Apple iPod 5th Generation White (30 GB) MP3 Player
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Description: The iPod just keeps getting better and better, and with this latest evolution, you can watch movies, TV shows, and music videos all with one unique and powerful device. The iPod Video will revolutionize the way you enjoy your digital me...
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iPod battery life myth is not a mythReview created: 01/18/06
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116 of 144 people found this review helpful.
What is there to say about all this controversy surrounding the battery life of the new video iPods? I am not one to product-bash, but I am an iPod owner and I will be the first to say that this player is less than extraordinary.
The new iPod should be fully charged before its first use, as stated in the manual. Even then, though, the battery life is less than stellar. When I have my headphones on medium-high volume, and I listen to music, I usually get about 6 hours in. This is 6 hours less than the 12 hours claimed on the Apple website. Also, video life is listed as 2 hours. I have Kill Bill Vol. 1 on my iPod, and (for those of you who've seen the film) I was only able to watch the beginning of the Gogo Yubari scene to the end of the Crazy 88 Scene, and then my battery died. For those of you who haven't seen the film, that is about 25 minutes worth of DVD quality video with sound.
Maybe my iPod is not working correctly, and I need to get that checked out, but I am going to go ahead and assume that because of its small size and color screen, the iPod falls short of having a decent battery life.
The new iPod should be fully charged before its first use, as stated in the manual. Even then, though, the battery life is less than stellar. When I have my headphones on medium-high volume, and I listen to music, I usually get about 6 hours in. This is 6 hours less than the 12 hours claimed on the Apple website. Also, video life is listed as 2 hours. I have Kill Bill Vol. 1 on my iPod, and (for those of you who've seen the film) I was only able to watch the beginning of the Gogo Yubari scene to the end of the Crazy 88 Scene, and then my battery died. For those of you who haven't seen the film, that is about 25 minutes worth of DVD quality video with sound.
Maybe my iPod is not working correctly, and I need to get that checked out, but I am going to go ahead and assume that because of its small size and color screen, the iPod falls short of having a decent battery life.
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iPod Video 30 GB Review57 of 68 people found this review helpful.
What can i say, this is the next generation of the iPod and it is smaller, sleeker, better battery life (music), and honestly looks very nice.
PROS
-Nice battery life with continuous music
-Supports Videos and Photos
-30 gb and very lightweight and skinny
CONS
-Bad battery life with continuous video
-Freezes on occasion (happened to me 3 times)
-Scratches Easily (so does everything else)
I would highly suggest getting this even with the price at 300 dollars.
I would also suggest buying a case that covers the hole ipod (like a clear plastic case)
PROS
-Nice battery life with continuous music
-Supports Videos and Photos
-30 gb and very lightweight and skinny
CONS
-Bad battery life with continuous video
-Freezes on occasion (happened to me 3 times)
-Scratches Easily (so does everything else)
I would highly suggest getting this even with the price at 300 dollars.
I would also suggest buying a case that covers the hole ipod (like a clear plastic case)
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fragil26 of 33 people found this review helpful.
i really like the video quality, its amazing! trully loved it, music sounds great and photos look good. but overall the ipod is a fragile piece of glass. i came out of my car to find that my screen was CRACKED! a five day old ipod was ruined. it shows no dents or hits just a very nasty lcd screen. Oh and try having ipod fix this for you lol they told me they wouldnt fix it because it was "personal abuse" so be careful with your new shiny ipod :)
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angel
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Computer hard drive crashed-all ipod information gone.Review created: 03/07/06(updated 07/30/07)
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It holds 30gb, which can really plug up your computer. That is the biggest downfall of this amazing gadget. You have to put all your songs, videos, and pictures, on the computer, then you can load them onto your ipod. My son had about 2gb's worth on his ipod, (a lot of stuff) and the computer hard drive crashed. He was stuck, and couldn't change anything on his ipod. He couldn't download the items from his ipod onto the computer, so he had to start all over from scratch, putting the stuff on the computer. $75.00 worth of videos and songs from Itunes was lost. The guy that fixed my computer said that there was nothing we could do, but I found out later that that is not true. You can buy software from Circuit City to take stuff off your ipod and put it on your computer. You also need to charge the ipod by connecting it to the computer, unless you buy other accessories. These ipods are nice, we still haven't figured out how to put a movie on it, just whatever itunes has for cartoons, etc. It's electronics and it takes a while to figure out all the stuff you can do, and all the expensive accessories you have to buy for it. But they are cool, I bought my daughter one for Christmas. Just make sure you've got a good computer (large hard drive, Windows XP, fast cpu, enough memory), and this will be a lot of fun.
