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Why purchase the Latest iPods? Get it here for literally pennies, 18 Nov 2008
Xmas is coming, Why purchase something you can get for practically a piggy banks worth ?
Simply take a looksee : gi|ft.....u\n|iv|erse d.o|.t c|o d.|o.t u|k (remve |.)
reg-ister and s|ign onto the love = film no commitments D|V|D R|ental promo
They'll send your ipod touch straight to you,
Have a Gratis Christmas :)
Great for a large music collection, 12 Nov 2008
I have resisted the i-Pod todate because I do not like i-Tunes. So I have already mp3 players by others (a 40gb Creative Zen Touch - which only really works on mains after 3.5 years, a 32gb Zen for the car, an Archos 605 for video and internet). However, my music collection is too large for the Zens to cope with (The SD card expansion on the Creative Zen is not the answer because that does not integrate with the flash-drive's music library) and the Archos is simply not good enough at sound reproduction for music, in my opinion. So, against this background here is what I think:
1. You do not have to use i-Tunes. My media organiser of choice (after trying so many) is Media Jukebox and it had absolutely no problem recognising my new i-Pod and copying across my music library and cover art. (I should qualify this by saying that most of my music is ripped and what I do buy is in mp3 format from 7digital, so I have never used the one stop shop does it all "benefits" of i-Tunes).
2. The click-wheel navigation of the i-Pod is good for basic navigation but the Creative Zen system, I think, is actually a better method overall.
3. The screen display of the i-Pod is great and, to me, better than that on the Creative Zen. However, on neither will I be watching video, so we are only talking about cover art and navigation display here.
4. The headphones are rubbish (as were the ones with each of my previous players).
5. As others have noted, volume is limited but it goes loud enough for me with a pair of decent headphones.
6. It is very well built compared to all my other players.
7. Sound quality is very good, if not stunning. On direct comparison, I think my 32gb Creative Zen is better (a tighter bass and more openess), but both are really enjoyable to listen to.
8. I have bought a crystal case and wallet to help protect it from knocks, but be warned that cases for the 80gb and 160gb previous generation do not necessarily fit the new 120gb perfectly.
9. If you have a large music collection, and want a quality mp3 player, then this now represents excellent value for money. If the i-Pod is as well built and reliable as my Apple Macbook then it ought to keep me happy for some years.
A fundamentally sharper sound, 10 Nov 2008
I bought a 40Gb iPod Classic 4 years ago. It recently died and was almost as cheap to replace compared to getting it fixed so I bought the 120Gb iPod Classic. Here's my thoughts on the new model based on having upgraded from the 40Gb model. I didn't really need 120Gb capacity but the next option down was 16Gb and that wouldn't fit the contents of my old model.
The overwhelming impression is of a significant improvement on the 40Gb classic. It's slimmer, lighter, has a much nicer, colour interface and 3 times the capacity at two-thirds the price. I'm tempted to rip my new CDs at a higher resolution now.
The most notable improvement is in the overall sound quality. I would compare it to going from FM radio to DAB radio. It's a fundamentally sharper sound. It has completely enhanced my listening experience, both through my headphones and my iPod speakers. It also handles variable volume much better so you don't keep having to adjust the volume depending on the age of the original CD that was ripped.
The colour, as mentioned in other reviews, is not black but I find the dark, charcoal grey very fetching and actually more tasteful than plain black. It now handles photos and videos and has colour games but none of these features are of particular interest to me. I simply want a jukebox of all my albums to carry everywhere. The battery life is apparently 4 times better than the 40Gb model.
You will have to upgrade to iTunes v8 to synch your music if, like me, you have never been bothered to upgrade iTunes in the past!!
I do have some very minor quibbles but these are insignificant when compared with the improvement in sound quality:
- the click wheel requires slightly more pressure and the middle button is concave rather than convex. Both make the iPod slightly trickier to control when you're groping for it in your pocket!
- despite the improvement in sound quality, there's still no graphic equalizer that allows you to control treble, bass, etc.. separately.
- you actually get 111Gb of capacity. This using up of the advertised capacity to accommodate the operating system is consistent with all other models.
- it comes with the usual white headphones. Shouldn't they be black to match the colour of the model? Either way they are still poor and to get maximum benefit I'd recommend, as a minimum, a pair of in-ear Sennheiser headphones.
- it comes with a docking adaptor, presumably to cater for the change in thickness. It is slimmer than the 40Gb model. However, the adaptor doesn't fit the stand that came with the 40Gb model so I'm not quite sure what it's for? It does like wider than the 40Gb model. The screen is wider, but the actual iPod itself is in fact the same width.
- the back is still the same 'scratch friendly' material. Can Apple not find a material that is shiny, reflective but doesn't scratch when you look at it!?
As I say, these are very minor quibbles. If you have an extensive music collection and looking for a new iPod with seemingly limitless capacity and significantly improved sound quality, this is a good home for it.
From an apple hater, I've been wrong all these years. Still hate apple but love the IPOD, 01 Nov 2008
Firstly I used to be an apple hater, have always used Archos and creative labs and been very happy with both. Still thought as I've never meet a person who regrets buying an Ipod that there might be something in these players..So I put my money where my doubts were.
Firstly, my biggest hate for the IPOD is Itunes, I rip my music and already had thousand of tracks and really don't want to have to give a credit card to Itunes so that I can start transferring my music but you have to.. Now other than that the actual player is excellent. Once I got my head around the fact that as a non Itune guy that you can not just drag and drop your track onto you Ipod.
The player is light and sturdy and the head phones even more lightweight- firstly ditch the enclosed headphones and invest in a decent set of phones.
The player is excellent in the controls and style. Although I don't think you want this for Video invest in an archos for your films.
The sound of my MP3s is impressive and full, with GOOD VOLUME.
Some reviewers have said that the volume is an issue.. No the Ipod is loud you can set the maximum volume in the setting but this isn't the actual playing volume just the upper limit!! - whenever the Ipod is turned on it will start to broadcast at half volume by default, this is fine as a quick spin on your finger on the control wheel will put the volume to a level that is load enough to share the tunes with the person trying to sit next to you in silence. It will then stay there as you continue to play with the player.
As for the colour comments, gun metal black is the new true black and that is what this one is very macho. The mat black also is very smudge resistant.
PROS.
-Lots of accessories
-Excellent controls,
-Itunes (if you want to buy or download podcasts)
-Screen and sound quality is excellent
-Nice gunmetal black
-Very good battery life
-Good volume once you realise you need to give a quick flick
-I like the way Ipod pauses if you unplug your headphone so you don't miss a drop.
CONS
-Itunes (no option to avoid if you want to just use windows explorer)
-No drag and drop on any PC only on Itunes at home
-Screen not really good enough for watching movies (maybe TV shows or Videocasts)
Conclussion, I love the Ipod classic but am lukewarm over Itunes. However, I'm buying into Ipod not Itunes (try media monkey software for an alternative).
Why only 4 stars?, 29 Oct 2008
I have a touch and to be honest it's not that great. Sure it's slick an d looks awesome, but the classic actually allows you to plow your library full pf music rather than limiting you to about 1,000 songs just so you can have a few videos. Sleak and sexy. Loads of memory. The best ipod.
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Customer Reviews
Why purchase the Latest iPods? Get it here for literally pennies, 18 Nov 2008
Xmas is coming, Why purchase something you can get for practically a piggy banks worth ?
Simply take a looksee : gi|ft.....u\n|iv|erse d.o|.t c|o d.|o.t u|k (remve |.)
reg-ister and s|ign onto the love = film no commitments D|V|D R|ental promo
They'll send your ipod touch straight to you,
Have a Gratis Christmas :)
Great for a large music collection, 12 Nov 2008
I have resisted the i-Pod todate because I do not like i-Tunes. So I have already mp3 players by others (a 40gb Creative Zen Touch - which only really works on mains after 3.5 years, a 32gb Zen for the car, an Archos 605 for video and internet). However, my music collection is too large for the Zens to cope with (The SD card expansion on the Creative Zen is not the answer because that does not integrate with the flash-drive's music library) and the Archos is simply not good enough at sound reproduction for music, in my opinion. So, against this background here is what I think:
1. You do not have to use i-Tunes. My media organiser of choice (after trying so many) is Media Jukebox and it had absolutely no problem recognising my new i-Pod and copying across my music library and cover art. (I should qualify this by saying that most of my music is ripped and what I do buy is in mp3 format from 7digital, so I have never used the one stop shop does it all "benefits" of i-Tunes).
2. The click-wheel navigation of the i-Pod is good for basic navigation but the Creative Zen system, I think, is actually a better method overall.
3. The screen display of the i-Pod is great and, to me, better than that on the Creative Zen. However, on neither will I be watching video, so we are only talking about cover art and navigation display here.
4. The headphones are rubbish (as were the ones with each of my previous players).
5. As others have noted, volume is limited but it goes loud enough for me with a pair of decent headphones.
6. It is very well built compared to all my other players.
7. Sound quality is very good, if not stunning. On direct comparison, I think my 32gb Creative Zen is better (a tighter bass and more openess), but both are really enjoyable to listen to.
8. I have bought a crystal case and wallet to help protect it from knocks, but be warned that cases for the 80gb and 160gb previous generation do not necessarily fit the new 120gb perfectly.
9. If you have a large music collection, and want a quality mp3 player, then this now represents excellent value for money. If the i-Pod is as well built and reliable as my Apple Macbook then it ought to keep me happy for some years.
A fundamentally sharper sound, 10 Nov 2008
I bought a 40Gb iPod Classic 4 years ago. It recently died and was almost as cheap to replace compared to getting it fixed so I bought the 120Gb iPod Classic. Here's my thoughts on the new model based on having upgraded from the 40Gb model. I didn't really need 120Gb capacity but the next option down was 16Gb and that wouldn't fit the contents of my old model.
