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Bizrate User Review.
Slightly better than the last gen
, Apr. 29, 2007
QuickTake:
Pros: loving the capacity
Cons: Itunes software is still cumbersome
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
80 gb Ipod video is great capacity, nice sound quality
, Jan. 3, 2007
Comments:
This 80gb ipod is by far the best yet. The capacity is amazing, you can put absolutely everything on it! And the ability to put on movies and tv shows makes it even better, definitely the ultimate entertainment center. The sound quality is great. The siz
This 80gb ipod is by far the best yet. The capacity is amazing, you can put absolutely everything on it! And the ability to put on movies and tv shows makes it even better, definitely the ultimate entertainment center. The sound quality is great. The siz
QuickTake:
Pros: Good sound quality, nice size for capacity
Cons: Scratches easily, cost
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
Great quality
, Dec. 22, 2006
Comments:
This ipod is the best yet, packing so much into a small size. The sound quality is really good, and its light and easy to pack. The screen is clear and video quality is great. The downside is it scratches so easily. Another downside is the cost. But just
This ipod is the best yet, packing so much into a small size. The sound quality is really good, and its light and easy to pack. The screen is clear and video quality is great. The downside is it scratches so easily. Another downside is the cost. But just
QuickTake:
Pros: quality, size
Cons: scratches easily
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
80 gb Ipod video is great capacity, nic sound quality
, Dec. 20, 2006
Comments:
The 80gb iPod video is the nicest ipod yet. Its huge capacity can hold everything. The sound quality is really good, and video quality is also. The cons are how easily is scratches - when buying, get a case at the same time to avoid it get scratched up s
The 80gb iPod video is the nicest ipod yet. Its huge capacity can hold everything. The sound quality is really good, and video quality is also. The cons are how easily is scratches - when buying, get a case at the same time to avoid it get scratched up s
QuickTake:
Pros: Good sound quality, nice size for capacity
Cons: Scratches easily, cost
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
Awesome
, Sep. 24, 2006
Comments:
This is apple at its top performance. This product is awesome and better than the 30GB video that they produced last year. The battery life is longer on this product and the screen resolution is better than the 30GB. I just wished that i would have wa
This is apple at its top performance. This product is awesome and better than the 30GB video that they produced last year. The battery life is longer on this product and the screen resolution is better than the 30GB. I just wished that i would have wa
QuickTake:
Pros: Better than the old 30GB
Cons: I bought the 30GB and should of waited for a year for ipod
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 days
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod 5G (30GB, video)
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: Pay close attention to the new Apple iPod when you first hold one in your hands. Most of you will notice a design that's thinner, lighter and sexier than its predecessor's, as well as a new screen that dwarfs the Click Wheel.
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: Pay close attention to the new Apple iPod when you first hold one in your hands. Most of you will notice a design that's thinner, lighter and sexier than its predecessor's, as well as a new screen that dwarfs the Click Wheel.
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 catalog and a new video store; smooth video; lots of extra features, such as a world clock, a
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.
maxpc.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple Ipod vidéo - Apple iPod Video
Comments:
It's slimmer and smarter than its forebears, but it's still not good enough…
Review Verdict: Great for MP3s but a bit of a novice when it comes to videos.
It's slimmer and smarter than its forebears, but it's still not good enough…
Review Verdict: Great for MP3s but a bit of a novice when it comes to videos.
thevooner.com Professional Review.
theVooner.com Review - iPod Video 30GB review
Comments:
Apple's latest iPod gets video playback
Review Verdict: While I think the iPod Video is a fantastic design and great upgrade to previous models, I think there are just too many shortcomings. Certainly, the upgrade of the technology (to now playback video), better design (thinner and slightly lighter), and larg
Apple's latest iPod gets video playback
Review Verdict: While I think the iPod Video is a fantastic design and great upgrade to previous models, I think there are just too many shortcomings. Certainly, the upgrade of the technology (to now playback video), better design (thinner and slightly lighter), and larg
stuff.tv Professional Review.
AppleiPod 80GB
Comments:
Make way for the champion of MP3, as the iPod 80GB flexes its newly bulked-up muscles. iPod boma ye! iPod boma ye!
Make way for the champion of MP3, as the iPod 80GB flexes its newly bulked-up muscles. iPod boma ye! iPod boma ye!
QuickTake:
Pros: Huge capacity. Brighter screen. High-quality video output
Cons: Temperamental. Prone to scratching
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Apple iPod (Video) (5th Gen)
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 13893 reviews of Apple iPod (Video) (5th Gen) from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 329319 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
alaTest has collected and analysed 13893 reviews of Apple iPod (Video) (5th Gen) from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 329319 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod (5th-gen, 80GB, black)
Comments:
Review Verdict: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.
Review Verdict: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.
