Everybody is aware of everything that the iPod can do. Of course, one is able to download, store and play an almost infinite number of songs on just about any version of the iPod Nano. And for more advanced users, there are iPods capable of playing movies and videos, and can display pictures as well. Indeed, the iPod is a fantastic item for someone to bring all of their favorite songs and singers with them wherever they go. Yup, the iPod pretty neat in that regard.

So, why would you want to waste the capabilities and abilities of your iPod Nano on stuff you already know and like?

Okay, so there's an absolutely favorite song that you just can't live without and must have with you at all times or else you may just die. That makes sense, so go ahead, put that song on your iPod. Although that's a nice thing to use your iPod for, it's also a very boring and lame thing to do. It's like going to a high-end car dealer to test drive a Porsche, but you pout with your arms folded because you want to drive a Tempo. Exactly what do you have to lose?

The same principle can apply to the iPod. The iPod is designed to store songs downloaded from a computer onto it. So, take advantage of that and download and listen to every song and artist that you've heard of and wanted to hear. Depending on how you download music, it'll cost you nothing, or it'll cost you about a buck a song. If you're paying for your downloads (good for you), set aside some money for new chances and discoveries.

Remember the old days of buying tapes and CD's? You had to purchase the entire album in order to get the opportunity to listen to it. If you didn't like the album, deal with it, because the record store wasn't going to take it back. Many people complained that this wasn't particularly fair, but, hey, that's the way it was. Then, the Apple iPod Nano arrived.

The opportunity is now here to check out just about every song and artist on the planet. So, what do most people do? Download the popular song of the day and listen to it non-stop on their iPod, even though it gets played on the radio every 14 seconds. Of course, if that is what you want to do, go right ahead and do it! But why not take the chance and listen to something you've always wanted to check out?

Another great thing about the iPod is its portability. If you want to really get to know and understand a particular artist that you're interested in, you can download the songs onto your iPod and listen to them wherever you want, whenever you want. That gives you more options of where and when you listen to your new discoveries. You can get the tracks on your iPod, go for a walk or sit quietly and really immerse yourself and decide if you really like the songs and singers or not.

The iPod is a tremendously convenient and fun device to have. That being said, some people aren't really exploring the limits of their iPod because they don't realize that the iPod is designed to play music - all kinds and forms of music.