On Reddit, many people commented on the reasoning behind using an iPod, a device that they would need to take great care of to ensure it could work, even having to put it in a protective case due to the difficulty of repairing it due to the lack of official support and the difficulty of finding accessories.

Explaining this reason, one user said that on the iPod, they just need to choose the music they want to listen to and that's it. The annoyance of social networks does not occur, helping to avoid wasting time accessing it. Some people also said that "on the iPod there is no internet, so there will be no ads".

Some people also say that even with an iPhone, they find the iPod useful when they want to be away from their phone. For example, when they go to the gym, they leave their iPhone at home and bring only what they need: music for their workout. Of course, they also need headphones. Others say that with an iPod, they don't need to subscribe to an online music service like the iPhone.

Some people even still use Rockbox, a free operating system that can be installed on iPods to give users a little more functionality. This would violate Apple's warranty, but for an iPod that was sold about 15 years ago, that's clearly not a concern.

Some users recommend that those who want to buy a used iPod that still works can search on sites like eBay. According to the share, between the 5th and 7th generation iPods, there are versions that are now truly collectibles. The reason is that they come with the famous Wolfson 5.5 DAC chip inside, which provides richer sound in the midrange, warmer bass, and better control.

Of course, to use an iPod, users need to understand how to download music to a Mac. Users can do the same with an iPhone, but it doesn’t offer a truly nostalgic experience. One thing to note is that the iPod can’t play modern FLAC files, but it does work with 24-bit ALAC — Apple’s uncompressed standard that continues to work today on Apple Music.

Besides iPods, retro music enthusiasts can find many MP3 players that have been revamped and converted into Hi-Res file players.