Apple iPod classic 80 GB Black (6th Generation) OLD MODEL
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Customer Review: One very pleased customer.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned the Apple iPod classic 80 GB Black (6th Generation) for three months by now and I have no problems or disappoints with it. I bought it to replace my 30 Gig iPod Video, which I had for three years. I had no problems with it, either. I simply wanted the upgrade and sold my old one to a friend.
My new iPod Classic's external functions are the same as my old one. The updated internal software is impressive, though, with the new cover flow and the way it displays the files in general. Plus, on my old 30 Gig iPod, when I would scroll through its files while music was playing, there was some lag; but not with the new Classic. Now, when I scroll through my various files as music plays, I've noticed no lag.
Some reviews here have reported about some lag in the software when scrolling through the cover flow, but I've noticed none. Some reviews also reported that the click wheel was not as sensitive as what they would like. Again, I haven't noticed any problem being able to use the scroll wheel. Remember that these iPods are miniature computers. Computers actually do have the ability to learn. The longer you use one, the more accustomed it becomes to it's user until all of the user's habitual activities become ingrained into the very way the computer functions.
The battery life is incredible on the Classic. I've heard of people complaining that their iPods were only lasting roughly 4 years until the battery just quits. The biggest way to deplete a rechargeable battery (which iPods are obviously powered by) is to keep it plugged in all the time. If people would just let the battery get very near to empty each time before they recharge it, they'll be amazed at how long the batteries are actually intended to last (much longer than only 3 years). In a nut shell, just treat the battery well by not leaving the iPod plugged into the computer all the time; that'll deplete it faster than anything. Remember they're rechargeable, not continuously-chargeable.
Lastly, if people would simply treat the iPod with care and not bang it around or drop the thing like so many people drop their cell phones a dozen times a day, they'll find that their iPod will last a lot longer. Again, they're miniature computers, not something simple, like jump drives; they're more complex and have moving parts inside. Too much banging around will eventually knock something loose inside and likely kill the iPod's ability to function like it's designed to.
All in all, I highly recommend the new iPod classics if someone is looking for an mp3 player with tons of file space to store their media.
Customer Review: All I'll Ever Need........
Summary: 5 Stars
Been using the iPod Classic for about a month now. I'm completely amazed. Not to mention the insane deal Amazon has. 20 dollars below retail, no tax, free shipping.....A++mazon.
For starters it looks amazing. The front aluminum cover is similar to my old iPod Nano 2G (black) which by the way repels scratches like a champ. The back is the dust/smudge/scratch/ collector which made me invest in a black leather folio case.
80 gigs really comes down to ~74gigs right out of the packaging. Which is a bummer no doubt. But thats a universal hard drive conspiracy of its own.
I love the coverflow option. Start downloading your cover arts now because it is a beautiful new feature. It's a little sluggish at first but it's not as drastic as some of these reviewers make it out to be. Coverflow is a nice way to browse through your album collection to find something that you would miss on a 2 dimensional typed screen. It's not for speedy gonzales trying to move from ABBA to ZZTOP in 3.5 seconds. I mean come on....It's a hardrive, even my computer lags a little when I run coverflow in iTunes.
The movie/music video aspect of this is great but I wont be using it much. I put one movie on it (Blow with Johnny Depp) and it plays beautifully but for me the screen is too small to watch a 2 hour movie on. I also believe music videos/MTV/VH34 are fake, marketed pieces of trash that should be banned because they are destroying music and everything that it stands for but thats another story.
I like how you can now shuffle songs/albums straight from the now playing screen, but how come you can't "Repeat". Whats up with that? Hopefully that'll be an update.
The 3 new games are nice, will I ever use them? Not really. I might let a nephew mess with them during church or something but that wasn't a selling point for my purchase.
Calendar, Clock, Notes, Contacts, Alarm are great. I just wish there was a way to type in screen. I wouldn't write a novel on the iPod but it'd be nice to be able to save a name, number, on the go....
Anyways the best thing about this device is being able to hold my entire music collection in the palm of my hand with a stable, reliable player. One thing I haven't mentioned is battery life. Which will probably be an update to this review later because I haven't had to recharge this yet. (I'm constantly adding music and making changes to songs, artist, albums...so I havent drained the battery yet)
Top of the line. I'm satisfied.
Customer Review: Best MP3 Player for Podcast Junkies
Summary: 5 Stars
People are so picky with the reviews here is is amazing...
I decided replaced my Zen 30G player with the 80G iPod classic. The Zen is a great player but I have always preferred the scroll wheel for no-look menu and volume navigation. Also, I have always used iTunes for my Podcast catcher. I really wanted the tight integration with iTunes so I could better track new/unplayed podcasts versus old/played ones and just sync it with no fuss. The Zen software is simply no where near as complete as iTunes for managing Podcasts. There are other great podcast/RSS catchers out there but none of them are 100% integrated with the hardware the way that iTunes is with iPods.
That integration is the main reason I picked up an iPod. For about the same price as a Zune, you do not get the radio but you do get the best Podcast management in the biz.