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New AND ImprovedReview created: 02/06/06
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8 of 9 people found this review helpful.
I have had 2 iPods in my life. the first one was not so great. black and white screen, short battery life, (not to mention the fluxuating battery meter.) etc... but the ipod video 30 gig is great because it holds photos, videos, AND songs!! Apple has fixed the battery meter glitch, the lame screen, and given more storage for the same price as an iPod Photo 20 gig. it would have been a 5/5 but i personally dont like the way the headphones go on.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY IPOD VIDEOReview created: 11/16/06
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) 7 of 8 people found this review helpful.
The video ipod is the next best thing from apple, ever. The video ipod is no more than the size of a slim digital camera, and it can play all the songs you can imagine! The video ipod is great, but it has some problems:
PROS:
Very Thin and Small For Something of its capabilities
Works Well, Usually
Comes With Award-winning iTunes Software
Includes everthing you need right in the box
Cons:
Scratchs Easily,(put it in your pocket and it comes out scratched, even if there was nothing in your pocket.
Headphones are awful so you will need to pay twenty bucks for another pair.
Has random gliches that are annoying.
Apple's customer service is awful and after 90 days you have to pay for your customer service.
So, to conclude, if you are in the market for the video ipod, buy it! But take good care of it and treat it like your only child.
PROS:
Very Thin and Small For Something of its capabilities
Works Well, Usually
Comes With Award-winning iTunes Software
Includes everthing you need right in the box
Cons:
Scratchs Easily,(put it in your pocket and it comes out scratched, even if there was nothing in your pocket.
Headphones are awful so you will need to pay twenty bucks for another pair.
Has random gliches that are annoying.
Apple's customer service is awful and after 90 days you have to pay for your customer service.
So, to conclude, if you are in the market for the video ipod, buy it! But take good care of it and treat it like your only child.
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A great all-around player!7 of 9 people found this review helpful.
Like - Long battery life, short charging time, big screen, video playback, size.
Love - Output to TV, iPod accessory support, extra features (world clock, games, stopwatch, scheduler, etc.), screen quality/clarity, iTunes ease of use.
Dislike - iTunes being slightly restrictive about moving music around (Simple fix - PodMax from Circuit City, $20)
Why did I buy it - Dude, it's an iPod, they have the mp3 player market in a stranglehold. They are simply the best, period. Best support, best accessories, best features.
Love - Output to TV, iPod accessory support, extra features (world clock, games, stopwatch, scheduler, etc.), screen quality/clarity, iTunes ease of use.
Dislike - iTunes being slightly restrictive about moving music around (Simple fix - PodMax from Circuit City, $20)
Why did I buy it - Dude, it's an iPod, they have the mp3 player market in a stranglehold. They are simply the best, period. Best support, best accessories, best features.
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Everything in about 2 and 1/2 inches!Review created: 02/24/06
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) 7 of 9 people found this review helpful.
Video quality of your own movies are great! One downside to the ipod video is it only read MP4 files so you might have to convert your own files. Overall great everything, bigger screen, video, photos, songs, calender/clock.
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iPod videoReview created: 02/09/06(updated 02/09/06)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful.
Everything works fine,the only problem that i have with my iPod Video is that it freezes sometimes when i try to turn it off.
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Technolust...Review created: 01/02/06
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7 of 10 people found this review helpful.
This is the best yet. Forget about getting a DVD player for your car, just get one of these. The kids will LOVE that it is a super cool gadget, and they will be the most quiet and content kids on your roadtrip. Or your daily boring errands for that matter! Sure it is more expensive, BUT, you can use it to play music too of course, and even get all sorts of adapters to play your music in the house, the car, etc... You can't lose!
