Review of iPod 30GB

Advantages: Lots of space for files, good video and sound quality, easy to use, great design
Disadvantages: The longer you have it the quicker and more charging it needs, can sometimes freeze and need reset

...I am a person who likes variety, and listening to music when walking. When I had my portable cd player, I got annoyed whenever it jogged by the slightest bump and having to lug around several cds so I could change the music when I wanted. That's why I'm so grateful for the iPod. It has a smart, simple and stylish design. It is easy to use and can probably be easily used by most people. It is small but not too small, so it can fit into most pockets or handbags but not be easily lost. The video display is sharp and clear, watching videos on the iPod is always a delight. The sound quality is also good and has an equalizer setting option so you can change the sound to, for example, more or less bass. The amount of space that comes with the 30Gb is plenty. I have had mine for a couple of years now and still ahve space left, even...

tangal124 23.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Apple iPod 30 GB

Ipod 30GB 5G

Advantages: Clear colour, sound quality high, prices dropped from old version
Disadvantages: screen scratches, exterior scratches.

...is excellent because it came with a free screen protector. You only get a USB charger also. If you wish to charge on the go in a wall or in the car then you will need to buy another charger. Also the computer needs to be on for it to charge. OTHER The battery life lasts through at least two films I have found and then some. It is very good considering the screen is brighter than the old version yet the battery lasts longer. A tip to save battery is to have the backlight off when not needed! The headphones are Apple's new and improved. They offer better comfort, sound quality and noise canceling. They work very well and yes they are comfortable. This 30GB model is what I have because you do not need more than that I find. You will find yourself holding films on there that you don't even watch if it is too big. Also...

coopsta133 12.12.2006 · Read review
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Review of Apple iPod 30GB Fifth Generation

IPOD VIDEO 30GB

Advantages: sleek
Disadvantages: scratches easily,expensive

...For the money this music player is one of the best available, however, there are a few things Apple could have improved over the prior generation models that they didn't. Issue 1: The LCD is too small for normal viewing. This ipod is a "video" model but yet I can buy a PSP for a £40 less, have more of a screen area, and still be able to play games. Keep in mind you won't have 30 gigs of storage, but I have almost 4,000 songs and 10 music videos and still have around 24 gigs lefts. Who really needs that much space? Issue 2: The player uses a menu system that makes it very time consuming to find what you are looking for. Let's say you want to find a song by Kanye West. I can search by Song, Artist, or by letter. The problem is that by Song or Artist I have to use the ackwardly slow click wheel to get to "K" for artist seach. Or I...

singlestud 03.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of iPod Video 30GB

Ipod Photo 30Gb - plenty of room

Advantages: The name, the look, the songs and the photos!
Disadvantages: I have scratched the screen

...~#General Information#~ Now that Apple are bringing out their new nano iPod i thought to remind you of what i think is a wonderful creation, perhaps forgotten. The 30Gb memory holds about 7,500 songs. For me this is perfect, as i am an extreme music lover. I have all of my CD collection on it and a few more songs I have retrieved off friends and family. The whole iPod experience is easy to use. I always get questions like is it hard to use and is it hard to use the software. I am definately no computer expert and i had no problems using the easy on-screen instructions to work through how to optimise your use with your new and favourite toy. And unlike most crazies it lasts for literally ever, until the battery eventually dies and you have to pay £50 for a new battery! However I am no where near this stage and had my iPod...

cheekychappy05 16.09.2005 (22.09.2005) · Read review
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Review of Apple iPod 30 GB

iPod 30GB Classic

Advantages: Large HardDrive, Photo and Video Storage
Disadvantages: Some Uploading Problems

...First of all lets just say, what a great product. Now that iPods have the ability to store videos and photos aswell as the standard music the 30GB harddrive memory really comes in handy and gives plenty of room for a nice selection of each. The battery life was said to be 14hours for music on this item but to be honest I would have to say it would be nearer 8-9hours which as im sure you'll agree is a significant difference. The design is as before stylish and again as before the scrolling wheel makes searching through your library much easier. Syncing your iPod couldn't be more simple, just install itunes and your away however I have found that some of my videos wont upload onto my iPod despite being in the iTunes library. Also the automatic upload of any new songs really helps those of us who aren't completely clued up on technology...

