Hmm…iPod Video or iPod Photo? Do I want Nano or Shuffle? Do I need 2 GB of memory or should I go for 4 GB? These, like the meaning of life, are important questions which must be answered before you decide which iPod is right for you, little grasshopper!

If you are still at a fork in the road deciding which iPod you think is right for you, then you may wish to ask yourself the following questions:

1. What memory size should I go for? That depends on how much music you want to listen to and bring with you. If you are only going to use your iPod while on short walks, for example, then you don't really need to have something that can hold a zillion songs if you'll never be able to listen to them all. Think about how often and how long you will be using your iPod for. You can save yourself some extra money if you purchase a smaller memory sized iPod.

2. What do I want my iPod to do? Are you only interested in music, or do you want video, pictures and other funky functions on your MP3 player? If you only care about tunes and nothing else, then you really don't need an iPod that can play movies that you will never watch, now do you?

3. Is my computer equipped with iTunes? If it isn't, you may want to see if it can be. The iPod works best with iTunes, and if your computer can't install or use iTunes, then you might not be able to use your iPod with it.

4. Do I accessorize? Again, that depends on you and your needs and interests. There are some people who need to have every possible iPod gadget in the world, while others are happy with an portable digital music player and some headphones. You will need to look deep within your soul and discover exactly what you want.

Above are just some simple points to consider and help you pick which iPod you want. And these questions don't even address the main point, which is how much cash are you ready, willing and able to spend. You don't want to spend too much and feel gouged, but you want to get a good value for your dollar too.