Apple iPod Classic

Renaming the sixth generation of the Apple iPod series as ‘iPod Classic’ has permanently cemented this device into a part of our cultural history. Apart from being a mere music and video device, the iPod Classic has the scope to grow and even become a cultural icon – much like Coca Cola! The Classic marks the most recent update that Apple has ever made to the series of iPod’s. The names been altered, the user interface has been given a dramatic overhaul, and even though the model still looks like any of the previous versions, it is actually very different.

Since you’ve been getting mixed reviews about this new product, you’ll probably be very confused whether you should or not buy this model. Well, you shouldn’t be confused since you’ve waited for practically a whole year for this model to be unveiled, but for those of you who are hesitant, here are a couple of reasons why you should own the new iPod Classic model.

With storage capacities that range from 80 GB to 160 GB, the new iPod Classic has managed to overshadow most of the former models. The 2.5-inch display screen speaks volumes about this product, and although it isn’t as much fun watching videos here as it is on an iPod Touch, the storage capacity makes it a lot more convenient. As far as battery life is concerned, the Classic can play up to 40 hours of music and 7 hours of videos at a stretch!

By adjusting the brightness and the picture quality, you can now extend the video playback time. What’s more, the Classic also allows you to download all your favorite TV shows from the iTunes store at only $2, making it one of the hottest features to ever be displayed on any portable device. Like the former models, the Classic will give you free access to a wide range of audio and video podcasts. Subscribing to these podcasts will give you access to number of channels like ESPN, ABC News, Comedy Central, and so on. Just like its predecessors, the Classic also plays audiobooks. So, wouldn’t be absolutely amazing to have the whole Harry Potter books series stored in your iPod? Another benefit of the Classic as far as the audiobooks are concerned is that you can even bookmark the page to get back to it later.

Games like iQuiz; Klondike and Vortex can keep you entertained for hours on end. And, not to mention the most important feature of the model – the very feature that defines every iPod – playing music! In the iPod Classic you can store around 40,000 songs on the 80 GB model, and with such a massive storage capacity for this model, you can only guess what the storage capacity would be for the 160 GB model! In addition, you can store up to 20-25,000 photos.

However, the most impressive improvement has to be its radically overhauled menu system. One of the most obvious changes is the split-screen main menu, which displays all the selections on the right hand side of the screen and a graphics picture that is related to the selection on the left hand side. The end result is quite stunning.

Being the latest collection to the iPod range, the Classic with its sleek metal casing and its extra storage capacity – is a brilliant extension to the Apple series. As a buyer, you’ll benefit from many of these improvements – the overhauled search, the new-styled settings menu, the extra information – I predict the Classic is going to be the hottest trend of the season.

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The new iPod Classic from Apple is a revamped and overhauled version of the regular click wheel iPod Nano, available in black and silver and no more whites. The Classic features two models – the 80 GB model and the 160 GB. The 160 GB model contains up to 40,000 songs, giving you the opportunity to upload all your music and video collection no matter how large it is.

Now, well into its sixth generation, the Classic delivers all the best features that iPod lovers from all over the world want. What with an advanced user interface that features CoverFlow and a new and revamped metal enclosure, the Classic is a real beauty.

With the first iPod to come out we only got a storage capacity of 1,000 songs, but with the new iPod Classic you get an iPod with a storage capacity of up to 40,000 songs! With its thinner, sleeker, metal enclosure and its user interface makeover, the Classic is perfect.

The Classic works in association with iTunes that you can import and easily sync into your content. You can even buy videos, games and music for your Classic from the iTunes store. The Classic also has a battery life of 40 hours for audio playback and 7 hours of video playback for the 160 GB model, and up to 30 hours of audio and 5 hours of video for the 80 GB model – all this on a single charge! This enables users to upload and enjoy entire collection of music, audio podcasts, video podcasts, music videos, TV serials, movies and even audiobooks, even on the go.

What’s more, the Classic is perfect for games like iQuiz, Vortex, Klondike, Sudoku and even Tetris. Both the Classic models are currently available worldwide in both black as well as silver. The 80 GB model is priced at $249 while the 160 GB model is priced at only $349 – quite reasonable don’t you think?

With more than hundreds of million iPod’s sold worldwide; the latest iPod lineup released by Apple is the most exciting ever!

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Well, my birthdays coming up in a couple of weeks time and my folks have given me the choice of either buying an iPod Video or the new iPod Classic. I have a massive music collection and I want something that has a good storage capacity, and since I travel quite a bit, I’m looking for something that has an extended battery life. I’ve been doing a lot of research on the pros and cons of these two iPod models and here is the info that I’ve managed to collect so far:

The 160 GB iPod Classic has an enormous storage that is far more advanced than that of the Video iPod and it can easily store more than 40,000 songs! Both, the Video and the Classic, have similar dimensions but outwardly, the Classic has a new and sleek anodized aluminum finish while the Video has the usual polycarbonate finish. So, if you are one of those people who go for show and outward appearances, then the iPod Classic sure is a beauty!

