iPod with video (Fifth Generation) 60GB Review

Time for the world's best music player to take the stage for another encore. In 60 GB model that hold up to 15,000** songs, full-color album art and up to 25,000 photos, the new iPod makes the most of your music and more. Yeah, you've heard that tune before. Only now, you can watch it, too. With support for up to 150 hours**** of video and a 2.5-inch color display, the new iPod lets you take music videos and TV shows on the road.

Specifications

Capacity:
60GB

Dimensions:
4.1 x 2.4 x 0.55 inches

Weight:
5.5 ounces

Rated Battery Life:
Up to 20 hours for music playback

Included Accessories:
Earbud headphones, USB cable, case

Display:
2.5" backlit color LCD

Review

Pros: Crisp, bright, and roomier display improves interface; videos look good on the iPod’s screen and pretty fair on a television; solid battery life; some nice new slideshow transitions; higher-quality voice memos has huge potential.

Cons: No support for FireWire syncing; no included power adapter; some older accessories now obsolete; Apple offers no great solution for converting video.

Source:
http://playlistmag.com

Apple iPod 10GB Review

The super-slim iPod redefines what a digital music player should be. It's lighter than 2 CDs, can hold thousands of songs, and downloads music at blazing speeds. Now you can take your entire music collection with you wherever you go.

Specifications

Product Features
Discontinued by manufacturer, replaced by model #M9460LL/A
Mac and Windows compatible; FireWire and USB 2.0 interface for fastest digital transfer available
Optional docking station makes charging and synching easy
More than 8 hour battery life on a 3 hour charge (1-hour fast charge to 80% capacity)
Features redesigned and backlit navigation and remodeled headphones; headphones with wired remote are optional

Technical Details
Total included memory: 10 GB
Audio playback time (near CD quality): 2,500 songs in AAC format; 8 hours when fully charged
Onboard memory: 10 GB
Included memory cards: None
Compatible memory type(s): None
Memory expansion slots: None
MP3 playback: Yes
G2 playback: No
WMA playback: Yes
Audible content playback: Yes
SDMI compliant: Information Not Available
Add digital audio standards: Mac: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF, WAV Windows: MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, WAV
Display: 2-inch (diagonal) grayscale LCD with LED backlight
FM tuner: No
Voice recording: No
Battery status display: Yes
Color: No
Track programming: Yes
Random play: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Forward/reverse: Yes
Bookmark: Yes
Hold: Yes
Tone: Information Not Available
Preset EQ curves: 20 Equalizer settings
Bass boost: Information Not Available
AC adapter: Yes
Car adapter: Optional
Belt clip: Optional
Carrying case: Optional
Batteries: Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery (630 mAh)
Headphones: Earbud-style headphones with 18-mm drivers using Neodymium transducer magnets
Software: Mac: includes iTunes for Mac OS X; Windows: MUSICMATCH Jukebox Plus 7.5
Interface: Stores data in FireWire or USB 2.0 disk mode
Transfer rate: Information Not Available
Signal-to-noise ratio: Information Not Available
Battery life: 8 hours when fully charged; 2 weeks standby when fully charged
In the box: iPod, Earbud headphones, AC adapter, dock connector to FireWire cable, 4-pin-to-6-pin FireWire adapter
Compatibility: Mac and PC
PC system requirements: PC with built-in FireWire or USB 2.04, or Windows-certified FireWire or USB 2.0 card; Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP Home or Professional; CD includes MUSICMATCH Jukebox Plus 7.5 software
Mac system requirements: Apple computer with built-in FireWire port; Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later (Mac OS X 10.2 or later recommended); CD includes iTunes for Mac OS X
Width: 2.4 in
Height: 4.1 in
Depth: 0.62 in
Weight: 5.6 oz (158 g)

Review

This is a great product, I love it. And by the way, if you remember, they tested one of the new external hard drives that has both usb2 and firewire on it, and found that firewire is the faster of the two medium, theory means nothing.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com

Apple iPod 15GB Review

The super-slim iPod defines what a digital music player should be. It’s lighter than two CDs, can hold up to 10,000 songs, thousands of digital photos and works as a personal voice recorder. Now you can sync with iTunes for Mac and Windows at blazing speeds, and take your entire music collection with you wherever you go.

Specifications

Product Features
15 GB model holds up to 3,700 songs; supports MP3, AAC, WAV, MP3 VBR, Audible (6), and AIFF formats
Mac and Windows compatible; FireWire and USB 2.0 interface for fastest digital transfer available
More than 8 hour battery life on a 3 hour charge (1-hour fast charge to 80% capacity)
Features redesigned and backlit navigation, includes earbud headphones, FireWire Cable, PC FireWire Adapter, and AC adapter
Equipped with a range of built-in utilities and games

