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

  • No Rating

    ilounge.com

    By Jeremy Horwitz | September 15, 2008

    Review Summary: The first iPod pioneered the concept of a 1.8" hard disk drive-based music player that used a bright white screen and rotating wheel for navigation. Its second-generation 2002 sequel changed the wheel to a touch-sensitive surface and came in both PC ...

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  • 8.1

    mediaplayerinfo.com

    By Mark Brezinski | September 15, 2008

    Review Summary: Conclusion The iPod Classic is almost nostalgia-enducing at this point. In a world with the iPhone and iPod Touch, the simple, list-based interface seems quaint by comparison. If you can find an 80GB version for around $170, it's not a bad deal for ...

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  • 8.0

    techradar.com

    Review Summary: The move to a metal rather than enamel faceplate finally rids it of its age-old susceptibility to severe scratching. If only this would adopt the 16:10 screen and touch-sensitive interface of the iPod and iPhone, and then, format support and ...

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  • 10

    computerbuyer.co.uk

    By Kenny Hemphill | January 1, 2008

    Review Summary: Worthy successors to the iPod name. The hard disk iPod is better than ever.

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  • 8.0

    macworld.co.uk

    By Christopher Breen | December 12, 2007

    Review Summary: If capacity is your prime concern, the iPod classic is the one to own. But it's not flawless. Yes, the interface is slicker and sometimes more helpful, but ultimately it's no easier to find and play your music on this iPod than it is on a 5G iPod. ...

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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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