iPod Classic truthful review

Advantages: Easy navigation, clear large screen, huge capacity, great looking, excellent value for money
Disadvantages: iTunes a little annoying, dodgy earphones

...**UPDATE** After having this iPod for 18 months now, I thought I'd update my review as parts of it are no longer true. This review was updated 22.07.09 :-) ** UPDATE** I'll have owned my iPod Classic for two years when December comes, so at the end of this review I'll give you an update on how it's running almost 24 months after it was first purchased. I was hesitant about buying an iPod as my first, an iPod mini a few years ago, broke and never mended itself as soon as I bought it. It was sent back and I've been using other (decent) players since. But iPods are so popular I decided to give them another shot and, truthfully, am very pleased that I did. After using a perfectly good Samsung YP-Z5A 4GB Mp3 player, I was bought the iPod Classic 80GB (in black) for a Christmas present. Firstly, I would order it off the official...

Sonic4290 30.12.2007 (21.09.2009) · Read review
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Classic Ipod 80G

Advantages: Looks good, easy to use, good for value.
Disadvantages: Freezes sometimes, repetitive use can hurt hand, screen a bit small.

...I found the Ipod 80G Classic looked good and I paid £157 for it and its been a good companion. I think its easy to use and it does exactly what I wanted. I play videos and TV shows from mine and I find that very useful as it is very good quality. I also use it to put photos on and its easy to show people and when I want to look at my memories. Also I know that my photos are saved on it and recently when my computer failed I found it really useful as I knew I had them on my Ipod. I like the games on it and the fact that you can buy games to put on it. I got my first Ipod before this one but I could not live without this one. It is like my little friend. I love listening to music and I think the sound is really good quality as is the display is also very good quality. However, you can only charge it up on the computer, but if your...

bluemini127 21.01.2009 · Read review
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ipod Classic review

Advantages: Quick, simple, large memory, long batterey life, compact, stylish.
Disadvantages: At first it is complicated to use

...satisfying to use, there is a built in search engine in this ipod so you can search your songs by lettrer or by word, this can be extremely usefull when you have over 100 songs because you dont have to seach through albums etc. Probably my favourite thing about the ipod classic is when you turn it off, it remembers where you turned it off and when it is turned back on it starts up where it was turned off, even in the middle of a tv show! Another thing i love about this device is the lock switch at the top which allows the user to lock the ipod to prevent accidental pressing of buttons. It has a contacts folder and a clock. If you are bored you could also try the games which are included free with the device. they are simple, easy to controll but give a good challenge that kept me interested. Downloading from itunes to the ipod takes only minuites...

MattyW53 22.10.2008 · Read review
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Ipod Classic - Flop

Advantages: Huge Memory
Disadvantages: Not pocket proof

...When i purchases this Ipod earlier this year, shortly after they came out in England, i was very dissapointed with this ipod. With its mirrored back leadign to scratching and dust collection it is necesary to buy a case for it, but what a selection, you can buy a rubbish cloth case which you cannot see the screen, or a rubber one which makes changing a song almost physically impossible. But to talk about the Ipod itself, the black is prone to scratching far more easily than the silver version. Although it looks better in my opinion, more futuristic and sleek it does gather dust at an alarming rate...... The cheapest place i could find the ipod (at a reputable seller) was on www.play.com but thats if your ok with buying over the internet, but HMV arent that bad if youw ant to go and see it. Or you could always go to the Apple shop...

Nick90 17.06.2008 · Read review
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ipod classic-honest view

Advantages: everything
Disadvantages: bit slow, not as attractive as the touch

...road where cars and lorries are driving past constantly and i've never felt like i needed more volume) plus too much volume is bad for your ears lolo...overalll if you want to buy this ipod and are on a limited budget i'de go for it mind you it is slighlty slow e.g. loading up a film to watch takes 2 seconds aswell as chaging a song via scrolling down the song list. i have also felt that when i fast foarward a movie i can feel the machinery inside move so it is heavy duty and full onf memory...otherwise go for a 32 GB ipod touch much classier faster thinner and attractive. but the classic is worth the money....

daffyduckdumbo 20.04.2008 · Read review
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All you need to know about the Ipod Classic 80gb

