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Apple iPod Classic / 5th generation Video
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User Score (450)8.3
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Expert Score (52)8.2
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Design (128)8.3
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Value for money (225)6.4
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Features (257)7.2
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Pros & Cons
- lots of extra features, beautiful lcd, good battery life, seamless integration with itunes, and pim applications
- no extras included, such as a dock, a v cables, small screen, has no wall charger
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Manufacturer's Specs
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Size and WeightHeight: 4.1 inches (103.5 mm) Width: 2.4 inches (61.8 mm) Depth: 0.41 inch (10.5 mm) Weight: 4.9 ounces (140 grams)
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Display2.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight 320 by 240 pixels at 163 ppi
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Capacity120GB Holds up to 30,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format Holds up to 25,000 iPod-viewable photos Holds up to 150 hours of video
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AudioFrequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz Audio formats supported: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV.
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VideoH.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
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BatteryBuilt-in rechargeable lithium ion battery Up to 36 hours music playback when fully charged Video playback time: Up to 6 hours when fully charged
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Input and OutputDock connector 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
Review Summary
The Apple iPod Video / 5th Generation can not be considered an upgrade for the music buff. It is very pleasing to the eye and simple to operate. In basically looks great and produces even better sound and it is more slender even at the 60 GB capacity than prior units. But the primary upgrade here is the option to play video. The unit’s screen is an upgrade over other generation iPods. Ultimately, if your primary thought is to have a music player than also happens to play video, the 5th generation will b…
See moreThe Apple iPod Video / 5th Generation can not be considered an upgrade for the music buff. It is very pleasing to the eye and simple to operate. In basically looks great and produces even better sound and it is more slender even at the 60 GB capacity than prior units. But the primary upgrade here is the option to play video. The unit’s screen is an upgrade over other generation iPods. Ultimately, if your primary thought is to have a music player than also happens to play video, the 5th generation will be most satisfying. That said, be sure to understand that downloading and playing video is not as simple or as straightforward as it is for music.
The iPod 5G can display many photos directly from a digital camera through an accessory called the iPod Camera Connector. As opposed to earlier iPod models, the 5th generation also supports video playback. The 30 GB model holds 14 hours of music, 3 hours of slides, or 2 hours of video. With the 60 GB unit you get approximately 30% additional storage. If you are upgrading from a previous iPod, you will already have AAC encoded files and won’t want to convert them into WMA format. In addition, if you have already purchased accessories such as docks, a remote and car integration options, the unit is again the perfect next step. The primary advantages are continued improvement in battery life and in screen brightness. The unit has many new features including instant search options and some enhances games. However, there still is no FM radio option, so no recording of on air materials, and its screen is still too small to be truly conducive to watching videos. And the proprietary USB cable makes it tough to justify switches from other products. All in all, this low-priced, updated Apple product is an excellent overall value. But if you are looking primarily for a video player, this unit is simply not what you want to go with.
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- 30,000 songs
- 150 hours of video
- One word: Capacity. - With 120GB of storage and up to 36 hours music playback, 2 iPod classic lets you enjoy up to 30,000 songs or 150 hours of video — or a co…
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Reviewer: Josie, Digitaltrends28 November 2007- Overall 10
We bought the 30 GB right after it came out and have not had a single problem. We use it daily with thousands of pictures, music and video files. We even bought software to put movies on it. I feel this is way better than the Zune that my friend has. The thumbwheel control took a day or so to get use to but is a breeze now. I highly recommended this Read more
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Reviewer: pizzaisgood14, PC World04 September 2007
- Overall 8
I decided to get an ipod after a freind of mine had one and it was not a dissapointment. Even after all the use ive gotton out of it, it still works like its brand new right out of the box. I must have thousands of hours of listening on this. In my opinion itunes is great but a dollar per song is a little much. Unfortunetely watching movies on this is completely impractical with a 2.5 inch screen. Tv shows are ok but its really good to watch music videos. For movies the... Read more
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- Overall 9
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Reviewer: Anonymous, Aviation Reviews06 February 2007
- Overall 10
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