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Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 30GB, black)

Manufacturer: Apple Inc. Part number: MA446LL/A

$169.95 - $439.99at 3 online stores.

CNET Editors' rating: 8.3 out of 10
Average user rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 30GB, black)

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CNET Editors' review - Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 30GB, black)

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Excellent

8.3

out of 10

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.

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Very good

7.2

out of 10

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8 out of 10 - Excellent
No Problems Here
I have had two Ipods. The first one lasted for two years(Zero Problems), then I dropped it in the... Read more
by HalfWatt (see profile) - January 1, 2007

25 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
A well rounded MP3 player with a video touch
Well what can I say. After purchasing a 4GB Nano as a gift, I took the plunge myself and ended up... Read more
by Jotas (see profile) - January 10, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Does What Its Designed To Do - Play Music!
O.K.I guess Ill throw in my two cents worth of opinion. My first choice was the Creative Zen... Read more
by ajtrek (see profile) - January 5, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

3 out of 10 - Poor
Great for only a couple months then not worth it.
i had my first ipod a 3nd gen and the click wheel went out after 8 months after looking into how... Read more
by rebela1 (see profile) - December 23, 2006

15 out of 30 users found this user opinion helpful.
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5 out of 10 - Average
They've had generations to improve, but...
I picked this iPod because I decided that although there are less expensive models from other... Read more
by fattytca (see profile) - March 11, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
a really nice unit
easy to load music, video & pictures. took no time at all to learn the mechanics of the unit. ... Read more
by vabucki (see profile) - March 1, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

2 out of 10 - Terrible
Will never buy an apple product again!!
I will never buy an apple product again!! I had a Creative Labs ZEN Sleek Photo, loved it. It was... Read more
by BBBilly (see profile) - December 9, 2006

25 out of 65 users found this user opinion helpful.
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8 out of 10 - Excellent
Great Mp3 Player, Plays Videos and Music
Great All Around mp3 Player! Read more
by spaceracer1989 (see profile) - July 20, 2008

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Fantastic!
C'mon on it's an iPod Read more
by mpanaia (see profile) - March 9, 2008

8 out of 10 - Excellent
much better than the 2nd gen
It would be nice if they made it easier to backup your music, I have not looked into it... Read more
by StrangeGirl667 (see profile) - January 10, 2008

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Manufacturer: Apple Inc.
Part number: MA446LL/A

General
Product type	Digital player
Width	2.4 in
Depth	0.4 in
PC interface(s) supported	Hi-Speed USB
Height	4.1 in
Weight	4.8 oz
Color	Black
Digital storage	Built-in 30 GB Hard disk drive
Dimensions (W x D x H)	2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in
Included accessories	Carrying case, Docking station adapter
Packaged quantity	1
Digital storage media capacity	30 GB
iPod Generation	5G
Digital storage media type	Hard disk drive
Digital storage media form factor	Built-in

Digital Player / Recorder
Digital player supported digital audio standards	AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless
Digital player response bandwidth	20 - 20000 Hz
Digital player playback modes	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

Built-in Display
Audio system built-in display	LCD
Diagonal size	2.5 in
Resolution	320 x 240
Backlight display	Yes
Display illumination color	White
Display menu language	Czech, Dutch, Greek, Danish, French, German, Korean, Polish, English, Finnish, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Japanese, Hungarian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support	1 year warranty

Audio Features
Timer	Wake, Sleep, Stopwatch
Built-in clock	Alarm, Timer, Digital clock

Equalizer
Equalizer factory preset qty	20

Remote Control
Remote control	None

Headphones
Headphones type	Binaural Ear-bud
Sound output mode	Stereo
Response bandwidth	20 - 20000 Hz
Impedance	32 Ohm
Connectivity technology	Wired

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Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 80GB, white)
$199-$699

Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 80 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 30GB, white)
$169-$453

Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 30 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 30GB, black)
$169-$439

Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 30 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 80GB, black)
$199-$592

Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 80 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

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