QuickTake:
Pros: The enhanced iPod has the same sleek design with improved video battery life and brighter screen; it brings gapless playback to the masses; up to 80GB; new features such as instant search and enhanced games; movies now available in iTunes 7; excellent ove
Cons: The Apple iPod has added no major functions such as FM radio, wireless, recording; small screen not conducive to movie viewing; proprietary USB cable; narrow native video-format compatibility; body is still scratch prone.
pcanswers.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple iPod 30GB
Comments:
The fifth generation of Apple's iPod is also the most stylish. It's thinner than ever and, of course, it can play video.
Review Verdict: Good looks, limited functions
The fifth generation of Apple's iPod is also the most stylish. It's thinner than ever and, of course, it can play video.
Review Verdict: Good looks, limited functions
QuickTake:
Pros: Looks great, Easy to use, CLickwheel a pleasure to use
Cons: Limited features, Creative's Vision:m has more to offer
pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iPod 60GB
Comments:
After all the media speculation, Apple has finally dipped its toe into the world of mobile video with the launch of the new iPod.
Review Verdict: But even if you never use this latest iPod for video, the other physical changes improve on an already good core product. There are now increased storage capacities, with the 30GB ($449) and 60GB models coming in the standard white, as well as a new black
After all the media speculation, Apple has finally dipped its toe into the world of mobile video with the launch of the new iPod.
Review Verdict: But even if you never use this latest iPod for video, the other physical changes improve on an already good core product. There are now increased storage capacities, with the 30GB ($449) and 60GB models coming in the standard white, as well as a new black
cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 80GB, black) Reviews
Comments:
Review Verdict: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.
Review Verdict: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.
QuickTake:
Pros: The enhanced iPod has the same sleek design with improved video battery life and brighter screen; it brings gapless playback to the masses;up to 80GB; new features such as instant search and enhanced games; movies now available in iTunes 7; excellent over
Cons: The Apple iPod has added no major functions such as FM radio, wireless, recording; small screen not conducive to movie viewing; proprietary USB cable; narrow native video-format compatibility; body is still scratch prone.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (30GB)
Comments:
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 $30 for it.
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 $30 for it.
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 catalog and a fledgling video store; lots of extra features, such as a world clock, a stopwatc
Cons: U2 edition costs $30 more than standard iPod; 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
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple iPod (80GB, video): great value upgrade
Comments:
Review Verdict: The amazingly low priced, updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-bonnet improvements, but it's still not a true video player
Review Verdict: The amazingly low priced, updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-bonnet improvements, but it's still not a true video player
QuickTake:
Pros: Same sleek design; improved video battery life; brighter screen; gapless playback; capacity up to 80GB; new features such as instant search and enhanced games; excellent overall value
Cons: No major added functions such as FM radio, wireless transfer or recording; small screen not conducive to movie viewing; proprietary USB cable; narrow native video-format compatibility; body is still scratch-prone
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (30GB, video)
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
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
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 stopwa
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, even af
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iPod (60GB, colour) Review - MP3 Players
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Comments:
Can the iPod get any better? Well, Steve Jobs certainly thinks it can and here's how it will look like.
Can the iPod get any better? Well, Steve Jobs certainly thinks it can and here's how it will look like.
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (30GB; video)
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.
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.
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)
Comments:
Grab this portable and watch your favorite shows anytime, anywhere.
Grab this portable and watch your favorite shows anytime, anywhere.
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod (with video, 30GB)
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.
Review Verdict: It's the same excellent music player, but with the added bonuses of video support, audio recording capabilities, and enhanced audio quality.
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)
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.
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.
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.
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (30GB)
Comments:
Late last year, amid much hype--and after Steve Jobs repeatedly belittled portable video devices--Apple announced its fifth-generation iPod, dubbed by many as the iPod video. Seven months later, the U2 iPod has caught up to the pack. Originally debuting w
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 $30 for it.
Late last year, amid much hype--and after Steve Jobs repeatedly belittled portable video devices--Apple announced its fifth-generation iPod, dubbed by many as the iPod video. Seven months later, the U2 iPod has caught up to the pack. Originally debuting w
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 $30 for it.
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 catalog and a fledgling video store; lots of extra features, such as a world clock, a stopwatc
Cons: U2 edition costs $30 more than standard iPod; 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
t3.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod 80GB
Comments:
The icon is refined, searchable... and has a huge 80GB memory
Review Verdict: Mammoth capacity, a great screen and longer battery life - iPod triumphs again!
The icon is refined, searchable... and has a huge 80GB memory
Review Verdict: Mammoth capacity, a great screen and longer battery life - iPod triumphs again!
QuickTake:
Pros: >, , Huge memory, , Great screen, , Useful interface tweaks, , Better VFM than ever, , ,
Cons: Doesn't support common video formats Casing could be more robust
mp3.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod 5G (30GB, video)
Comments:
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.
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.
