Apple iPod classic 80 GB Black (6th Generation) OLD MODEL
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Manufacturer: Apple ComputerBrand: Apple
Edition: Electronics
Release Date: 2007-09-05
Model: MB147LL/A
Color: Black
Publisher: Apple Computer
Studio: Apple Computer
Music Label: Apple Computer
Product features:
- 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
- Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220 Noise Isolating Earphones
- JBL Radial Micro Docking Speaker for iPod (Black)
- Duracell Instant Power Charger for USB Compatible Devices
- Kinamax Portable and Foldable Mini Audio System Speakers for iPod and MP3 Players (White)
- Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Loudspeaker Dock System for iPod and MP3 Players
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Customer Review: Disappointing considering Apple is supposed to design things so well
Summary: 3 Stars
This is my 1st IPod and the only mp3 players I have used are the (much smaller) Sansa Clip and the Insignia Sport.
First, the good, then the bad:
1) The Ipod is almost the only one around that has LOTS of gigs, and of these big gig models, the Ipod is the best.
2) The Ipod plays .wav's whereas many others do not. (Would be nice, though, if they'd play .flac's and .ape's.
3) The Ipod lets you store other files (besides music or photos) on it.
4) The menus are relatively easy to navigate.
5) It sounds as good as most other mp3 players.
Now the bad, of which, unfortunately there is much more:
1) The ITunes software is not at all intuitive or user friendly. Apple built its reputation on being intuitive and user friendly but now Windows has surpassed it. I am very computer savvy and yet I found myself opening up ITunes and saying things like "Okay, so now HOW do I get to this?" And "How do I do that?" Usually I can just figure it out easily but with ITunes I found myself having to really struggle to get things done.
For example, the software that comes with the Sansa Clip is not great, but it was more intuitive and easier to use, better organized. So : ITunes sucks.
Oh, let me also note that it took a LONG time to install ITunes. Most programs of this type take about 2 min. and this must have taken about 10. No big deal, but it must be very bloated or just doesn't follow usual Windows install protocols.
One of the things I don't like about the ITunes software is that I can't just see a list of the Albums I have, it seems. Instead all I can see is all the songs listed, organized according to albums. I'd like a + and - type Folder View where I could see all the albums at a glance, not a list of songs organized according to albums.
2) This IPod has no radio. If a cheap $40 Sansa Clip can include an FM radio, why doesn't the IPod include one???
3) It's VERY heavy and relatively large. Is heavy metal really required to make this thing durable? Wouldn't a durable unbreakable plastic cover work just as well and be much lighter? Just sayin'. It's very heavy. Too heavy IMHO.
4) The navigation wheel is very awkward to use. Maybe this depends on how much sweat people have in their hands or something? My hands tend to be quite dry, and I find it difficult to get the wheel to go the way I want it to go and pinpoint a certain menu item. I would much prefer big buttons that you actually push and a wheel that turns.
5) One cannot delete things right from the unit. Why not? The cheap Sansa Clip allows you to delete things right on it. It would be handy like when you find a song on a album you really hate, you could just click a couple buttons and it could be gone.
6) I was surprised that when I got a "silver" one that it is not ALL brushed metal like the front, but instead the back is the worst type of shiny chrome that attraacts fingerprints like crazy. Not a deal breaker, but again, where is that great Apple design?? Why not make the whole thing brushed metal, not shiny fingerprint chrome?
7) Reading about the Sony 16 gig unit (which I would have bought had it been priced better), it seems that not only does it have much better sound than the IPod (according to many reports), it also has the ability to drag folders of music right onto its icon on one's hard drive (AND RETAIN song title info!) and the unit has a "Folder View" so one can find that folder/album by going into folder view. I think ALL mp3 players should have this ability. Sony was very smart and "thinking outside the box" to incorporate this feature into their player.
So I definitely am not "having a love affair" with my new IPod. Instead I see it as only a "marriage of convenience", that will do until a hotter, sleeker, better babe comes along.
The Sony 16 gig unit costs around $290 so that's about $18 a gig. The Ipod 80 gigger cost me $245 so that's about $3 a gig. BIG difference! So I have to say that the IPod is a MUCH BETTER DEAL. If the Sony were down to around $100 I would have bought it instead, even though 16 gigs isn't really as big as I would like. But for the price difference, I had to go with the IPod.
Now, let me beat you to the punch:
I know you can ADD a radio. But you shouldn't have to buy an add-on.
I know the ITunes software isn't THAT bad, it just takes some getting used to.
I know it's still not THAT big and heavy, so it's still portable enough to carry around.
I know that the chrome fingerprint issue is resolved by putting it in a case, which I have done.
