Reviews of the Apple iPod Photo (40GB)
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CNET Review
The Good: Intuitive photo viewing; displays album art; adds color to your iPod experience; mammoth 40GB hard drive; includes dock (with S-Video out), FireWire cable, A/V cable, and carrying case not included with newer 30GB and 60GB versions; latest firmware update plus optional Camera Connector allows for direct digital-camera transfers of photos that are viewable on iPod.
The Bad: Package doesn't include iPhoto 4.0; battery life is poor when used primarily for viewing photos; slightly heavier and thicker than fourth-generation iPod.
The Bottom Line: Although it's no longer available through Apple, the 40GB iPod Photo is a good value, considering its lower street price and inclusion of some key accessories.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 407682 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
digitalreview.ca
Review Summary: The Belkin Media Reader for iPod w/ Dock Connector supports CompactFlash® (Type 1 and 2), SmartMedia™, Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick®, or MultiMediaCard (MMC)
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techradar.com
Review Summary: Choosing what snaps to display and matching them with their own soundtrack is fun and easy, and the picture quality is good. In day-to-day use, the audio side of the equation is consistent with other fourth-generation iPods - in short, bloody impressive
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tech.co.uk
Review Summary: As a photo-storage device the iPod Photo may not be what most digital photographers are looking for
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: M9585LL/A
General
- Product type Digital player
- 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 6.4 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.7 in x 4.1 in
- Color White
- Available body colors White
- Included accessories Carrying case, Docking station
- Software type Apple iTunes for Mac, Apple iTunes for Windows
- iPod Generation 4G
Carrying Case
- Case type Included
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 32 - 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 in
- Resolution 220 x 176
- 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
- Amplifier response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Timer Wake, Sleep
- Built-in clock Alarm, Timer, Digital clock
- Additional features Notes, Calendar, Phone book, Hold button, Date display, Photo wallet, Built-in games, Upgradeable firmware, Playback speed control, Battery level indication
Video Playback Features
- Games included None
- Video software included None
CD System
- Playback modes Repeat one/all
- Digital audio standards supported MP3, AAC, MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF, Apple Lossless
- Supported bit rate 16 - 320Kbps
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Digital graphic
- 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 USB cable - External, 1 x IEEE 1394 cable - External, 1 x A/V cable - External
- Connector type 1 x, Docking station, Headphones / remote control / composite video
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 15 hour(s)
- Recharge time 5 hour(s)
- Power device type Power adapter
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
- Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later
- Min processor type Intel Pentium
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