The overwhelming impression is of a significant improvement on the 40Gb classic. It's slimmer, lighter, has a much nicer, colour interface and 3 times the capacity at two-thirds the price. I'm tempted to rip my new CDs at a higher resolution now.
The most notable improvement is in the overall sound quality. I would compare it to going from FM radio to DAB radio. It's a fundamentally sharper sound. It has completely enhanced my listening experience, both through my headphones and my iPod speakers. It also handles variable volume much better so you don't keep having to adjust the volume depending on the age of the original CD that was ripped.
The colour, as mentioned in other reviews, is not black but I find the dark, charcoal grey very fetching and actually more tasteful than plain black. It now handles photos and videos and has colour games but none of these features are of particular interest to me. I simply want a jukebox of all my albums to carry everywhere. The battery life is apparently 4 times better than the 40Gb model.
You will have to upgrade to iTunes v8 to synch your music if, like me, you have never been bothered to upgrade iTunes in the past!!
I do have some very minor quibbles but these are insignificant when compared with the improvement in sound quality:
- the click wheel requires slightly more pressure and the middle button is concave rather than convex. Both make the iPod slightly trickier to control when you're groping for it in your pocket!
- despite the improvement in sound quality, there's still no graphic equalizer that allows you to control treble, bass, etc.. separately.
- you actually get 111Gb of capacity. This using up of the advertised capacity to accommodate the operating system is consistent with all other models.
- it comes with the usual white headphones. Shouldn't they be black to match the colour of the model? Either way they are still poor and to get maximum benefit I'd recommend, as a minimum, a pair of in-ear Sennheiser headphones.
- it comes with a docking adaptor, presumably to cater for the change in thickness. It is slimmer than the 40Gb model. However, the adaptor doesn't fit the stand that came with the 40Gb model so I'm not quite sure what it's for? It does like wider than the 40Gb model. The screen is wider, but the actual iPod itself is in fact the same width.
- the back is still the same 'scratch friendly' material. Can Apple not find a material that is shiny, reflective but doesn't scratch when you look at it!?
As I say, these are very minor quibbles. If you have an extensive music collection and looking for a new iPod with seemingly limitless capacity and significantly improved sound quality, this is a good home for it.
From an apple hater, I've been wrong all these years. Still hate apple but love the IPOD, 01 Nov 2008
Firstly I used to be an apple hater, have always used Archos and creative labs and been very happy with both. Still thought as I've never meet a person who regrets buying an Ipod that there might be something in these players..So I put my money where my doubts were.
Firstly, my biggest hate for the IPOD is Itunes, I rip my music and already had thousand of tracks and really don't want to have to give a credit card to Itunes so that I can start transferring my music but you have to.. Now other than that the actual player is excellent. Once I got my head around the fact that as a non Itune guy that you can not just drag and drop your track onto you Ipod.
The player is light and sturdy and the head phones even more lightweight- firstly ditch the enclosed headphones and invest in a decent set of phones.
The player is excellent in the controls and style. Although I don't think you want this for Video invest in an archos for your films.
The sound of my MP3s is impressive and full, with GOOD VOLUME.
Some reviewers have said that the volume is an issue.. No the Ipod is loud you can set the maximum volume in the setting but this isn't the actual playing volume just the upper limit!! - whenever the Ipod is turned on it will start to broadcast at half volume by default, this is fine as a quick spin on your finger on the control wheel will put the volume to a level that is load enough to share the tunes with the person trying to sit next to you in silence. It will then stay there as you continue to play with the player.
As for the colour comments, gun metal black is the new true black and that is what this one is very macho. The mat black also is very smudge resistant.
PROS.
-Lots of accessories
-Excellent controls,
-Itunes (if you want to buy or download podcasts)
-Screen and sound quality is excellent
-Nice gunmetal black
-Very good battery life
-Good volume once you realise you need to give a quick flick
-I like the way Ipod pauses if you unplug your headphone so you don't miss a drop.
CONS
-Itunes (no option to avoid if you want to just use windows explorer)
-No drag and drop on any PC only on Itunes at home
-Screen not really good enough for watching movies (maybe TV shows or Videocasts)
Conclussion, I love the Ipod classic but am lukewarm over Itunes. However, I'm buying into Ipod not Itunes (try media monkey software for an alternative).
Why only 4 stars?, 29 Oct 2008
I have a touch and to be honest it's not that great. Sure it's slick an d looks awesome, but the classic actually allows you to plow your library full pf music rather than limiting you to about 1,000 songs just so you can have a few videos. Sleak and sexy. Loads of memory. The best ipod.
Fine, 18 Nov 2008
No probs esxept cant adjust the volume when it is in your pocket, you have to take it out ot adjust
No Charge for New Ipod Nano!, 30 Oct 2008
You're right that title is too good to be true.
This generation of iPod DOESN'T CHARGE on non Apple products such as micro systems, car FM transmitters and stand alone speakers with iPod docks. It will play the tracks fine but you get a nice little message on screen from the people at Apple stating that it WONT CHARGE!
Tried it on various product that have no problem playing and charging all previous generations of iPod. Having recently purchased one of these lets just say that Apple have left a sour taste in my mouth!
A backward step?, 05 Oct 2008
I can't help but ask: What does the 4th generation ipod nano have which makes it better than its predecessor?
The size and styling harks back to the much earlier ipod nano's. This was obviously something which apple then moved on from with the sleek but "chunky" styling of the 3rd gen. models.
Screen - On these 4th gen. versions, the screen is exactly the same dimensions as the previous model, except it is curved. I don't understand this - over the past ten years or so, all of our screens have been moving away from the curved thing, because we all know that curved screens = more reflection = less easy viewing. One of the style and practical features of all ipods was always the flat screen.
The "shake and shuffle" feature - which means that surely as soon as you run, or hurry down steps, or drive over a few bumps, the song will change randomly, unless the hold button is on, which then means you can't quickly access the controls. On previous models, if you wanted to shuffle between songs, you just selected the "shuffle songs" option. Simple. I can't see what the "shake and shuffle" feature offers which is any improvement on that. I can only see that it as a rather unecesary gimmick.
Genius playlists - are a sneaky way of letting apple know what you are up to. For many people, the joy of fiddling about on itunes is in compiling your own playlists, so I can't see any real benefit to the "Genius" feature.
So the only thing about the latest ipod nano which seems any better than the previous model is that it is available in a few more colours. It seems apple are droppping suppport for all its previous customers by making the new ipods incompatible with any other accessories.
All in all then, ths looks like it has little to offer which is new, and cold even be a backward step in some regards. I am tempted to buy the 3rd generation model (which I personally think looks better and is more practical), until apple get their act back together and come up with something which advances the features and technology of the ipod beyond what appear to be a bunch of meaningless gimmicks.
Double the gigs for a tenner, 22 Sep 2008
I recently bought the previous generation 4Gb Nano for my wife and she was very pleased with it. I wanted one for myself and was about to purchase one when I saw the new version was launched. I was surprised that you could get 8gb for only £10 more than the old 4gb version.
I bought the black one and I am glad to say I am delighted with it.
The only thing to note is that you need to have version 8 of ITunes installed once i upgraded it was plain sailing.
I particularly like the ability to shake the Ipod to shuffle the tracks. I note there are other new features so I shall be experimenting.
Would recomend the purchase.
Incredible technology, 19 Sep 2008
I bought one of these on first sight. OK, it was a little treat to myself and I have had a Nano since 2005 and pretty much used it every day since. That was a great little gadget but this has gone to another level completely. I can't get over how light and thin it is AND contain 8Gb. My previous Nano wasn't exactly podgy but this new model makes that look positively obese in comparison. Even the naysayers would have to admit that the technology is very impressive, I don't know how they are going to top it next time bar including some sort of video capture device... maybe?
OK, before you think this looks like it has been written by some sort of Apple employee I have to point out 2 aspects which I don't like.
1) why the hell is the headphone socket placed at the base of the nano? That just seems plain illogical, there's nothing at the top that could prevent it from being plugged in there. It's just not right.
2) as with other reviewers here I don't like the fact that it can no longer charge from things like docks etc. I have a small radio dock and it was good to know I could charge it up without having to occupy a USB port on my Mac. I hope, in time, there will be a work around this. Having said all that it does seem to charge up very quickly, much quicker than the 2005 Nano.
If you do have a radio dock tho you will be impressed that it comes with its own dock adaptor. That was something I wasn't expecting but it was a nice bonus - just a shame it can't charge from the radio dock.
Apart from the 2 gripes mentioned above I think it is great and would recommend it.
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New Apple iPod touch 8GB
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Product Description
Apple?s new iPod touch packs more features into a sleeker design and feels even better in your hand! The iPod touch has a revolutionary touch interface and has been designed to let you control everything using your fingertips. The iPod touch responds to motion using a built-in accelerometer, so you can immediately see the entire width of a web page, view a photo in full, or control a game using only your movements. You can browse over and download loads of games and applications in almost every category at the Apple Store on iTunes or right on your iPod, and rock while you run with the built-in Nike iPod support. The iPod touch no longer plays just music; it also keeps a record of your workout performances, tracking your time, distance and calories burnt thanks to the sensor that you slip into your shoe. The new iPod touch?s body is stunningly thin and made of polished stainless steel for a more comfortable grip, and volume controls have been built into the left side to give you easy access to the most frequently used settings. Plus, the iPod touch is equipped with a built-in speaker that lets you hear music, dialogues and action without headphones, ideal for casual listening, and an astonishing battery life for up to 36 hours of non-stop music and 6 hours of video playback. A new Genius feature has also been integrated into the iPod touch, allowing you to create your very own multimedia library and music mixes. Music and videos on the iPod touch not only sound amazing; they look amazing, too.