01pevans 27.11.2007 · Read review
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Review of Apple iPod 30 GB

Black iPod 30Gb

Advantages: brilliant storage and games
Disadvantages: not random on playlist and can be ackward to add videos

...I never thought I would need an ipod. I was quite happy with my midi player, but after getting one for my birthday I would never look back! You may think you don't need to have all your cds with you when you go out , which you don't, but it make traveling so much better. To be able to create a play list with all your favorite songs is amazing and i don't mean like uploading your top 30 to you mp3 player, I mean ALL your favorite song. Whats even better is that if you know someone who has ipod speakers or if you have them yourself, then all your mates can bring round their ipods and have so much choice of music to listen to and it saves carrying around all those clumsy cds. Now enough of my own opinions, here are some hard facts... Storage The box tells you it can store up to 7500 songs. I have 1250 songs on mine...

nicole1985 19.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of Apple iPod 30 GB

Apple iPod Photo 30gb

Advantages: Looks, Integration with iTunes, Capacity
Disadvantages: Easily scratched/scuffed/tarnished, battery life

...My original iPod was a 4gb Mini in silver, which I purchased in September 2004. It worked flawlessly, looked great and iTunes was (and still is) a delight to use. That was the reason why I had to upgrade; the iPod just filled up too quickly, necessitating the 30gb 'Photo' purchase. I bought it in April 2005 and at first I didn't like the styling as much as I did for the Mini. The 30gb capacity (27.9gb available to the user) is more than enough and probably more than I'd ever need. It has been supremely reliable, which is at odds with the reports you hear from others. It has even withstood a fall from 7ft, whereby the case popped open. I've decided that, based upon my needs, there is a low chance that I will replace it, unless it becomes unusable. My only gripe is, the chrome rear casing tarnished within months and the front has scratches...

themotor 19.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of Apple iPod 30 GB

Ipod Video 30Gb Black

Advantages: Sleek Smooth and Very portable
Disadvantages: Scratches easily

...The iPod Video Black is one of the best portable music players on the market. It is sleek, smooth and can store 30 GB of audio, video and pictures on it's Hard Drive. It has 2. 5 inch screen which is really clear but the problem is - the outer shell is sooo easy to scratch. This can be solved by either getting a special polish that rubs out the scratch and leaves it as smooth as new, or you can get it replaced altogether. The first being my preferred option. The Ipod supports MP3 and WMA audio playback, which means you can get all your music on no matter what format it is. The maximum resolution of the video playback is 320 x 240 and it supports MPEG-4 format. If you don't have any videos on your computer that are in this format, Don't Fret! Most modern video converter programs will easily convert into MPEG-4.The Ipod is connected to...

Metalmaster1818 10.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Apple iPod 30 GB

APPLE IPOD VIDEO 30gb

Advantages: GOOD PICTURE QUALITY, BIG SPACE
Disadvantages: Easily sctrached and freezes up sometimes!

...Great Product, i have had mine for about a year and find it very good! Easily transfer songs via itunes then listen to them on the go without any problems! Only disadvantages that i can think of is that it can get scratched very easily, and that some times it freezes up! But definetly worth buying and i would recommend people to buy it! 30gb is alot of space that would not easily be used up! The picture quality is very nice and i use it to watch movies on thats how good the quality is! The price of the product is well worth it and trust me you will not regret buying this ipod what so ever! Well worth the money and a great mp3 player to use!...

hnj3 10.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of iPod Video 30GB

Video iPod 30GB - Fantastic Purchase

Advantages: Well designed, light, storage capacity, output quality
Disadvantages: Cost of Accessories, Ease of Scratching, Video Conversion

...-=The Device Itself=- Specifications (according to Apple) Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.43 inches Weight: 4.8 ounces #The size and weight of the device really are incredible, it needs to be seen (well, held) to be believed Screen: 2.5" 320 x 240 pixel TFT display #The screen is a good size and the display is very sharp for pictures, video and general use. Capacity: 30GB #On mine, 27.8GB is usable for personal storage. This is more than enough for my music, photo and video needs. Battery life:....Debatable #It really does vary depending on how you use it (video playback and backlight usage really is a drain), also, I believe the battery meter measures the amount of time remaining, as opposed to charge remaining, as switching from video playback to music playback can result in an increase in battery life. -=Music...

Maffyew 16.02.2006 · Read review
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Review of Apple iPod 30 GB