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First Look at iPod Classic
Created: 09/05/2007
Video description: CNET's Donald Bell takes a look at the iPod Classic, formerly known as the iPod Video, which has gotten some minor adjustments and a lot more storage.

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 ]

Apple iPod Classic (80GB, silver) Review
Editors' rating
Very good
Avg user rating
Good
7.1
out of 10

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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Apple iPod Classic (80GB, silver) User Opinions
4 out of 10
Poor
The new eye candy introduced (imagery to the right of menus) w/ the iPod classic... Read more
by chrisjscott, September 12, 2007
92 out of 97 users found this opinion helpful
5 out of 10
Mediocre
I'm sending my silver 80gb ipod classic back to Apple and here's why. I'm comparing... Read more
by ichor, September 17, 2007
47 out of 52 users found this opinion helpful
1 comments posted to this opinion
9 out of 10
Excellent
Current Update Version: 1.0.3 Mac

After reading several negative reviews on... Read more
by djohn409, January 6, 2008
20 out of 20 users found this opinion helpful
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Apple iPod Classic (80GB, silver) Specs

Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MB029LL/A

Product Specifications
  • 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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