6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why the "photo" ipod is better.., 2 Feb 2005
This review is from: Apple iPod Photo 40GB [M9585] (Electronics)
I've just been reading the reviews for other mp3 players on here and they are a mixture of good and bad. As I write this review, there are 8 reviews posted, not one of them less than full 5 stars. I've got friends who slag off the ipod and claim that their mp3 player does the same and it was "£50 less" .. and "the desgin's alright for what i want" ... "i don't need the click wheel" ... "it's a fashion statement" blah blah blah. But at the end of the day you know that they're just trying to convince themselves that they don't want one but they really do.
I bought an ipod photo because everywhere i could find in London had sold out of the standard 40gb ipod. I didn't think i'd want the extras, but they are great. It doesn't affect the battery life, has a great colour screen and it shows your album covers whilst playing the albums - i've nicked all my album images from amazon - simple drag and drop into itunes. Easy. I know this doesn't sound important but it really is good because it gives you back the one thing that is lost through mp3 players - the association you have with the music and the album image. Sitting on the tube, reminiscing about an old indie track from super furrys or whatever is vastly enhanced by being able to see pete fowler's "radiator" cover or Hypgnosis's "Dark side of the moon". Maybe it's just cos i'm a graphic designer - but it just works.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
iPod means quality!, 3 Jan 2005
This review is from: Apple iPod Photo 40GB [M9585] (Electronics)
Yes, its expensive, but you get what you pay. This piece of kit is pure quality, if you have ever held an iPod you'll know what I mean. Even the packaging is perfect, Apple know what people will pay for. I've not owned an iPod before but I am more than happy with my 40Gb model and would buy from Apple again.
The iTunes software bundled with the pod leaves something to be desired, its good for organising your music but you really need something better if you want to do more with your tracks.
A case (a cover and a pouch) is included which saves you some money buying one seperatly, again this is good quality.
To sum up, a fantastic piece of quality kit. Yes, I've used the 'Q' word a lot, but buy one and you'll find out for yourself!!!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
the absoloute, best ever iPod, 8 Feb 2005
This review is from: Apple iPod Photo 40GB [M9585] (Electronics)
it can clearly be said, it is the BEST EVER product for music on the market. the cool, sleek design makes it attractive, colour screen has the best image display for anything that size and the music quality gives the impression that you have bought the ULTIMATE iPod.
and then there's the CLICKWHEEL. at first, you would think it spins around, but its a very sensitive material that only needs to be touched and the title selection moves. infact, a delicate stroke would be able to WHIZZ through your thousands of photos and show them to your oh-so-envious mates. 25,000 infact.
can anyone beat that?
ok, so im kind of biased with being a MAC lover, and i could go on for days with AMAZING reasons to buy mac products (lets face it, theyre FANTASTIC!), but its even compatable with windows.
like someone else said before, slideshows on tv. that is ace! the photos are CRYSTAL CLEAR on mine.
you know from the moment you open the box, it's neat, compact and smart packaging will have you loving your new little iPod photo from the moment you set your eyes on it.
if you're still thinking of buying it, worried about stretching out for the price...its a great buy, WELL WORTH THE MONEY, and it will last!!!!! its NOT meant to be used up within a year. this gadget is for many many years. you could never grow bored of it.
everything you need is included. its rechargable, not that it needs recharging often. comes with its smart dock, carry case e.t.c.
amazing
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