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 catalog and a new video store; smooth video; lots of extra features, such as a world clock, a
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.
the-gadgeteer.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod (30GB) Review
Comments:
QuickTake:
Pros: It's an iPod, nuff said!, 30gb storage, can be used as an external hard drive, Works with Windows and Macs, USB or FireWire, Great sound, It's an iPod, nuff said!, 30gb storage, can be used as an external hard drive, Works with Windows and Macs, USB or Fi
Cons: Expensive, Windows driver flakiness, Chrome back is a fingerprint magnet, Music Match software for Windows is crummy, Windows users don't have all the features that Mac users have, Update 11/17/03:, Since writing this review, Apple has come out with a Win
itp.net Professional Review.
Product Reviews: Apple U2 Video iPod
Comments:
So far so good - but then there's U2. For the $30 extra you'll pay, you get… a red nav-wheel, some signatures and a voucher for a free video. If this is worth the money to you, great. In truth the styling is quite nice, and it shouldn't take too lo...
Review Verdict: A great media player, but the U2 styling just isn't worth the extra cash you have to pay.
So far so good - but then there's U2. For the $30 extra you'll pay, you get… a red nav-wheel, some signatures and a voucher for a free video. If this is worth the money to you, great. In truth the styling is quite nice, and it shouldn't take too lo...
Review Verdict: A great media player, but the U2 styling just isn't worth the extra cash you have to pay.
lordpercy.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod 5G Review
Comments:
We had all been expecting Apple to announce the “Video iPod” and their strong denials only played to our hopes, as nothing is true until it is officially denied. However few of us expected the Video iPod to be the evolution of the standard iPo...
We had all been expecting Apple to announce the “Video iPod” and their strong denials only played to our hopes, as nothing is true until it is officially denied. However few of us expected the Video iPod to be the evolution of the standard iPo...
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iPod (updated fifth generation, 80GB)
Comments:
The new "enhanced" iPod looks like a tremendous improvement over the last one, with a brighter screen and better battery life.
The new "enhanced" iPod looks like a tremendous improvement over the last one, with a brighter screen and better battery life.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iPod 30GB
Comments:
We love almost everything about this beautifully designed player, but the battery life could be longer.
We love almost everything about this beautifully designed player, but the battery life could be longer.
personal computer world Professional Review.
Apple Ipod vidéo - Apple iPod Video
Comments:
Apple Ipod videoFifth generation Ipod with video, but not one for movies
Review Verdict: Still one of the best mp3 players, but the video appeal is limited
Apple Ipod videoFifth generation Ipod with video, but not one for movies
Review Verdict: Still one of the best mp3 players, but the video appeal is limited
QuickTake:
Pros: Attractive; compact; video
Cons: Small screen; poor battery for video
Computeract!ve Professional Review.
Apple iPod 80GB portable media player
Comments:
Bigger hard disk, better battery life and a brighter screen
Review Verdict: Among other improvements, the fifth-generation iPod sports a whopping 80GB hard disk. In media terms, this relates to around 20,000 songs or 25,000 photos or 100 hours of video, although you actually only get 74.37GB to play with.
Bigger hard disk, better battery life and a brighter screen
Review Verdict: Among other improvements, the fifth-generation iPod sports a whopping 80GB hard disk. In media terms, this relates to around 20,000 songs or 25,000 photos or 100 hours of video, although you actually only get 74.37GB to play with.
QuickTake:
Pros: - 80Gb hard disk - Slim design - New search feature
Cons: - No FM tuner - No line-in recording port - Screen brightness improvement isn't that noticeable
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod Video 60GB Review
Comments:
Apple stays true to their design heritage with the new iPod.
Apple stays true to their design heritage with the new iPod.
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent video quality; bright colorful screen; long battery life
Cons: Small screen; no brightness or contrast controls; wall charger is not included
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod 30GB
Comments:
The new super-slim iPod once again redefines what a digital music player should be. It's lighter than 2 CDs, can hold up to 7500 songs, and downloads music at blazing speeds. Now you can take you...
The new super-slim iPod once again redefines what a digital music player should be. It's lighter than 2 CDs, can hold up to 7500 songs, and downloads music at blazing speeds. Now you can take you...
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iPod (Updated 5th Generation)
Comments:
Review Verdict: The iPod is one of the best portable media players on the market, and this update does little to change that. While the improvements are fairly minor, the improved battery life and better screen certainly make this an attractive option.
Review Verdict: The iPod is one of the best portable media players on the market, and this update does little to change that. While the improvements are fairly minor, the improved battery life and better screen certainly make this an attractive option.
QuickTake:
Pros: Intuitive controls, Improved screen, Better battery life
Cons: Still uses iTunes, Still uses proprietary connection, scratches easily
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iPod (Video)
Comments:
Review Verdict: The iPod adds video playback to an already impressive features list, but poor battery life and no built in speaker prove that there is plenty of room for improvement.
