Price range: £191.16
What is it: Portable hard disk-based music, video and photo player
What we think: It won't be the world's favourite iPod, but it's CNET's favourite music player on record
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 16 September 2008
Tags: Apple, Apple iPod classic (2nd gen), Blu-ray discs, portable, hard disk
We like:
Huge capacity; great sound quality; support for high-quality audio and video formats; decent screen; integration with iTunes for music, movie and TV show downloads; heaps of accessories available; sturdy design
We don't like:
Only one capacity option; lacklustre EQ options; weaker battery life compared with previously available classic
Also known as:
iPod classic 2G; iPod classic 6.5G; Video iPod 6.5G; iPod with video 6.5G
You might also need:
Better headphones; case
CNET UK judgement:
120GB of storage and the addition of the Genius feature, makes up for the slightly reduced battery life over the previous model, reaffirming the iPod classic as our favourite portable audio player on record
Full review:
A year ago almost to the week, we brought you the review of Apple's iPod classic -- the 80GB and 160GB hold-all iPod. One year later, it's available in just a single, slim 120GB capacity, with most features remaining unchanged. Continue Reading...
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10 Sep 2008 in Crave
Photos: Hands-on with the new Apple iPod classic
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