Apple iPod classic 80 GB Silver (6th Generation) OLD MODEL by Apple Computer
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Digital camera reviews of Apple iPod classic 80 GB Silver (6th Generation) OLD MODEL
Digital camera Review: Compatible with my old 20GB iPod Classic accessories
Summary: 4 Stars
The best part is this iPod has been compatible with my Bose SoundDock from my 20GB classic. I like that there was no need to buy new one for this one. And the storage amount is incredible. Also, has been great for traveling with my 7 year son on the plane, where he watched shows we download from iTunes.Digital camera Review: Cool product
Summary: 5 Stars
Apple Ipod classic 80GB is a complete companion. The huge storage really helps to keep more collection and allows you to enjoy variety.Digital camera Review: Could be easier to use.
Summary: 4 Stars
Having only 1 prior MP3 experience, I expected the ipod to be as easy to use as my last MP3 player. It isn't. I don't find the iPod to be very user friendly. Once you get music on (which has to be purchased from itunes unless you want a big hassle) it is hard to get it back off. There is no way to remove individual songs without rearranging files and folders on your computer and then re-syncing the device. Overall, I like the iPod itself, but I'm not happy with the software.Digital camera Review: Could it be? A hard drive music player with decent audio quality? Nope. Try again.
Summary: 2 Stars
I put off getting an iPod for quite some time. Too expensive, I thought, and the sound quality probably isn't that good. But finally the alluring 80 gigabyte storage capacity and ultrahip stylings of the iPod Classic could keep me iPodless no longer, so I bought one.
I have a fairly extensive collection of music on my computer, and I was already using iTunes, so loading it up was no problem. Quite pleasant actually. The battery was charged and the screen was great. Everything was fantastic. Until...
I finally started listening to music on it. I tried the Apple headphones included with the unit. Rubbish, but that's to be expected. Moved up to my nice pair of around-ear studio headphones. Still not great. Messed with the EQ, and found this was the problem. And oh what a problem it was.
First off, there's no custom EQ setting. Ridiculous.
Second, none of the settings have adaquate bass for desirable listening. Stuck listening to tinny, trebley music sucks. And I'm not really an audiophile.
Third, the EQ settings that approach having a listenable amount of bass response clip the signal. Digital distortion does not sound good like analog can. Harsh clipping in the lower registers. I've had a few portable CD players that had plenty of bass response sans clipping, so I know it is possible. This is just atrocious design. Seriously.
Other reviews complain about a nonresponsive clickwheel, and the useless Cover Flow feature, but these aspects didn't bother me. I actually quite like everything about it except for the sound quality (I even imported a few discs using the Apple Lossless format and still the quality is disappointing). Even watching movies on the thing is kind of fun, which I was surprised about.
Alas, I will continue to use it when out and about because having an enormous volume of music available at all times is quite convenient, and we all know convenience is everything in this day and age.
So, my recommendation would be not to buy this product if you care about how your music sounds, although if by some chance you are going to be running it through an external amplifier and EQ, you can disable the internal EQ and it will sound just fine. Try and find somebody with one so you can try it out before you buy to see if you mind the subpar audio. I doubt the Zune sounds better, but try that one out as well.
UPDATE>>Bought some Sennheiser headphones that sound pretty good on the iPod. Still subpar, but listenable at least. Also, iTunes is really slow and freezes up for a few seconds after transferring music (yes, iTunes and firmware are up to date and my computer is fairly fast). Another poorly designed part about the iPod is that it puts all of your music in hidden folders and renames the files so that they look like "FIXQ" or "GHRY," making transferring music from the iPod to another computer a real hassle (and effectively impossible if looking for files without metadata).
Digital camera Review: Couldn't be Happier~Great ipod
Summary: 5 Stars
I got my first ipod when the 3rd gen Nano came out and proceeded to fill it up right away. Now what?
This 80GB was the perfect answer. I do not know how people can say 1-3 ratings. Mine is wonderful. I have 4,500 songs on it every CD I own. now I am converting my Records to CD and putting them on it too, I have 200++ albums and it will still not come close to filling this baby.
I got the square ipod home Amazon had as a deal of the day. It sounds fantastic...just like Bose. I crank that baby up and hear it all thru the house. I love that I can have all my CD's in one tiny place and take it with me.
I highly recommed this ipod. It is bult sturdy too.
My only sligt complaint is that many of my albums do not have artwork available in the itune store. I guess my type music is the most popluar. Christian Contempory.