Reviews of the Apple iPod (60GB, video, white)
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: The iPod is one of the best portable media players on the market, and this update does little to change that. While the improvements are fairly minor, the improved battery life and better screen certainly make this an attractive option.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: Updated player features crisp video, added storage--and a steep price.
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personal computer world
Review Summary: Not the innovative upgrade to the iPod we'd hoped for, but the keen pricing will upset Apple's rivals.
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Computeract!ve
Review Summary: When Apple supremo Steve Jobs unveiled the latest version of the iPod earlier this month, his presentation was met with a stony silence.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The latest version of the iPod has a few enhancements, including longer video battery life, support for some cool games, a brighter screen, a search feature, and larger capacity (up to 80GB). And the price drop is nice too.
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MA003LL/A
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Flash memory installed None
- Digital storage Built-in 60 GB 60 GB Hard disk drive
- Weight 5.5 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in
- Color White
- Voice recording capable Yes
- Included accessories Soft case, Docking station adapter
- Software type Apple iTunes for Mac, Apple iTunes for Windows
- iPod Generation 5G
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless
- Playback modes Playlist, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
- Edit functions Erase
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Supported bit rate 16 - 320
- 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 2.5 in
- Resolution 320 x 240
- 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)
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Timer Wake, Sleep
- Built-in clock Timer, Digital clock
- Alarm wake-up modes Playlist
- Additional features Notes, Calendar, Phone book, Hold button, Date display, Photo wallet, Built-in games, H.264 playback, MPEG-4 playback, Upgradeable firmware, USB 2.0 compatibility, Playback speed control, Rechargeable capability, Battery level indication
Video Playback Features
- Video playback support MPEG-4
- Still image format JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD, PNG
CD System
- Playback modes Program play, Skip playback, Random play, Repeat one/all
- Digital audio standards supported MP3, WMA, AAC
Equalizer
- Equalizer factory preset qty 20
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 USB cable - External
- Connector type 1 x Docking station, 1 x Headphones / remote control / composite video Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 20 hour(s)
- Recharge time 4 hour(s)
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
- 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
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