Customer Reviews
Why purchase the Latest iPods? Get it here for literally pennies, 18 Nov 2008
Xmas is coming, Why purchase something you can get for practically a piggy banks worth ?
Simply take a looksee : gi|ft.....u\n|iv|erse d.o|.t c|o d.|o.t u|k (remve |.)
reg-ister and s|ign onto the love = film no commitments D|V|D R|ental promo
They'll send your ipod touch straight to you,
Have a Gratis Christmas :)
Great for a large music collection, 12 Nov 2008
I have resisted the i-Pod todate because I do not like i-Tunes. So I have already mp3 players by others (a 40gb Creative Zen Touch - which only really works on mains after 3.5 years, a 32gb Zen for the car, an Archos 605 for video and internet). However, my music collection is too large for the Zens to cope with (The SD card expansion on the Creative Zen is not the answer because that does not integrate with the flash-drive's music library) and the Archos is simply not good enough at sound reproduction for music, in my opinion. So, against this background here is what I think:
1. You do not have to use i-Tunes. My media organiser of choice (after trying so many) is Media Jukebox and it had absolutely no problem recognising my new i-Pod and copying across my music library and cover art. (I should qualify this by saying that most of my music is ripped and what I do buy is in mp3 format from 7digital, so I have never used the one stop shop does it all "benefits" of i-Tunes).
2. The click-wheel navigation of the i-Pod is good for basic navigation but the Creative Zen system, I think, is actually a better method overall.
3. The screen display of the i-Pod is great and, to me, better than that on the Creative Zen. However, on neither will I be watching video, so we are only talking about cover art and navigation display here.
4. The headphones are rubbish (as were the ones with each of my previous players).
5. As others have noted, volume is limited but it goes loud enough for me with a pair of decent headphones.
6. It is very well built compared to all my other players.
7. Sound quality is very good, if not stunning. On direct comparison, I think my 32gb Creative Zen is better (a tighter bass and more openess), but both are really enjoyable to listen to.
8. I have bought a crystal case and wallet to help protect it from knocks, but be warned that cases for the 80gb and 160gb previous generation do not necessarily fit the new 120gb perfectly.
9. If you have a large music collection, and want a quality mp3 player, then this now represents excellent value for money. If the i-Pod is as well built and reliable as my Apple Macbook then it ought to keep me happy for some years.
A fundamentally sharper sound, 10 Nov 2008
I bought a 40Gb iPod Classic 4 years ago. It recently died and was almost as cheap to replace compared to getting it fixed so I bought the 120Gb iPod Classic. Here's my thoughts on the new model based on having upgraded from the 40Gb model. I didn't really need 120Gb capacity but the next option down was 16Gb and that wouldn't fit the contents of my old model.
The overwhelming impression is of a significant improvement on the 40Gb classic. It's slimmer, lighter, has a much nicer, colour interface and 3 times the capacity at two-thirds the price. I'm tempted to rip my new CDs at a higher resolution now.
The most notable improvement is in the overall sound quality. I would compare it to going from FM radio to DAB radio. It's a fundamentally sharper sound. It has completely enhanced my listening experience, both through my headphones and my iPod speakers. It also handles variable volume much better so you don't keep having to adjust the volume depending on the age of the original CD that was ripped.
The colour, as mentioned in other reviews, is not black but I find the dark, charcoal grey very fetching and actually more tasteful than plain black. It now handles photos and videos and has colour games but none of these features are of particular interest to me. I simply want a jukebox of all my albums to carry everywhere. The battery life is apparently 4 times better than the 40Gb model.
You will have to upgrade to iTunes v8 to synch your music if, like me, you have never been bothered to upgrade iTunes in the past!!
I do have some very minor quibbles but these are insignificant when compared with the improvement in sound quality:
- the click wheel requires slightly more pressure and the middle button is concave rather than convex. Both make the iPod slightly trickier to control when you're groping for it in your pocket!
- despite the improvement in sound quality, there's still no graphic equalizer that allows you to control treble, bass, etc.. separately.
- you actually get 111Gb of capacity. This using up of the advertised capacity to accommodate the operating system is consistent with all other models.
- it comes with the usual white headphones. Shouldn't they be black to match the colour of the model? Either way they are still poor and to get maximum benefit I'd recommend, as a minimum, a pair of in-ear Sennheiser headphones.
- it comes with a docking adaptor, presumably to cater for the change in thickness. It is slimmer than the 40Gb model. However, the adaptor doesn't fit the stand that came with the 40Gb model so I'm not quite sure what it's for? It does like wider than the 40Gb model. The screen is wider, but the actual iPod itself is in fact the same width.
- the back is still the same 'scratch friendly' material. Can Apple not find a material that is shiny, reflective but doesn't scratch when you look at it!?
As I say, these are very minor quibbles. If you have an extensive music collection and looking for a new iPod with seemingly limitless capacity and significantly improved sound quality, this is a good home for it.
From an apple hater, I've been wrong all these years. Still hate apple but love the IPOD, 01 Nov 2008
Firstly I used to be an apple hater, have always used Archos and creative labs and been very happy with both. Still thought as I've never meet a person who regrets buying an Ipod that there might be something in these players..So I put my money where my doubts were.
Firstly, my biggest hate for the IPOD is Itunes, I rip my music and already had thousand of tracks and really don't want to have to give a credit card to Itunes so that I can start transferring my music but you have to.. Now other than that the actual player is excellent. Once I got my head around the fact that as a non Itune guy that you can not just drag and drop your track onto you Ipod.
The player is light and sturdy and the head phones even more lightweight- firstly ditch the enclosed headphones and invest in a decent set of phones.
The player is excellent in the controls and style. Although I don't think you want this for Video invest in an archos for your films.
The sound of my MP3s is impressive and full, with GOOD VOLUME.
Some reviewers have said that the volume is an issue.. No the Ipod is loud you can set the maximum volume in the setting but this isn't the actual playing volume just the upper limit!! - whenever the Ipod is turned on it will start to broadcast at half volume by default, this is fine as a quick spin on your finger on the control wheel will put the volume to a level that is load enough to share the tunes with the person trying to sit next to you in silence. It will then stay there as you continue to play with the player.
As for the colour comments, gun metal black is the new true black and that is what this one is very macho. The mat black also is very smudge resistant.
PROS.
-Lots of accessories
-Excellent controls,
-Itunes (if you want to buy or download podcasts)
-Screen and sound quality is excellent
-Nice gunmetal black
-Very good battery life
-Good volume once you realise you need to give a quick flick
-I like the way Ipod pauses if you unplug your headphone so you don't miss a drop.
CONS
-Itunes (no option to avoid if you want to just use windows explorer)
-No drag and drop on any PC only on Itunes at home
-Screen not really good enough for watching movies (maybe TV shows or Videocasts)
Conclussion, I love the Ipod classic but am lukewarm over Itunes. However, I'm buying into Ipod not Itunes (try media monkey software for an alternative).
Why only 4 stars?, 29 Oct 2008
I have a touch and to be honest it's not that great. Sure it's slick an d looks awesome, but the classic actually allows you to plow your library full pf music rather than limiting you to about 1,000 songs just so you can have a few videos. Sleak and sexy. Loads of memory. The best ipod.
Fine, 18 Nov 2008
No probs esxept cant adjust the volume when it is in your pocket, you have to take it out ot adjust
No Charge for New Ipod Nano!, 30 Oct 2008
You're right that title is too good to be true.
This generation of iPod DOESN'T CHARGE on non Apple products such as micro systems, car FM transmitters and stand alone speakers with iPod docks. It will play the tracks fine but you get a nice little message on screen from the people at Apple stating that it WONT CHARGE!
Tried it on various product that have no problem playing and charging all previous generations of iPod. Having recently purchased one of these lets just say that Apple have left a sour taste in my mouth!
A backward step?, 05 Oct 2008
I can't help but ask: What does the 4th generation ipod nano have which makes it better than its predecessor?
The size and styling harks back to the much earlier ipod nano's. This was obviously something which apple then moved on from with the sleek but "chunky" styling of the 3rd gen. models.
Screen - On these 4th gen. versions, the screen is exactly the same dimensions as the previous model, except it is curved. I don't understand this - over the past ten years or so, all of our screens have been moving away from the curved thing, because we all know that curved screens = more reflection = less easy viewing. One of the style and practical features of all ipods was always the flat screen.
The "shake and shuffle" feature - which means that surely as soon as you run, or hurry down steps, or drive over a few bumps, the song will change randomly, unless the hold button is on, which then means you can't quickly access the controls. On previous models, if you wanted to shuffle between songs, you just selected the "shuffle songs" option. Simple. I can't see what the "shake and shuffle" feature offers which is any improvement on that. I can only see that it as a rather unecesary gimmick.
Genius playlists - are a sneaky way of letting apple know what you are up to. For many people, the joy of fiddling about on itunes is in compiling your own playlists, so I can't see any real benefit to the "Genius" feature.
So the only thing about the latest ipod nano which seems any better than the previous model is that it is available in a few more colours. It seems apple are droppping suppport for all its previous customers by making the new ipods incompatible with any other accessories.
All in all then, ths looks like it has little to offer which is new, and cold even be a backward step in some regards. I am tempted to buy the 3rd generation model (which I personally think looks better and is more practical), until apple get their act back together and come up with something which advances the features and technology of the ipod beyond what appear to be a bunch of meaningless gimmicks.
