Definition:
WAV - Stands for Waveform Audio Format. This is a high-quality audio file type generally used for applications that require high quality, such as CDs. WAV files are uncompressed, and therefore take up some disk space, unlike MP3s or AACs, which are compressed.
Because WAV files are uncompressed, they contain more data and produce better, more subtle, and more detailed sounds.
A WAV file generally needs 10MB for every 1 minute of audio, whereas an MP3 needs about 1MB for every 1 minute.
iPod comptabile: Yes
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