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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How do you better a product that is very good in the first place? You probably strive to make it perfect, with minor tweaks, and fine-tuning. This is the stage that Apple’s Hard Drive based media player has reached, so the focus for it has now shifted from evolution to fine tuning and perfection. And so the original iPod or the iPod Video is now named iPod Classic, which portrays its journey down the years, and officially makes it the seasoned media player in the market that it is. While iPod Touch is all about style, and funk, and is surely going to evolve further and change a lot in coming months and years (especially the storage space), iPod Classic is all about the “been there, done that” attitude.

So what’s changed? Overall, nothing except the storage space. But the new Classic has other subtle add-ons that are prominent in making it a real Classic player. It is not about experimentation, it is about fine-tuning a really good media player. The most prominent change is the storage space. For the same old price of $249, and $349, you now get storage space of 80GB, and 160GB respectively, instead of the older 30GB, and 80GB. So that’s a big leap on the storage front. According to today’s media needs, that is a lot of space. Classic is not supposed to be just a media player anymore. It is supposed to be a media library, where you carry all your media wherever you go. Plug in an AV chord, and access all your media on any television.

The next best change is the introduction of Cover Flow, which made its debut with the iPhone. Browse through your album covers, which combined with improved graphics makes browsing a lot better experience. The click wheel, and the screen size (2.5”) remains the same, but the new screen is clearer than the 5G iPod. To make it more visually appealing (and maybe also a bit tough), the plastic body as been replaced by anodized aluminum. The colors remain the same (Black and White), but white is now silver due to change in material. Battery life has improved a lot, with 40 hours of audio, or 7 hours of video playback. However, the player has got slimmer, with some new curves in line with better ergonomics.

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