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Reviews of the Apple iPod Classic (second generation, 120GB, black)

  • No Rating

    washingtonpost.com

    By Mark Brezinski | November 11, 2008

    Review Summary: Of course, while the software will provide you with an easy-to-use interface, you'll still be wedded to iTunes (or some third-party workaround) for media transfers. the hardware is still questionable. Additionally, the iPod Classic looks a bit big ...

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  • 8.0

    techtree.com

    By Aniket Kadam | October 8, 2008

    Review Summary: The iPod Classic goes for Rs.15,000 for the 120GB version, which is just about what an 8GB touch will cost you. Depending on whether you want the larger storage space and actual music or just a better convergence device you could make your choice ...

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  • 8.0

    macuser.co.uk

    By Kenny Hemphill | October 1, 2008

    Review Summary: The classic remains the only real option for music fans for whom audio fidelity is the chief concern, and for that reason, if no other, we hope that it remains in the iPod line-up for years to come

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  • 8.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Christopher Breen, | September 17, 2008

    Review Summary: Apple has done very little to improve the iPod classic with this iteration - that's not necessarily a bad thing. It remains the iPod to own if you want to carry a lot of media with you. The Genius feature is a nice addition as is the ability to ...

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  • 9.1

    asia.cnet.com

    By Nate Lanxon | September 17, 2008

    Review Summary: will always be more suitable for the gym, but for other purposes the classic's size and weight shouldn't be an issue

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MB565LL/A

General

  • Product type Digital player
  • PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
  • Digital storage Built-in 120 GB Hard disk drive
  • Weight 4.9 oz
  • Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in
  • Body material Aluminum
  • Color Black
  • Included accessories Docking station adapter

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
  • Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
  • Supported bit rate 16 - 320
  • ID3 tags support Yes
  • External hard drive function Yes
  • Additional features MPEG-4 playback, JPEG photo playback, 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 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)

Audio Features

  • Sound output mode Stereo
  • Timer Wake, Sleep, Stopwatch
  • Built-in clock Alarm, Stopwatch, Digital clock
  • Additional features Notes, Calendar, Cover Flow, Phone book, Hold button, Date display, Photo wallet, Built-in games, Volume limiter, Upgradeable firmware, USB 2.0 compatibility, Playback speed control, Battery level indication

Equalizer

  • Equalizer type Digital graphic

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

Connectivity

  • Cable(s) included USB cable - External
  • Connector type 1 x Docking station, 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Battery / Power

  • Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
  • Mfr estimated battery life 36 hour(s)
  • Recharge time 4 hour(s)
  • Power device type None

System Requirements

  • Peripheral / Interface devices USB port (compatible with 2.0 specification)
  • Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.4.11 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3

Sustainability

  • CNET Labs: Battery drain test / Video playback 532 min
  • CNET Labs: Battery drain test / audio playback 2378 min

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Buying Choices

iPod classic 120GB MP3 Player - Black from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $199.95

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Apple iPod Classic (second generation, 120GB, black)

Buying Choices

iPod classic 120GB MP3 Player - Black from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $199.95

See prices from 2 stores

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