- 160GB hard drive
- Holds up to 40,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format
- Holds up to 25,000 iPod-viewable photos
- Holds up to 200 hours of video
- 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
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Hold Everything
Decisions, decisions. Who needs ’em? Why should you have to choose what to put on your iPod? With up to 160GB of storage, iPod classic lets you carry everything in your collection — up to 40,000 songs or up to 200 hours of video — everywhere you go. In a completely new, even thinner, all-metal design, this iPod is a modern classic.
Overview
With 80GB or 160GB of storage(1), iPod classic gives your music and video room to move. It also has plenty of energy (up to 40 hours of audio playback 2), good looks (a sleek, all-metal design), and a great personality (a brand-new interface with Cover Flow). In other words, iPod classic makes an ideal companion. Why not get to know it better?
Cover Flow
If a picture says a thousand words, think of what all the album art in your collection might say. With Cover Flow on iPod classic, you can flip through your music to find the album you want to hear. Use the Click Wheel to browse music by album cover, then select an album to flip it over and see the track list.
Music
Use the Click Wheel to adjust volume, navigate songs, browse in Cover Flow, or explore the Music menu by playlist, artist, album, song, genre, composer, and more. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs. iPod classic makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to its big, bright, colour display.
Movies
Buy movies from the iTunes Store and you can sync them to your iPod classic to watch anywhere, anytime. The gorgeous 2.5-inch display makes your movies pop. And iPod classic keeps you entertained for up to 7 hours. Long flight or darkened room? Adjust the brightness for even more video playback time.
TV Shows
There’s always something good on iPod classic. Browse thousands of episodes of your favorite TV shows on the iTunes Store then sync them to iPod classic. Watch last night’s episodes this morning, or buy a whole TV series and play a pocket-size marathon.
Podcasts
The iTunes Store features thousands of free video and audio podcasts, including indie favorites and offerings from such big names as ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod classic. You can even play video podcasts on TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.
Audiobooks
The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks — including exclusives like the entire Harry Potter series — so you can catch up on your reading wherever iPod classic takes you. iPod classic recognizes where you left off and bookmarks your place. You can even adjust the reading speed to suit you.
Games
Put hours of fun at your fingertips. iPod classic comes with three games — Vortex, iQuiz, and Klondike — and you can download more from the iTunes. All iPod games are designed specifically for the iPod interface. And all of them look great on the 2.5-inch colour display.
Photos
iPod classic holds up to 25,000 photos you can sync from your Mac or PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails the same way you scroll through song titles. To see a photo full screen, click the center button. You can even view photo slideshows — complete with music and transitions — on iPod classic or on a TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.
Search
With up to 40,000 songs1 on your iPod classic, you need an easy way to search your collection. A built-in search function lets you use the Click Wheel to type out the name of the song, artist, album, audiobook, or podcast you’re looking for. iPod classic returns results instantly as you select letters.
Extras
Calendars, contacts, and a clock appear in the Extras menu, along with a few more handy items. Take the screen lock, for example. Spin the Click Wheel to choose a four-digit combination and protect your iPod classic from prying eyes. If you forget your combination, just reset when you sync. Or use the built-in stopwatch to log your best times.
1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
2. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2007 using preproduction hardware and software. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings.
Product Description
Apple iPod Touch comes with a 2.5-inch (diagonal) colour LCD with LED backlight. With 80GB of storage and up to 30 hours of battery life, the iPod classic lets you enjoy up to 20,000 songs or up to 100 hours of video or any combination wherever you go. Cover Flow - Browse through your music and video collection by flipping through album art. Select an album to turn it over and see the track list.Enhanced interface - Experience a whole way to browse and view your music and video. Sleeker design - Beautif...
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59 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Having picked up my iPod from the Apple store this afternoon I am very impressed with its performance so far. The menus are fast & responsive and the videos play like never before (the screen seems clearer than on the earlier video iPods). The brushed metal look is far more sophisticated than previous plastic case designs and should prove more durable.