Review Verdict: The iPod adds video playback to an already impressive features list, but poor battery life and no built in speaker prove that there is plenty of room for improvement.
QuickTake:
Pros: Original iPod functionality, smaller click wheel, video playback, photo viewer, crisp and clear LCD screen, smaller and lighter than previous models
Cons: Prone to scratching, poor battery life for video playback, delay when selecting videos, screen not quite large enough for videos, no cables or charger included in package, no built in speaker, converting video is a long process
pcanswers.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple iPod
Comments:
This is the state of the art as far as iPods get. In almost all respects, this is the same as the fifth-generation iPod released in 2005, and commonly known as the iPod Video
Review Verdict: Skimps on features, but wins on sheer quality
This is the state of the art as far as iPods get. In almost all respects, this is the same as the fifth-generation iPod released in 2005, and commonly known as the iPod Video
Review Verdict: Skimps on features, but wins on sheer quality
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to use, Good value for money
Cons: No radio or recording, iTunes
pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple iPod 80GB
Comments:
Once again a new iPod range looks set to cruise past the competition.
Review Verdict: Once again a new iPod range looks set to cruise past the competition. With its huge capacity, search functionality and brighter screen, it's clear that the latest edition of the iPod is about as good as it gets in this market.
Once again a new iPod range looks set to cruise past the competition.
Review Verdict: Once again a new iPod range looks set to cruise past the competition. With its huge capacity, search functionality and brighter screen, it's clear that the latest edition of the iPod is about as good as it gets in this market.
infosyncworld.com Professional Review.
Review: Apple iPod 80GB mp3 player
Comments:
Before the imminent release of the iPhone, we take a good look at Apple's newest generation of iPod, with 80GB of storage for movies and music.
Before the imminent release of the iPhone, we take a good look at Apple's newest generation of iPod, with 80GB of storage for movies and music.
QuickTake:
Pros: Best-in-class transfer and management software. Classic design. Great sound. Videos look sharp even on the small screen.
Cons: Lacks some features without additional hardware. Interface is looking dated. No WMA support without re-encoding song file.
pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple iPod Video portable media player
Comments:
Creative's Zen Vision W, being larger-screened and chunkier, is designed for video above all other functions, but the Apple iPod Video sits elegantly on the fence. It's an oversized music player but smaller than your average full-blown portable video play
Review Verdict: Apple's iPods rule the market for a reason. The Apple iPod Video is well up to the task of video and audio, and we are delighted with its user-friendly interface. However, if video is your thing then 2.5in of screen estate could lead to a pair of very tir
Creative's Zen Vision W, being larger-screened and chunkier, is designed for video above all other functions, but the Apple iPod Video sits elegantly on the fence. It's an oversized music player but smaller than your average full-blown portable video play
Review Verdict: Apple's iPods rule the market for a reason. The Apple iPod Video is well up to the task of video and audio, and we are delighted with its user-friendly interface. However, if video is your thing then 2.5in of screen estate could lead to a pair of very tir
webuser.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple iPod
Comments:
Few other gadgets in the last decade have inspired as much adulation as the iPod, with its gorgeous, minimalist design, slender build and oh-so-simple interface.
Few other gadgets in the last decade have inspired as much adulation as the iPod, with its gorgeous, minimalist design, slender build and oh-so-simple interface.
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple iPod (video) - FIRST LOOK
Comments:
- Pocket-lint was invited to the "One more thing"... Apple event held on the 12 October 2005 to get a hands-on look at the new iPod.
Review Verdict: This is an MP3 player with the bonus of video not the other way around
- Pocket-lint was invited to the "One more thing"... Apple event held on the 12 October 2005 to get a hands-on look at the new iPod.
Review Verdict: This is an MP3 player with the bonus of video not the other way around
QuickTake:
Pros: Listen to music, view images and watch videos
Cons: Small screen
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Reviewing the reviews of the Apple Ipod Video MP3 player
Comments:
Review Verdict: It is a very thin MP3 player with posh design and good sound quality but the feature video has its limits.
Review Verdict: It is a very thin MP3 player with posh design and good sound quality but the feature video has its limits.
QuickTake:
Pros: Video quality, screen, thin and light. Beautiful design.
Cons: Small screen, no brightness or contrast settings. Low battery life.
mobiletechreview.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod Video 5th generation MP3 player - Reviews by Mobile Tech Review
Comments:
Just in case you're a newbie, the iPod is a portable music player that's quite small and very attractive. It can play MP3 as well as AAC music along with Apple's own format used on the tunes in their iTunes store. You can burn your CDs using iTunes (or ev
Review Verdict: It's an iPod- what's not to like? It's gorgeous, can hold an obscene amount of music, show photos, easily fit in your pocket and there are a huge number of tempting accessories available for it. It's the easiest to use among media players with an intuitiv
Just in case you're a newbie, the iPod is a portable music player that's quite small and very attractive. It can play MP3 as well as AAC music along with Apple's own format used on the tunes in their iTunes store. You can burn your CDs using iTunes (or ev
Review Verdict: It's an iPod- what's not to like? It's gorgeous, can hold an obscene amount of music, show photos, easily fit in your pocket and there are a huge number of tempting accessories available for it. It's the easiest to use among media players with an intuitiv
QuickTake:
Pros: Very easy to use, great sound, plays video as well as audio. Acts as a portable photo album and portable hard drive. Great color display that's saturated, bright and vivid. Huge capacity for music and video in a very, very thin and small device.