As far as the technical factors like functioning and sound quality is concerned, there wasn’t much information provided out there. But here is what I managed to find out: the iPod Classic has excellent sound quality if you are using a lineout dock, especially if you tweak the amp. But, when you use the headphone jack, the sound quality tends to weaken. In comparison, the iPod Video gives out excellent sound quality, which is far more advanced than that of the Classic. In the iPod Video, when you employ your E2C’s, the volume will never surpass 50%. However, the iPod Classic has a lower volumes and tends to be on the quieter side, and you’ll probably have to increase your volume to 95% to get the ‘feel’ of the music.

Like I mentioned earlier, I have a huge music collection and I want something that supports and holds my entire movie and music collection. Now, the 80 GB iPod Video will probably be filled to the brim, but the 160 GB iPod Classic will easily hold my entire collection, and there will also be loads of space to spare! So, that’s a plus point for the Classic.

However, as compared to the Video iPod, the Classic can be quite slow and unresponsive, and it is partly because of the larger music library or the fancy UI. Some people would say that the iPod Video is far more efficient than its ‘Classical’ counterpart, but nothing can beat the smooth menu navigation of the Classic. The Classic – with its extended battery life that give you about 40 hours of listening time and about 10 hours of movie watching time, its overhauled user interface, and its advanced search option – does have a few minus points here and there. But, since I’m looking for something with a large storage capacity and an extended battery life – the Classic wins hands down for me!

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Most people, or may be its just me are wondering what is the deal with so many versions of the iPod being launched? They all serve the same purpose don’t they? People use the iPod to listen to music right? So what is all this hoo-ha about the iPod classic and iPod Touch? Do people really care?

Being an owner of the iPod Nano, a mere 2GB one at that, I am inclined to compare the iPod classic with the iPod Nano. And let me tell you that at the end of my research I did want to get my hands on the iPod Classic. First of all let’s start by talking about the display screen. Not as swanky as the multi touch display screen of the iPod Touch, the iPod classic has a 2.5-inch display screen which makes watching videos oh-so much fun. The iPod Nano certainly does not have any video options.

The storage space and the battery life of the iPod classic is its true selling point. With storage options of 80GB and 160GB the iPod Classic the iPod Classic makes storing music, videos, photos, movies and games so much more convenient. You can store your entire music collection along with everything else on this little power packed media player. The battery life is the best part. You can play 40 hours of non-stop audio playback and 7 hours of video playback with the 160GB iPod classic and 30 hours of audio and 5 hours of video on the 80GB iPod Classic. Completely perfect for those who travel for days.

Another thing that has drawn me towards the iPod Classic is its sleek design. Its sleek form, full metal enclosure and compatibility with other iPod accessories is what makes this version of the iPod a step above the iPod Touch. This is only because the iPod Touch is not compatible with any other iPod devices and that is a slight problem where uploading videos is concerned.

All in all, for its price of $250 or $350 for the 80GB and 160GB version, the iPod Classic is definitely one classy piece of equipment.

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Unbelievably though it may seem – both the new models of Apple’s iPod series are absolutely great! Yes, the waiting has finally come to an end and now it is time to check out two of the coolest, new gadgets in town – the iPod Classic and the iPod Touch. Both these devices are probably the hottest products that Apple has launched this year. But, if you are confused as to what to buy – the iPod Touch or the iPod Classic, here is my personal review of both these products.

The iPod Classic is the device that is the exact same as the iPod Video, but with more storage capacity, an extended battery life, and looks a lot better, and is more affordable on the whole.

The iPod Touch on the other hand is very similar to the iPhone, but has no camera or phone features in it.

Lets talk about the iPod Classic first! Being the sixth generation of its kind, this iPod is slimmer and sleeker than ever. With storage capacities of 80 GB and 160 GB respectively, this iPod boasts of more music, more videos, and more of everything. The smooth metallic sheen makes this gadget look all the more attractive. Another great feature is that you have the option of searching for songs through the album covers. What’s more, you can even flip through the album covers and listen to the soundtracks in it. With an attractive display screen of 2.5 inches, the Classic will make your movie watching sessions a lot more entertaining. Apart from watching your favorite flicks, you can also download some of these new sitcoms that you’ve always wanted to watch. Other great features of the Classic are the games, storage capacity of about 25,000 photos, the audiobooks, the search option to help you listen to the songs you want, contacts, the new and updated calendar, and a clock.

As the name suggests, the iPod Touch is a gadget with a multi touch screen. With a display screen of 3.5 inches, the touch screen will allow you to zoom in on images by merely tapping the screen. Just like the iPod Classic, you also have the option of browsing through album covers to find the song you want. When watching videos or movies, the touch screen will give you the option of watching the video on full screen or with a control option. What’s more, the Touch comes with wi-fi Internet services! However, the Touch only has a storage capacity of 8 GB and 16 GB, which is a disappointment when you compare it to the Classic.

So, is it the Touch or is it the Classic that you want? Beats me, I had a tough time myself deciding which one to buy!

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