CNET Editor's rating: 8.3 out of 10
Reviewed by
James Kim
Review date: 9/19/06
The good: 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 overall value.
The bad: 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.
The bottom line: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.
Description:
The Apple iPod is a 30 GB, large capacity player.
Compared to other large capacity MP3 players on the market, it is midpriced at around $245.
Pros:
Has a 320 x 240 screen resolution, which is larger than some similarly priced MP3 players.
Cons:
None noted, given available product data.
Suitability:
Suited for those with a large library of music.
Comes with equalizer presets to easily maximize your listening experience.
According to the manufacturer this player will last approximately 14 hour(s) between charges; your run-time will vary based on use and power management configuration.
Comes with a 1 year warranty, which is standard in the industry.
Value:
In general, this MP3 player's features seem a bit weak for its price, compared to most other MP3 players.
Suggestions:
Audiophiles may wish to buy
aftermarket headphones
for better sound reproduction.
Playlist,
One track repeat,
All tracks repeat,
Random play / shuffle
Digital player supported bit rate
16 - 320
Digital player ID3 tags support
Yes
External hard drive function
Yes
Digital player additional features
Variable bit-rate compatible
Battery
Rechargeable Battery
Rechargeable
Battery Enclosure Type
Integrated
Technology
Lithium ion
Recharge Time
4 hour(s)
Battery
Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Mfr estimated battery life
14 hour(s)
Battery Life Details
Digital playback 14 hour(s),
Slideshows with music 4 hour(s),
Video playback 3.5 hour(s)
Audio System
Sound output mode
Stereo
Additional features
Notes,
Calendar,
Phone book,
Hold button,
Date display,
Photo wallet,
Built-in games,
H.264 playback,
Volume limiter,
MPEG-4 playback,
Upgradeable firmware,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Playback speed control,
Rechargeable capability,
Battery level indication
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
Cable(s) included
1 x USB cable - External
System Requirements
Peripheral / Interface devices
USB port (compatible with 2.0 specification)
Min Operating system
Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later,
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later
Connections
Connector type
1 x Docking station,
1 x Headphones / remote control / composite video Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
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