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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.

Using iPod accessories, you can do even more with your iPod. However, with all of the choices that come up when you search the internet for "iPod accessories,"how do you find the right ones? How can you find the iPod add ons and replacement parts that you want, and how do you determine whether an item is compatible with the device you own? The best test is to try including your iPod's specific model name and generation in your search.

But what can you buy? For replacement parts, only the screen, battery, and headphones are really replaceable. You'll only want to replace the first two if they break (and if they break while the warrantee is still going strong, send the iPod back to the manufacturer for repair). New headphones can make a world of difference in the sound quality of your iPod, and to a point you get what you pay for. Beware audiophile garbage sites that suggest stuff that's up there with mystic incantations to improve sound, though.

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.

And don't forget the bevy of ready-made electronic add ons from mileage trackers for runners to DJ mixing tables. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a GPS receiver, though. Oddly, the best place to see the quality stuff is in the manufacturer's website store, though you may want to price-compare with other places on the net before you commit yourself to buying. You might even stumble upon something cool.

For those who want to take it to the next level, consider altering your music player from Apple. You will learn many hints, including ways to add a separate operating system to please those more technically inclined. If you are better with your hands, you can replace a piece or two and end with a device for those more exacting about their listening experiences. Remember that any of these items will void your warranty, so be aware of the consequences!