It does take a while to copy all the info across to the iPod first time (30 mins per 10GB), and it is very specific about the movie formats that it can play, but if you are looking for a replacement for an earlier model of iPod and need more storage than the 16GB in the touch then the Classic range is pretty good value for money.
It comes with 3 pre-installed games, the cables & basic headphones (replace with better ones to hear your music as it was intended), and two Apple icon stickers.
You need to buy a case separately, and there is no dock included (but mine from my G3 iPod works fine with the provided cable).
If you aren't interested in the touch screen interface of the other new range, or would rather buy proven technology then this is the choice for you.
It does take a while to copy all the info across to the iPod first time (30 mins per 10GB), and it is very specific about the movie formats that it can play, but if you are looking for a replacement for an earlier model of iPod and need more storage than the 16GB in the touch then the Classic range is pretty good value for money.
It comes with 3 pre-installed games, the cables & basic headphones (replace with better ones to hear your music as it was intended), and two Apple icon stickers.
You need to buy a case separately, and there is no dock included (but mine from my G3 iPod works fine with the provided cable).
If you aren't interested in the touch screen interface of the other new range, or would rather buy proven technology then this is the choice for you.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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First off - I am an iPod fan: my 3G was a constant companion, and is still in use. I bought my wife an iPod Video, which we've enjoyed especially when travelling. When my 3G battery was now down to 90 minutes, I purchased the Classic 160.
What's good? I like the style, and I like "coverflow" (although as the Ipod is usually in a case it's not often seen!) And the music sounds great - at least as good as on the 3G, other reviews notwithstanding. At 160 GB, I can get all my 120GB of music on and let iTunes sort it out. And battery life is stunning in comparison with the 3G, even when new.
However, the volume cap is the bad news. The EU (as you will know) have imposed a maximum decibel level on all personal stereos. This is not new - I bought the iPod in the knowledge that maximum volume was limited. However, the limitation (that is in the firmware) has been encrypted. For the other two iPods I had used GoPod to remove the cap - GoPod does not recognise the new iPod, and as the creator of GoPod no longer has an iPod, it is unlikely that an upgrade will be forthcoming.
What does this mean? For me, the iPod works great with my ER6 earbud headphones - although I have the volume on full, as opposed to on half to three quarters for the 3Gs (I ran a comparison test.) However, when I use my Bose Noise Cancelling earphones, there is not enough volume to drive them. This is, you might imagine, rather annoying. I shall have to buy an amplifier if I want to use these. Again, on three quarter volume, the 3Gs have no problem.
Think car stereo too. If, like me, you connect to your car stereo through the headphone socket, the volume level is too quiet to be heard above ambient noise. A problem.
The good news here is that the PC connector at the bottom is unaffected - so if you use external speakers that slot here, you'll be fine. And a work around for headphone users is to buy a remote that plugs into this socket, and then connect the headphones here.
Overall, then, if your headphones work fine with the iPod this is a five star review. If not, it might not manage one star. I'd suggest trying out your phones on a store/friend's iPod, and making your mind up. Or buy a US model - no restrictions here. Buy across the pond and take it back with you - and save money too! - or purchase through a reputable US supplier. Even with duty, you'll be likely to save money = and avoid a crippled machine...
What's good? I like the style, and I like "coverflow" (although as the Ipod is usually in a case it's not often seen!) And the music sounds great - at least as good as on the 3G, other reviews notwithstanding. At 160 GB, I can get all my 120GB of music on and let iTunes sort it out. And battery life is stunning in comparison with the 3G, even when new.
However, the volume cap is the bad news. The EU (as you will know) have imposed a maximum decibel level on all personal stereos. This is not new - I bought the iPod in the knowledge that maximum volume was limited. However, the limitation (that is in the firmware) has been encrypted. For the other two iPods I had used GoPod to remove the cap - GoPod does not recognise the new iPod, and as the creator of GoPod no longer has an iPod, it is unlikely that an upgrade will be forthcoming.
