Apple iPod Classic

The sixth of its kind, the iPod Classic is slimmer, sleeker and better than before. Who do we thank for the iPod classic? Apple surely, but there are so many other people involved in making the iPod the most coveted electronic consumer product in the market today. All those music lovers now have two more Apple products to look forward to, the iPod Touch and the iPod Classic.

Let us talk about the iPod Classic. More is what you get with the iPod classic, more music, more space, more videos and so much more. The new iPod Classic is now slimmer and sleeker and comes with a storage capacity of 80GB and 160GB. This is where it has the upper hand on the iPod Touch which offers only 8GB and 16GB storage space. Yes the iPod Touch is more attractive, but the iPod classic isn’t bad to look at either. With a smooth metallic sheen and slimmer body, the iPod classic is fast becoming the most popular Apple product.

Not only can you store more, you can even search for songs. You can glance and flip through album covers and listen to soundtracks. Multitasking at its best people! Watching movies on the iPod Classic is more fun and with its 2.5 inches display screen gone are the days where you had to squint to watch movies. You can even download movies and sitcoms on your new iPod Classic with ease. Games, photographs, contacts and a calendar is what you get with the iPod Classic. And the battery life is nothing to joke about either. You can play up to 40 hours of audio and 7 hours of video nonstop.

Sound quality is never an issue with the iPod Classic, you can even choose from 20 different equalization presets if you want to. And let us not forget the cool HF1-700 headphones that you get free with the new iPod Classic. The only thing that is not so exciting about the iPod Classic is that other iPod accessories are not compatible with it which makes video transfers a bit difficult. You can work around this by using the latest iTunes version.

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You have to admit that the iPod has come as a godsend to all of us music lovers around the world. Since it was first launched, Apple has emerged as a leading brand of international repute in the consumer market today. A couple of weeks back, it launched its two most recent additions to the iPod family – the iPod Touch and the iPod Classic.

Since the time it was launched, I have been faithfully using Apple’s products – from the headphones to the cases – and I know for a fact that there is no other brand that can outdo Apple.

Since I am an ardent fan of all things ‘Apple’, I naturally went ahead and did my homework on the new Apple iPod Classic. Well, here’s the skinny on the Classic:

The Classic – an enhanced, improved, refined version of the former series of iPod’s – is available in two models, namely the 80 GB model and the 160 GB one. After reading up for hours and hours on the Classic, I’ll be really honest with you – the Classic sounds like a dream come true! So, I just went right out and bought myself a new 160 GB model, and I use it just about everywhere: in the car, when I go jogging, and even in the bathroom!

The most noticeable feature about the new Classic is its similarity to the video iPod of last year, while the only distinguishing feature is that it tougher, more sleek and shiny, and of course a lot slimmer than any of the former models. What really got me hooked to this device was its visually rich graphic user interface. Apart from this makeover, the Classic has proved to be far more superior than any of the other models, even the iPod Touch if I may say so.

With over 20 different equalization presets to choose from, like the soulful subtle or the dramatic bass boosting, sound quality is not an issue here. When I bought my new Classic I also got a pair of HF1-700 headphones free! What’s more, the video playback that is displayed on a 2.5-inch display screen is a lot ‘easier on the eyes’. What’s even greater is that the Classic has an extended battery life so you need not worry about the batteries dying when you are out traveling. It can play up to 40 hours of music and about 7 hours of movies nonstop!

The only limiting factor about the Classic is that its video output lacks a certain cable. Since the old iPod accessories are not compatible with this version, it makes transferring of videos more difficult. However, you can always download the latest version of iTunes to get access to the latest songs and movies.

I just love it; I’m sure you will – try out this Classical piece, it’s worth the shot!

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You have to agree that all iPod’s serve a similar purpose – to listen to music. So, whether there are variations in features like audiobooks, video, and storage capacity, all iPod’s are very similar. Since I already own an iPod Nano (not the latest edition), I have done a lot of research on the newer series that have just come out and I must admit that there are definitely a lot of similarities between the new Apple iPod Nano and the Apple iPod Classic.

The basic reason for my researching on the two new products is because I wanted to update my collection and buy an iPod Classic. Being the sixth generation in the iPod family, the iPod Classic more or less has the same features as its predecessors. Outwardly, the only difference is that it now has a metal face instead of the usual plastic ones.

Both the Classic and the Nano have a sort of aluminum metal face that encloses the glass screen. Both these gadgets use the same operating system. And, both the devices have more than ample storage capacities and are extremely fast.

Since I already own a second-generation iPod Nano, the only factor about the Classic that allures me is its massive storage limits in comparison to all the other players in the market. However, when I first went out to buy the Nano, this was the exact same reason that lured me to it at that time. Also, just like the Nano, the Classic is also super-tiny.

The iPod Classic boasts of an increased capacity, an overhauled user interface, a sleeker form, a full-metal enclosure and is extremely compatible with certain accessories that are equally compatible with the other iPod’s.

So, whether you are opting for the iPod Nano or whether it is the iPod Classic that does it for you, keep in mind that all these iPod’s are extremely good in their own way.

All in all, the iPod Classic is all about size and storage. In its heyday, this was the same motto used for the iPod Nano. Pay less and you get to store more – who wouldn’t want an iPod Classic nestling comfortable in their pockets?

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Last Sunday I went out and got myself a new Apple iPod Classic – a sleek 80 GB silver beauty (courtesy a great promotion at work). People, to tell you the truth, the new iPod Classic has come to me like a blessing in disguise! I now listen to music everywhere I go – in bed, for a jog, and in the car!

The good part about the iPod Classic is that it is exactly like the video iPod, only it happens to be tougher, slimmer, and of course sleeker. The best part about this iPod is that its graphic user interface is richer visually. Apart from this major user interface makeover, the Classic’s sound quality is as usual top-notch, as compared to some of the iPod models being sold earlier with middle-of-the-road sound qualities.

If you are looking to store more than 16GB of video and music, the iPod Classic is your best bet. For those who want higher storage requirements of say 20-60 GB, the 80 GB (the one that I have) and 160 GB models are the best.

With over 20 different equalization presets to choose from – ranging from enhancements that are subtle to more dramatic bass boosting – what more could you ask for? What’s more, after you listen to your Classic iPod with a new set of Ultrasone HF1-700 headphones or the Shure SE310 earphones, the fidelity of the Classic iPod will certainly satisfy you.

The most impressive feature of the iPod is of course the video playback. Even more impressive is the crisp resolution of the Classic’s 2.5-inch screen that also happens to be easier on the eyes. Besides the overhauled interface and upgraded storage capacity, the Classic also has an increased battery life.

The only downside would be that the iPod’s video output requires a certain cable. Some of the older iPod accessories are not compatible here. And, users are required to download the latest version of iTunes that sometimes doesn’t work on older computer systems.

The bottom line is that the iPod Classic range is a refined version of the formula that put the Apple iPod on the best-selling map. Not many other models can match its battery life, storage capacity, and of course the advanced user interface.

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