So all in all, the IPod isn't "that bad" (assuming it does not freeze up, die or give me other technical problems, which I am somewhat wary of, based on quite a few reviews where these have been reported).
It's just that
1) I expected more - much more - from Apple; and
2) I would have liked to have been IN LOVE with my new IPod instead of just seeing it as a marriage of convenience.
But all in all, it is for now the best unit for the price.
However, if Sony were to make an 80 or 160 gigger and bring their price down to competitive terms with the Ipod Classic, I would switch to Sony in a New York minute. If you read the reviews on Amazon and other sites, you will see that Sony has about 98% positive reviews whereas Ipods only have about 75% positive reviews and many more horror stories.
So Apple had better get its butt in gear and start "thinking outside the box", being creative again, going back to early Apple principles of making things user friendly and highly functional and practical.
If they'd make some of the changes I've suggested above: Durable plastic case, physical buttons and wheels to navigate with, a Folder View, add a radio, make it easy to delete songs or albums right from the unit, make the ITunes software easier to navigate, I would buy a big 500 gig unit when they come out with one.
Description of Apple iPod classic 80 GB Black (6th Generation) OLD MODEL
With 80GB or 160GB of storage, iPod classic gives your music and video room to move. It also has plenty of energy (up to 40 hours of audio playback), good looks (a sleek, all-metal design), and a great personality (a brand-new interface with Cover Flow). In other words, iPod classic makes an ideal companion.If a picture says a thousand words, think of what all the album art in your collection might say. With Cover Flow on iPod classic, you can flip through your music to find the album you want to hear. Use the Click Wheel to browse music by album cover, then select an album to flip it over and see the track list.With 80GB or 160GB of storage, iPod classic gives your music and video room to move. It also has plenty of energy (up to 40 hours of audio playback), good looks (a sleek, all-metal design), and a great personality (a brand-new interface with Cover Flow). In other words, iPod classic makes an ideal companion.
Cover Flow
If a picture says a thousand words, think of what all the album art in your collection might say. With Cover Flow on iPod classic, you can flip through your music to find the album you want to hear. Use the Click Wheel to browse music by album cover, then select an album to flip it over and see the track list.
 With 80GB or 160GB of storage, iPod classic gives your music and video room to move. View iPod classic dimensions. |
 Up to 40 hours of audio playback in the palm of your hand. View larger. |
Use the Click Wheel to adjust volume, navigate songs, browse in Cover Flow, or explore the Music menu by playlist, artist, album, song, genre, composer, and more. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs. iPod classic makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to its big, bright, color display.
Movies
Buy movies from the iTunes Store and you can sync them to your iPod classic to watch anywhere, anytime. The gorgeous 2.5-inch display makes your movies pop. And iPod classic keeps you entertained for up to 7 hours. Long flight or darkened room? Adjust the brightness for even more video playback time.
TV Shows
There's always something good on iPod classic. Browse thousands of episodes of your favorite TV shows on the iTunes Store, buy them for just $1.99 each, then sync them to iPod classic. Watch last night's episodes this morning, or buy a whole TV series and play a pocket-size marathon.
Podcasts
The iTunes Store features thousands of free video and audio podcasts, including indie favorites and offerings from such big names as ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod classic. You can even play video podcasts on TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.
Audiobooks
The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks--including exclusives like the entire Harry Potter series--so you can catch up on your reading wherever iPod classic takes you. iPod classic recognizes where you left off and bookmarks your place. You can even adjust the reading speed to suit you.
Games
Put hours of fun at your fingertips. iPod classic comes with three games--Vortex, iQuiz, and Klondike--and you can download more from the iTunes Store for $4.99 each. All iPod games are designed specifically for the iPod interface. And all of them look great on the 2.5-inch color display.
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| Experience a whole new way to browse and view your music and video. | Use the patented Click Wheel to flip through your music by album cover. | Beautifully redesigned, iPod classic features a sleek, new all-metal enclosure. |
Photos
iPod classic holds up to 25,000 photos you can sync from your Mac or PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails the same way you scroll through song titles. To see a photo full screen, click the center button. You can even view photo slideshows--complete with music and transitions--on iPod classic or on a TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.
Search
With up to 40,000 songs on your iPod classic, you need an easy way to search your collection. A built-in search function lets you use the Click Wheel to type out the name of the song, artist, album, audiobook, or podcast you're looking for. iPod classic returns results instantly as you select letters.
Extras
Calendars, contacts, and a clock appear in the Extras menu, along with a few more handy items. Take the screen lock, for example. Spin the Click Wheel to choose a four-digit combination and protect your iPod classic from prying eyes. If you forget your combination, just reset when you sync. Or use the built-in stopwatch to log your best times.
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