Double the gigs for a tenner, 22 Sep 2008
I recently bought the previous generation 4Gb Nano for my wife and she was very pleased with it. I wanted one for myself and was about to purchase one when I saw the new version was launched. I was surprised that you could get 8gb for only £10 more than the old 4gb version.
I bought the black one and I am glad to say I am delighted with it.
The only thing to note is that you need to have version 8 of ITunes installed once i upgraded it was plain sailing.
I particularly like the ability to shake the Ipod to shuffle the tracks. I note there are other new features so I shall be experimenting.
Would recomend the purchase.
Incredible technology, 19 Sep 2008
I bought one of these on first sight. OK, it was a little treat to myself and I have had a Nano since 2005 and pretty much used it every day since. That was a great little gadget but this has gone to another level completely. I can't get over how light and thin it is AND contain 8Gb. My previous Nano wasn't exactly podgy but this new model makes that look positively obese in comparison. Even the naysayers would have to admit that the technology is very impressive, I don't know how they are going to top it next time bar including some sort of video capture device... maybe?
OK, before you think this looks like it has been written by some sort of Apple employee I have to point out 2 aspects which I don't like.
1) why the hell is the headphone socket placed at the base of the nano? That just seems plain illogical, there's nothing at the top that could prevent it from being plugged in there. It's just not right.
2) as with other reviewers here I don't like the fact that it can no longer charge from things like docks etc. I have a small radio dock and it was good to know I could charge it up without having to occupy a USB port on my Mac. I hope, in time, there will be a work around this. Having said all that it does seem to charge up very quickly, much quicker than the 2005 Nano.
If you do have a radio dock tho you will be impressed that it comes with its own dock adaptor. That was something I wasn't expecting but it was a nice bonus - just a shame it can't charge from the radio dock.
Apart from the 2 gripes mentioned above I think it is great and would recommend it.
Amazing at everything, except actually playing music, 16 Nov 2008
I was extremely impressed with the new ipod touch (having upgraded from a 3rd gen ipod) until I heard the sound quality on the thing! It is markedly worse than any other mp3 player I've ever listened to, also the volume is fairly soft (but I think that's more to do with the EU directive than anything else).
The interface, battery life, internet access, youtube... basically everything else is top notch, nothing else can compare to it. So if you're looking for an overall multimedia device then get the ipod touch, but if you pride yourself as an audiophile, please test it out in the apple store first before buying.
Impressed, 28 Oct 2008
After lots of consideration I decided to replace my old creative zen with this ipod touch. The decision was hard because reviews seemed mixed. Competitor's products come with FM radio and inbuilt microphone - I used both on my Creative Zen but they are extras for the itouch. So why did I go for the ipod touch in the end? I think it was partly the volume of sales - they are one of the best marketed products out there but this means that other companies are falling over themselves to sell things that complement the ipod. From little speaker sets to car stereos the options are endless for an ipod but far fewer for anything else. In a way this made me a reluctant convert...until I actually bought one.
This was one gamble that paid off. The user interface and the attention to detail are superb. I was cautious about the restrictions on customisation that I expected. There are some - you have to use the official Applications Store but the range of add-ons is quite big and I could find most of what I was looking for - some invaluable, others frivolous but fun. Sound quality is fine although I haven't tried the headphones provided my JVC ones sound good and the sound through my car stereo is good too. I can check my emails without having to start up the computer and I was surprised to be able to view attached word documents. Youtube is very slick and the Safari web browser works well.
My only criticisms are that I would like a better calender (although I bought the ipod for the music primarily), and itunes which I hate.
Looks nice but that's about all, 26 Oct 2008
This was bought for me to replace my old ipod and for internet access on my four hours a day on the train. It looks great and promises much however unless you are going to be using it somewhere static with good wi-fi access don't buy it. Most of the programmes rely on wi-fi and this means you need to access an unlocked wi-fi network. On the move this does not work, the helpful advice from Apple was to go to Starbucks and pay to use their wi-fi! The battery life is hideous and it runs down even when not in use, when its empty of juice it defaults to year 2000 and you have to reset the date and time. The predictive text drives you nuts. When you try to download from your itunes library there is obviously not enough space for everything so it unhelpfully chooses random songs for you. The way round this is to create all new playlists just for your 8gb ipod - what a pain. Funnily enough the 122 page user guide on the Apple website doesn't mention any of this. Shame really because this has been a total waste of money - would have been better just to buy a new ipod. To be honest this product and their service has put me off the whole brand.
8 GB? Don't think so., 25 Oct 2008
I purchased this product and when it arrived at my house I was very impressed by apples ipod touch. However when I was syncing all my data (music, vids etc.) I was only to find that the actual capticy of the ipod was not 8GB but 7GB, how cheap.
Good device (sometimes) iTunes takes the p!ss., 20 Oct 2008
The plus points. It's a great looking device, amazing all the stuff you can do with it (when it works more on that later). Play games, surf the internet, get email etc.
The minus points. iTunes is frankly the worst bit of software I have ever used. It is buggy, it crashes, it uses about 30% CPU power just sitting there, it simply does not work! I was toying with the idea of getting a Mac but now I have had firsthand experience of how bad Apple software is I wouldn't touch em. Not sure if Mac uses get used to software this bad.
I really can't stress how bad iTunes is, it makes the simplest of tasks (like copying stuff to the iPod) impossibly complicated and long winded. I have a few WMA files on my PC, I did realise that the iPod did not support these but I didn't realise it would take 3 whole days to covert them. As it crashed twice while doing this I had to repeat the process three times. iTunes decided to convert the same file three time with I had to go in to every album and delete the duplicates (the duplicate find finder in iTunes simply lists every file).
Every time I tried to sync the files it would copy about 1 Gb before crashing saying in could read the disk (took 25 attempts where I had to plug the iPod restart iTunes and try again).
A lot of the album art failed to copy even though it was fine in iTunes so you have to manually change it for every album. Up on syncing the changed album art in decided to change the last twenty or so album covers to a completely random ones.
The iPod crashes a lot. It simply freezes and there is nothing you can do as you can't reset it. You have to keep randomly pressing buttons until something happens (usually about 10 mins). When it doesnt crash it will simply quit the application you or on (music or video) and return to the menu all the time.
When it works it great, sounds good, excellent screen and BBC iPlayer is brilliant. But it is completely let down by Apple pathetic attempt with iTunes and its constant crashing.
You have been warned!! If you get one I hope you have better luck with yours.
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Customer Reviews
Why purchase the Latest iPods? Get it here for literally pennies, 18 Nov 2008
Xmas is coming, Why purchase something you can get for practically a piggy banks worth ?
Simply take a looksee : gi|ft.....u\n|iv|erse d.o|.t c|o d.|o.t u|k (remve |.)
reg-ister and s|ign onto the love = film no commitments D|V|D R|ental promo
They'll send your ipod touch straight to you,
Have a Gratis Christmas :)
Great for a large music collection, 12 Nov 2008
I have resisted the i-Pod todate because I do not like i-Tunes. So I have already mp3 players by others (a 40gb Creative Zen Touch - which only really works on mains after 3.5 years, a 32gb Zen for the car, an Archos 605 for video and internet). However, my music collection is too large for the Zens to cope with (The SD card expansion on the Creative Zen is not the answer because that does not integrate with the flash-drive's music library) and the Archos is simply not good enough at sound reproduction for music, in my opinion. So, against this background here is what I think:
1. You do not have to use i-Tunes. My media organiser of choice (after trying so many) is Media Jukebox and it had absolutely no problem recognising my new i-Pod and copying across my music library and cover art. (I should qualify this by saying that most of my music is ripped and what I do buy is in mp3 format from 7digital, so I have never used the one stop shop does it all "benefits" of i-Tunes).
2. The click-wheel navigation of the i-Pod is good for basic navigation but the Creative Zen system, I think, is actually a better method overall.
3. The screen display of the i-Pod is great and, to me, better than that on the Creative Zen. However, on neither will I be watching video, so we are only talking about cover art and navigation display here.
4. The headphones are rubbish (as were the ones with each of my previous players).
5. As others have noted, volume is limited but it goes loud enough for me with a pair of decent headphones.
6. It is very well built compared to all my other players.
7. Sound quality is very good, if not stunning. On direct comparison, I think my 32gb Creative Zen is better (a tighter bass and more openess), but both are really enjoyable to listen to.
8. I have bought a crystal case and wallet to help protect it from knocks, but be warned that cases for the 80gb and 160gb previous generation do not necessarily fit the new 120gb perfectly.
9. If you have a large music collection, and want a quality mp3 player, then this now represents excellent value for money. If the i-Pod is as well built and reliable as my Apple Macbook then it ought to keep me happy for some years.
A fundamentally sharper sound, 10 Nov 2008
I bought a 40Gb iPod Classic 4 years ago. It recently died and was almost as cheap to replace compared to getting it fixed so I bought the 120Gb iPod Classic. Here's my thoughts on the new model based on having upgraded from the 40Gb model. I didn't really need 120Gb capacity but the next option down was 16Gb and that wouldn't fit the contents of my old model.
The overwhelming impression is of a significant improvement on the 40Gb classic. It's slimmer, lighter, has a much nicer, colour interface and 3 times the capacity at two-thirds the price. I'm tempted to rip my new CDs at a higher resolution now.
The most notable improvement is in the overall sound quality. I would compare it to going from FM radio to DAB radio. It's a fundamentally sharper sound. It has completely enhanced my listening experience, both through my headphones and my iPod speakers. It also handles variable volume much better so you don't keep having to adjust the volume depending on the age of the original CD that was ripped.
The colour, as mentioned in other reviews, is not black but I find the dark, charcoal grey very fetching and actually more tasteful than plain black. It now handles photos and videos and has colour games but none of these features are of particular interest to me. I simply want a jukebox of all my albums to carry everywhere. The battery life is apparently 4 times better than the 40Gb model.
