Manage updates with the Download AppApple iPod Classic (third generation, 160GB, silver)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MC293LL/A
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- Bottom Line:
- 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.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPod Classic (third generation, 160GB, silver) price range: $228.98 - $386.01
- Reviewed by: Donald Bell
- Reviewed on: 12/03/2012
The good: The Apple iPod Classic offers a solid, understated design with an easy-to-use interface and unbelievably generous capacity.
The bad: EQ control is limited; the plastic screen is susceptible to scratching; and the only way to move media on and off the device is through iTunes.
The bottom line: 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.
User reviews
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Faultless way to listen to music
by sactobob on January 19, 2011
Pros: Been using my 160 GB iPOD for more than two years. Never had a problem
Cons: Takes a couple of seconds to wake when wanting to use track pad.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Product!!! Recommend!
by pgsurface on December 25, 2010
Pros: Loads music swiftly, for a HDD based player. Decent battery life. A lot of storage. GUI Easy to use. Excellent build quality. Great music selection (iTunes) Great arcade games available. Fast sync time. Fast charge time.
Cons: Back side can be EASILY SCRATCHED!!! Cover flow lags on occasion. Click wheel not the most responsive I have ever used. iTunes is probably the worst program in the history of man (Windows only, runs well on Mac)
Summary: I purchased this product as a gift for myself this Christmas. I have always loved iPods. Apple really shows expertise when designing these things. Besides an easily scratched back side, ...
Summary: I purchased this product as a gift for myself this Christmas. I have always loved iPods. Apple really shows expertise when designing these things. Besides an easily scratched back side, the iPod is one of the better looking devices out there. I happen to own an iPhone and another iPod classic (80gb) Both of these are great devices and I recommend the to everyone! If you do purchase one, remember to buy a case. This is important as the back of the device is scratched extremely easily. iTunes is a decent program, only if you're running it on a mac. The iPod classic is long lasting and updated frequently, so no need to buy a new one every other month. Lol. iPod for life! God bless!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The simplicity is collaborating nicely with 160 GB HDD
by robin20993 on September 8, 2010
Pros: Great Design, Easy-To-Use,Outstanding Capacity,Fast feedback program and rated Battery Life is excellent
Cons: Hold Switch is a little bit hard to use, Very Easy to live scratch and fingerprint
Summary: I love this Ipod!!! The clickwheel is very responsive for me, it has a very fast feedback. Genius and Genius Mixes make me feel like a dj. SQ and Video ...
Summary: I love this Ipod!!! The clickwheel is very responsive for me, it has a very fast feedback. Genius and Genius Mixes make me feel like a dj. SQ and Video are very good in here. For people want to have a beautiful and big capacity device, this is Best buy!!!
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Solid 160GB hdd based MP3 player
by cornkracker on June 30, 2010
Pros: looks great,huge capacity,very good sound quality
Cons: you can scratch it up before even laying your hands on it,the click wheel is confused sometimes
Summary: If you are looking for something to carry your entire music collection on, look no further.Theres nothing too fancy about it,the click wheel makes navigating around your music ...
Summary: If you are looking for something to carry your entire music collection on, look no further.Theres nothing too fancy about it,the click wheel makes navigating around your music collection a joy.160GB means i never have to select or deselect what music i want synced and the ability to watch videos on it is just icing on the cake,although the screen on it wont make you want to.
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There is not 160 GB of free space.
by smiddy012 on December 26, 2012
Pros: - Plays Music
Cons: - Falsely Advertised Greatly
- 148.6 GB of free space
- Advertising claims that space is "more than enough room for a lifetime's worth or entertainment" 50 or 100 days is not a lifetime, not to mention that 148.6 gigs isn't enough for many such as meSummary: Anyone who reviews this and claims that there is 160 GB of space for you to upload media is not telling the truth. It has 148.6 GB of space ...
Summary: Anyone who reviews this and claims that there is 160 GB of space for you to upload media is not telling the truth. It has 148.6 GB of space for you to fill, not 160 GB. Also falsely advertized, according to the official Apple website this ipod can carry "up to 40,000 songs." This is ONLY the case if all your music files are at a 128 bit-rate (itunes m4a files are at 256, Amazon at 320 or VBR). You would have to go out of your way to illegally download crap-quality music consistently to store anywhere near up to 40,000 songs.
