Apple 80 GB iPod AAC/MP3 Video Player Black (5.5 Generation)
by Apple Computer
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Customer Review: It's a library that I can carry in my hand
Summary: 4 Stars
I finally fell for the siren call of owning an Apple iPod. I already own a Toshiba Gigabeat for music, but it is getting outdated and I wanted something different to download all of my audiobooks so when I travel I wouldn't be carrying pounds of printed material or loads of disks. I probably went overboard on storage space with my 80gb iPod Classic, but I have found I can download from the iTunes store, the different vendors like Audible and Alibris as well as copy from the audio cds I own. It's like walking around with a library that fits in the palm of my hand. The downsides to the iPod are the earbuds that came with it (I just substituted the Phillips earbuds I use with the Gigabeat) and I would like more control on how things are downloaded. My audiobook cds all want to be saved into Music and not the audiobooks section of the iPod. I use playlists extensively in order not to have to scroll down all the titles when I am looking for the book I want. And yes, now that I have used the iPod for a while, I am also adding music to it. With a USB adaptor for charging the iPod this player goes anywhere and gives great sound.Customer Review: This is the good one!
Summary: 5 Stars
While the newest 6G iPod Classic offers some new features and a slim profile, this older 5.5G iPod is the best one currently available (12/24/07).
With a Wolfson DAC, a component not featured in new "classic" iPods, this 80GB iPod features the sound quality that made iPod a viable music listening platform. It also has a bright screen, good battery life, and the ability to play videos, photos, songs, games and more! It plays entire albums flawlessly with no gaps between tracks, a problem that plagued older iPods for years.
Finding a good deal on this unit is the best possible 80GB iPod purchase you can make until Apple hopefully fixes the 6G iPod sound problems. Let's keep our fingers crossed for the upcoming 7th generation.
Customer Review: 80GB iPod is worth your money
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased mine over a year ago and have been quite happy with it. It has never stopped working or anything just stores my music and videos perfectly. Maybe people should invest in a good cover for theirs though. I have a nice hard see through plastic one that has protected my ipod since i got it.Customer Review: Who are they kidding?
Summary: 1 Stars
This has got to be a JOKE. As has been stated below, the pricing for this item is preposterous. I came here to buy the 5.5-gen iPod since I read many, many reviews branding the new Classic line an afterthought at best. How is it that this 5.5-gen product costs OVER $200 more than the most updated iPod out there? Give me a break, Amazon.Customer Review: Ipod 80 gb.
Summary: 2 Stars
Unfortunately the battery would not hold a charge. But the retun service was excellent. No hassles and the refund was made immediately upon receipt of the returned Ipod. I would use this company again.