iPod classic puts your entire music and video collection in your pocket with up to 80 GB of storage
An enhanced interface offers a whole new way to browse and view your music and video
Cover Flow technology lets you use the patented Click Wheel to flip through your music by album cover
Beautifully redesigned, iPod classic features a sleek, new all-metal enclosure
2.5-inch display; measures 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.41 inches (H x W x D), weighs 4.9 ounces
Rating: - Apple sacrificed audio and visual performance for longer battery life.
After 10 months, this is my review of the Classic. This is my second iPod. I was an early adopter and I had a 10gb 2nd gen iPod. So coming from an old iPod I didnt expect much since i knew its flaws before hand. I preordered this before launch as I had a $[...] off coupons.
Pros:
1) Slim design.
2) Most well constructed iPod to date (components are actually screwed on to the body instead of just being sandwiched between the body.)
3) Video playback.
4) iPod scroll wheel interface
5) Strong power management system
6) High quality LCD.
Cons:
1) Inferior sound quality compared to competitors and older ipods.
2) Interface is slow and choppy.
3) Albums and Artist names disappear from the albums and artist menus if you have Compilations on.
4) Touch pad is not very sensitive.
5) Weak volume
I bought this Ipod for the video, battery life and space. The most annoying thing about this iPod is the sound quality. Compared to my 6 year old 2nd gen iPod, the sound quality was a step down. It didnt have accurate bass. Music sounded distorted with with the EQ. The sound lacked all spatial feel. The DSP is to blame here i think. It was tweaked to give a better battery life. Other than the sound quality issue this is a decent DAP. However, is this a good DAP at all when its primary function (audio) is mediocre? Too bad there are not many really good sounding DAPs anymore. The iPod is still the best in terms of balance of style, features, interface, third party support and battery life.
Rating: - iPod Classic
The iPod Classic is every bit as good as the hype that goes with it! I'm not a big music collector, but I put all my music, from CD's, digitized LP's and downloaded, plus all my digitized home movies, videos of the kids, etc., and didn't put a dent in the 80 GB hard drive! Sounds great through the included ear buds, as well as the FM transmitter for the car.
Rating: - Not a review, just a thank you...
I have a 5G 80GB iPod, which has been a true joy for the 17 months I've owned it -- wish I'd had one 10 years ago. But It's nearly at capacity, so I've been pondering the 160GB model. I'm now 100% certain I will NOT make the move, and I just wanted to thank all of you for saving me the dough and the headaches. Until the problems are resolved, I'll just upgrade to a 160GB external drive to store my full library, and practice more restraint about what goes on the actual iPod. I owe you one!!
Rating: - Good item, could use some upgrades.
I have never owned an iPod before and didn't know much about there specifics. It's a good product and I love having one. I use it as much for watching video as listening to music though and I wish the video watching function allowed you to fastforward or rewind. I had to download software to get my videos onto the iPod too so that was kind of a pain. I'm also having a little trouble organizing my videos. The sorting system isn't as intuitive as I would have thought coming from Apple but all in all I'm pleased with my purchase and love having one!
Apple iPod classic 80 GB Black (6th Generation) Reviews
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