Typical price: £239
What is it: Special edition 30GB digital player with video
What we think: It's not for everyone but U2 fans are sure to part with the extra £20 for it
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Reviewed on: 18 July 2006
Tags: apple, wi fi, body, generation
We like:
Incredibly thin and intuitive design; beautiful LCD; supports photo and video playback; seamless integration with iTunes, which boasts the world's biggest music catalogue and a fledgling video store; lots of extra features, such as a world clock, a stopwatch, and PIM applications; a galaxy of accessories designed for the iPod
We don't like:
U2 edition costs £20 more than standard iPod; no extras included, such as a dock, AV cables or a power adaptor; poor battery life for video; slight delay when playing video; no guarantee that your non-iTunes Music Store video will play on an iPod, even after using converted third-party software
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The iPod U2 certainly isn't for everyone, but its target audience (namely, U2 fans) will love it, and will pay the extra £20 for it
Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (30GB, video) History
7 Jun 2006 in News
The video edition holds 30GB, is black with a red click wheel, and comes with the band's signatures engraved on the back
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