iPods - Most Sought-after Gadgets in America

This article traces trends in children's and young people's use of the "iPod", a technology developed by Apple, Inc. that stores various kinds of data. One of the most common types of data stored on an iPod is music; users can plug in a headset and listen to songs that they have uploaded to the portable device. (Click here to read more about this technology.)

This article focuses on the use of iPod technology in the United States context, suggesting that its purpose may be shifting from solely entertainment-oriented to educational.

An excerpt from the article follows:

"iPods have caught the fancy of new generation Americans. After becoming standard issue at some American colleges, the trend has now reached high schools. For instance, at the Brearley School, a private school for girls in Manhattan, where Samantha is in the eighth grade, the iPod went from a 'want' to a 'must have' this year when its use was incorporated into foreign-language and classics courses.

"Although some parents are concerned about 'flashy' gadgets, most trust the faculty's enthusiasm, says Priya Chatterjee, chairwoman of Brearley Parents' Association."

Editor's note: The full-feature article is no longer accessible on the Times of India website. The above excerpt was provided by i4d.