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Best iPod it terms of memory and user interface.
by MrtnGnzlz12 on February 27, 2012
Pros: - Battery Life
- Memory Storage
- User Interface
- Audio Quality
- Compatibility
- Compact SizeCons: - No More Games In The iTunes Library.
Summary: With a Zagg Invisible Shield this iPod becomes more durable and keeps it's luster for years to come. It is my personal favorite tech purchase that i have made ...
Summary: With a Zagg Invisible Shield this iPod becomes more durable and keeps it's luster for years to come. It is my personal favorite tech purchase that i have made in recent years. Has everything in a small compact package without overwhelming with extra features that aren't necessary in a media player. Easy to use, great battery life, and best of all super portable.
Best iPod I have ever purchased.
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Fantastic Product. This iPod does every thing.
by mongogo23 on December 10, 2011
Pros: This iPod is very easy to use and the storage capcity lets you have tons of music, pictures and movies. I can go to work and listen to music for 8 hours and it will run for 3 days on one charge. Just a fantastic product from Apple.
Cons: The price is alittle high. At $245 you have to think about it before you buy it.
Summary: Over all this is a great MP3 player. It has all of the functions that you could want and plenty of storage. The battery life is fantastic. I couldn't ...
Summary: Over all this is a great MP3 player. It has all of the functions that you could want and plenty of storage. The battery life is fantastic. I couldn't ask for more and I am very happy with this unit.
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The Best for Music
by wista5958 on September 29, 2011
Pros: Holds my whole collection @ 15,000+ songs!
Cons: Being bulky is all I can really slam this device for. But hey, with 160GB whose complaining.
Summary: If you love music and like to have access to music anywhere and I mean anywhere (no wireless signal needed), plus love to have access to your whole collection of ...
Summary: If you love music and like to have access to music anywhere and I mean anywhere (no wireless signal needed), plus love to have access to your whole collection of CD's and downloads via a portable device, this iPod is for you! To h*ll with "the cloud"; just another reason to make money off of you.
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I will explain my issues
by narn3049 on August 14, 2011
Pros: I got this device in 2009 as mainly just a video/and music player. Used it tons
Cons: and read the summary for the issues
Summary: Well- always USED IT with care, and kept it nice, I mean as with any iPod it will scratch, so I understand that. I dropped it in a recliner, and ...
Summary: Well- always USED IT with care, and kept it nice, I mean as with any iPod it will scratch, so I understand that. I dropped it in a recliner, and then yeah you guessed it, the screen had an absolute fail!~~ So I went and had to pay for the next one which I understood as that device I broke myself. In the new one, only the left side of the headphones worked. I used my dad's for a little bit before he started using his tons, and he got his back from me, and then i went and got another one of these iPod Classics. This one had the harddrive go out. I think I will stay with my Nano :)
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STOP!!!!!!
by jabor93 on December 7, 2010
Pros: large ammounts of space, simple interface, all around good media player.
Cons: itunes, easy to scratch, fatal hard disk problems!!!!
Summary: the biggest thing with the classic is it is using a hard disk drive rather then flash memory. the hard disk makes it more susceptible to problems with the memory. ...