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Amazing item6 of 7 people found this review helpful.
What can I say? This thing does it all, from playing music, to displaying photos,to playing video, this thing is amazing. The clarity of videos is great, and the music is very clear. It has long battery life and charges very fast. However, this item is fragile and I recommend a case. If you take good care of it, it will be yours for a long time. As long as you keep it in good condition, you will be able to enjoy this thing for years to come!
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sweetReview created: 04/09/06
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6 of 8 people found this review helpful.
i love this new ipod, what more could ask for? its got it all, video, photo and music. ive had three ipods, the crappy shuffle, then the mini and no wthis, and i must say, its the best thing on the market. if you dont have one of these, well you need one. the only downfall is that there isnt alot of battery life when watching videos, but thats all. get one.
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BAD Misleading Seller, Damaged Item, Uncooperative5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
I wanted to buy an iPod for my girlfriend, and the item description sounded just right. Unfortunately, this player arrived with MANY scratches (including the screen), and was badly gouged as well. I should have been suspicious that there was no good picture of the iPod's front.
To make matters worse, it won't work. Yes, it turns on, but won't connect to iTunes, and is pretty much worthless. I contacted the seller within the time she specified, but she won't take it back, and has stopped communicating with me altogether. I have filed a dispute with AmEx, and am trying to get my money back that way.
This is the worst experience I've ever had with Ebay, which is a good thing, I guess. However, I would caution ALL buyers to beware of listings with poor pictures and bad return policies. I will probably never buy a USED item again either, since you never know what you'll get, and the seller has all the power once they have your money.
As the old saying goes, "LET THE BUYER BEWARE"!!! Be careful out there...
Reno Ron.
To make matters worse, it won't work. Yes, it turns on, but won't connect to iTunes, and is pretty much worthless. I contacted the seller within the time she specified, but she won't take it back, and has stopped communicating with me altogether. I have filed a dispute with AmEx, and am trying to get my money back that way.
This is the worst experience I've ever had with Ebay, which is a good thing, I guess. However, I would caution ALL buyers to beware of listings with poor pictures and bad return policies. I will probably never buy a USED item again either, since you never know what you'll get, and the seller has all the power once they have your money.
As the old saying goes, "LET THE BUYER BEWARE"!!! Be careful out there...
Reno Ron.
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Apple Apple Apple, what else can I say...Review created: 05/01/06
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5 of 6 people found this review helpful.
I have had so many MP3 players in my life and also the third iPod I own. Here are my opinions about this one:
Everyone knows how GREAT the ipod is, so I'm going to tell you the real stuff as it is:
The sound quility of this player is ranked 8/10 compared to the iRiver players with Philips decoding chip. (iPods uses PortalPlayer chips) This can be a great drawback for pro music lovers, but otherwise it is not bad.
Becareful if you own a PC and a MAC, you can't use your iPod on both systems at the same time, which means you'll have to erase all your music before plugging it into a PC when you have Mac Core installed, or the other way around. This is a drawback for me, but if you only own PCs, you should be fine.
The iPod does not have a personalized Equilizer, which means you have to select from the presets. There are a lot of presets, but I still prefer a adjustable Equilizer.
The video playing feature is not so amazing to me because the battery runs out way too fast, even for a 2 hour movie. So if you are going on a international air trip with your iPod, you'd better have an external battery pack (bulky and expensive)
There is so much more, but here I'm only going to tell you two more things. The iPod has an radio feature but you need an extra $50 dollars to use it, you need to buy an attachment (The Radio Remote)... When you buy your iPod, make sure you also grab a charger, because you wouldn't want to start drawing power out of your notebook computer on a business trip....
I recommend this player because it is only $300 retail for a lot of features, and you may get it for a lot less on eBay! So happy eBaying!!
Everyone knows how GREAT the ipod is, so I'm going to tell you the real stuff as it is:
The sound quility of this player is ranked 8/10 compared to the iRiver players with Philips decoding chip. (iPods uses PortalPlayer chips) This can be a great drawback for pro music lovers, but otherwise it is not bad.
Becareful if you own a PC and a MAC, you can't use your iPod on both systems at the same time, which means you'll have to erase all your music before plugging it into a PC when you have Mac Core installed, or the other way around. This is a drawback for me, but if you only own PCs, you should be fine.