What does this mean? For me, the iPod works great with my ER6 earbud headphones - although I have the volume on full, as opposed to on half to three quarters for the 3Gs (I ran a comparison test.) However, when I use my Bose Noise Cancelling earphones, there is not enough volume to drive them. This is, you might imagine, rather annoying. I shall have to buy an amplifier if I want to use these. Again, on three quarter volume, the 3Gs have no problem.
Think car stereo too. If, like me, you connect to your car stereo through the headphone socket, the volume level is too quiet to be heard above ambient noise. A problem.
The good news here is that the PC connector at the bottom is unaffected - so if you use external speakers that slot here, you'll be fine. And a work around for headphone users is to buy a remote that plugs into this socket, and then connect the headphones here.
Overall, then, if your headphones work fine with the iPod this is a five star review. If not, it might not manage one star. I'd suggest trying out your phones on a store/friend's iPod, and making your mind up. Or buy a US model - no restrictions here. Buy across the pond and take it back with you - and save money too! - or purchase through a reputable US supplier. Even with duty, you'll be likely to save money = and avoid a crippled machine...
39 of 42 people found the following review helpful
I've just replaced my old 40GB ipod with this incredible 160GB pocket powerhouse. So far, so good.
The unit itself looks great, the iconic white plastic case has been replaced by a black or silver brushed steel one and Apple have stuck with the chic minimal design that makes their stuff so much cooler than everything else. The screen is large and bright and has good resolution. The menus are simple and quicky accessible as always. It has tons of features including games, video playback and album artwork scrolling.
There are two main niggles as to why I haven't given the ipod classic 5 stars....
The first is that getting the ipod to display the correct album artwork is maddeningly difficult. iTunes will download the artwork but it won't find more obscure stuff and much of the time gets the others totally wrong. You can edit this in itunes but it is fiddly and time consuming because you have to look for the correct ones on google or whatever.
The second reason is that Apple have not included a mains charger and appear to have stopped producing them altogether which I think is bonkers. You can charge it from your USB lead but what about when you are on holiday etc? Luckily I have an old charger but if I hadn't this would have been a major hassle.
All in all I wouldn't consider another mp3 player than the ipod but the two criticisms I made above may be worth considering when spending this much money.
The unit itself looks great, the iconic white plastic case has been replaced by a black or silver brushed steel one and Apple have stuck with the chic minimal design that makes their stuff so much cooler than everything else. The screen is large and bright and has good resolution. The menus are simple and quicky accessible as always. It has tons of features including games, video playback and album artwork scrolling.
There are two main niggles as to why I haven't given the ipod classic 5 stars....
The first is that getting the ipod to display the correct album artwork is maddeningly difficult. iTunes will download the artwork but it won't find more obscure stuff and much of the time gets the others totally wrong. You can edit this in itunes but it is fiddly and time consuming because you have to look for the correct ones on google or whatever.
The second reason is that Apple have not included a mains charger and appear to have stopped producing them altogether which I think is bonkers. You can charge it from your USB lead but what about when you are on holiday etc? Luckily I have an old charger but if I hadn't this would have been a major hassle.
All in all I wouldn't consider another mp3 player than the ipod but the two criticisms I made above may be worth considering when spending this much money.
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Almost 5 stars...
It is my first iPod, and I like it a lot, but as other buyers I'm also frustrated by the volume cap imposed by EU regulations. Read more
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Very faulty product
i have had my ipod classic for 7 months now but because i bought an i touch soon afterwards i have barely used it. Read more
Published on 4 May 2008 by G Freek
The iPod comes of age
As an analogue-loving audiophile I've never bothered with compressed music except for ATRAC versions of my vinyl albums and CDs to play on the move. Read more
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