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Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MC297LL/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, black) price range: $204.99 - $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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iPod sort options inadequate for large library
by dan_034 on December 22, 2009
Pros: High capacity for storage of music, photos, and videos.
Cons: Sort options make finding files clumsy and difficult. Small screen size not good for viewing pictures or videos.
Summary: The high capacity of this device should make it a great product for those with large libraries. Unfortunately, the small screen is less than ideal for viewing videos or pictures ...
Summary: The high capacity of this device should make it a great product for those with large libraries. Unfortunately, the small screen is less than ideal for viewing videos or pictures and the sort options make it nearly unusable for large audio libraries. When sorting music by ?Artist? the iPod produces an almost incomprehensible list with multiple entries for artists, not in alphabetical order, and including every artist & combination of artists from every album. While the iTunes software includes tag fields for ?Sort Artist? and ?Sort Album Artist? the iPod doesn?t support these options. Apple has really missed the mark with this device. I recommend checking out the Zune for those in need of large capacity devices.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Ipod Classic 160GB
by francisat on September 12, 2009
Pros: - capacity
- battery life
- design and size : as thin as the 120gbCons: - The screen is still plastic hence I purchased a case immediately after before getting the ipod.
- Sound not as sharp as my Sony 16GB but very respectable quality.
- Only update on product is the size from 120GB to 160GB Apple could be more generousSummary: I have tested the product over the last 2 days and thinks this is a great MP3 I used to own the previous 160gb classic but got rid of it ...
Summary: I have tested the product over the last 2 days and thinks this is a great MP3 I used to own the previous 160gb classic but got rid of it due to the size and slowness of the interface and lack of Genius feature. Apple has delivered a nice update to the classic, it may not be a touch but it does the job very well for those who just want to enjoy the music and don't need the gaming capability and other cool features of the ipod touch.
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There is not 160 GB of free space.
by smiddy012 on December 26, 2012
Pros: - Battery Life
- Plays MusicCons: - 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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apple Has out done it self
by azepromidi on December 25, 2012
Pros: 1.Great User Interface with Great click wheel
2.SUpermassive hard drive
3.Rated Battery Life is outstanding
4.Display quality for video is great.Cons: 1.Sometimes It lags
2.Stainless Stell gets scratches
3.Little bit hard to slide the hold switch
4.Less Innovation
5. Rebooting is a problemSummary: over all this is my second ipod classical after some basrad thieft ipod classical out of my car anyway i like it it has crash some times but i know ...
Summary: over all this is my second ipod classical after some basrad thieft ipod classical out of my car anyway i like it it has crash some times but i know how to reboot it and sound from it is great to i give it 4.5/5
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EXCELENT PLAYER....GOOD SOUND N GOOD HARD DRIVE...
by IRENIUS on May 22, 2011
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Simple and Adequate
by Hellrazr360 on May 18, 2011
Pros: More storage than most players come close to, has everything you've come to expect from an iPod product, reliable for long-term use, good sound quality.
Cons: Lack of any real innovation, design is simple but looks and feels tired (especially with the click-wheel), performance can be occasionally lagged and unresponsive.
Summary: The iPod is one of those devices that everyone knows about: the basic media player from iPod with a few variants. Everyone knows what one looks like and how to ...
Summary: The iPod is one of those devices that everyone knows about: the basic media player from iPod with a few variants. Everyone knows what one looks like and how to operate them. It's so familiar that it might be overly so.
Since just about everything that we've come to expect from Apple's original iPod is still present, I won't bother delving much into the features. if there was an award for most simple and standard media player out there, the iPod would be guaranteed to win this across every site. Having 160GB of space, this latest version of the iPod Classic has more than enough room for those with large amounts of music, videos and/or pictures. Though one could argue that those who don't have nearly as much content even on their computers would be fine with one of the less-expensive iPod versions, this third generation offers the best bang for buck. And given how much Apple products tend to cost, that's saying a lot.
