Hi my name is Scott. I like to play sports alot and enjoy keeping fit. I like to socialise with my f...
Hi my name is Scott. I like to play sports alot and enjoy keeping fit. I like to socialise with my friends. My intrests are in sports and computers. I am an easy going person who always has time for his fiends. I enjoy building computers in my spare time.
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I finally bought one of the Apple iPod Video in the hope of being able to carry around more than just a few CD's, and with the 30 Gig version I think I made a good choice. Over 1500 tracks on it so far and it's only at about 5 gig full. The design, like most Apple stuff, is cool. The black version reflects light with a beautiful glint and the controls are simple yet so powerfull. They consist of one switch (Hold) which lock out inadvertent touches of the main front pad. This consists at first sight of five buttons, one central and four in a circle around the outer circle. A basic menu button allows you to move back up to the menu above your last choice. The centre button allows you to select in a sort of left mouse click style. Then the other three buttons allow your to fast forward, reverse or pause/play. Most also double up by say turning the unit off, or toggling the screen light. Finally, and most techie of all the outer ring of controls detects your finger running over it (either clock or anti-clockwise) and adjusts volume, track time, or menu positon amongst others as you move your finger. A real icon of design. The sound is clear and if I have had any problems it been with the quality of the import form CD (yes it's worth using the error checking method that takes a little longer). The screen is crisp and clear, and one of the larges in this miniture market (come on it's never gonna be a Block Buster cinima competitor). Colour is good and the only lacking here would be battery life. 14 hours playing music is not bad...though I'm not sure I've stretched it that far yet. But with video and the screen back light constantly on the battery life shortens considerbly. You can of course use it plugged in, but that option will cost you (accessories are not cheap), and if you want to charge it from your PC its easy enough, but this will start i-tunes and haltyour playback (though I'm sure theres a setting for this I haven't found yet). There are a few other apps you get besides a good music machine. You can synch your PC calender and contacts list. But seeing as you can't edit them on the i-pod I suggest you use your mobile phone for these functions. Aplle could have missed these off and put in a few more bells and whistles on the music front. There are games too, simple but fun, one being a music quiz - sort of name that tune from your music collect, neat and pretty addictive. There's a clock thats tricky to set (orfcourse I should have read the manual first!) and a screen lock to keep thieves at bay (not sure how truely thief proof it will prove though). Down sides? Well it is expensive, though in the week I bought mine I noticed the black version drop from £215 to £189. So perhaps there's some good news soon on price. Having said that it comptetes well with similar models by others. But it doesn't come with much. Software (itunes) which you invariably have to update as soon as you have installed it, is not better or worse than other PC media players, though it is hellishly difficut to copy music for one PC to another, or from Ipod to PC. Other than that you get earphones and a synch lead. No charger (you have to do that on your PC or buy on at £20 approx), no hard case, which given the screen and smart looks should be a must. In summary, get one. No problems yet, helpful Apple staff (they all seem to be enthusiasts) and one of the true iconic and great designs of the century. Music is now truly portable, if only car stereos would catch up) and the home stereo will change radically to make the most of this.
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With your iPod in a holder attached onto the dashboard it is always within easy reach ... more
-safe and convenient. The holder is mounted onto a tilt swivel so it is adjustable for avoiding light reflection on the screen. It is easy to put the iPod in the holder, and to take it out of the holder. Attach onto a ProClip Mounting Platform.
Postage & Packaging:£4.99 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days......
Use an active holder for your MP3-player while driving and you will always have a freshly ... more
charged battery! The holder provides a neat and comfortable installation -safe and convenient! The device automatically connects to the charging device every time you put it in the holder. The active holder is equipped with a Apple approved cigg-plug from Griffin (PowerJolt) for connection to the vehicle's 12 Volt socket.
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With your iPod in a holder attached onto the dashboard it is always within easy reach ... more
-safe and convenient. The holder is mounted onto a tilt swivel so it is adjustable for avoiding light reflection on the screen. It is easy to put the iPod in the holder, and to take it out of the holder. Attach onto a ProClip Mounting Platform.
Postage & Packaging:£4.99 Availability:Usually dispatched within 6-10 business days...
With your iPod in a holder attached onto the dashboard it is always within easy reach ... more
-safe and convenient. The holder is mounted onto a tilt swivel so it is adjustable for avoiding light reflection on the screen. It is easy to put the iPod in the holder, and to take it out of the holder. Attach onto a ProClip Mounting Platform.
Postage & Packaging:£4.12 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Holder with connector attachment. The choice for you who often connect a connector to your ... more
device. The connector is easy to attach to the holder, and then it connectos to the device automatically when you put your device in the holder so you do not have to connect it manually each time. (Connector not included)Compare the connector in the picture with the connector on your cable in order to find the correct holder. The holder is attached onto a tilt swivel, so it can be adjusted in order to avoid light reflection on the screen. Attach onto a ProClip Mounting Platform.
Postage & Packaging:£4.99 Availability:Usually dispatched within 6-10 business days...
Holder with cable plug attachment. The cable is easy to attach to the holder, and then the ... more
cable connects to the Mp3 player automatically when you put your player in the holder so you do not have to connect it manually each time. (Cable not included).Please compare the connector on the picture so you know you will get the correct holder for your cable. The holder is attached onto a tilt swivel, so it can be adjusted in order to avoid light reflection on the screen. Attach onto a ProClip Mounting Platform.
Postage & Packaging:£4.99 Availability:Usually dispatched within 6-10 business days...
Advantages: Great slim design, plenty of sotrage, very user friendly Disadvantages: No wall charger included (though you can charge via USB), battery life not great when watching movies and very sucseptible to scratching
syke7 07.06.2006 (08.06.2006)
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Advantages: Lightweight, stylish, excellent sound and video Disadvantages: Cost and earphones. But im being really pushed as i have to put something in here!!!
mark20s 21.11.2006 (21.11.2006)
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Advantages: Brilliant quality sound, great interface, fashionable, fantastic features an all round great product and improvement on past products. Disadvantages: Battery life isn't exact, easily scratched, 'shuffle' feature can be annoying.
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