The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and intuitive user interface.
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Conclusion: We like it
Apple's sole remaining hard drive-based iPod doesn't have a touch screen, can't run apps or games from the App Store, and weighs more than 10 iPod shuffles. But it can hold your entire music collection, with room left for most of your videos too -- assuming you'd actually want to watch them on that tiny, dated screen.
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If capacity is your prime concern, the iPod classic is the one to own. But it’s not flawless. Yes, the interface is slicker and sometimes more helpful, but ultimately it’s no easier to find and play your music on this iPod than it is on a 5G iPod.
Read the full review →The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. None can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and intuitive user interface.
Read the full review →Complaints about the restrictive file format support, volume level and games compatibility aside, if you're in the market for a high-capacity music and video player the iPod Classic should be high on your shortlist.
Read the full review →Overall, the choice between this year’s iPod classic and iPod touch strikes us as purely a matter of personal preference. With the classic, you’re unquestionably getting old iPod technology, but with superior battery life, tremendously better storage capacity, and faster transfer speeds.
Read the full review →Besides the somewhat slow interface, I’m happy with the iPod classic so far. And at a whopping 160GB capacity, I don’t think I’m going to outgrow it anytime soon.
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maurizop
I love my ipod i consider it my best gadget i mean you got all your music with you, you can listen to it forever and not run out of battery, and you also have a portable hard drive, i can't imagine life without ipod
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carpediembp
i love my ipod, i use it daily, but the big gripe is the scroll wheel UI, with how much is stored on these nowadays, it is very difficult to navigate quickly and efficiently. with the design of the ipod touch, you are able to access songs, artists, albums etc much faster than with the scroll...
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BonesSMG
I care for music! My entire music library 140 GB of it! That's why I still use the classic! If I get an MP3 player with equal or better capacity I'll snap it!
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scienceben
Generally solid, as to be expected with iPods. Slightly bulky, but a compromise worth making for the capacity.
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