On to the player...
This player is perfect for the way I use it. I listen to a ton of podcasts in the car, on the go, at work, and on my home stereo. I don't listen to podcasts when I work out but it I did I would NOT recommend the classic but a flash based iPod instead.
The classic has great sound, great battery life for music, and the best no-look volume control etc. Its also about 10 times faster to go from no power to playing than my older Zen:M was which is great. 80G is way more than I need but its nice to know if I go on a trip I can put a bunch of movies on there etc.
As far as the Cover Flow not working well, thats true but I would never use it anyway. For podcasts smart playlists are the only way to go. You can have playlists of Recent or New podcasts, unplayed, random etc. And the last played and play count synchronize with the iTunes which is critical and its all fairly easy to set up.
I also have it docked to my home theater which is a nice way to watch some video podcasts and charge it up. Having tons of accessories is also a huge benefit to getting any iPod. Sometimes being popular has real benefits. Take a look for Zune accessories and you will see what I mean.
As an example of how well this product works for me, I bought the iTouch and returned it because its simply to much of a pain to navigate and change volume if you use it in the car. Simply to clumsy for just listening to music. So if you are a podcast fanatic, and want the best playlist management and no-look controls, this is a great way to go.
Customer Review: I couldn't live without my iPod.
Summary: 5 Stars
I couldn't live without my new iPod. I recently upgraded my problem-free 4th generation 40 GB iPod to a 6th generation 80 GB classic introduced by Apple on September 5, 2007. The 6th generation iPod features a sleek, slightly thinner body, improved battery life (up to 40 hours of music playback and 7 hours of video playback), and a front plate made of anodized aluminum instead of polycarbonate plastic. The user interface offers more graphics and something new: "Cover Flow." Although I have more than 10,000 songs on my 80 GB model, there is sufficient storage for up to 20,000 songs. For use with a PC, the 6th generation iPod requires a minimum Windows WXP SP2XP operating system, (unlike my 4th generation iPod, which required a minimum Windows 2000 operating system). Initially, the 6th Generation iPod lacked sound quality in the mid range, but a February 6, 2008 Apple firmware update (1.1.1) has reportedly resolved this issue, improving sound quality. The 6th generation iPod features:
1. Cover Flow, which enables a user to browse music by album cover. One minor complaint: on my iPod, not all album artwork appears in Cover Flow mode.
2. Music, organized by playlist, artist, album, song, genre, composer, and more. I primarily use my iPod as a music storage device, and thus far it provided me with problem-free performance.
3. Movies, may be purchased on iTunes and then viewed on this iPod (for up to 7 hours).
4. TV Shows, Podcasts, Audiobooks, and Games may be purchased on iTunes and then synced to this iPod.
5. Photos, the iPod classic holds up to 25,000 photos.
6. Tech Support. I have an Apple store in my neighborhood, and the staff there has prodided me with excellent in-person technical assistance in transfering my music library from my Windows 2000 Operating System to my Windows XP Operating System. They have also been very helpful in answering all questions I have relating to my iPod. Apple telephone technical support, however, has been less helpful on occasion.
I back up my iPod's music library to a highly-recommended Western Digital WDXMS2500TN Passport 250 GB USB Portable Hard Drive, which is roughly the same size as my iPod.
G. Merritt
Customer Review: almost too good...
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this ipod recently and my first impression was that it looked uber cool! The metal encasing seems tough and more scratch resistant than previous models. I might add that it was also very nice that it came fully charged :-).
Onto sound quality. So far I have been rather impressed with the sound quality; when I compared the ipod to a zune and a samsung mp3 using the same earphones, i found the ipod slightly clearer. I would reccomend replaceing the earbuds with sennheiser px200s though, because the standard earbuds are a bit muddy, uncomfortable, and they dont match my ipod! :-)
Screen quality is tremendous, it is nice to have an extra .5 inch over a nano, and it makes videos more enjoyable to watch.
There are also a few unique funcions I find helpful and interesting. First, the coverflow feature is my favorite! I also found it nice that when you pull out your earphones, the music will pause automatically. How smart! Also, I like the added stopwatch feature and the ability to adjust all of the setings. The only thing I wish could also be adjusted is the sensitiveity (pardon my spelling :-}) of the click wheel, but it hardly matters.
The 80 GB has plenty of storage, my laptop wont be able to keep up! I actually wish it held like only 50 gig because that might reduce the cost :-). It is nice though, to be able to put on all my pics, flix, and songs on it. The battery life is great, I haven't had to charge it after listening to if for like 8 hours and it is still almost full. In fact I did a little research and the batery can last up to 40 hours (if the back light is mostly off and you only listen to songs). That is the best of any ipod.
Overall i am very impressed and would highly reccomend it. I hope this review helps you decide on a great product!
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A few months later I am still impressed, the quality is just as good and there are no scratches on the front. The battery is awesome and I am still highly impressed. No glitches whatsoever. I only wish you could play more games like on a touch!