There were other mp3 players before Apple's iPod hit the market. The thing was, they didn't have style.

Apple's player has become synonymous with mp3 technology to the point that other mp3 players are referred to as "iPods" the way any facial tissue out there is by default "Kleenex."

The reason is the style of Apple's music machine; whereas previous mp3 players had been dull bits of tech with a neat concept but no real consumer appeal, Apple's sleek white box gave the technology a face.

Through the years, the iPod has consistently defined cool in the somewhat-nerdy mp3 market. It's also pioneered the field with great implementation of features like video playback and pictures.

Overall, the iPod is a great product because it's based towards the typical consumer in a market dominated by tech machines that just aren't user friendly. With great integration with the iTunes store and an intuitive interface, the Apple iPod is the best mp3 player on the market consistently-and the most stylish. That's gotta count for something, right?

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