Cons: You can burn music from your CDs and put them on your iPod, no problem. But if you want to buy copy protected music it must come from the Apple iTunes store. Shows fingerprints like crazy and scratches easily. Battery life for video playback could be bett
techtree.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod
Comments:
The iPod is like the bond girl: sleek, sexy, alluring, and totally out of your league. This simple yet smart looking, ùpack of cardsù sized portable music player from Apple Computer Inc. packs some serious punch. To start with, it measures o...
The iPod is like the bond girl: sleek, sexy, alluring, and totally out of your league. This simple yet smart looking, ùpack of cardsù sized portable music player from Apple Computer Inc. packs some serious punch. To start with, it measures o...
QuickTake:
Pros: Storage capacity of 4.6 GB, Transfer speed of over 9 MBps, Large skip protection buffer, Good sound quality, Amazing navigational interface, Good battery life with low charging time, Firewire interface, Scroll wheel.
Cons: Uncomfortable Earphones, Absence of independent volume control, No adjustable graphic equalizers, Sharp edges, high price.
applesource.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iPod (updated fifth generation, 80GB)
Comments:
The new "enhanced" iPod looks like a tremendous improvement over the last one, with a brighter screen and better battery life.
The new "enhanced" iPod looks like a tremendous improvement over the last one, with a brighter screen and better battery life.
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
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod (30GB; fifth generation update)
Comments:
QuickTake:
Pros: Improved video battery life and brighter screen; gapless playback; new features such as instant search and enhanced games; movies now available in iTunes 7; excellent overall value.
Cons: Still no FM radio; small screen not conducive to movie viewing; proprietary USB cable; narrow native video-format compatibility; body is still scratch prone.
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iPod U2 Special Edition Preview - MP3 Players
Comments:
Apple's iPod U2 Special Edition takes customisation to an extreme, as long as you're a fan of Irish rock bands.
Apple's iPod U2 Special Edition takes customisation to an extreme, as long as you're a fan of Irish rock bands.
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod (30GB; fifth generation update)
Comments:
Review Verdict: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.
Review Verdict: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.
QuickTake:
Pros: gapless playback; new features such as instant search and enhanced games; movies now available in iTunes 7; excellent overall value.
Cons: Still no FM radio; small screen not conducive to movie viewing; proprietary USB cable; narrow native video-format compatibility; body is still scratch prone.
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod (Fifth Generation)
Comments:
We've looked at Creative's Zen Vision: M. Now it's the turn of the original. Is it still the best?
Review Verdict: The latest full size iPod is thinner and lighter than ever and can play video. However, getting video onto it isn't as straightforward as it is for music and for display, TV output quality and video battery life, it lags behind Creative's Zen Vision: M. I
We've looked at Creative's Zen Vision: M. Now it's the turn of the original. Is it still the best?
Review Verdict: The latest full size iPod is thinner and lighter than ever and can play video. However, getting video onto it isn't as straightforward as it is for music and for display, TV output quality and video battery life, it lags behind Creative's Zen Vision: M. I
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Apple's New and Improved iPod
Comments:
Updated player features crisp video, added storage--and a steep price.
Updated player features crisp video, added storage--and a steep price.
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod (MA002LL/A)
Comments:
Has a great-looking screen for watching video, but it's a bit too small for extended viewing.
Has a great-looking screen for watching video, but it's a bit too small for extended viewing.
QuickTake:
Pros: High audio quality High audio quality, Screen is bright and sharp
Cons: iTunes doesn't convert video for iPod
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple iPod (30GB/60GB, video)
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
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
pcworld.co.nz Professional Review.
New Zealand PC World Magazine > Apple iPod 30GB
Comments:
Portable audio/video player Given the brouhaha surrounding Apple's latest player, one might assume its name is the Video iPod. Think again: it's an iPod that can do video, not a dedicated video player. Don't get me wrong: the 2.5-inch screen on my $529, 3
Review Verdict: The new iPod supports downloading videos from iTunes 6, as well as video encoded as H.264 or MPEG-4 (in my experience, however, not all third-party encoders worked). ITunes' inability to convert existing video into an iPod-friendly format is its biggest f
Portable audio/video player Given the brouhaha surrounding Apple's latest player, one might assume its name is the Video iPod. Think again: it's an iPod that can do video, not a dedicated video player. Don't get me wrong: the 2.5-inch screen on my $529, 3
Review Verdict: The new iPod supports downloading videos from iTunes 6, as well as video encoded as H.264 or MPEG-4 (in my experience, however, not all third-party encoders worked). ITunes' inability to convert existing video into an iPod-friendly format is its biggest f
newbie.org Professional Review.