Technical Details
Storage: 15 GB
Battery life: 8 hours
Skip protection: Up to 25 minutes
Display: 2-inch (diagonal) grayscale LCD with LED backlight; 160-by-128-pixel resolution, 0.24-mm dot pitch
Ports: Dock connector, remote connector, stereo minijack
Connectivity: FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 (3) through dock connector
Charge time: 3 hours (1-hour fast charge to 80 percent capacity)
Audio support: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF (Mac only) and WAV
Size: 4.1 inches by 2.4 inches by 0.62 inches
Weight: 5.6 ounces
Included software: iTunes for Mac, iTunes for Windows
Included accessories: Earbud headphones, AC adapter, FireWire cable, 4-pin-to-6-pin FireWire adapter
Optional accessories: Dock; armband (iPod mini only); in-ear headphones; earbud headphones and remote; carrying case; AC adapter; USB 2.0 cable; FireWire cable; USB 2.0 + FireWire cable; world travel adapter kit
Mac requirements: Macintosh computer with FireWire port; Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later (Mac OS X 10.3 or later recommended)
Windows requirements: PC with FireWire or USB 2.0 port, or FireWire or USB 2.0 card; Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or Windows XP Home or Professional
Documentation and support: Electronic documentation, getting started guide and one-year limited warranty

Review

This is an absolutely wonderful device to listen to. the sound quality is great, the navigation is great, everythings good...when its plugged into a wall. this thing has the worst battery every. ive had it for 3 years and im on my 4th one. the battery lasts for 5 hours for 6 months. after that, maybe an hour. its terrible. dont buy this

Source:
http://www.amazon.com

Apple iPod 40GB Review

As the fourth generation Apple's MP3 player, iPod 40GB sports a click-wheel navigation; 12-hour battery life; and dual FireWire 400 and Hi-Speed USB interface support plus battery re-charging. But missing are a remote and belt clip. It doesn't matter anyway since Apple discontinued this model in favor of the 30GB photo and 60GB photo, both of which have 65k color LCD.

Specifications

Dimensions
4.1" x 2.4" x 0.69"

Weight
6.2 oz.

Natively supported music format(s)
MP3, AAC, WAV, Audible, AIFF, Apple Lossless

Battery life
12 hrs.

Storage
40GB built-in hard drive

FM tuner
Optional via 3rd party add-on

Voice recording
Optional via 3rd party add-on

Software iTunes
4.6 for Mac, Windows

Inputs / outputs
Headphone jack

Power source
Built-in Li-Polymer battery rechargeable via USB port

Warranty
One year (optional AppleCare 2-year service)

Review

The player against which all others are judged, despite limited features compared with those of newcomers and a high price.

Pros:
Slim, attractive player. Excellent ergonomics. Wired remote. Solid audio performance.
Cons:
No FM or recording. Expensive

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com

Apple iPod (updated fifth generation, 80GB) Review

The new "enhanced" iPod looks like a tremendous improvement over the last one, with a brighter screen and better battery life.

Specifications

Battery
Claimed battery life 20 hours

General
Display type Colour
Dimensions (H x W x D) 103.5 x 61.8 x 14 mm Display size 320 by 240 pixel
Video support Yes
File formats supported AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, AIFF
Expandable memory No
FM tuner No
Software iTunes 7
Storage capacity 80 GB

Physical Features
Weight157 g

Review

Pros: The extra playback hours are definitely a good thing - I'm finding that I probably get around 10 hours of audio playback with my 4 month old 5G.

Cons: The video is still 65K colours- I doubt the new version albeit brighter is going to get close to the Creative Vision:M with its 256K colours (amazing screen quality compared to ipod - it really makes a big difference - the ipod looks washed out and lifeless).

Source:
http://www.cnet.com.au

ipod Nano Phatty

Specifications

That really sketchy looking photo of the iPod nano "phatty" from yesterday? Yeah, you can officially file that under deceptively sketchy looking -- Apple's legal team called demanding we take the shot down, claiming ownership of the photo, and that it was "stolen" from the company. Ooook. Granted, Apple doesn't send takedowns to all confirmed-true leaks -- take the new aluminum Mac keyboard, for example. Apple never gave us a hard time when we broke that story. Still, Apple's legal team wouldn't be wasting its or our time if they didn't feel there was something to lose by inaction, so until further notice we're considering this the real deal. Just in case you missed it the first time, we pulled together a quick mockup of the newer, fatter nano. See? You really weren't missing anything. Expect 'em out in the next couple of months, says we.

Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 4GB) Review

The second-generation Apple iPod Nano is like the successful offspring of an iPod Mini and a first-generation iPod Nano. It's small, stylish, user-friendly, and competitively priced -- a great player all around and suitable for a variety of users.

Specifications

Battery
Battery typeLithium ion Claimed battery life24 hours

General

Headphone type Earbud
Display type Colour
Dimensions (H x W x D)90 x 40 x 6.5 mm
Video support No
Expandable memory No
FM tuner No
Recorder No
Storage capacity 4 GB

Review

The good:
- New scratch-resistant aluminum body
- Available in a variety of bright and shiny colours
- Still superslender but more durable, thanks to seamless construction
- Supports photos (with thumbnail grid) and album art
- Great sound quality
The bad:
- Still doesn't play video, not that you'd want to watch it on the small screen
- No built-in FM tuner or recording capability
- Not all colour options are available for all memory sizes

Source:
http://www.cnet.com