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Reviews of the Apple iPod (40GB, 4th generation)

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  • 9.0

    goodgearguide.com.au

    Review Summary: The iPod's thoughtful design and features make it an excellent MP3 player, but for picky buyers who are holding out for the ideal portable music device, the wait continues.

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  • 8.0

    macworld.com

    By Christopher Breen | March 13, 2005

    Review Summary: While doing so, Apple removed some previously bundled accessories. These include the proprietary FireWire and AV cables, iPod photo Dock, and Apple-branded carrying case. Oh, and perhaps to dampen the perception that fewer accessories were bundled ...

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  • 8.0

    trustedreviews.com

    By Benny Har-Even | March 8, 2005

    Review Summary: Adding colour to the iPod does make it an even better product to use, for music as well as photos. But while being able to carry round a slideshow in your pocket is great, the 60GB unit loses points for its chunky chassis. I'd recommend hanging on for ...

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    digital photography blog

    By Darren | February 24, 2005

    Review Summary: iPod photo works effortlessly with Apple's iTunes(R), providing music lovers with access to the iTunes Music Store, the number one digital music service in the world. iPod photo features Apple's patent-pending Auto-Sync which works seamlessly with ...

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: M9268LL/A

General

  • Product type Hard drive
  • PC interface(s) supported FireWire, Hi-Speed USB
  • Flash memory installed No built-in memory
  • Digital storage Built-in 40 GB Hard disk drive
  • Weight 6.2 oz
  • Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x .69 in x 4.1 in
  • Color White
  • Available body colors Silver
  • Included accessories Docking station
  • Software type Apple iTunes for Mac, Apple iTunes for Windows
  • iPod Generation 4G

Carrying Case

  • Case type Optional

Digital Player / Recorder

  • Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, AIFF, WAV
  • Playback modes Playlist, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
  • Edit functions Erase
  • 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, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)
  • Features Adjustable contrast

Audio Features

  • Sound output mode Stereo
  • Timer Wake, Sleep
  • Built-in clock Timer, Digital clock
  • Additional features Notes, Calendar, Phone book, Hold button, Built-in games, Upgradeable firmware, Playback speed control, Rechargeable capability, Battery level indication

Video Playback Features

  • Games included None
  • Video software included None

CD System

  • Playback modes Skip playback, Random play, Repeat one/all
  • Digital audio standards supported MP3, AAC, MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF, WAV

Equalizer

  • Equalizer factory preset qty 20

Remote Control

  • Remote control None

Microphone

  • Microphone type None

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 1 x, IEEE 1394 cable - External, USB cable - External
  • Connector type 1 x Headphones / remote control Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking station

Battery / Power

  • Battery 1 x Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryBuilt-in
  • Mfr estimated battery life 12 hour(s)
  • Recharge time 4 hour(s)
  • Power device type Power adapter

System Requirements

  • Peripheral / Interface devices USB port, IEEE 1394 FireWire port
  • Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Apple MacOS X 10.1.5 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Min processor type Intel Pentium

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