The Classic's screen still looks nice and plays videos in adequate quality, but with large screens dominating the market (including devices such as the Zune, iPod Touch and iPhone) it's tough to feel compelled towards using the product for anything other than music playback. And given the $250 price tag, I wouldn't mind losing some of the (lesser) features and quirks for a more affordable price.
While the iPod Touch might be a more physically appealing product, containing more (better) features and a vastly superior interface, it's still tough to justify the purchase of a 64GB product for $350. Given the gap between that and this 160GB iPod Classic for $250, one begins to long a more reasonably priced bridge between the space, design and features. -
Simply great
by robin20993 on February 28, 2011
Pros: 1.Great User Interface with Great click wheel
2.SUpermassive hard drive
3.Rated Battery Life is outstanding
4.Display quality for video is great.Cons: 1.Sometimes It lags
2.Stainless Stell gets scratches
3.Little bit hard to slide the hold switch
4.Less InnovationSummary: Ipod classic is the best Ipod I've ever had. It has a lot of capacity, i can fill all my songs, all my movies, all my photos, in just ...
Summary: Ipod classic is the best Ipod I've ever had. It has a lot of capacity, i can fill all my songs, all my movies, all my photos, in just a pocket-size music player which is pretty enough. I love all the things here, Ipod classic is timeless
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Good Player
by woosamaquin on January 21, 2011
Pros: Storage capacity, sound quality, user interface and audio format options.
Cons: Hard drive issues?
Summary: Great player overall. But I've owned two and they have both had what seems like a hard drive issue that starts pretty much right after the warranty expires! I'...
Summary: Great player overall. But I've owned two and they have both had what seems like a hard drive issue that starts pretty much right after the warranty expires! I'm guessing there may be some sort of fragmentation problems, because after a while the players have gotten VERY laggy in response time (i.e. I press up to go to the previous menu and don't get there for 5+ seconds). And this happens at under 50% drive capacity. Reformatting and reloading the software via iTunes fixes the issue but who wants to do this every 5 months?
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Great product, but lags a lot!
by wickersham94 on January 5, 2011
Pros: Lots of storage, good weight and screen size.
Cons: Cost is a little high, screen resolution and it being made of plastic, LAG!
Summary: First off, as with most Apple products, this is an excellent device. There storage capacity is unreal, letting me put all of my music, TV shows, and Movies on one ...
Summary: First off, as with most Apple products, this is an excellent device. There storage capacity is unreal, letting me put all of my music, TV shows, and Movies on one device and still have close to 100gb free! Now, there is some drawbacks to this wonderful product. First off, the lag. It's unbearable! If you are scrolling through, well pretty much anything it will lag. My music collection is somewhat repeatable, at close to 3000 songs and scrolling through my artists is amazingly lagy. Don't know if "lagy" is a word but im going to use it anyways. The cover flow is almost un-useable because of this lag. When you listen to music and put the hold switch on, then take it off hold to change a song or something, it almost always is non responsive. In this situation you must switch it back into the HOLD state then take it back into regular mode. The screen os made of plastic which is very prone to scratches but you can purchase screen protectors or a case (which is what I use). Other than those three things it is a very good product in terms of sound,video, and podcast quality. I would deffinetly recommend the product to anyone with a large itunes collection. If you don't have a large collection I would advise something along the iPod Nano or iPod Touch because the price is too much for someone who only has 1000 songs a couple of TV shows.
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Great iPod for anyone who loves their music and movies
by acm123 on April 22, 2010
Pros: Enough space for just about anybody, most people won't use a fraction of the space. The price is reasonable. Full-featured iPod, the best iPod for if you don't need ipod touch apps.
Cons: some older speaker aren't compatible, but everything else is good.
Summary: It you want a music player that can hold all of your library and more, get this iPod! You won't regret it!
Summary: It you want a music player that can hold all of your library and more, get this iPod! You won't regret it!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MC297LL/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 Black
- Included accessories Docking station adapter
- iPod Generation 6G
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards Apple Lossless ,
WAV ,
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 Kbps
- 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 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,
Date display,
Playback speed control ,
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 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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- Address:
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