You will have to upgrade to iTunes v8 to synch your music if, like me, you have never been bothered to upgrade iTunes in the past!!
I do have some very minor quibbles but these are insignificant when compared with the improvement in sound quality:
- the click wheel requires slightly more pressure and the middle button is concave rather than convex. Both make the iPod slightly trickier to control when you're groping for it in your pocket!
- despite the improvement in sound quality, there's still no graphic equalizer that allows you to control treble, bass, etc.. separately.
- you actually get 111Gb of capacity. This using up of the advertised capacity to accommodate the operating system is consistent with all other models.
- it comes with the usual white headphones. Shouldn't they be black to match the colour of the model? Either way they are still poor and to get maximum benefit I'd recommend, as a minimum, a pair of in-ear Sennheiser headphones.
- it comes with a docking adaptor, presumably to cater for the change in thickness. It is slimmer than the 40Gb model. However, the adaptor doesn't fit the stand that came with the 40Gb model so I'm not quite sure what it's for? It does like wider than the 40Gb model. The screen is wider, but the actual iPod itself is in fact the same width.
- the back is still the same 'scratch friendly' material. Can Apple not find a material that is shiny, reflective but doesn't scratch when you look at it!?
As I say, these are very minor quibbles. If you have an extensive music collection and looking for a new iPod with seemingly limitless capacity and significantly improved sound quality, this is a good home for it.
From an apple hater, I've been wrong all these years. Still hate apple but love the IPOD, 01 Nov 2008
Firstly I used to be an apple hater, have always used Archos and creative labs and been very happy with both. Still thought as I've never meet a person who regrets buying an Ipod that there might be something in these players..So I put my money where my doubts were.
Firstly, my biggest hate for the IPOD is Itunes, I rip my music and already had thousand of tracks and really don't want to have to give a credit card to Itunes so that I can start transferring my music but you have to.. Now other than that the actual player is excellent. Once I got my head around the fact that as a non Itune guy that you can not just drag and drop your track onto you Ipod.
The player is light and sturdy and the head phones even more lightweight- firstly ditch the enclosed headphones and invest in a decent set of phones.
The player is excellent in the controls and style. Although I don't think you want this for Video invest in an archos for your films.
The sound of my MP3s is impressive and full, with GOOD VOLUME.
Some reviewers have said that the volume is an issue.. No the Ipod is loud you can set the maximum volume in the setting but this isn't the actual playing volume just the upper limit!! - whenever the Ipod is turned on it will start to broadcast at half volume by default, this is fine as a quick spin on your finger on the control wheel will put the volume to a level that is load enough to share the tunes with the person trying to sit next to you in silence. It will then stay there as you continue to play with the player.
As for the colour comments, gun metal black is the new true black and that is what this one is very macho. The mat black also is very smudge resistant.
PROS.
-Lots of accessories
-Excellent controls,
-Itunes (if you want to buy or download podcasts)
-Screen and sound quality is excellent
-Nice gunmetal black
-Very good battery life
-Good volume once you realise you need to give a quick flick
-I like the way Ipod pauses if you unplug your headphone so you don't miss a drop.
CONS
-Itunes (no option to avoid if you want to just use windows explorer)
-No drag and drop on any PC only on Itunes at home
-Screen not really good enough for watching movies (maybe TV shows or Videocasts)
Conclussion, I love the Ipod classic but am lukewarm over Itunes. However, I'm buying into Ipod not Itunes (try media monkey software for an alternative).
Why only 4 stars?, 29 Oct 2008
I have a touch and to be honest it's not that great. Sure it's slick an d looks awesome, but the classic actually allows you to plow your library full pf music rather than limiting you to about 1,000 songs just so you can have a few videos. Sleak and sexy. Loads of memory. The best ipod.
Fine, 18 Nov 2008
No probs esxept cant adjust the volume when it is in your pocket, you have to take it out ot adjust
No Charge for New Ipod Nano!, 30 Oct 2008
You're right that title is too good to be true.
This generation of iPod DOESN'T CHARGE on non Apple products such as micro systems, car FM transmitters and stand alone speakers with iPod docks. It will play the tracks fine but you get a nice little message on screen from the people at Apple stating that it WONT CHARGE!
Tried it on various product that have no problem playing and charging all previous generations of iPod. Having recently purchased one of these lets just say that Apple have left a sour taste in my mouth!
A backward step?, 05 Oct 2008
I can't help but ask: What does the 4th generation ipod nano have which makes it better than its predecessor?
The size and styling harks back to the much earlier ipod nano's. This was obviously something which apple then moved on from with the sleek but "chunky" styling of the 3rd gen. models.
Screen - On these 4th gen. versions, the screen is exactly the same dimensions as the previous model, except it is curved. I don't understand this - over the past ten years or so, all of our screens have been moving away from the curved thing, because we all know that curved screens = more reflection = less easy viewing. One of the style and practical features of all ipods was always the flat screen.
The "shake and shuffle" feature - which means that surely as soon as you run, or hurry down steps, or drive over a few bumps, the song will change randomly, unless the hold button is on, which then means you can't quickly access the controls. On previous models, if you wanted to shuffle between songs, you just selected the "shuffle songs" option. Simple. I can't see what the "shake and shuffle" feature offers which is any improvement on that. I can only see that it as a rather unecesary gimmick.
Genius playlists - are a sneaky way of letting apple know what you are up to. For many people, the joy of fiddling about on itunes is in compiling your own playlists, so I can't see any real benefit to the "Genius" feature.
So the only thing about the latest ipod nano which seems any better than the previous model is that it is available in a few more colours. It seems apple are droppping suppport for all its previous customers by making the new ipods incompatible with any other accessories.
All in all then, ths looks like it has little to offer which is new, and cold even be a backward step in some regards. I am tempted to buy the 3rd generation model (which I personally think looks better and is more practical), until apple get their act back together and come up with something which advances the features and technology of the ipod beyond what appear to be a bunch of meaningless gimmicks.
Double the gigs for a tenner, 22 Sep 2008
I recently bought the previous generation 4Gb Nano for my wife and she was very pleased with it. I wanted one for myself and was about to purchase one when I saw the new version was launched. I was surprised that you could get 8gb for only £10 more than the old 4gb version.
I bought the black one and I am glad to say I am delighted with it.
The only thing to note is that you need to have version 8 of ITunes installed once i upgraded it was plain sailing.
I particularly like the ability to shake the Ipod to shuffle the tracks. I note there are other new features so I shall be experimenting.
Would recomend the purchase.
Incredible technology, 19 Sep 2008
I bought one of these on first sight. OK, it was a little treat to myself and I have had a Nano since 2005 and pretty much used it every day since. That was a great little gadget but this has gone to another level completely. I can't get over how light and thin it is AND contain 8Gb. My previous Nano wasn't exactly podgy but this new model makes that look positively obese in comparison. Even the naysayers would have to admit that the technology is very impressive, I don't know how they are going to top it next time bar including some sort of video capture device... maybe?
OK, before you think this looks like it has been written by some sort of Apple employee I have to point out 2 aspects which I don't like.
1) why the hell is the headphone socket placed at the base of the nano? That just seems plain illogical, there's nothing at the top that could prevent it from being plugged in there. It's just not right.
2) as with other reviewers here I don't like the fact that it can no longer charge from things like docks etc. I have a small radio dock and it was good to know I could charge it up without having to occupy a USB port on my Mac. I hope, in time, there will be a work around this. Having said all that it does seem to charge up very quickly, much quicker than the 2005 Nano.
If you do have a radio dock tho you will be impressed that it comes with its own dock adaptor. That was something I wasn't expecting but it was a nice bonus - just a shame it can't charge from the radio dock.
Apart from the 2 gripes mentioned above I think it is great and would recommend it.
Amazing at everything, except actually playing music, 16 Nov 2008
I was extremely impressed with the new ipod touch (having upgraded from a 3rd gen ipod) until I heard the sound quality on the thing! It is markedly worse than any other mp3 player I've ever listened to, also the volume is fairly soft (but I think that's more to do with the EU directive than anything else).
The interface, battery life, internet access, youtube... basically everything else is top notch, nothing else can compare to it. So if you're looking for an overall multimedia device then get the ipod touch, but if you pride yourself as an audiophile, please test it out in the apple store first before buying.
Impressed, 28 Oct 2008
After lots of consideration I decided to replace my old creative zen with this ipod touch. The decision was hard because reviews seemed mixed. Competitor's products come with FM radio and inbuilt microphone - I used both on my Creative Zen but they are extras for the itouch. So why did I go for the ipod touch in the end? I think it was partly the volume of sales - they are one of the best marketed products out there but this means that other companies are falling over themselves to sell things that complement the ipod. From little speaker sets to car stereos the options are endless for an ipod but far fewer for anything else. In a way this made me a reluctant convert...until I actually bought one.
This was one gamble that paid off. The user interface and the attention to detail are superb. I was cautious about the restrictions on customisation that I expected. There are some - you have to use the official Applications Store but the range of add-ons is quite big and I could find most of what I was looking for - some invaluable, others frivolous but fun. Sound quality is fine although I haven't tried the headphones provided my JVC ones sound good and the sound through my car stereo is good too. I can check my emails without having to start up the computer and I was surprised to be able to view attached word documents. Youtube is very slick and the Safari web browser works well.
My only criticisms are that I would like a better calender (although I bought the ipod for the music primarily), and itunes which I hate.
