Apple iPod Classic

Initially, with all the hype and brouhaha about Apple’s new iPod Classic, I simply thought that this new device would be just another one of those run of the mill media players with the same old boring features. But, since my favorite nephews birthday is coming up and I know that he wants an iPod real bad, I thought I’d probably do a little research on the new iPod Classic – how it looks, its functioning, features and how much it costs – to see if it really is worth it giving him an iPod for his birthday.

So, I started off by going online and browsing through a couple of gizmo friendly sites to check out the reviews about the Classic, and boy was I in for a surprise! Here’s what I learnt about the Classic:

Media-centric in nature, the iPod Classic is a direct descendant of the Video iPod and after carrying out months and months of thorough research; the people at Apple came up with a new and innovative creation – the iPod Classic! Available in two amazingly vast capacities (160 GB and 80 GB), the Classic is considered by many iPod enthusiasts as the perfect media-playing device ever created! After reading up on some of the reviews that it has received, I finally realized why it was given the name ‘Classic’.

Images of the product will show you a super sexy, ultra sleek, slim and trendy looking iPod that has had a complete user interface makeover that is called the CoverFlow and is encased safely in a new metal casing. If you happen to be a frequent iPod user (like my nephew), you’ll surely be the happiest person once you own this classical creation.

With its split display screen, you’ll be able to watch videos and other forms of media on end of the screen while at the same time you have the option of browsing through the content on the other end of the screen. How amazing is that! Compared to the former versions, the Classic has an extended battery life that can play up to 7 hours of videos and movies and around 40 hours of music listening time! With such an extended battery life, Apple has concentrated entirely on creating a power portable machine. However, if your budget isn’t too big, then you can probably go for the 80 GB model that will give you about 5 hours of video playing time and around 30 hours of listening time!

As far as the prices are concerned, the 80 GB model is for about $250 while the 160 GB model goes for $350. Both these models are exclusively available in silver and black. With this price range, I realized I’m getting the best package ever – a brilliant media device replete with games like iQuiz, Vortex, and Klondike, and I’m also getting a gadget that is so advanced technologically – its unbelievable! My nephew is sure going to be happy when he gets his new iPod Classic next week!

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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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