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Apple iPod 30 GB - Black

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(87 reviews)

Price Range: $110 to $399

cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (30GB, video)

by CNET staff

Comments:
Special edition 30GB digital player with video

Review Verdict: The iPod U2 certainly isn't for everyone, but its target audience (namely, U2 fans) will love it, and will pay the extra £20 for it

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QuickTake:

Pros: Incredibly thin and intuitive design ; beautiful LCD ; supports photo and video playback ; seamless integration with iTunes, which boasts the world's biggest music catalogue and a fledgling video store ; lots of extra features, such as a world clock, a st

Cons: U2 edition costs £20 more than standard iPod ; no extras included, such as a dock, AV cables or a power adaptor ; poor battery life for video ; slight delay when playing video ; no guarantee that your non-iTunes Music Store video will play on an iPod, eve

cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Apple iPod (60GB, colour) Review - MP3 Players

by James Kim

Comments:
Though it no longer comes with such extras as a dock or an A/V cable, the photo-enabled iPod (née iPod Photo) is, pound for pound, the best iPod available.

Review Verdict: The iPod is a beautiful and versatile device with a new, affordable price. The 20GB colour version costs AU$449 with the 60GB model now only AU$598.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Intuitive photo viewing, Displays album art, Adds colour to your iPod experience, Mammoth 20GB or 60GB hard drive, Lets you view photos and listen to music simultaneously, Speedy performance, Latest firmware update along with optional Camera Connector wil

Cons: Package doesn't include iPhoto 4.x, FireWire cable, A/V cable, or dock, Slightly heavier and thicker than fourth-generation iPod

cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Apple iPod (60GB, video) Review - MP3 Players

by James Kim

Comments:
Get the affordable, sleek, and sexy 5G Apple iPod for its audio virtues. Although video looks great, poor video battery life and a relatively small screen hamper its appeal to video heads

Review Verdict: Get the affordable, sleek, and sexy 5G Apple iPod for its audio virtues. Although video looks great, poor video battery life and a relatively small screen hamper its appeal to video heads.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Incredibly thin and intuitive design, Beautiful LCD, Supports photo and video playback, Seamless integration with iTunes which boasts the world's biggest music and video catalog, Smooth video, Lots of extra features, such as a world clock, a stopwatch and

Cons: No extras included, such as a dock, AV cables or a power adapter, Poor battery life for video, Slight delay when playing video, No guarantee that your non-iTunes Music Store video will play on an iPod, even after using converted third-party software

cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Apple iPod (updated fifth generation, 80GB) Preview - MP3 Players

by James Kim

Comments:
The new

Review Verdict: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Improved video battery life and brighter screen, Brings gapless playback to the masses, New features such as instant search and enhanced games, Excellent overall value

Cons: No major new functions such as FM radio, wireless, recording, Small screen not conducive to video viewing, Proprietary USB cable, Narrow native video-format compatibility, Body is still scratch prone

cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (30GB, video) Review - Portable Video Players

by Staff writers, CNET.com

Comments:
The iPod U2 certainly isn't for everyone, but its target audience (namely, U2 fans) will love it, and will pay the extra AU$50 for it.

Read full review at cnet.com.au

QuickTake:

Pros: Incredibly thin and intuitive design, Beautiful LCD, Supports photo and video playback, Seamless integration with iTunes, Lots of extra features, such as a world clock, a stopwatch, and PIM applications, A galaxy of accessories designed for the iPod, No e

Cons: No extras included, such as a dock, A/V cables, or a power adaptor, Poor battery life for video, Slight delay when playing video, No guarantee that your non-iTunes Music Store video will play on an iPod, even after using converted third-party software

asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

The iPod reborn

by James Kim, CNET.com

Comments:
Can the iPod get any better? Well, Steve Jobs certainly thinks it can and here's how it will look like.

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asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (30GB; video)

by CNET staff

Comments:
The iPod U2 certainly isn't for everyone, but its target audience (namely, U2 fans) will love it, and will pay the extra dough for it.

Read full review at asia.cnet.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Incredibly thin and intuitive design ; beautiful LCD ; supports photo and video playback ; seamless integration with iTunes ; a galaxy of accessories designed for the iPod ;

Cons: No extras included, such as a dock, A/V cables, or a power adapter ; poor battery life for video ; slight delay when playing video ; no guarantee that your non-iTunes Music Store video will play on an iPod, even after using converted third-party software

laptopmag.com Professional Review.

Apple iPod (30GB)

by Jamie Lendino

Comments:
Grab this portable and watch your favorite shows anytime, anywhere.

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pcmag.com Professional Review.

Apple iPod (with video, 30GB)

by Michael Kobrin

Comments:

Review Verdict: It's the same excellent music player, but with the added bonuses of video support, audio recording capabilities, and enhanced audio quality.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Video looks great on the sharp, clear screen. Slim design. Well-integrated with iTunes. Excellent new audio recording features.

Cons: Still no pan and zoom for photos. Audio recording requires adapter. Optional, proprietary Apple AV cable costs $20.

pcmag.com Professional Review.

Apple iPod 80 GB (5.5 Generation)

by Mike Kobrin

Comments:

Review Verdict: The latest version of the iPod has a few enhancements, including longer video battery life, support for some cool games, a brighter screen, a search feature, and larger capacity (up to 80GB). And the price drop is nice too.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Bright screen. Excellent interface. Seamless integration with iTunes. You can transfer purchased music from iPod back to PCs. Very good sound quality. Long video battery life. Supports lossless and Audible formats, as well as gapless playback. Supports fu

Cons: Audio battery life could be longer. FM tuner and recording capabilities require optional accessories. Video-format support could be broader.