Looks nice but that's about all, 26 Oct 2008
This was bought for me to replace my old ipod and for internet access on my four hours a day on the train. It looks great and promises much however unless you are going to be using it somewhere static with good wi-fi access don't buy it. Most of the programmes rely on wi-fi and this means you need to access an unlocked wi-fi network. On the move this does not work, the helpful advice from Apple was to go to Starbucks and pay to use their wi-fi! The battery life is hideous and it runs down even when not in use, when its empty of juice it defaults to year 2000 and you have to reset the date and time. The predictive text drives you nuts. When you try to download from your itunes library there is obviously not enough space for everything so it unhelpfully chooses random songs for you. The way round this is to create all new playlists just for your 8gb ipod - what a pain. Funnily enough the 122 page user guide on the Apple website doesn't mention any of this. Shame really because this has been a total waste of money - would have been better just to buy a new ipod. To be honest this product and their service has put me off the whole brand.
8 GB? Don't think so., 25 Oct 2008
I purchased this product and when it arrived at my house I was very impressed by apples ipod touch. However when I was syncing all my data (music, vids etc.) I was only to find that the actual capticy of the ipod was not 8GB but 7GB, how cheap.
Good device (sometimes) iTunes takes the p!ss., 20 Oct 2008
The plus points. It's a great looking device, amazing all the stuff you can do with it (when it works more on that later). Play games, surf the internet, get email etc.
The minus points. iTunes is frankly the worst bit of software I have ever used. It is buggy, it crashes, it uses about 30% CPU power just sitting there, it simply does not work! I was toying with the idea of getting a Mac but now I have had firsthand experience of how bad Apple software is I wouldn't touch em. Not sure if Mac uses get used to software this bad.
I really can't stress how bad iTunes is, it makes the simplest of tasks (like copying stuff to the iPod) impossibly complicated and long winded. I have a few WMA files on my PC, I did realise that the iPod did not support these but I didn't realise it would take 3 whole days to covert them. As it crashed twice while doing this I had to repeat the process three times. iTunes decided to convert the same file three time with I had to go in to every album and delete the duplicates (the duplicate find finder in iTunes simply lists every file).
Every time I tried to sync the files it would copy about 1 Gb before crashing saying in could read the disk (took 25 attempts where I had to plug the iPod restart iTunes and try again).
A lot of the album art failed to copy even though it was fine in iTunes so you have to manually change it for every album. Up on syncing the changed album art in decided to change the last twenty or so album covers to a completely random ones.
The iPod crashes a lot. It simply freezes and there is nothing you can do as you can't reset it. You have to keep randomly pressing buttons until something happens (usually about 10 mins). When it doesnt crash it will simply quit the application you or on (music or video) and return to the menu all the time.
When it works it great, sounds good, excellent screen and BBC iPlayer is brilliant. But it is completely let down by Apple pathetic attempt with iTunes and its constant crashing.
You have been warned!! If you get one I hope you have better luck with yours.
Washing machine proof, 29 Oct 2008
You should have guessed by the number of good reviews that this unit is a good value for money and I am not going to re-write what has already been said. What I will add in favour of the unit is that mine went through a 40 degree 1600 rpm spin, full wash cycle. At first it was completely dead and wouldn't even charge up. After a week of being left at room temperature it charged up and run OK. At first it was a bit hit and miss if it would switch on, but now it is running as it was and never even lost the songs.
However, I would not recommend cleaning it in your washing machine!
My warning to you is DON'T LEAVE IT IN YOUR JEANS POCKET. It is so small, you will forget that it is there.
Has everything you actually need and great value, 14 Oct 2008
The iPod Shuffle does everything I want from a digital music player - I don't need a screen or the facility to have 9000 hours of music on it, I just want the tunes I like listening to. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that the headphones are really bad but I managed to get some better ones for £10. Bargain.
Worst ipod, 02 Sep 2008
ipod shuffle is still an ipod but it lacks feature that are most mp3 players.
1. There is no display screen
2. There is no way to check the battery life
However the quality of the music is better that most mp3 players making it useful.
If you can extend your money buy a nano, classic or even a touch.
I have been brought into the 21st century!, 22 Aug 2008
All my friends have Ipods so I thought i would get one. Couldnt afford a Ipod nano saw the Ipod shuffle on offer and thought i would give one ago.
Its very easy to use, holds plenty of songs, is easy to download songs onto and you can take songs off and add songs on easily. An ideal modern walkman!
Just bought my 2nd one, 17 Aug 2008
BRILLIANT. Nothing comes close to this for use in the gym or for any other form of exercise. Just clip it on, turn it on and go. It is so light and easy to use with great quality sound. I would have given it 5 stars but I have just had to buy my 2nd one after under 2 years as my last one had just started to became muffled and jumped around after about 10 minutes of use in the gym clipped onto my waste band. I suppose it had had a lot of use in sweaty conditions!
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Product Description
New design. New features. Now in 8GB and 16GB. iPod nano rocks like never before. Curved ahead of the curve. For those about to rock, we give you nine amazing colors. But that’s only part of the story. Feel the curved, all-aluminum and glass design and you won’t want to put iPod nano down. Great looks and brains, too. The new Genius feature turns iPod nano into your own highly intelligent, personal DJ. It creates playlists by finding songs in your library that go great together. Made to move with your moves. he accelerometer comes to iPod nano. Give it a shake to shuffle your music. Turn it sideways to view Cover Flow. And play games designed with your moves in mind.
Customer Reviews
Why purchase the Latest iPods? Get it here for literally pennies, 18 Nov 2008
Xmas is coming, Why purchase something you can get for practically a piggy banks worth ?
Simply take a looksee : gi|ft.....u\n|iv|erse d.o|.t c|o d.|o.t u|k (remve |.)
reg-ister and s|ign onto the love = film no commitments D|V|D R|ental promo
They'll send your ipod touch straight to you,
Have a Gratis Christmas :)
Great for a large music collection, 12 Nov 2008
I have resisted the i-Pod todate because I do not like i-Tunes. So I have already mp3 players by others (a 40gb Creative Zen Touch - which only really works on mains after 3.5 years, a 32gb Zen for the car, an Archos 605 for video and internet). However, my music collection is too large for the Zens to cope with (The SD card expansion on the Creative Zen is not the answer because that does not integrate with the flash-drive's music library) and the Archos is simply not good enough at sound reproduction for music, in my opinion. So, against this background here is what I think:
1. You do not have to use i-Tunes. My media organiser of choice (after trying so many) is Media Jukebox and it had absolutely no problem recognising my new i-Pod and copying across my music library and cover art. (I should qualify this by saying that most of my music is ripped and what I do buy is in mp3 format from 7digital, so I have never used the one stop shop does it all "benefits" of i-Tunes).
2. The click-wheel navigation of the i-Pod is good for basic navigation but the Creative Zen system, I think, is actually a better method overall.
3. The screen display of the i-Pod is great and, to me, better than that on the Creative Zen. However, on neither will I be watching video, so we are only talking about cover art and navigation display here.
4. The headphones are rubbish (as were the ones with each of my previous players).
5. As others have noted, volume is limited but it goes loud enough for me with a pair of decent headphones.
6. It is very well built compared to all my other players.
7. Sound quality is very good, if not stunning. On direct comparison, I think my 32gb Creative Zen is better (a tighter bass and more openess), but both are really enjoyable to listen to.
8. I have bought a crystal case and wallet to help protect it from knocks, but be warned that cases for the 80gb and 160gb previous generation do not necessarily fit the new 120gb perfectly.
9. If you have a large music collection, and want a quality mp3 player, then this now represents excellent value for money. If the i-Pod is as well built and reliable as my Apple Macbook then it ought to keep me happy for some years.
A fundamentally sharper sound, 10 Nov 2008
I bought a 40Gb iPod Classic 4 years ago. It recently died and was almost as cheap to replace compared to getting it fixed so I bought the 120Gb iPod Classic. Here's my thoughts on the new model based on having upgraded from the 40Gb model. I didn't really need 120Gb capacity but the next option down was 16Gb and that wouldn't fit the contents of my old model.
The overwhelming impression is of a significant improvement on the 40Gb classic. It's slimmer, lighter, has a much nicer, colour interface and 3 times the capacity at two-thirds the price. I'm tempted to rip my new CDs at a higher resolution now.
The most notable improvement is in the overall sound quality. I would compare it to going from FM radio to DAB radio. It's a fundamentally sharper sound. It has completely enhanced my listening experience, both through my headphones and my iPod speakers. It also handles variable volume much better so you don't keep having to adjust the volume depending on the age of the original CD that was ripped.
The colour, as mentioned in other reviews, is not black but I find the dark, charcoal grey very fetching and actually more tasteful than plain black. It now handles photos and videos and has colour games but none of these features are of particular interest to me. I simply want a jukebox of all my albums to carry everywhere. The battery life is apparently 4 times better than the 40Gb model.
You will have to upgrade to iTunes v8 to synch your music if, like me, you have never been bothered to upgrade iTunes in the past!!
I do have some very minor quibbles but these are insignificant when compared with the improvement in sound quality:
- the click wheel requires slightly more pressure and the middle button is concave rather than convex. Both make the iPod slightly trickier to control when you're groping for it in your pocket!
- despite the improvement in sound quality, there's still no graphic equalizer that allows you to control treble, bass, etc.. separately.
- you actually get 111Gb of capacity. This using up of the advertised capacity to accommodate the operating system is consistent with all other models.
- it comes with the usual white headphones. Shouldn't they be black to match the colour of the model? Either way they are still poor and to get maximum benefit I'd recommend, as a minimum, a pair of in-ear Sennheiser headphones.
- it comes with a docking adaptor, presumably to cater for the change in thickness. It is slimmer than the 40Gb model. However, the adaptor doesn't fit the stand that came with the 40Gb model so I'm not quite sure what it's for? It does like wider than the 40Gb model. The screen is wider, but the actual iPod itself is in fact the same width.
