iPod Classic 2007 (sixth-generation)

Last update: Video Review by StuffMag (09 Oct’07)

The iPod Classic features 80GB or 160GB of storage, an enhanced interface offers a whole new way to browse and view your music and video, Cover Flow technology lets you use the patented Click Wheel to flip through your music by album cover, a sleek, new all-metal enclosure and a 2.5-inch display. It measures 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.41 inches (H x W x D) and weighs 4.9 ounces. (Full Specs)

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iPod Classic Reviews

Apple iPod Classic video review by StuffMag;

TrustedReviews reviews the iPod Classic 2007 and writes;

“Complaints about the restrictive file format support, volume level and games compatibility aside, if you’re in the market for a high-capacity music and video player the iPod Classic should be high on your shortlist. Its years at the top of the MP3 player market have resulted in a great-looking, mature product that’s not only wonderfully easy to pick up and use but is also packed with features and, most importantly, is a great bargain.”
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Unbeatable reviews the iPod Classic 2007 and writes;

“Video playback is awesome and totally unchanged from the iPod Video. A really bright clear and smooth video screen and high quality images are displayed brilliantly… With superb sound and stunning picture quality, the iPod Classic will not disappoint. Finally, an MP3 player that will allow you cart your entire music collection around with you and let you see it all on screen. What pleasure! The 80GB model will set you back £159 and £229 for the 160GB version.”
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CNET.UK reviews the iPod Classic 2007 with Software Update 1.0.1 and writes;

“The first is that the iPods’ interfaces became more responsive…Running under the original 1.0 software, my 160GB iPod classic played continuous audio for just over 59 hours on a single battery charge. With the 1.0.1 update, playtime was reduced to 52 hours and 39 minutes. Similarly my 80GB iPod classic went from playing audio for 41 hours and five minutes to 38 hours and 13 minutes.”
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iPod Classic (sixth-generation) video review by Shinymedia;

CNET.UK reviews the iPod Classic (sixth-generation) and writes;

“Apple has not only exceeded our expectations, it’s exceeded ones we didn’t even have. The iPod classic is a superb audio player with a huge wealth of well-integrated features and intuitive navigation. Our only real concern is that menus can be laggy. Apart from that, outstanding”
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CNETAsia reviews the iPod Classic (sixth-generation) and writes;

“The good: The iPod classic is just like the Video iPod, only slimmer, tougher, and injected with a more visually rich graphic user interface. The bad: Video output 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 bottom line: 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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RegHardware reviews the iPod Classic (sixth-generation) and writes;

“The 160GB scores 40 hours and seven hours’ respectively….Buyers will benefit from many of the improvements - the search, the extra info, the new-style Settings menu - but others, like Cover Flow, will fall by the wayside. It’ll be great on the iPod Touch, but not here.”
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Playlistmag reviews the iPod Classic (sixth-generation) and writes;

“Pros: Bright, clear screen; excellent battery life; improved user interface; includes three new games; sound as good as previous full-sized iPod; attractively priced with good price per gigabyte. Cons: Sluggish interface and unresponsive to controls; incompatible with many existing dock-connector accessories; can’t use previously purchased games; Cover Flow not terribly helpful.”
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DigitalTrends reviews the iPod Classic (sixth-generation) and writes;

” While nothing about the iPod Classic wowed us besides the capacity, we were left feeling satisfied with the purchase. If you are a current 5G iPod owner and don’t need additional space, there is no compelling reason to upgrade.”
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CNET has a preview video of iPod Classic (sixth-generation);

CNET reviews the iPod Classic (sixth-generation) and writes;

“Pros: Bright, clear screen; excellent battery life; improved user interface; includes three new games; sound as good as previous full-sized iPod; attractively priced with good price per gigabyte. Cons: Sluggish interface and unresponsive to controls; incompatible with many existing dock-connector accessories; can’t use previously purchased games; Cover Flow not terribly helpful.”
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iLounge reviews the iPod Classic (sixth-generation) and writes;

“…it is a good choice for those who don’t mind compromising on display and user interface technology to get an affordable digital media player with incredible storage capacity. However, we wouldn’t recommend it to everyone; our advice would be to hold out for a device that offers the screen, interface and storage capacity that satisfy your needs.”

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ArsTechnica reviews the iPod Classic (sixth-generation) and writes;

It’s obvious that the engineers had to tone down or eliminate antialiasing to get this far, and while it’s more or less faithful to the original, the jaggies, sluggishness, and latency of scrubbing through your library just doesn’t cut it for this seasoned iPod user.”
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WashingtonPost has a preview of the iPod Classic (sixth-generation) and writes;

“in my experience, full-frame TV shows look great on the Classic’s display, but I wouldn’t want to watch movies on a screen that small. Anything letterboxed immediately becomes eye-strainingly tiny, and I can’t stand pan-and-scan transfers.”
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iPod Classic User Manuals (PDF)

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- Download iPod Classic User Manual (PDF - 1.7 MB)
- Download Apple Component AV Cable for iPod (PDF - 1 MB)
- Download iPod Safety Guide (PDF - 43 KB)

iPod Classic Videos

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- iPod Classic video tour;

iPod Classic Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO—September 5, 2007—Apple® today introduced the new iPod® classic, featuring 80GB or 160GB of storage that holds your entire collection of music, photos, video, podcasts and games—up to 40,000 songs or 200 hours of video. Now in its sixth generation, the new iPod classic delivers all the features customers love about their iPods, plus an enhanced user interface featuring Cover Flow™ and a new all-metal enclosure. iPod classic is priced at just $249 for the 80GB model and $349 for the 160GB model.

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