Reviews of the Apple iPod (fifth-generation update, 30GB, black)
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CNET Review
The Good: The enhanced iPod has the same sleek design with improved video battery life and brighter screen; it brings gapless playback to the masses; up to 80GB; new features such as instant search and enhanced games; movies now available in iTunes 7; excellent overall value.
The Bad: The Apple iPod has added no major functions such as FM radio, wireless, recording; small screen not conducive to movie viewing; proprietary USB cable; narrow native video-format compatibility; body is still scratch prone.
The Bottom Line: The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 316288 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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t3.com
Review Summary: With its slimmer, sexier profile and new video features, the best music player around just got a whole lot better
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infosyncworld.com
Review Summary: Before the imminent release of the iPhone, we take a good look at Apple's newest generation of iPod, with 80GB of storage for movies and music.
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MA446LL/A
General
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 0.4 in
- Product type Digital player
- Height 4.1 in
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Weight 4.8 oz
- Color Black
- Digital storage Built-in 30 GB Hard disk drive
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in
- Included accessories Carrying case, Docking station adapter
- Packaged quantity 1
- Digital storage media capacity 30 GB
- iPod Generation 5G
- Digital storage media type Hard disk drive
- Digital storage media form factor Built-in
Digital Player / Recorder
- Digital player supported digital audio standards WAV, AIFF, Audible, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless
- Digital player response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Digital player playback modes Playlist, All tracks repeat, One track repeat, Random play / shuffle
- Digital player supported bit rate 16 - 320
- Digital player ID3 tags support Yes
- External hard drive function Yes
- Digital player additional features Variable bit-rate compatible
Battery
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
- Technology Lithium ion
- Recharge Time 4 hour(s)
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 14 hour(s)
- Battery Life Details Video playback 3.5 hour(s), Digital playback 14 hour(s), Slideshows with music 4 hour(s)
Audio System
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features Hold button, Phone book, Built-in games, H.264 playback, USB 2.0 compatibility, Battery level indication, Volume limiter, Rechargeable capability, MPEG-4 playback, Notes, Calendar, Upgradeable firmware, Date display, Photo wallet, Playback speed control
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable - External
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port (compatible with 2.0 specification)
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later
Connections
- Connector type 1 x Docking station, 1 x Headphones / remote control / composite video Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
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 Hungarian, Norwegian, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Greek, French, German, Polish, Finnish, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Czech, Dutch, Korean, English, Portuguese, Chinese (traditional), Turkish, Russian, Japanese
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Audio Features
- Timer Stopwatch, Sleep, Wake
- Built-in clock Alarm, Digital clock, Timer
Equalizer
- Equalizer factory preset qty 20
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
User Opinions
Buying Choices
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In stock: yes
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