The Hidden Costs of an iPod

During each trip to my local apple store I keep an eye on what people purchase. I am astounded by the staggering growth in the accessory market for the iPod. If there's something you need for your iPod you’re sure to find it. The accessory list seems endless with items such as armbands, cases, wireless transmitters, base stations, audio recorders, power adapters, USB cables, headsets, extra battery packs, charging stands and extra cables. Customers are flocking to Apple stores and other retailers to outfit their iPods for their personal taste. While some accessories are only $20, some are well into $300 range often costing more than the device itself. All these accessories put forth the question “How much the REAL cost of an iPod is?” As long as the iPod product remains healthy the iPod accessory market will remain healthy as well.