First Look at iPod Classic Video
First Look at iPod Classic Video Transcript
[ Music ] ^M00:00:02
>> Hey, I'm Donald Bell, senior editor for MP3 and Digital Audio and today we're taking a first look at the new IPod Classic. The IPod Classic really is just a remodel of the Classic IPod. The big distinctions here is that it's a new user interface. It's the same user interface they're putting into the new IPod Nanos. So, you can do cover flow on this. You also have the split screen view where you can see a visual preview of the music or video that you've selected. Also, the other big improvement on this is that it comes with a minimum capacity of 80 gigabytes and maximum of 160. Those are priced at 249 and 349, respectively. The user interface, as far as the hardware, is really identical to the way that your video IPods have worked in the past. You've got the hold switch on top, the headphone jack on top, and it's about the same thickness as the 30-gigabyte capacity IPod video. So, that's about it. I'm Donald Bell and this is a first look at the new IPod Classic. ^M00:01:00 [ Music ]
The good: The iPod Classic is just like the fifth-generation iPod with video, only slimmer, tougher, and injected with a more visually rich graphical user interface.
The bad: Video output now requires a proprietary cable; audio quality has not improved; some older iPod video accessories may not be compatible; users are required to use the latest version of iTunes, which may not work on some older computer systems.
The bottom line: The iPod Classic is a refinement of the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and advanced user interface.
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Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MB029LL/A
- Product Description
- Apple iPod classic - Portable media center
- Device Type
- Portable media center
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in
- Weight
- 4.9 oz
- Key Features
- Digital audio player
- Display Type
- 2.5 in LCD
- Supported Still Images Formats
- BMP
- Supported Audio Formats
- Protected AAC
- Video Playback Formats
- MPEG-4
- PC Interfaces
- USB 2.0
- Battery
- Integrated Rechargeable - Lithium ion
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