Advantages: Too many to list... just read the review
Disadvantages: Barely any, maybe the screen is a tad small

...and scratches very easily, personally what i would recommend is purchasing a relatively decent case (£15ish) and due to the popularity of ipod cases you wont be left wanting for choice. Now enough with the aesthetics. Usability is something apple has always prided itself on and it definitely doesnt disappoint. The scroll wheel feels comfortable to use and it is very easy to select what you want with minimal fuss. This gives the ipod the edge over its creative competitors as their scroll system is deeply flawed as its very fiddly. Audio quality is where the ipod has been challeged in recent generations, but having conducted stringent tests with its competitors i can safely say that is audio quality is no worse than anything sony or creative can throw at it. Audio quality generally comes down to two things, the quality of the music and the quality...

mario_s 11.10.2008 · Read review
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Ipod Classic 80GB

Advantages: Very Easy to use
Disadvantages: Unresponsive scroll wheel

...I decided to buy the Ipod classic so I could use it watch movies for when i went on holiday. First impressions where great, I loved the sleaker new design from the case even to the USB lead. The music quiz is a great improvement from the previouse model it's like a game show. The Ipod is easy to use as always no problems with putting music on there and no problems with movies. The movies themselves are of great quality and handy on long journeys to watch. The battery also lasts a long time if you charge it for long enough when you first get it but I found if you are watching a movie on it then reduce the brightness so the battery lasts that bit longer. The one major problem I had was the lack of response from the scroll wheel. A lot of the time it doesn't respond at all and then shoots all the way past the song you...

india890 16.07.2008 · Read review
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iPod Classic - Still One of the Best

Advantages: It's an iPod, Great Value for Money, lots of features.
Disadvantages: The headphones supplied aren't great, Screen Too Small for Movies

...I think that this is a major improvement to the older gen ipod. The navigation and menus is much easier and music more attractive, the cover flow is a great feature where you can easily flick through your album collection just like your would in real life. Games are great for when you get bored, and the games on this iPod are a HUGE improvement to the older games. Now the iPod has proper games with thier own menu's and soundtracks. It lets you store your highscores so you can try and beat them. Personally I would not use this iPod to watch movies on although the video function is great. The screen is just too small to watch a whole length movie on it. I have not tried it yet, but I'm sure it would be great when you connect it to your TV to watch the movie. Other features include photo viewer, contacts, notes, clock and more...

Lucaio 07.11.2007 · Read review
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Another Great Ipod From The Genius's Of Apple

Advantages: Great Flexibility, Ease Of Use
Disadvantages: Easily Dented, Battery Life

...greatest application ever created to organise music and playlist. It works like a charm with the Ipod always keeping it syncronised to the libary of media on your computer. There are some flaws about iTunes like for example media that is purchased will need to be backed up otherwise will be lost. iTunes does not store the purchased media with your account as seen with similar shops like Xbox Live Marketplace. There are some flaws with the iPod like constant freezing and lags but with recent firmware updates these problems have reduced. Another problem is the new aluminium case of the Ipod. It tend to get dented easily, i have dropped this once on a concrete pavement and it permenantly dented my Ipod so now i have purchased a leather pouch. Another problem is the battery life although it is a improvement from the previous model when video is...

wass007 27.04.2008 · Read review
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yet another ipod

Advantages: storage capacity
Disadvantages: the cost is a bit over the top

...I think that it has been two years since Apple launched its last standard iPod and it's not surprising to see the design tweaked this time around. But while it hasn't received quite as dramatic a makeover as the nano this is still a very nice refinement. The most obvious change is to the glossy front fascia, which has now been dumped in favour of anodised aluminium fronts. Like the nano, the corners are rounded and the edges curve gently towards smartly sharp corners, while the back is shiny, easily marked chrome, just as before. The Classic has also been slimmed down by a few millimetres - all the better for your pocket at just 10.5mm (13.5mm for the 160GB model), but this is hardly a dramatic change and in all other respects - physically at least - the Classic remains very familiar. A 320 x 240 resolution, 2.5in screen still...

paul91 19.02.2008 · Read review
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