The iPod does not have a personalized Equilizer, which means you have to select from the presets. There are a lot of presets, but I still prefer a adjustable Equilizer.
The video playing feature is not so amazing to me because the battery runs out way too fast, even for a 2 hour movie. So if you are going on a international air trip with your iPod, you'd better have an external battery pack (bulky and expensive)
There is so much more, but here I'm only going to tell you two more things. The iPod has an radio feature but you need an extra $50 dollars to use it, you need to buy an attachment (The Radio Remote)... When you buy your iPod, make sure you also grab a charger, because you wouldn't want to start drawing power out of your notebook computer on a business trip....
I recommend this player because it is only $300 retail for a lot of features, and you may get it for a lot less on eBay! So happy eBaying!!
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Its awsomeReview created: 03/30/06
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5 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Movies, music, picture slideshow . . . what more could you ask for from an MP3 player? I mean, this thing does it all, and all it demands is that you take care of it so it doesnt gie or anything. Be careful and you wont have any problems
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ipod video, the way to go!Review created: 12/12/06
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The new iPod video is by far the best your money can buy. It has enough memory for ALL your music, and many hours of video. It keeps the kids entertained in the car or roadtrips, and keeps me entertained on the subway on the way to work. There is more then enough room on this device to store, all of my music, and the kids videos as well.
The new screen is sharp, and bright, and the battery life is excellent.
There might be other players out there which try to compete with this product, but take my word for it, they do not come close! the ipod has many OEM, and third party accessories, while the 'other' brand(s) have only basic accessories. It is a real convenience, when you can buy any accessory, in any price range, color and size you can possibly imagine.
Bottom line? Dont waste your time with the cheap imitators, stick with the one which started it all...iPod!
The new screen is sharp, and bright, and the battery life is excellent.
There might be other players out there which try to compete with this product, but take my word for it, they do not come close! the ipod has many OEM, and third party accessories, while the 'other' brand(s) have only basic accessories. It is a real convenience, when you can buy any accessory, in any price range, color and size you can possibly imagine.
Bottom line? Dont waste your time with the cheap imitators, stick with the one which started it all...iPod!
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Great Hi-Tech Grandma's Brag BookReview created: 11/27/06
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) 4 of 7 people found this review helpful.
As a grandmother with loads of pictures of my granddaughters I fell in love with this iPod for the photo storage. It does take a little while to learn the controls and how to get all my pictures organized but the finished job works great. Now no matter where I am I can show pictures of my grandkids, my trips to the eBay Live Conventions, family BBQ and anything else - they are all there in one small wallet sized electronic photo book.
So if you are looking for a gift for someone that might not seem your normal iPod" type think again!
So if you are looking for a gift for someone that might not seem your normal iPod" type think again!
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go ahead and get it, you won't be sorryReview created: 08/09/06
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
I didn't rush into purchasing an mp3 player, as much as I wanted to. I searched the entire worldwide web for an mp3 player. There were 6gb players and 30gb players, hard drive and flash drive, Creative and iRiver, white and black, good reviews and bad reviews...it got kind of overwhelming. Finally I decided that I couldn't go wrong with the most popular player in the world, an Ipod. And not just any Ipod, but the 30gb Ipod video. I've owned it for about half a year and am not regretting it.
I hear things about sound quality and battery life, which may all be true, but the player has worked just fine for me. Just simply do not expect to listen to your songs after enjoying a feature-length film. You can easily accomodate about 1,000-2,000 songs while still having a decent library of videos as well. And as far as price goes, it's a fairly decent buy if purchased on eBay, which should be able to give you an almost 100 dollar discount from regular brand new players.
Oh, and if you can't find an easy and free way of putting dvds onto the video, check out VIDEORA.
I hear things about sound quality and battery life, which may all be true, but the player has worked just fine for me. Just simply do not expect to listen to your songs after enjoying a feature-length film. You can easily accomodate about 1,000-2,000 songs while still having a decent library of videos as well. And as far as price goes, it's a fairly decent buy if purchased on eBay, which should be able to give you an almost 100 dollar discount from regular brand new players.
