastic films that keep it from getting scratched. Another item that has been around for a long time is an iPod docking station. These portable systems with speakers let you turn your iPod into a stereo system. Even automobile manufacturers are making it easy to hook up your device directly to the car with a built-in connection.

There are also plenty of choices of electronic add ons, whether you want to track your mileage during your daily run or use a DJ mixing table. One notable gap in the variety of products on offer--no GPS receiver! You can surprisingly often find the best stuff on the manufacturer's website, although it's always a good idea to do some price comparison before you purchase, as you might even find something better.

If you really want to immerse yourself in a strange world of electronic culture, search for "iPod hacking." You'll learn weird stuff like how to replace the basic operating system of the iPod with something more geek friendly, and how to replace parts of the innards to make dramatic changes in sound quality. It's not for everyone, and it's all guaranteed to void your warrantee. Have fun, but be careful.