iPods have come a long since they were first introduced. But, they still work on the same basic principle that has made them famous and that is: Providing Music in the most convenient way possible. But a problem that iPod users have been facing is that of finding a great download site where they can get music, movies and much more.

Download sites dedicated to iPod content are found all over the internet. They may either be free or paid sites. A lot of people may find free sites to be the best thing that has happened to them - well after the iPod that is! But, the fact is that free iPod download sites are not actually free. The content of these sites are not available without consequences, most of the time their contents violate copyright infringement laws.

Copyright may not be an issue to users of these sites, but there is also the hidden danger of security. Free downloads may contain unwarranted Spyware, Malware and Viruses that cause harm to your computer programs or even worse, may cause you to become a victim of identity theft. Now that we know the dangers of using free iPod download sites out of the way, let us talk about paid sites. Some iPod users avoid using paid download sites because they tend to be very expensive. Some users even consider iTunes expensive. But, at present there are a lot of iPod download sites that offer their services at affordable rates.

If you are looking for an iPod download site that provides services at an affordable rate then you should consider following tips:

• Search - The fact that you have to go from store to store in order to find the best bargain for an item that you really want, still rings true when you are looking for a great iPod Download site. Search for as many sites as possible and make sure that you have a good idea of how they operate before you choose one. Try asking your friends and co-workers to see if they can recommend a great site for you. The first site you find may not always be the best one. Keep looking until you have enough info to make that final choice on an iPod download site for you.
• Fees - The fees are very important. Some site offer pay per download while others offer the service for a one time fee. Compare how much they are asking for and see where you can get the best bargain. You will have to consider your download style for this. If you are continuously downloading content and in huge volume, then the one time payment is your best bet. If on the other hand, you find that you only download items once in a while and that you don't download big files then you can get more savings on a Per download payment scheme.
• Library - Pay attention to the library content of the site that you are choosing. An extensive audio and video library is preferred so that you will have no problem in looking for your favorite songs or video. Also, find sites that continuously update the contents of their library.
• Speed - The Download speed is an important download site feature. The faster the download speed, the better. This means that you can get more done and you don't have to get stuck waiting 30 minutes for a 3 minute song. Good sites are capable of download rates that can transfer data for a 2 hour movie in just 20 minutes. Speed is also crucial if you are on a One Time Payment system.
• Legality, Security and User Reviews - Download sites have to be legal and should not violate any copyright laws (otherwise you could have just stayed with free sites). Security is also important, make sure that the site does not divulge or share your personal and financial data to anyone outside their billing system. User reviews are also important because it gives you an honest review of how good the site is in the eyes of the customer.

It is really a choice between a premium download service and a free one. Just a word of advice, try as many as you can to get the best choice.

You can check out iPod downloads Site reviews to find a reliable download service. Personally I get my iPod movies and songs from iPodPro because Hong Kong iTunes is not out yet.