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Testseek.com have collected 97 expert reviews of the Apple iPod Classic 6G and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPod Classic 6G.
Award: Good Buy January 2008
January 2008
 
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The editors liked

  • Lots of storage (enough for 15
  • 000 songs at a modest bitrate)
  • 36 hours battery-life
  • Easy-to-use
  • ITunes cover art feature works well
  • Well-built... feels like it could handle a little abuse
  • Price ($249)
  • Multiple language interface and all new games enhance this hard drive MP3 player
  • Quick music transfers
  • Movie viewing
  • Long battery life
  • Say so long to the scratch-prone plastic. Thinner than ever. Improved software interface. Excellent screen.
  • A superior update to Apple’s 2005 and 2006 hard-disk based iPods
  • Featuring cleaner audio
  • Crisper video
  • Better storage capacity and greater than promised battery performance at last year’s prices. Available in silver or black versions
  • ...
  • Apple’s only remaining hard disk-based iPod
  • Boasting family-leading storage capacity and battery performance at reasonable pricing. Available in silver or black versions
  • Each with full support for music
  • Video
  • Photo
  • And game playback. Adds new h...
  • Massive storage capacity
  • Supports video and photos
  • The iPod Classic is just like the Video iPod
  • Only slimmer
  • Tougher
  • And injected with a more visually rich graphic user interface.
  • Huge capacity Excellent sound quality Revamped interface
  • The iPod Classic is just like the fifth-generation iPod with video
  • And injected with a more visually rich graphical user interface.
  • The iPod Classic offers a sleek
  • Understated design with an easy-to-use interface and great podcast support
  • Genius feature creates new playlists for you
  • Video playback is excellent
  • And rated battery life is great.
  • Lots of storage capacity
  • Impressive battery performance
  • Genius playlist support
  • Browse album and artist features
  • Slightly brighter display
  • Charges with FireWire connection.

The editors didn't like

  • No support for FM radio
  • No support for FLAC (Apple Lossless is
  • However)
  • ITunes is almost forced for song transfers
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  • This MP3 player lacks WiFi
  • And FM tuner and touchscreen.
  • Earbuds
  • Clicking hard drive
  • Lack of white body color option
  • No power adapter. Previously bought games won’t sync. Time to buy a new case.
  • Equently
  • There is a lot to like about the iPod classic. More power efficient than its predecessors and equipped with an 80GB ($249) or 160GB ($349) hard disk
  • It unquestionably delivers markedly superior value for the dollar than what it replaces. The...
  • Despite large hard drives and batteries
  • Outdated 2.5” screen and interface continue to fall behind Apple’s best devices in ease-of-use and quality of overall media playback experience
  • Forcing users to pick between great screens or the hard d...
  • Small screen for viewing photos
  • Video
  • Not a significant upgrade from previous version
  • Screen
  • Backing metal not scratch-proof
  • Video output now requires a proprietary cable
  • Audio quality has not improved
  • Some older iPod video accessories may not be compatible
  • Users are required to use the latest version of iTunes
  • Which may not work on some older computer systems.
  • Sluggish/balky menus No docking station included Requires iTunes 7 or newer Might not be compatible with some accessories
  • EQ control is limited
  • The plastic screen is susceptible to scratching
  • Doesn’t include such cool new iPod nano features as accelerometer or spoken menus
  • Those with large media libraries may mourn the loss of the 160GB classic.

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  Published: 2007-09-27, review by: Howstuffworks.com

  • Quick music transfers, movie viewing, long battery life
  • Earbuds, clicking hard drive, lack of white body color option
  • The latest generation of iPod unveiled by Apple pushed the manufacturer to rename its primary iPod to the iPod classic. With this change comes a better-looking body, the same great sound and an ever better user interface.For the iPod classic, also kno...

 
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  Published: 2007-09-25, review by: macworld.com

  • Abstract:  2007-09-25 Product Guide : iPods iPod classic (6G iPod) 80GB Basic Information: Price as Reviewed: $249 Company: Apple Playlist Rating: (out of 5) Click to Read the Full Review. Specs: Capacity: 80GB Dimensions: 4.1"H by 2.4"W by 0.41"D Weight: 4.9 ...

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  Published: 2007-09-19, review by: the-gadgeteer.com

  • Abstract:  The globally popular Apple iPod video has been updated with a new face, a new interface, higher storage capacity and even a new name. Its now called the iPod classic, which may sound like a name that would be given to a low end model, but this isn...

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  Published: 2007-09-14, Author: Daniel , review by: appleinsider.com

  • Abstract:  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 he...

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  Published: 2007-09-12, review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Abstract:  The 80GB model is the flagship of the revamped iPod line that Apple announced on September 12. Other new models are an enhanced 30GB hard-drive player at $249; new 2GB ($149, silver only), 4GB ($199), and...

 
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  Published: 2007-09-12, review by: Digitaltrends.com

  • Huge capacity Excellent sound quality Revamped interface
  • Sluggish/balky menus No docking station included Requires iTunes 7 or newer Might not be compatible with some accessories
  • The Apple iPod Classic is a nice evolutionary step in iPod design aimed at previous generation owners who require more storage capacity, or new owners who don’t want to pony up premium fees for less than premium storage. Granted, the unit’s ne...

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  Published: 2007-09-12, review by: Digitaltrends.com

  • Huge capacity Excellent sound quality Revamped interface
  • Sluggish/balky menus No docking station included Requires iTunes 7 or newer Might not be compatible with some accessories
  • The Apple iPod Classic is a nice evolutionary step in iPod design aimed at previous generation owners who require more storage capacity, or new owners who don’t want to pony up premium fees for less than premium storage. Granted, the unit’s ne...

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  Published: 2007-09-10, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com

  • The iPod Classic is just like the fifth-generation iPod with video, only slimmer, tougher, and injected with a more visually rich graphical user interface.
  • Video output now requires a proprietary cable; audio quality has not improved; some older iPod video accessories may not be compatible; users are required to use the latest version of iTunes, which may not work on some older computer systems.
  • The iPod Classic is a refinement of the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and advanced user interface.

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  Published: 2007-09-07, review by: ilounge.com

  • A superior update to Apple’s 2005 and 2006 hard-disk based iPods, featuring cleaner audio, crisper video, better storage capacity and greater than promised battery performance at last year’s prices. Available in silver or black versions, ...
  • equently, there is a lot to like about the iPod classic. More power efficient than its predecessors and equipped with an 80GB ($249) or 160GB ($349) hard disk, it unquestionably delivers markedly superior value for the dollar than what it replaces. The...
  • A Note From the Editors of iLounge: Though all products and services reviewed by iLounge are "final," many companies now make changes to their offerings after publication of our reviews, which may or may not be reflected above. This iLounge a...

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  Published: 2007-09-07, review by: mp3.com

  • The iPod Classic is just like the Video iPod, only slimmer, tougher, and injected with a more visually rich graphic user interface.
  • Video output now requires a proprietary cable; audio quality has not improved; some older iPod video accessories may not be compatible; users are required to use the latest version of iTunes, which may not work on some older computer systems.
  • The iPod Classic is a refinement of the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and advanced user interface.

 
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