Summary: the biggest thing with the classic is it is using a hard disk drive rather then flash memory. the hard disk makes it more susceptible to problems with the memory. after about a year and a half mine stopped working properly. it had been giving me problems after six months. what it did was it stopped syncing. it would say that a file could not be found. that meant the firmware was corrupt. my warranty was still valid and apple still wouldn't do anything about it. i would replace my firmware and it would work for a while, and do the same thing again, until eventually it would no longer allow it to be replaced. what happens when it is corrupt is it crashes iTunes. what you must do is go to format disc to erase the corrupt software. after a while, it wouldn't even let me format it anymore. do yourself a favor, and go with flash memory. id recommend a Zune hd, but an iPod touch, or nano would suffice as well.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MC293LL/A
- Description: Decisions, decisions. Who needs them? Why should you have to choose what to put on your iPod? With up to 160GB of storage, iPod classic lets you carry everything in your collection - up to 40,000 songs or up to 200 hours of video - everywhere you go. In a completely new, even thinner, all-metal design, this iPod is a modern classic. If a picture says a thousand words, think of what all the album art in your collection might say. With Cover Flow on iPod classic, you can flip through your music to find the album you want to hear. Use the Click Wheel to browse music by album cover, then select an album to flip it over and see the track list. Use the Click Wheel to adjust volume, navigate songs, browse in Cover Flow, or explore the Music menu by playlist, artist, album, song, genre, composer, and more. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs. iPod classic makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to its big, bright, color display. Buy movies from the iTunes Store and you can sync them to your iPod classic to watch anywhere, anytime. The gorgeous 2.5-inch display makes your movies pop. And iPod classic keeps you entertained for up to 7 hours. Long flight or darkened room? Adjust the brightness for even more video playback time. There's always something good on iPod classic. Browse thousands of episodes of your favorite TV shows on the iTunes Store, buy them, then sync them to iPod classic. Watch last night's episodes this morning, or buy a whole TV series and play a pocket-size marathon. The iTunes Store features thousands of free video and audio podcasts, including indie favorites and offerings from such big names as ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod classic. You can even play video podcasts on TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable. The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks - including exclusives like the entire Harry Potter series - so you can catch up on your reading wherever iPod classic takes you. iPod classic recognizes where you left off and bookmarks your place. You can even adjust the reading speed to suit you. Put hours of fun at your fingertips. iPod classic comes with three games - Vortex, iQuiz, and Klondike - and you can download more from the iTunes Store. All iPod games are designed specifically for the iPod interface. And all of them look great on the 2.5-inch color display. iPod classic holds up to 25,000 photos you can sync from your Mac or PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails the same way you scroll through song titles. To see a photo full screen, click the center button. You can even view photo slideshows - complete with music and transitions - on iPod classic or on a TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable. Calendars, contacts, and a clock appear in the Extras menu, along with a few more handy items. Take the screen lock, for example. Spin the Click Wheel to choose a four-digit combination and protect your iPod classic from prying eyes. If you forget your combination, just reset when you sync. Or use the built-in stopwatch to log your best times.
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Digital storage Built-in 160 GB Hard disk drive
- Weight 4.9 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in
- Body material Aluminum
- Color Silver
- Included accessories Docking station adapter
- iPod Generation 6G
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards Apple Lossless ,
WAV ,
HE-AAC ,
MP3 ,
AIFF ,
Audible ,
AAC - Playback modes Random play / shuffle,
All tracks repeat,
One track repeat,
Playlist - Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Supported bit rate 8 - 320
- ID3 tags support Yes
- External hard drive function Yes
- Additional features MPEG-4 playback,
Variable bit-rate compatible,
JPEG photo playback Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Diagonal size 2.5 in
- Resolution 320 x 240
- Backlight display Yes
- Display menu language Danish,
Korean,
Greek,
Chinese (traditional),
Chinese (simplified),
Turkish,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
Finnish,
Polish,
Portuguese,
Norwegian,
Italian,
French,
Dutch,
Spanish,
Russian,
English,
German,
Japanese - Features LED backlight
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Timer Stopwatch,
Wake,
Sleep - Built-in clock Alarm,
Stopwatch,
Digital clock - Addtional features Photo wallet,
Hold button,
Genius technology,
Volume limiter ,
Phone book,
Battery level indication,
Calendar,
Upgradeable firmware,
Built-in games ,
Cover Flow,
Slide switch control,
Date display,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Notes Equalizer
- Equalizer type Digital graphic
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Impedance 32 Ohm
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included USB cable - External
- Connector type 1 x Docking station,
1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 36 hour(s)
- Recharge time 4 hour(s)
- Power device type [Feb 24, 2011 from CDS: Power Device] None
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices [Dec 3, 2010 from CDS: System Requirements] USB port (compatible with 2.0 specification)
- Operating system Microsoft Windows 7,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3,
Microsoft Windows Vista,
Apple MacOS X 10.4.11 or later
Product series
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Apple iPod Classic (third generation, 160GB, silver)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 160 GB,
2.5 in,
36 hour(s),
4.9 oz,
Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion,
Apple Lossless,
WAV,
HE-AAC,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC,
Digital player -
Apple iPod Classic (third generation, 160GB, black)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 160 GB,
2.5 in,
36 hour(s),
4.9 oz,
Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion,
Apple Lossless,
WAV,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC,
Digital player
Manufacturer info
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