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Apple iPod (30GB)

9.0 Superb
Release date: October 12, 2005
Category: Hard Drive Player
Manufacturer: Apple
Capacity: 30 GB
Weight: 5 oz
Audio formats: MP3, AAC, AA
Works with: eMusic, LiveDownloads, AudioLunchbox, iTunes
Storage Type: Hard Drive
Battery life: 15

A thin and light body, a big video-friendly screen, and a totally fair price make the newest Apple iPod the best one to date.

A thin and light body, a big video-friendly screen, and a totally fair price make the newest Apple iPod the best one to date. [-] Hide

The Good
Best all-around MP3 player in the world; tight integration with iTunes and iTunes Music Store on Mac and PC; intuitive photo and video viewing; displays album art; lets you view photos and listen to music simultaneously; speedy performance; direct digital-camera transfers of photos, which will be viewable on iPod; solid battery life; thinner than its predecessor.
The Bad
Screen too small to watch full-length movies on; no subscription option; dock, remote, and A/V cables not included.
Bottom Line
Although this excellent new iPod is still primarily about the music, its video "bonus" feature is nothing to be scoffed at.
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FULL STORY Posted Dec 8, at 2005 04:13 PM   Comments (0)
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FULL STORY Posted Sep 27, at 2005 12:00 AM   Comments (0)
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FULL STORY Posted Jun 6, at 2005 04:30 PM   Comments (0)
Grab music from another computer with your iPod

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FULL STORY Posted May 8, at 2005 12:00 AM   Comments (0)
Stop iTunes from Stuttering

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Recent User Reviews

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I love my ipod. It is the best thing I have boughten. I used to have a nano and now I have this. Its GREAT.
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This player is a great investment. Music quality is by far the best I have ever heard...
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Easy to use, fun to have, looks cool. Good overall device
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