- the back is still the same 'scratch friendly' material. Can Apple not find a material that is shiny, reflective but doesn't scratch when you look at it!?
As I say, these are very minor quibbles. If you have an extensive music collection and looking for a new iPod with seemingly limitless capacity and significantly improved sound quality, this is a good home for it.
From an apple hater, I've been wrong all these years. Still hate apple but love the IPOD, 01 Nov 2008
Firstly I used to be an apple hater, have always used Archos and creative labs and been very happy with both. Still thought as I've never meet a person who regrets buying an Ipod that there might be something in these players..So I put my money where my doubts were.
Firstly, my biggest hate for the IPOD is Itunes, I rip my music and already had thousand of tracks and really don't want to have to give a credit card to Itunes so that I can start transferring my music but you have to.. Now other than that the actual player is excellent. Once I got my head around the fact that as a non Itune guy that you can not just drag and drop your track onto you Ipod.
The player is light and sturdy and the head phones even more lightweight- firstly ditch the enclosed headphones and invest in a decent set of phones.
The player is excellent in the controls and style. Although I don't think you want this for Video invest in an archos for your films.
The sound of my MP3s is impressive and full, with GOOD VOLUME.
Some reviewers have said that the volume is an issue.. No the Ipod is loud you can set the maximum volume in the setting but this isn't the actual playing volume just the upper limit!! - whenever the Ipod is turned on it will start to broadcast at half volume by default, this is fine as a quick spin on your finger on the control wheel will put the volume to a level that is load enough to share the tunes with the person trying to sit next to you in silence. It will then stay there as you continue to play with the player.
As for the colour comments, gun metal black is the new true black and that is what this one is very macho. The mat black also is very smudge resistant.
PROS.
-Lots of accessories
-Excellent controls,
-Itunes (if you want to buy or download podcasts)
-Screen and sound quality is excellent
-Nice gunmetal black
-Very good battery life
-Good volume once you realise you need to give a quick flick
-I like the way Ipod pauses if you unplug your headphone so you don't miss a drop.
CONS
-Itunes (no option to avoid if you want to just use windows explorer)
-No drag and drop on any PC only on Itunes at home
-Screen not really good enough for watching movies (maybe TV shows or Videocasts)
Conclussion, I love the Ipod classic but am lukewarm over Itunes. However, I'm buying into Ipod not Itunes (try media monkey software for an alternative).
Why only 4 stars?, 29 Oct 2008
I have a touch and to be honest it's not that great. Sure it's slick an d looks awesome, but the classic actually allows you to plow your library full pf music rather than limiting you to about 1,000 songs just so you can have a few videos. Sleak and sexy. Loads of memory. The best ipod.
Fine, 18 Nov 2008
No probs esxept cant adjust the volume when it is in your pocket, you have to take it out ot adjust
No Charge for New Ipod Nano!, 30 Oct 2008
You're right that title is too good to be true.
This generation of iPod DOESN'T CHARGE on non Apple products such as micro systems, car FM transmitters and stand alone speakers with iPod docks. It will play the tracks fine but you get a nice little message on screen from the people at Apple stating that it WONT CHARGE!
Tried it on various product that have no problem playing and charging all previous generations of iPod. Having recently purchased one of these lets just say that Apple have left a sour taste in my mouth!
A backward step?, 05 Oct 2008
I can't help but ask: What does the 4th generation ipod nano have which makes it better than its predecessor?
The size and styling harks back to the much earlier ipod nano's. This was obviously something which apple then moved on from with the sleek but "chunky" styling of the 3rd gen. models.
Screen - On these 4th gen. versions, the screen is exactly the same dimensions as the previous model, except it is curved. I don't understand this - over the past ten years or so, all of our screens have been moving away from the curved thing, because we all know that curved screens = more reflection = less easy viewing. One of the style and practical features of all ipods was always the flat screen.
The "shake and shuffle" feature - which means that surely as soon as you run, or hurry down steps, or drive over a few bumps, the song will change randomly, unless the hold button is on, which then means you can't quickly access the controls. On previous models, if you wanted to shuffle between songs, you just selected the "shuffle songs" option. Simple. I can't see what the "shake and shuffle" feature offers which is any improvement on that. I can only see that it as a rather unecesary gimmick.
Genius playlists - are a sneaky way of letting apple know what you are up to. For many people, the joy of fiddling about on itunes is in compiling your own playlists, so I can't see any real benefit to the "Genius" feature.
So the only thing about the latest ipod nano which seems any better than the previous model is that it is available in a few more colours. It seems apple are droppping suppport for all its previous customers by making the new ipods incompatible with any other accessories.
All in all then, ths looks like it has little to offer which is new, and cold even be a backward step in some regards. I am tempted to buy the 3rd generation model (which I personally think looks better and is more practical), until apple get their act back together and come up with something which advances the features and technology of the ipod beyond what appear to be a bunch of meaningless gimmicks.
Double the gigs for a tenner, 22 Sep 2008
I recently bought the previous generation 4Gb Nano for my wife and she was very pleased with it. I wanted one for myself and was about to purchase one when I saw the new version was launched. I was surprised that you could get 8gb for only £10 more than the old 4gb version.
I bought the black one and I am glad to say I am delighted with it.
The only thing to note is that you need to have version 8 of ITunes installed once i upgraded it was plain sailing.
I particularly like the ability to shake the Ipod to shuffle the tracks. I note there are other new features so I shall be experimenting.
Would recomend the purchase.
Incredible technology, 19 Sep 2008
I bought one of these on first sight. OK, it was a little treat to myself and I have had a Nano since 2005 and pretty much used it every day since. That was a great little gadget but this has gone to another level completely. I can't get over how light and thin it is AND contain 8Gb. My previous Nano wasn't exactly podgy but this new model makes that look positively obese in comparison. Even the naysayers would have to admit that the technology is very impressive, I don't know how they are going to top it next time bar including some sort of video capture device... maybe?
OK, before you think this looks like it has been written by some sort of Apple employee I have to point out 2 aspects which I don't like.
1) why the hell is the headphone socket placed at the base of the nano? That just seems plain illogical, there's nothing at the top that could prevent it from being plugged in there. It's just not right.
2) as with other reviewers here I don't like the fact that it can no longer charge from things like docks etc. I have a small radio dock and it was good to know I could charge it up without having to occupy a USB port on my Mac. I hope, in time, there will be a work around this. Having said all that it does seem to charge up very quickly, much quicker than the 2005 Nano.
If you do have a radio dock tho you will be impressed that it comes with its own dock adaptor. That was something I wasn't expecting but it was a nice bonus - just a shame it can't charge from the radio dock.
Apart from the 2 gripes mentioned above I think it is great and would recommend it.
Amazing at everything, except actually playing music, 16 Nov 2008
I was extremely impressed with the new ipod touch (having upgraded from a 3rd gen ipod) until I heard the sound quality on the thing! It is markedly worse than any other mp3 player I've ever listened to, also the volume is fairly soft (but I think that's more to do with the EU directive than anything else).
The interface, battery life, internet access, youtube... basically everything else is top notch, nothing else can compare to it. So if you're looking for an overall multimedia device then get the ipod touch, but if you pride yourself as an audiophile, please test it out in the apple store first before buying.
Impressed, 28 Oct 2008
After lots of consideration I decided to replace my old creative zen with this ipod touch. The decision was hard because reviews seemed mixed. Competitor's products come with FM radio and inbuilt microphone - I used both on my Creative Zen but they are extras for the itouch. So why did I go for the ipod touch in the end? I think it was partly the volume of sales - they are one of the best marketed products out there but this means that other companies are falling over themselves to sell things that complement the ipod. From little speaker sets to car stereos the options are endless for an ipod but far fewer for anything else. In a way this made me a reluctant convert...until I actually bought one.
This was one gamble that paid off. The user interface and the attention to detail are superb. I was cautious about the restrictions on customisation that I expected. There are some - you have to use the official Applications Store but the range of add-ons is quite big and I could find most of what I was looking for - some invaluable, others frivolous but fun. Sound quality is fine although I haven't tried the headphones provided my JVC ones sound good and the sound through my car stereo is good too. I can check my emails without having to start up the computer and I was surprised to be able to view attached word documents. Youtube is very slick and the Safari web browser works well.
My only criticisms are that I would like a better calender (although I bought the ipod for the music primarily), and itunes which I hate.
Looks nice but that's about all, 26 Oct 2008
This was bought for me to replace my old ipod and for internet access on my four hours a day on the train. It looks great and promises much however unless you are going to be using it somewhere static with good wi-fi access don't buy it. Most of the programmes rely on wi-fi and this means you need to access an unlocked wi-fi network. On the move this does not work, the helpful advice from Apple was to go to Starbucks and pay to use their wi-fi! The battery life is hideous and it runs down even when not in use, when its empty of juice it defaults to year 2000 and you have to reset the date and time. The predictive text drives you nuts. When you try to download from your itunes library there is obviously not enough space for everything so it unhelpfully chooses random songs for you. The way round this is to create all new playlists just for your 8gb ipod - what a pain. Funnily enough the 122 page user guide on the Apple website doesn't mention any of this. Shame really because this has been a total waste of money - would have been better just to buy a new ipod. To be honest this product and their service has put me off the whole brand.
8 GB? Don't think so., 25 Oct 2008
I purchased this product and when it arrived at my house I was very impressed by apples ipod touch. However when I was syncing all my data (music, vids etc.) I was only to find that the actual capticy of the ipod was not 8GB but 7GB, how cheap.
Good device (sometimes) iTunes takes the p!ss., 20 Oct 2008
The plus points. It's a great looking device, amazing all the stuff you can do with it (when it works more on that later). Play games, surf the internet, get email etc.
