For some reason, while looking for iPod video downloads, you will inevitably come across sites selling video conversion software. You may also come across sites claiming to provide iPod video downloads and these can be paid or free. This article will let you in on the kinds of download sites that are online nowadays and how to avoid scams and illegal downloads.

Nobody in their right mind will resist free stuff. This is why sites claiming to provide free iPod video downloads draw much more visitor than paid ones. However, what many online users especially teenagers who are always on the look out for freebies do not realize is this: Why is it free? You must have heard many people say this but the term “There is no such thing as free lunch” holds true for this industry. Many errant sites use this lure to attract visitors when they are nothing but sites filled with advertisements. Many such sites are run by hackers. They put up videos infected with spywares and Trojan horses and when unsuspecting users download and play them, the hackers get instant access to user’ confidential information stored on their PC such as credit card numbers and login passwords. In some cases, this can mean loss of money as information stolen may include online banking passwords.

As for paid sites, there are essentially 2 kinds. One charges per-file-downloaded and the other a one-time membership fee. They have their pros and cons and each websites may have different value added services than the other. Both kinds offer safe environment for enthusiasts looking for movies and TV shows for iPod device. Their main difference is the cost. If you are looking to get one or 2 movies or TV shows episodes, per-pay-view / per-pay-download sites offer the best value. However, if you are an addict to movies like me, you will enjoy the continuous access to thousands of iPod video downloads offered by membership sites. One word of caution though, always ensure that the sites that you intend to sign up with respect intellectual property. Support legal sites and you will see better movies and TV shows being made.

Read this review on an iPod download portal that features a huge collection of iPod video downloads at a one time fee here.