Apple iPod Video Black (60 GB, MA147LL/A) Digital Media Player
Comments:
The Apple iPod Video Black (60 GB, MA147LL/A) Digital Media Player can hold up to 15,000 songs, full color album art and up to 25,000 photos. Now you can download all you favorite music and have room for so much more. Use the Click Wheel to adjust volume,
The Apple iPod Video Black (60 GB, MA147LL/A) Digital Media Player can hold up to 15,000 songs, full color album art and up to 25,000 photos. Now you can download all you favorite music and have room for so much more. Use the Click Wheel to adjust volume,
QuickTake:
Pros: It's very reliable, good battery life, sound quality, photo and video capability, light weight and portable.
Cons: Expensive
cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (30GB)
Comments:
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 $30 for it.
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 $30 for it.
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 catalog and a fledgling video store; lots of extra features, such as a world clock, a stopwatc
Cons: U2 edition costs $30 more than standard iPod; 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
eisa-awards.org Professional Review.
PERSONAL MEDIA PLAYER
Comments:
While the iPod may have grown up to be a cultural icon in recent years, today there's much more to it than just playing music. Apple's latest iPod is available in huge 30GB and 60GB capacities, yet remains incredibly slim and pocket-friendly. As well as d
While the iPod may have grown up to be a cultural icon in recent years, today there's much more to it than just playing music. Apple's latest iPod is available in huge 30GB and 60GB capacities, yet remains incredibly slim and pocket-friendly. As well as d
mp3.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod (fifth-generation update)
Comments:
Review Verdict: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.
Review Verdict: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.
QuickTake:
Pros: The enhanced iPod has the same sleek design with improved video battery life and brighter screen; it brings gapless playback to the masses; up to 80GB; new features such as instant search and enhanced games; movies now available in iTunes 7; excellent ove
Cons: The Apple iPod has added no major functions such as FM radio, wireless, recording; small screen not conducive to movie viewing; proprietary USB cable; narrow native video-format compatibility; body is still scratch prone.
photokina-show.com Professional Review.
U2 edition Apple iPod MP3 player
Comments:
Apple today introduced the new iPod U2 Special Edition, U2 and Universal Music Group. The new U2 iPod is based on the fifth generation 30GB iPod and holds up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 photos or over 75 hours of video and features a distinctive, all-black sta
Apple today introduced the new iPod U2 Special Edition, U2 and Universal Music Group. The new U2 iPod is based on the fifth generation 30GB iPod and holds up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 photos or over 75 hours of video and features a distinctive, all-black sta
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.
New U2 iPod Sings Out
Comments:
Particularly appealing if you like a red click wheel on your black iPod and you still aren't sick of U2.
Particularly appealing if you like a red click wheel on your black iPod and you still aren't sick of U2.
Computeract!ve Professional Review.
Review: Apple iPod portable media player
Comments:
Few new features, but a big price cut for the flagship iPod
Review Verdict: When Apple supremo Steve Jobs unveiled the latest version of the iPod earlier this month, his presentation was met with a stony silence.
Few new features, but a big price cut for the flagship iPod
Review Verdict: When Apple supremo Steve Jobs unveiled the latest version of the iPod earlier this month, his presentation was met with a stony silence.
personal computer world Professional Review.
Review: Apple iPod portable media player
Comments:
When Apple supremo Steve Jobs unveiled the latest version of the iPod earlier this month, his presentation was met with a stony...
Review Verdict: Not the innovative upgrade to the iPod we'd hoped for, but the keen pricing will upset Apple's rivals.
When Apple supremo Steve Jobs unveiled the latest version of the iPod earlier this month, his presentation was met with a stony...
Review Verdict: Not the innovative upgrade to the iPod we'd hoped for, but the keen pricing will upset Apple's rivals.
QuickTake:
Pros: Lower price than before; improved battery life; screen brightness
Cons: Little video content available in the UK
thetechlounge.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod Video 5G
Comments:
We chose to review the 30GB (as opposed to the 80GB version) as it is the direct competitor to the Microsoft Zune (not that the capacity will really make a difference in our review, aside from valu...
Review Verdict: As much as I hate to admit it, I actually like using the iPod Video. As a diehard small market MP3 player user, it's hard for me to admit that. It's also difficult to nit pick a player that has been out for so long, has been redesigned and upgraded multip
We chose to review the 30GB (as opposed to the 80GB version) as it is the direct competitor to the Microsoft Zune (not that the capacity will really make a difference in our review, aside from valu...
