iPod classic, 3rd Gen iPod nano Review Roundup
Reviews are emerging for Apple's newly released 3rd generation iPod nano and iPod classic.
iPod nano
Reviewers seem to be generally impressed with Apple's new nano. The update provided popular features such as video and games to the nano but keeps reasonable price points. Playlist and CNet didn't seem to mind the smallish 2" screen for watching video, however iLounge notes that the even the largest capacity offered (8 GB) doesn't do much for video storage. All 3 reviews were once again impressed that Apple is under-estimating battery life.
For more, read the sites' in-depth reviews:
- iLounge Review
- CNet Review
- Playlist Review
iPod classic
Reviews for the latest revision in the standard iPod line, now "iPod classic", were mixed. Perhaps the most critical review was that of Playlist, which noted a "sluggish interface" and "unresponsive controls" when album artwork was synched. All 3 reviews noted that previous 5th generation iPod games are incompatible with the iPod classic as are some iPod accessories, namely video-out accessories. While Apple has chosen to provide higher-resolution component video out, it has rendered previous video output accessories useless with this iPod.
This is not to say that all is dim with the classic. iLounge notes that the games offered for the classic are of better quality, and the increased storage sizes are industry-leading. Also, Apple is once again conservative on its battery life numbers (Playlist got 11 more hours of audio playback than Apple had promised).
For more, read the sites' in-depth reviews:
- iLounge Review
- CNet Review
- Playlist Review
iPod nano
Reviewers seem to be generally impressed with Apple's new nano. The update provided popular features such as video and games to the nano but keeps reasonable price points. Playlist and CNet didn't seem to mind the smallish 2" screen for watching video, however iLounge notes that the even the largest capacity offered (8 GB) doesn't do much for video storage. All 3 reviews were once again impressed that Apple is under-estimating battery life.
For more, read the sites' in-depth reviews:
- iLounge Review
- CNet Review
- Playlist Review
iPod classic
Reviews for the latest revision in the standard iPod line, now "iPod classic", were mixed. Perhaps the most critical review was that of Playlist, which noted a "sluggish interface" and "unresponsive controls" when album artwork was synched. All 3 reviews noted that previous 5th generation iPod games are incompatible with the iPod classic as are some iPod accessories, namely video-out accessories. While Apple has chosen to provide higher-resolution component video out, it has rendered previous video output accessories useless with this iPod.
This is not to say that all is dim with the classic. iLounge notes that the games offered for the classic are of better quality, and the increased storage sizes are industry-leading. Also, Apple is once again conservative on its battery life numbers (Playlist got 11 more hours of audio playback than Apple had promised).
For more, read the sites' in-depth reviews:
- iLounge Review
- CNet Review
- Playlist Review
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58 months ago
well i ended up getting a black nano last night, even though i really didn't need it. i used my $100 iphone credit.
so far so good. i think both the classic and nano are a good step forward for the ipods....apple has done it again :apple:
so far so good. i think both the classic and nano are a good step forward for the ipods....apple has done it again :apple:
58 months ago
well i ended up getting a black nano last night, even though i really didn't need it. i used my $100 iphone credit.
so far so good. i think both the classic and nano are a good step forward for the ipods....apple has done it again :apple:
Is it as ugly in the flesh as it looks in the pics?
58 months ago
There is already an update for the iPod Classic to address the sluggishness of the UI/Coverflow.
Another case of ship now, fix later.
Another case of ship now, fix later.
58 months ago
There is already an update for the iPod Classic to address the sluggishness of the UI/Coverflow.
Another case of ship now, fix later.
It's just a case where a product has to go retailer at a time. If there is another problem aftherwards they can fix that later. Time is time when it has to hit stores.
58 months ago
There is already an update for the iPod Classic to address the sluggishness of the UI/Coverflow.
Another case of ship now, fix later.
Thank God. My biggest beef was the sluggishness of the UI with the previous gen. iPods. It was really disappointing to read the same problem was carried over to this gen., but I'm glad to see Apple fixed this issue.
58 months ago
Is it as ugly in the flesh as it looks in the pics?
no it's not. you gotta see one in person, they look great.
but i did name mine "fatty"
58 months ago
Just got the ipod touch, and the video does NOT work on my Pioneer Avic D3 in dash navigation unit, where previous ipod video did. I'm a little pissed off...
58 months ago
I saw a Nano at Bestbuy yesterday and was very impressed. The slimness is amazing. Perfect little thing, I would love to have one if I didn't already own an older Nano :p
Still contemplating that touch though....
Still contemplating that touch though....
58 months ago
I'm torn between a touch and a classic so having the above article replace "iPod nano" with "iPod touch" would be really handy.
58 months ago
After reading the review I'm really interested in one of the 160GB classics. :D
I got one question left:
Is it possible to sync music with iTunes and ad films without? (e.g. with copy / paste)
All my famlily fims are located on an external drive, because I don't have enough space on my mbp.
I really hope there is a way, otherwise it would be a dealbraker for me. :(
Dave
I got one question left:
Is it possible to sync music with iTunes and ad films without? (e.g. with copy / paste)
All my famlily fims are located on an external drive, because I don't have enough space on my mbp.
I really hope there is a way, otherwise it would be a dealbraker for me. :(
Dave
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