Excerpt: So, the iPod appears once more, in yet another incarnation. Given the success of the player over the years, we wouldn't expect Apple to revolutionise its product, and so...
Pros: Improved sonic performance; thinner chassis; great all-rounder; stylish finish
Pros: Long-lasting battery life (14 to 20 hours) and ability to connect to full size TV (via cable) for watching videos, sync calendar, photos, notes, audiobooks, etc.
Cons: Will not play WMA (Windows Media) files, hard to keep clean, few add-on programs, included headphones could use some improvement.
Conclusion: I have to say I'm very impressed by the iPod Video. Apple has created a near perfect portable media player. The audio is great, and the video playback is great! There are...
Summary: As much as I hate to admit it, I actually like using the iPod Video. As a diehard small market MP3 player user, it's hard for me to admit that. It's also difficult to nit...
Excerpt: We chose to review the 30GB (as opposed to the 80GB version) as it is the direct competitor to the Microsoft Zune (not that the capacity will really make a difference in...
Excerpt: The 5th generation Apple iPod, or sometimes known as the iPod Video and that's how we'll refer to it throughout the review, just might be the best iPod that we've seen...
Cons: Mediocre video only battery life, no extras included (such as charging adapter or dock),
Has a great-looking screen for watching video, but it's a bit too small for extended viewing.
PC World
16 August 2006
Conclusion: If you are looking to play a lot of video, you'd be better off with a Portable Media Center or a similar device with a bigger screen than the iPod's, such as the Cowon...
Excerpt: The Apple iPod Video White (30 GB, MA002LL/A) Digital Media Player holds up to 7500 songs and full-color album art. Includes a bright 2.5" 320x240 pixel TFT display. It...
Pros: Good battery life, color screen with video capabilities; small size; easy navigation and so much more.
Cons: Has no wall charger. No Firewire file-transfer support.
Excerpt: The Apple iPod Video Black (30 GB, MA146LL/A) Digital Media Player gives you the ultimate music experience with the support of up to 15,000 songs and up to 150 hours of...
Pros: Has great sound, endless storage, easy to get video content and so many good things about this iPOD.
Excerpt: The Apple iPod Video White (60 GB, MA003LL/A) Digital Media Player lets you find song or photo you're after quickly and easily with the player's Click Wheel. Some of the...
Pros: It supports photo and video playback, great features and performance.
Cons: No Firewire, surface scratches easily and it very expensive.
The Apple iPod Video / 5th Generation can not be considered an upgrade for
the music buff. It is very pleasing to the eye and simple to operate. In
basically looks great and produces even better so…
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