Review Verdict: As much as I hate to admit it, I actually like using the iPod Video. As a diehard small market MP3 player user, it's hard for me to admit that. It's also difficult to nit pick a player that has been out for so long, has been redesigned and upgraded multip
QuickTake:
Pros: It shur is purty, maw, Solid player that is available everywhere, Excellent musical quality, Bright, high quality screen,
Cons: Screwy scroll wheel, Pricey iTunes store, Eye strain while watching movies, It's not an iPhone,
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
U2 and Apple celebrate new iPods
Comments:
Apple CEO Steve Jobs demos the latest features in two new iPod models.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs demos the latest features in two new iPod models.
techreviewsource.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod 5G (Video, 30GB)
Comments:
The 5th generation Apple iPod, or sometimes known as the iPod Video and that's how we'll refer to it throughout the review, just might be the best iPod that we've seen from Apple. They added lots of features and slimmed the device down in size compared to
The 5th generation Apple iPod, or sometimes known as the iPod Video and that's how we'll refer to it throughout the review, just might be the best iPod that we've seen from Apple. They added lots of features and slimmed the device down in size compared to
macworld.co.uk Professional Review.
U2 iPod Special Edition
Comments:
Apple continues its 'unique' partnership with U2 in the form of this new 30GB video iPod, which replaces the original 20GB U2 iPod introduced in 2004. The band-branded music player is now fully encased in black, front and back, and still sports the distin
Review Verdict: For most people the decision will come down to the price and how much they love U2. If you're a fan and like to collect anything associated with the band, you probably already own the older U2 iPod. If you've considered upgrading to a video-enabled player
Apple continues its 'unique' partnership with U2 in the form of this new 30GB video iPod, which replaces the original 20GB U2 iPod introduced in 2004. The band-branded music player is now fully encased in black, front and back, and still sports the distin
Review Verdict: For most people the decision will come down to the price and how much they love U2. If you're a fan and like to collect anything associated with the band, you probably already own the older U2 iPod. If you've considered upgrading to a video-enabled player
QuickTake:
Pros: Distinctive colour, band signatures, free U2 video, full-featured current video iPod
Cons: £20 more than regular iPod, featured U2 memorabilia seems a little light
ilounge.com Professional Review.
Apple Computer iPod 5G with Video (30GB/60GB)
Comments:
We could write four different reviews of Apple Computer's fifth-generation iPod (30GB/$299, 60GB/$399) - one from an audiophile's perspective, one from a photographer's perspective, one from a movie lover's perspective, or one from a mainstream consumer's
Review Verdict: Hey- they were able to play 720 x 320 24FPS MPEG4 video! That is amazing! That should give great output to a TV set. I bet by cutting to say 640 x XXX, you could minimize artifacting. I don't know the max bitrate you can push through, but with 2-pass enco
We could write four different reviews of Apple Computer's fifth-generation iPod (30GB/$299, 60GB/$399) - one from an audiophile's perspective, one from a photographer's perspective, one from a movie lover's perspective, or one from a mainstream consumer's
Review Verdict: Hey- they were able to play 720 x 320 24FPS MPEG4 video! That is amazing! That should give great output to a TV set. I bet by cutting to say 640 x XXX, you could minimize artifacting. I don't know the max bitrate you can push through, but with 2-pass enco
QuickTake:
Pros: An attractive, thinner-than-ever iPod enclosure with a bright, detailed 2.5" display. Three major audio bugs fixed (and only one minor new one introduced), resulting in best-sounding full-sized iPod yet, plus optional on-screen lyric display. Over fifteen
Cons: Implementation of video functionality is incomplete, lacking hardware support for popular standards, and free software to convert existing videos. Though detailed, screen is smaller than both competitors and consumers' expectations. Discontinuation of top
ilounge.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (Color) Review
Comments:
Last November, iLounge previewed Apple's original iPod U2 Special Edition, a $349, black and red-colored 20GB (5,000 song) iPod with engraved signatures of U2's famous bandmates Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullin Jr. on its back. But other than
Review Verdict: Hasta la vista, Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (Color). Off to pasture, like so many generations before you
Last November, iLounge previewed Apple's original iPod U2 Special Edition, a $349, black and red-colored 20GB (5,000 song) iPod with engraved signatures of U2's famous bandmates Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullin Jr. on its back. But other than
Review Verdict: Hasta la vista, Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (Color). Off to pasture, like so many generations before you
QuickTake:
Pros: Apple's best iPod yet, with a color screen and user interface, photo display through itself and TV sets, and 17-hour battery life. Great audio quality and overall experience. An affordable, substantial improvement on the U2 iPod released seven months ago
Cons: Photo display initially requires extended sync process, add-ons required to download photos directly from a camera, or display photos on a TV. Still no way for users to easily replace battery. Because of slight added thickness, not necessariy compatible w
engadget.com Professional Review.
