Apple iPod classic 80 GB Black (6th Generation) OLD MODEL
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Customer Review: Still great for Music and awesome storage space
Summary: 5 Stars
I have 4 iPods including a 2G refurb I keep in my car. So obviously they work well for me. There are a number of solid alternatives to the iPod and depending upon your needs one of those could be better value. For the classic the screen is too small for video but that is true of most "video" players and cell phones. Overall the Apple iPod + iTunes experience can not be beat. It is an elegant seamless integration and experience. An often overlooked feature of getting an iPod is that there are tons of accessories to select from and that alone is compelling reason to go with an iPod. If video is must look elsewhere perhaps to the iPod touch (great screen and makes video actually an option) or one of the Archos options (better screen size and storage then the touch and some with video in option). If you need a voice recorder or fm tuner other options such as those from Creative might suit you better. These can be added to the iPod but only at additional costs. But the core - the simplicity, power of use, battery life and organizing and storing music, photo and video files the iPod is still the best. Don't get distracted by bells and whistles that really are not important to your core end user experience. Don't focus on marginal battery draining features like Zune's wifi unless you really think that those feature are important to you. If you are on a budget and are willing to forego Apples legendry and well deserved elegance, you can find a decent player for much less. If you have more specific needs add them to the vlaue equation and figure if the iPod + accessories is worth the extra cost to you. And if you want a great music player that simply works go with an iPod.
Customer Review: Applaude Apple...
Summary: 5 Stars
This isn't going to be a report on the ipod. I did lots of research on what my next mp3 was going to be. I orginally had a creative player, 20GB, and it was great. Then, the screen got dusty...anywho, I spent maybe three or four months making sure that I found a product that I would like. I'm pretty sure that I read almost all of the ipod reviews and there are things that I agree on, and things that I don't. I read many complaints about the new cover flow feature. The people that are complaining are just to fast in their approach. In my experience, and its that only, if you just wait for all the albums to load on the screen, it will be fine its something that you get used to, and you never remember it again. I have had no problems with the click wheel, and nothing wrong with the menus. ONE of the main reasons I bought an ipod was because of the time and trouble it took for me to get songs onto my old player. (I thought that by having a different player would make it cooler). WRONG. The software was so hard to navigate, getting songs on was a hassle, and the player constantly froze. Ugh. Apple, on the other hand, has perfected its *essentially* drag and drop music, and I can not believe that I thought this was not as cool. It is so easy, and so simple. The only problem that I have had with the ipod is that I had imported to many CDs. Yes, this an operator error, but I'm sending out a warning to anyone who buys this product: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH ROOM ON YOUR COMPUTER!!! I had to transfer all my music to an external hard drive, and change where the songs would be stored, holy crap. The iPod Classic 80GB is a product that I would recommend to anyone, especially to you.Customer Review: Love it, love it, love it
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been an Ipod junkie since it's inception. I bought the 80gig because I have such a vast collection of music that I could no longer fit it it all on my 8. der. Anyways, I have had nothing but a great experience with my little bundle of joy. It's fast, music sounds great, no problems with movies, TV shows, videos, it's all good.
It did, however, lock up once due to accidentally dropping it, but after holding the center wheel down, it was just fine.
Movies, Videos, TV Shows, Podcasts: When I first downloaded a movie, I thought I would have problems viewing it, or the screen would be too small. But it was not only a perfect size, but the graphics were great. Videos, podcasts, shows, all good.
Games: I have no problems with games. Just be sure you read the compatibility requirements before you buy any games. Which they do tell you on Itunes.
Wheel is fast, almost too fast. But I chalk that up to user to Ipod malfunction.
The only thing I would have to complain about is the actual speed in which syncing is done. Sometimes fast, sometimes slow, but that actually has nothing to do with Ipod and merely the computer.
Someone wrote that they are having issues listening to their Ipod while charging. I would return it. There should be no issues with that unless it is syncing.
Overall, I am very pleased with my Ipod.
My son also has the same Ipod, and I have to say, it's pretty tough. I have had to buy him a metal case, but this kid has dropped his pod so many times, I am surprised it works as well as it does.
Kudos to Apple for making it thick skinned.
Customer Review: Great Product and a great multimedia device.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great product! You can not only put a huge amount of music on the IPOD classice, you can put music videos, TV shows, movies, pictures on this. You can also put in reminders, notes, games, books on disc, contacts, tell the time in different time zones, alarms and timers. The only thing missing is an A/V adaptor on Amazon so you can watch videos on your TV the same as the older versions. I have tons of music and have put much of it on my IPOD classic, I can't wait to put the rest of my music on it. I love the play lists and the way you can select what you like the most by rating them and using that as a play list. I also like that you can just listen to music videos as just a song so it doesn't use up the battery watching them too. This has so many things I love all in one. I love music the most so I can fit all 600 of my CD's on one device like a jukebox. I love music videos so I can watch them again and not get a whole dvd for just a few videos. I'd like to see Itunes get more music videos from the 80s especially the early and mid 80s I'd get more! I love watching my favorite TV episodes and movies and I can have all this on one hand held device and set it up the way I like it. I'd like to see even a bigger one that I could fit more movies on it, that would be awesome! I have no problem going through my albumns, no problem navigating at all! I love my Ipod! I have no regrets buying it. I have a 160g IPOD and I think its worth every penny! If you especially love music and have a huge collection, I highly recommnend the IPOD classic espcially the 160g then you don't have to upgrade anytiime soon! I can't say enough about this product!Customer Review: I have an excellant impression!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have just recently got my I-pod. Sounds great. Works great. I loaded all my music collection. I have nothing but great things to say about the "Cover Flow". It is super fast on mine. This is the way I like to preview my music. I don't have any question marks but do have a few album covers with notes on them because I-tunes couldn't find the cover art. No biggie (It's cause they don't recognize stolen music from Kazaa! lol Just kidding?) Anyways, so far so good. It holds a massive amount of stuff! Headphones are average. Not great but they work fine. As far as sound quality...I am a music fanatic and I don't care what people say, NO ones ears are that sensitive as far as nuances go. Perhaps sound quality is just subjective...meaning to each his/her own opinion? I personally feel this product does an awesome job as an all around media system. Works fine on the TV (Even though you have to shell out additional money for proprietary cables...wha wha wha you penniless whiners! If you can afford the I-pod, buy the stuff that goes with it and quit complaining that it doesn't come with the player. Those days are loooong gone! lol) I got a couple games, videos, books etc. loaded up so it keeps me pretty busy. I reccomend this I-pod for anyone wanting a quality music/media player that has huge memory. By the way what's with everyone slamming the click wheel? Mine works perfect out of the box. I love it! So far I have had no problems that anyone else has had. Of course I know how to make sure all the latest software is loaded in my computer and I read intructions very well too! I got the "Apple" protection plan too...just in case.