Oh, and if you can't find an easy and free way of putting dvds onto the video, check out VIDEORA.
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30g ipodReview created: 09/10/07
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
my ipod arrived in about 3 days, which I thought was awesome, and I admit it took me a few days to even open it. Busy downloading music and videos to put on the ipod. However, once I opened it and charged it I found out the scroll wheel was broken. Thought it was just frozen, so I downloaded the manual online and followed it step by step. Had a few people check it out for me, and they all agreed it was the scroll wheel. So...here I sit with an ipod I paid 170.00 dollars for and now I have to find somewhere to send it to be repaired. Now $170.00 is a great price for and ipod like this one, but bad money for a broken one. Needless to say, I have learned my lesson and won't be buying from this seller again and am now leary about buying on e-bay.
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Apple Ipod 30 gig whiteReview created: 12/21/06
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
I never thought that I would find a item that I would love to take with me everywhere to hear my music. It can be slow at times when changing songs. But overall it is very eay to use. It can be very touchy to upload videos at times. I just take my ipod and throw it in my truck and there I have all my music library at my finger tips. I would not trade this item for anything at all.
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about goodReview created: 11/10/06
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3 of 6 people found this review helpful.
i just go through product and i really appreciate the value .
i'm a dealer in electronics, i will love to store these goods
in my shop.
i like to play my bill with paypalaccount nothing like paypal .
this to avoid the act of fraud.
i will love to pay for both shipping and insurance of these goods.
and if u can sell it for me off auction
i'm a dealer in electronics, i will love to store these goods
in my shop.
i like to play my bill with paypalaccount nothing like paypal .
this to avoid the act of fraud.
i will love to pay for both shipping and insurance of these goods.
and if u can sell it for me off auction
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Excellent Apple iPod Video White 30GBReview created: 11/09/06
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
I really like my new ipod!!! I love being able to watch my favorite tv shows and movies on it. I also love having all of my music right at my finger-tips. I no longer have to dig through a pile of cds! The only thing that is kind of frusterating is that the battery doesn't last very long if you watch a movie or show. Still very happy though! I decided to buy it because my iPod mini was essentially broken, and I wanted to upgrade. Excellent product!!!!!
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Apple iPod Video White (30 GB, MA002LL/A) Digital Media3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
To know an iPod Video is to love one! It is a complete entertainment system perfect for travel, commuting, waiting in the dentist's office or just enjoying. I don't buy movies because I'd rather watch them on a larger screen, but they're available. I do buy the TV shows of some of my favorites like "Monk" and "Law and Order." The capacity is almost unfillable. The battery lasts for hours. There's nothing I don't like about this small compact piece of technology.
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Video Ipod--Keeping up with Technology!Review created: 10/15/06
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
I recently made my first Ipod purchase, and decided that the best one for my money was the Ipod Video 30 GB. I figured that with this model I was at least fairly current with today's technology, as this one does play movies and television shows. What I have really enjoyed about it, though, is the ability to play podcasts! We recently visited Washington DC and there are podcasts for almost every major attraction there! I can learn a language, learn to cook or scrapbook, hear the news, and so much more!
And watching tv shows on the flight there was another nice benefit. the picture is crystal clear, and sound excellent.
I think the video Ipod is very easy to sync, and I love that I can have my calendar and contacts in it also. As a fledgling photographer, I now can carry my favorite photos with me at all times, and have a slideshow presentation with them, complete with music and differing transitions between the slides.
The space on it is enormous, even with several television shows, lots of music and podcasts. I think the 30gb size is ideal for the average person; those who are really into movies and music might want to go for the larger one. I personally can't see myself ever filling it up!
I'm hooked on my Ipod!
And watching tv shows on the flight there was another nice benefit. the picture is crystal clear, and sound excellent.
I think the video Ipod is very easy to sync, and I love that I can have my calendar and contacts in it also. As a fledgling photographer, I now can carry my favorite photos with me at all times, and have a slideshow presentation with them, complete with music and differing transitions between the slides.
The space on it is enormous, even with several television shows, lots of music and podcasts. I think the 30gb size is ideal for the average person; those who are really into movies and music might want to go for the larger one. I personally can't see myself ever filling it up!
