3 Interesting Facts About iPods

Do you enjoy learning everything that you can about electronic devices, including iPods?  Whether you’re a tech junkie or a regular person who loves your iPod, there are many facts about iPods that you may find interesting.  Keep reading to find information about where iPods are made, which types of people own an iPod, and what iPods are composed of.

Where are iPods made?

A better question would probably be “Where aren’t iPods made?”.  Experts have attempted to analyze iPod assembly for years, and deciphering production information can be complicated.  For example, an iPod’s hard drive is manufactured by Toshiba, a Japanese company.  However, Toshiba often outsources its work to China and the Philippines.  Broadcom, an American company, is responsible for manufacturing the two chips that are located inside of an iPod.  But the chips are made in Taiwan.  It’s easy to see how things can get confusing.  Basically, Apple is responsible for creating the idea of the iPod and marketing the iPod, but has no role in the production of this popular electronic device.

Which types of people own an iPod?

You probably already suspected that iPods are rather popular, and your suspicions are correct.  More than 22 million American adults currently own an iPod- that’s over 11% of the population.  Of these 22 million people, 25% have annual household incomes of $75,000 or higher.  10% of iPod users earn between $30,000 and $75,000 per year, and 6% earn less than $30,000.  Studies have shown that men are 50% more likely than women to own an iPod, although the number of women who own an iPod is rapidly increasing.  Internet users are 4 times more likely than non-internet users to purchase an iPod, and 20% of adults under the age of 30 own an iPod.

What are iPods composed of?

Did you know that an iPod contains 451 different parts?  Yes, that tiny electronic device that you use to play your favorite songs is more complex than many of us realize.  The most important part is the hard drive, followed by the video and audio chips.  Other parts include the software, RAM, circuit board, battery pack, and the touch screen.