Modern technology has brought us many portable entertainment devices over the last few decades. In the 1980s, we were introduced to the portable AM/FM radios and portable cassette players. They were a hit for those who wanted to listen to music while walking, jogging, or doing other outdoor activities. In the 1990s, we were introduced to the portable CD player, which quickly replaced the cassette. Apple iPods became the portable music player to own in the 21st century.

Today's portable iPods can do more than just play music. They can also play movie and video files. If you would like to watch movies and listen to music while on the go, you no longer need to buy a dedicated music-playing device and a separate DVD player or laptop computer to do so. Today's iPods and other multimedia players are quite capable of storing and playing large amounts of both audio and video content.

First, you will need to download and send mp3 or video files to your iPod. There are a few options getting mp3 and movie downloads. There are a few places online that offer free downloads of music or movies for iPods, but it is important to be cautious.

A website that shares files will get you into trouble if you choose to download either copyrighted or illegal material. Another concern is the safety of your computer. Your computer will be exposed to spyware, adware, and viruses, which can be dangerous. Identity thieves and hackers could also have access to your computer.

Even if you do not have much money to spend, it is possible to uncover secure, reliable websites that offer music or video downloads at no charge. Frequently, you can get authorized music or film downloads from websites that are seeking to publicize eager, unknown performers. Famous performers sometimes also make music or videos available at no cost on their own websites. The most famous one may just provide trial snippets for downloading free.

Another option is to subscribe to a media library, or pay for each file as you download, whether it be music or video. To get exactly what you are looking for, and to have access to your favorite artists and movies, paying for your downloaded media is always the safest option.