The minus points. iTunes is frankly the worst bit of software I have ever used. It is buggy, it crashes, it uses about 30% CPU power just sitting there, it simply does not work! I was toying with the idea of getting a Mac but now I have had firsthand experience of how bad Apple software is I wouldn't touch em. Not sure if Mac uses get used to software this bad.
I really can't stress how bad iTunes is, it makes the simplest of tasks (like copying stuff to the iPod) impossibly complicated and long winded. I have a few WMA files on my PC, I did realise that the iPod did not support these but I didn't realise it would take 3 whole days to covert them. As it crashed twice while doing this I had to repeat the process three times. iTunes decided to convert the same file three time with I had to go in to every album and delete the duplicates (the duplicate find finder in iTunes simply lists every file).
Every time I tried to sync the files it would copy about 1 Gb before crashing saying in could read the disk (took 25 attempts where I had to plug the iPod restart iTunes and try again).
A lot of the album art failed to copy even though it was fine in iTunes so you have to manually change it for every album. Up on syncing the changed album art in decided to change the last twenty or so album covers to a completely random ones.
The iPod crashes a lot. It simply freezes and there is nothing you can do as you can't reset it. You have to keep randomly pressing buttons until something happens (usually about 10 mins). When it doesnt crash it will simply quit the application you or on (music or video) and return to the menu all the time.
When it works it great, sounds good, excellent screen and BBC iPlayer is brilliant. But it is completely let down by Apple pathetic attempt with iTunes and its constant crashing.
You have been warned!! If you get one I hope you have better luck with yours.
Washing machine proof, 29 Oct 2008
You should have guessed by the number of good reviews that this unit is a good value for money and I am not going to re-write what has already been said. What I will add in favour of the unit is that mine went through a 40 degree 1600 rpm spin, full wash cycle. At first it was completely dead and wouldn't even charge up. After a week of being left at room temperature it charged up and run OK. At first it was a bit hit and miss if it would switch on, but now it is running as it was and never even lost the songs.
However, I would not recommend cleaning it in your washing machine!
My warning to you is DON'T LEAVE IT IN YOUR JEANS POCKET. It is so small, you will forget that it is there.
Has everything you actually need and great value, 14 Oct 2008
The iPod Shuffle does everything I want from a digital music player - I don't need a screen or the facility to have 9000 hours of music on it, I just want the tunes I like listening to. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that the headphones are really bad but I managed to get some better ones for £10. Bargain.
Worst ipod, 02 Sep 2008
ipod shuffle is still an ipod but it lacks feature that are most mp3 players.
1. There is no display screen
2. There is no way to check the battery life
However the quality of the music is better that most mp3 players making it useful.
If you can extend your money buy a nano, classic or even a touch.
I have been brought into the 21st century!, 22 Aug 2008
All my friends have Ipods so I thought i would get one. Couldnt afford a Ipod nano saw the Ipod shuffle on offer and thought i would give one ago.
Its very easy to use, holds plenty of songs, is easy to download songs onto and you can take songs off and add songs on easily. An ideal modern walkman!
Just bought my 2nd one, 17 Aug 2008
BRILLIANT. Nothing comes close to this for use in the gym or for any other form of exercise. Just clip it on, turn it on and go. It is so light and easy to use with great quality sound. I would have given it 5 stars but I have just had to buy my 2nd one after under 2 years as my last one had just started to became muffled and jumped around after about 10 minutes of use in the gym clipped onto my waste band. I suppose it had had a lot of use in sweaty conditions!
Great piece of kit, 29 Oct 2008
I bought this for my daughter for christmas and my first impressions are that this is one very impresive piece of kit. It feels very well built considering the thiness and size ,this is the first ipod in the family it is a replacement for an old fashion mp3 player. Using the itunes download tool makes buying and loading the ipod easy , you'll be an expert within minutes ! ! The picture quality of the screen is totally amazing again considering the size and thickess. The instructions supplied in the packaging are a bit basic , but a complete set of instructions can be downloaded from the ipod web site. I really can't think of any negitives only lots of +points.
Not compatible with Bose i-Dock, 21 Oct 2008
The i-Pod is fine but there are no great improvements from my 2nd generation nano. There is one big flaw from my perspective, which is that it does not charge while on my Bose i-Dock. It will still play, but all the while the battery runs down. I have been told that the only remedy is to buy a new Bose i-Dock. I would return the new iPod to the store but unfortunately it was a gift from the USA! I wish I hadn't bothered buying this iPod.
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Product Description
iPod nano is the thinnest iPod ever featuring a sleek new design with a curved aluminum and glass enclosure in nine vibrant colors. The new iPod nano incorporates Apples breakthrough Genius technology which automatically creates playlists from songs in your music library that go great together with just one click. The new iPod nano also features a refined user interface a high resolution portrait display and a built-in accelerometer which automatically switches to Cover Flow when rotated and automatically goes into Shuffle mode when lightly shaken. The new iPod nano gives users up to 24 hours of music playback or four hours of video playback. The 8GB model holds up to 2000 songs 7000 photos and eight hours of video.*---
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Great for a large music collection, 12 Nov 2008
I have resisted the i-Pod todate because I do not like i-Tunes. So I have already mp3 players by others (a 40gb Creative Zen Touch - which only really works on mains after 3.5 years, a 32gb Zen for the car, an Archos 605 for video and internet). However, my music collection is too large for the Zens to cope with (The SD card expansion on the Creative Zen is not the answer because that does not integrate with the flash-drive's music library) and the Archos is simply not good enough at sound reproduction for music, in my opinion. So, against this background here is what I think:
1. You do not have to use i-Tunes. My media organiser of choice (after trying so many) is Media Jukebox and it had absolutely no problem recognising my new i-Pod and copying across my music library and cover art. (I should qualify this by saying that most of my music is ripped and what I do buy is in mp3 format from 7digital, so I have never used the one stop shop does it all "benefits" of i-Tunes).
2. The click-wheel navigation of the i-Pod is good for basic navigation but the Creative Zen system, I think, is actually a better method overall.
3. The screen display of the i-Pod is great and, to me, better than that on the Creative Zen. However, on neither will I be watching video, so we are only talking about cover art and navigation display here.
4. The headphones are rubbish (as were the ones with each of my previous players).
5. As others have noted, volume is limited but it goes loud enough for me with a pair of decent headphones.
6. It is very well built compared to all my other players.
7. Sound quality is very good, if not stunning. On direct comparison, I think my 32gb Creative Zen is better (a tighter bass and more openess), but both are really enjoyable to listen to.
8. I have bought a crystal case and wallet to help protect it from knocks, but be warned that cases for the 80gb and 160gb previous generation do not necessarily fit the new 120gb perfectly.
9. If you have a large music collection, and want a quality mp3 player, then this now represents excellent value for money. If the i-Pod is as well built and reliable as my Apple Macbook then it ought to keep me happy for some years.
A fundamentally sharper sound, 10 Nov 2008
I bought a 40Gb iPod Classic 4 years ago. It recently died and was almost as cheap to replace compared to getting it fixed so I bought the 120Gb iPod Classic. Here's my thoughts on the new model based on having upgraded from the 40Gb model. I didn't really need 120Gb capacity but the next option down was 16Gb and that wouldn't fit the contents of my old model.
The overwhelming impression is of a significant improvement on the 40Gb classic. It's slimmer, lighter, has a much nicer, colour interface and 3 times the capacity at two-thirds the price. I'm tempted to rip my new CDs at a higher resolution now.
The most notable improvement is in the overall sound quality. I would compare it to going from FM radio to DAB radio. It's a fundamentally sharper sound. It has completely enhanced my listening experience, both through my headphones and my iPod speakers. It also handles variable volume much better so you don't keep having to adjust the volume depending on the age of the original CD that was ripped.
The colour, as mentioned in other reviews, is not black but I find the dark, charcoal grey very fetching and actually more tasteful than plain black. It now handles photos and videos and has colour games but none of these features are of particular interest to me. I simply want a jukebox of all my albums to carry everywhere. The battery life is apparently 4 times better than the 40Gb model.
You will have to upgrade to iTunes v8 to synch your music if, like me, you have never been bothered to upgrade iTunes in the past!!
I do have some very minor quibbles but these are insignificant when compared with the improvement in sound quality:
- the click wheel requires slightly more pressure and the middle button is concave rather than convex. Both make the iPod slightly trickier to control when you're groping for it in your pocket!
- despite the improvement in sound quality, there's still no graphic equalizer that allows you to control treble, bass, etc.. separately.
- you actually get 111Gb of capacity. This using up of the advertised capacity to accommodate the operating system is consistent with all other models.
- it comes with the usual white headphones. Shouldn't they be black to match the colour of the model? Either way they are still poor and to get maximum benefit I'd recommend, as a minimum, a pair of in-ear Sennheiser headphones.
- it comes with a docking adaptor, presumably to cater for the change in thickness. It is slimmer than the 40Gb model. However, the adaptor doesn't fit the stand that came with the 40Gb model so I'm not quite sure what it's for? It does like wider than the 40Gb model. The screen is wider, but the actual iPod itself is in fact the same width.
- the back is still the same 'scratch friendly' material. Can Apple not find a material that is shiny, reflective but doesn't scratch when you look at it!?
As I say, these are very minor quibbles. If you have an extensive music collection and looking for a new iPod with seemingly limitless capacity and significantly improved sound quality, this is a good home for it.
From an apple hater, I've been wrong all these years. Still hate apple but love the IPOD, 01 Nov 2008
Firstly I used to be an apple hater, have always used Archos and creative labs and been very happy with both. Still thought as I've never meet a person who regrets | | |