Everyone with an Ipod is familiar with iTunes, Apples internet mp3 download service where you can pay for MP3 and take advantage of other streaming music options.  However most users I suspect have promptly avoided iTunes as their online musical source.  The MP3 are overpriced and include DRM encoding which is a big inconvenience to users.  It’s better to get your music from sources like allofmp3.com a Russian site that allows you to legally buy and download music for less. 

Apple has been exploring licensing options from various recording companies to make videos available on their iTunes service.  Can full motion video iPods be very far behind?  Industry analysts feel this is a logical next step for the iPod as Apple’s strong point has always been video.  Is there a market for downloading and watching the latest music video on a handheld device?  This has promise as a “portable-theater” alternative, you might be able to watch a movie over a new iPod as early as next September.