Apple iPod

The iPod has also gone through a weight reduction. It’s about two-thirds the size of the original iPod and it has an even higher capacity -- up to 40GB now. It’s lighter than 2 CDs, can hold up to 10,000 songs, and downloads music fast. It’s spawned a whole range of third party accessories for the iPod, most of them are skins that go over the iPod to protect it from the elements. Prices start at $299 for the 10GB. www.apple.com