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Apple iPod Classic (80GB) Review

Apple iPod Classic (80GB) Specifications

Key Features

80GB model
Height: 4.1 inches (103.5 mm)
Width: 2.4 inches (61.8 mm)
Depth: 0.53 inch (13.5 mm)
Weight: 5.7 ounces (162 grams) In the box
iPod classic
Earphones
USB 2.0 cable
Dock adapter
Quick Start guide Capacity
80GB or 160GB hard drive1
Holds up to 20,000 or 40,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format2
Holds up to 25,000 iPod-viewable photos3
Holds up to 100 hours or up to 200 hours of video4
Stores data via USB hard drive Display
2.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight
320-by-240-pixel resolution at 163 pixels per inch
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously Audio
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Audio formats supported: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF
User-configurable maximum volume limit Video
H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats Headphones
Earphones
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Impedance: 32 ohms Mac system requirements
Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later
iTunes 7.4 or later5 Windows system requirements
PC with USB 2.0 port
Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
iTunes 7.4 or later5
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  1. thebestreviewer Flag

    I am still taken care of by my family. The reason I am able to afford this is because I depend on my parent. If I were living on my own, I would not be able to get it because I have no job skills. Anyways, here is my review as objectively as possible. I do not always use my iPod. It does not have a radio function. Sometimes, it is nice to hear the radio host talk! I still need human contact. The iPod is just a machine. It stores music, movies, pictures, notes, etcetera for use when needed. However, it is not a replacement for enjoying life the way it is. I say that the age old saying that “Everything In Moderation” is a good method of living life. In my 14th day of use, I have burned out. I am now listening to the radio. I am at peace just using my iPod once in a while. At first, doing my choirs with the iPod on made me happy. Now, I find myself just as happy doing them without. I do have two radios. One clock radio and one shower radio. I think that the iPod is good for when you go on vacations. But you need a charger (either car or wall).Pros: Only for rich folks.Cons: None.

    Score: 8
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  2. Rex Flag

    The brilliant click wheel and menus system is amazing!

    Score: 10
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  3. Erika Flag

    I am also having trouble with alphabetical order in my new 80 GB IPod classic. There are twelve or fifteen albums that are out of order at the end of my listing. It is really irritating.

    Score: 8
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