It is no secret that digital media has revolutionized the way people listen to music and watch video. It is now almost easier to obtain music or video online than it is to obtain it on CD or DVD. With the advent of portable media players, it is even possible to take your music with you to the gym, airport, or anywhere else, without the need for carrying around a case full of CDs or DVDs. But if you are in the market for a portable media player, trying to choose one that fits your needs can be a confusing process.

Out of all of the portable media players available for purchase in the UK today, one choice stands out - the Apple iPod Classic. These iPods give you a generous amount of disk space for holding music or media files, are remarkably easy to use, and are small enough to easily fit in your pocket or purse.

First, the iPod classic gives you 160 GB of disk space to store music and video downloaded from your home PC or Mac computer. This means that you can carry up to 40,000 songs or 20 hours of video on a device that is smaller than a deck of playing cards. (An 80 GB version is also available that holds 20,000 songs or 100 hours of video, but the cost savings isn't terribly significant.)

Second, downloading media from your PC or Mac couldn't be easier - just plug the included cable into your iPod and connect it to your computer's USB port, and your media will automatically download from iTunes.

Third, the Classic iPod's size makes it quite convenient to carry. It easily clips on your belt, or you can put it in your pocket without worrying about it getting in the way.

So if you're looking to get the most out of a portable media player, check out the Classic iPod - it may just be the best player you will find in the UK.