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Apple iPod Classic 80GB

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The new Apple iPod Classic offers more storage capacity and a revamped interface, but it's menus are a little sluggish.Read more
Released alongside the all new third generation iPod Nano, the new iPod Classic offers a refined all-metal case, the same new graphical interface of the Nano, and the most battery and storage capacity of any iPod model (thanks to its hard drive and hefty battery). However, as outlined in this review, the Classic may signal the end of the road for hard disc drive-based iPods, as Apple aggressively moves its entire media player lineup to Flash memory storage.Read more
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Pros

  • best out-of-the-box experience in the industry
  • plays nicely on a psychological phenomenon called object permanence
  • for the Classic is a nicely scaled down box of minimalist design

Cons

  • It requires one of the above cables to plug into a TV or HDTV set
  • sluggishness pervades the entire UI of the Classic
  • models now lack an option to output video from the headphone jack

Key specs

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  • 30 h
  • 2.5 in
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Apple iPod Classic 80GB - Pros & Cons

Apple iPod Classic 80GB

Pros

  • best out-of-the-box experience in the industry
  • plays nicely on a psychological phenomenon called object permanence
  • for the Classic is a nicely scaled down box of minimalist design
  • It looks nice
  • works well and shows no significant lag
  • matte finish metallic body further feels solid and creates a sharp edge

Cons

  • It requires one of the above cables to plug into a TV or HDTV set
  • sluggishness pervades the entire UI of the Classic
  • models now lack an option to output video from the headphone jack
  • Apple is leaning toward Flash
  • Its screen is only a half inch larger than the Nano
  • slowly fade and drift across the right half of the display
  • virtual cardboard fantasy becomes a cold metal and plastic reality
  • new PC cleaner just an Edge ad in disguise
  • interface Sluggish/balky menus

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Apple iPod Classic 80GB - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Weather proof (moisture/dust)no
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Dimensions
Height4.07 in
Depth0.41 in
Width2.43 in
Weight4.94 oz
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Storage
Memory card readerno
Memory capacity80.0 GB
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Connectivity
Wi-Fino
Bluetoothno
USByes
Analogue 3.5mm input0
Video outputNo
Headphone output1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)no
USB version2.0
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
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Display
Displayyes
Screen size2.5 in
Screen resolution320 x 240 px
TechnologyLCD
Type of displayColour
Touchscreenno
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Sound
Recording voiceno
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • Apple Lossless
  • MP3
  • WAV
Supported image files
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
Supported video files
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
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Power
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery life30.0 h
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yes

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