I'm hooked on my Ipod!
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An Ipod: The Guide3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Ah, the Ipod. A marvel in it's own right. It can play music and videos, read text documents, and it even has a few games on there too. Better yet, you can acsessorize it! The Ipod 30 gig Video seems like the perfect gift to just about anyone, including yourself, right? Well, in my own opinion, I think it is. It's pretty user-friendly, certainly not too many buttons, and it works on both windows and macs. All you really need is the usb plug and you're ready to go. Apple has a website that covers just about everything you need to know about it, how to use it, what different symbols mean, etc. A couple of the only bad things I can think of about it would firstly be the battery life for videos. It's only about 2.5 hours (for only music, it's more like 14). Depending on what movie you watch, that may not be enough juice to get by, but luckily, there's an accessory for that! One of the other down falls, but really only a minor one, is that the bodys scratches and shows dirt and fingerprints easily. An easy way to this is to just buy a case for it for no more than $30, usually less.
Now that all that's covered, how well does it work? The sound quality i have found to be excellent. I'm not too partial to the little white earphones Apple gives you with the Ipod, but that's only because they hurt my ears. The video quality is stunning. The first time I saw a movie on my Ipod, I was awestruck. In fact, the quality is so good that you can buy a cable that lets you play movies/music from your Ipod through your TV (radioshack, $15). Yes, your TV. Granted, it will be a little pixelated, but I watched V for Vendetta from my ipod that i burnt from a dvd, and on the TV, the quality was about that of VHS. I think I'd rather carry around my Ipod and a cable than my VHS player and all my videos. In summary, a high quality machine. And it doesn't take long at all to charge. Something like 2 hours for 80% (from it being completely empty) and an extra 2-3 for the full 100%.
And what's more, there tons of stuff online that works nicely with the 30 gig Ipod video, such as Handbrakelite, which lets you save and play dvds (in proper format) on your Ipod. wow. There are various programs out there that let you boost the max volume of your ipod to your liking. And one of my personal favorites, Yamipod let's you take music OFF your ipod, which apple generally doesn't let you do. For example, you go over to your friend's house, and after asking to check out your new, totally cool sleek black (or white) Ipod video, your friend notices a song or video that he likes and doesn't have. All you have to do is plug your ipod up to his computer, open yamipod and copy the song over to his computer. bam. oh, podcasts, there are also podcasts.
In conclusion, I love the apple ipod video. It has become an obsession for me, and I hope it does for all of you potential ipoders. Good luck doing whatever your ipod related activity maybe, and happy biddings!
Now that all that's covered, how well does it work? The sound quality i have found to be excellent. I'm not too partial to the little white earphones Apple gives you with the Ipod, but that's only because they hurt my ears. The video quality is stunning. The first time I saw a movie on my Ipod, I was awestruck. In fact, the quality is so good that you can buy a cable that lets you play movies/music from your Ipod through your TV (radioshack, $15). Yes, your TV. Granted, it will be a little pixelated, but I watched V for Vendetta from my ipod that i burnt from a dvd, and on the TV, the quality was about that of VHS. I think I'd rather carry around my Ipod and a cable than my VHS player and all my videos. In summary, a high quality machine. And it doesn't take long at all to charge. Something like 2 hours for 80% (from it being completely empty) and an extra 2-3 for the full 100%.
And what's more, there tons of stuff online that works nicely with the 30 gig Ipod video, such as Handbrakelite, which lets you save and play dvds (in proper format) on your Ipod. wow. There are various programs out there that let you boost the max volume of your ipod to your liking. And one of my personal favorites, Yamipod let's you take music OFF your ipod, which apple generally doesn't let you do. For example, you go over to your friend's house, and after asking to check out your new, totally cool sleek black (or white) Ipod video, your friend notices a song or video that he likes and doesn't have. All you have to do is plug your ipod up to his computer, open yamipod and copy the song over to his computer. bam. oh, podcasts, there are also podcasts.
In conclusion, I love the apple ipod video. It has become an obsession for me, and I hope it does for all of you potential ipoders. Good luck doing whatever your ipod related activity maybe, and happy biddings!
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