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Reviews of the 30 GB iPod MP3 Player

  • 9.0

    pcworld.com

    Review Summary: The IPod's streamlined design makes it one of the best MP3 players, yet it's also one of the most expensive

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  • No Rating

    pcworld.com

    By Alexandra Krasne | October 31, 2003

    Review Summary: I tested the Windows version, which includes Musicmatch PC software for organizing your music and loading it onto the player; you can also use Musicmatch to rip songs from CDs. Musicmatch is easy to install, but it adds icons to your taskbar, desktop, ...

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  • 8.0

    pocket-lint.com

    By Stuart Miles | October 1, 2003

    Review Summary: There's no doubt that new iPod has all the smoothness of the previous version and the Apple brand.

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  • No Rating

    tomsguide.com

    By David Stellmack | September 11, 2003

    Review Summary: As we suggested in the introduction to this article, it can be difficult to improve on an already great thing. Apple had its work cut out for it with its delivery of the third generation iPod. It appears that Apple's iPod engineering team worked ...

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  • No Rating

    hexus.net

    By David Ross | July 27, 2003

    Review Summary: Simply put, this is another success for Apple who have included features that should have come with the second generation of iPods.  Is it £299 well spent?  If it is your first iPod, the answer is yes but if you already own an older model making the ...

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: M8948LL/A

General

  • Product type Digital player
  • PC interface(s) supported FireWire, Hi-Speed USB
  • Flash memory installed No built-in memory
  • Digital storage Built-in 30 GB Hard disk drive
  • Weight 6.2 oz
  • Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.7 in x 4.1 in
  • Included accessories Docking station
  • Software type Apple iTunes, MusicMatch Jukebox Plus
  • iPod Generation 3G

Carrying Case

  • Case type Soft case

Digital Player / Recorder

  • Supported digital audio standards Real 10, AAC, AIFF, MP3, WAV
  • Playback modes Program play, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
  • Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
  • Supported bit rate 32 - 320
  • Shockproof memory 1500 seconds
  • ID3 tags support Yes
  • External hard drive function Yes
  • Additional features Variable bit-rate compatible

Built-in Display

  • Audio system built-in display LCD
  • Diagonal size 2 in
  • Resolution 160 x 128
  • Backlight display Yes
  • Display illumination color White
  • Display menu language Dutch, Danish, French, German, Korean, English, Finnish, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)
  • Features Adjustable contrast

Audio Features

  • Sound output mode Stereo
  • Timer Wake, Sleep
  • Built-in clock Timer, Digital clock
  • Additional features Hold button, Date display, Rechargeable capability, Battery level indication

CD System

  • CD system type None
  • Digital audio standards supported MP3, WAV

Equalizer

  • Equalizer factory preset qty 20

Radio

  • Tuner type None

Remote Control

  • Remote control Remote control - Cable

Headphones

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

Connectivity

  • Cable(s) included IEEE 1394 adapter - External, IEEE 1394 cable - External
  • Connector type 1 x Headphones / remote control Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking station

Battery / Power

  • Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
  • Mfr estimated battery life 8 hour(s)
  • Battery capacity 630 mAh
  • Recharge time 3 hour(s)
  • Power device type Power adapter

System Requirements

  • Peripheral / Interface devices USB port, IEEE 1394 FireWire port
  • Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000, Apple MacOS X 10.1.5 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

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  • sides
  • top bottom
  • case

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