Unpacking the U2 iPod with video
Comments:
Red clickwheel? Check. Signature-filled black backing? Ditto. Exclusive music video? Got that too. Premium pricetag? Yup, everyting is present and accounted for: it's definitely the new U2 edition iPod (with video). Keep reading for a few more pics, then
Red clickwheel? Check. Signature-filled black backing? Ditto. Exclusive music video? Got that too. Premium pricetag? Yup, everyting is present and accounted for: it's definitely the new U2 edition iPod (with video). Keep reading for a few more pics, then
tomshardware.com Professional Review.
Apple U2 Ipod
Comments:
Apple new U2 Ipod comes with a 30 GB hard drive and includes access to a 30 minute U2 video.
Apple new U2 Ipod comes with a 30 GB hard drive and includes access to a 30 minute U2 video.
dapreview.net Professional Review.
on Monday, November 07 (2005) 12:00AM
Comments:
Apple introduced the 5th generation iPod on October 12, 2005. The new iPod has some nice improvements over the last version but for the most part it's the same iPod you already know, so we're not going to explore every detail in this review. Check out iLo
Apple introduced the 5th generation iPod on October 12, 2005. The new iPod has some nice improvements over the last version but for the most part it's the same iPod you already know, so we're not going to explore every detail in this review. Check out iLo
cnet.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 80GB, black) Reviews
Comments:
Review Verdict: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.
Review Verdict: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.
QuickTake:
Pros: The enhanced iPod has the same sleek design with improved video battery life and brighter screen; it brings gapless playback to the masses;up to 80GB; new features such as instant search and enhanced games; movies now available in iTunes 7; excellent over
Cons: The Apple iPod has added no major functions such as FM radio, wireless, recording; small screen not conducive to movie viewing; proprietary USB cable; narrow native video-format compatibility; body is still scratch prone.
t3.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod 30GB
Comments:
It's showtime for the latest Apple product - the long-awaited video iPod.
Review Verdict: With its slimmer, sexier profile and new video features, the best music player around just got a whole lot better
It's showtime for the latest Apple product - the long-awaited video iPod.
Review Verdict: With its slimmer, sexier profile and new video features, the best music player around just got a whole lot better
QuickTake:
Pros: Great screen Easy to use Excellent sound quality
Cons: Not compatible with some old accessories No charger included
mp3.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod (30GB)
Comments:
A thin and light body, a big video-friendly screen, and a totally fair price make the newest Apple iPod the best one to date.
Review Verdict: Although this excellent new iPod is still primarily about the music, its video "bonus" feature is nothing to be scoffed at.
A thin and light body, a big video-friendly screen, and a totally fair price make the newest Apple iPod the best one to date.
Review Verdict: Although this excellent new iPod is still primarily about the music, its video "bonus" feature is nothing to be scoffed at.
QuickTake:
Pros: Best all-around MP3 player in the world; tight integration with iTunes and iTunes Music Store on Mac and PC; intuitive photo and video viewing; displays album art; lets you view photos and listen to music simultaneously; speedy performance; direct digital
Cons: Screen too small to watch full-length movies on; no subscription option; dock, remote, and A/V cables not included.
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Apple iPod MP3 Player
Comments:
Given the brouhaha surrounding Apple's latest player, one might assume its name is the Video iPod. But it is simply an iPod, the fifth generation. I tested a 30GB model ($299 as of 7/21/06; Apple also offers a 60GB version for $399.). The big story is the
Review Verdict: The battery life of the new iPod is reasonable: When I played back the aforementioned videos, the unit lasted around 2.5 hours--not great, but long enough for most commutes. Apple claims the iPod will last up to 14 hours when playing audio. You recharge t
Given the brouhaha surrounding Apple's latest player, one might assume its name is the Video iPod. But it is simply an iPod, the fifth generation. I tested a 30GB model ($299 as of 7/21/06; Apple also offers a 60GB version for $399.). The big story is the
Review Verdict: The battery life of the new iPod is reasonable: When I played back the aforementioned videos, the unit lasted around 2.5 hours--not great, but long enough for most commutes. Apple claims the iPod will last up to 14 hours when playing audio. You recharge t
QuickTake:
Pros: High audio quality High audio quality Screen is bright and sharp
Cons: iTunes doesn't convert video for iPod
amateurphotographer.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple iPod Video 5th Gen. 60 GB MP3 Player
Comments:
Can you say... Yummy?
Review Verdict: This is the best of the best... of the best! That's all I can say about it.
Can you say... Yummy?
Review Verdict: This is the best of the best... of the best! That's all I can say about it.
QuickTake:
Pros: Great capacity, battery life, sound quality, photo and video capability, light weight, portable, and reliable.
Cons: Very expensive...
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I love the larger capacity which for now works well with videos. The software still leaves a lot to be desired but overall is a good product for what it does. I wish they would launch the larger capacity units in more colors. Nothing too crazy, maybe an