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Apple iPod 5G (30GB, video)

Manufacturer: Apple Inc.   Part number: MA002LL/A
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CNET Editors' rating: 8.0 out of 10
Average user rating: 7.5 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - Apple iPod 5G (30GB, video) Editors' choice
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Excellent

8.0

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CNET Editor's rating: 8.0 out of 10
Reviewed by James Kim
Review date: 10/20/05
Release date: 10/12/05

The good: Incredibly thin and intuitive design; beautiful LCD; supports photo and video playback; seamless integration with iTunes, which boasts the world's biggest music catalog and a new video store; smooth video; lots of extra features, such as a world clock, a stopwatch, and PIM applications; a galaxy of accessories designed for the iPod; great overall value.

The bad: No extras included, such as a dock, A/V cables, or a power adapter; poor battery life for video; slight delay when playing video; no guarantee that your non-iTunes Music Store video will play on an iPod, even after using converted third-party software.

The bottom line: Get the affordable, sleek, and sexy 5G Apple iPod for its audio virtues. Although video looks great, poor video battery life and a relatively small screen hamper its appeal to video heads.

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Product brief - Apple iPod 5G (30GB, video)
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Description: The Apple iPod 5g is a 30 GB, large capacity player. Compared to other large capacity MP3 players on the market, it is midpriced at around $245.

Pros: Has a 320 x 240 screen resolution, which is larger than some similarly priced MP3 players.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for those with a large library of music. Comes with equalizer presets to easily maximize your listening experience. According to the manufacturer this player will last approximately 14 hour(s) between charges; your run-time will vary based on use and power management configuration. Comes with a 1 year warranty, which is standard in the industry.

Value: Overall, this MP3 player's features seem a bit weak for its price, compared to most other MP3 players.

Suggestions: If you don't totally love the headphones that came with your MP3 player, you might find aftermarket headphones that better suit your preferences.

User opinions - Apple iPod 5G (30GB, video)
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7.5

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7 out of 10 - Very good
good for music, not so good for videos
alright, there are way too many whiners, complainers and idiots that have reviewed this item. and... Read more
by benzslrpee (see profile) - November 8, 2005

130 out of 170 users found this user opinion helpful.
13 comments posted to this opinion

5 out of 10 - Average
Video Ipod + $1.99 per download = Archos AV420 minus numerous features
Let me start by saying that I'm not an Apple hater. I think they are a smart company and make a... Read more
by Chris131 (see profile) - October 13, 2005

280 out of 385 users found this user opinion helpful.
34 comments posted to this opinion

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Hold off for one year. Not the "Next Big Thing"
ThinkSeceret stated that this is not the "killer app" that Apple has planed to come out in 2006. ... Read more
by simon82 (see profile) - October 13, 2005

80 out of 150 users found this user opinion helpful.
4 comments posted to this opinion

5 out of 10 - Average
Ipod Video? Not so Visual...
This is my first time owning something from Apple. I bought it yesterday at the Apple Store on Bay... Read more
by bluelightning510 (see profile) - November 21, 2005

20 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 comments posted to this opinion

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Insanely great.. best iPod ever. Don't miss the point..
Just got my black one today. Let's do the music player first.. As expected.. everything you love... Read more
by reeltime (see profile) - October 19, 2005

15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
this is an audio player, not a PVP!!
when will people understand that this is not a personal video player, you cant set this like a... Read more
by neto!... (see profile) - October 21, 2005

15 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.
4 comments posted to this opinion

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Great! Take advantage of student discount
I had been looking at upgrading from a mini to a ipod, and as I was looking, all of a sudden Apple... Read more
by phsdancer37 (see profile) - November 1, 2005

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
Great product, bad service. Use a T.V Tuner and record shows.
This is a great product, it can fit anywhere easily and has lots of space for music and videos. It... Read more
by RRssXX (see profile) - October 15, 2005

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

4 out of 10 - Mediocre
Ipod video does everything great except play video
I purchased the white 30GB model of the Ipod Video with plans to upgrade from my currently... Read more
by Big-Mike.net (see profile) - October 23, 2005

15 out of 30 users found this user opinion helpful.
5 comments posted to this opinion

4 out of 10 - Mediocre
id rather take gmini400/402+free irc music videos
i have a gmini 400 that I use to play music videos that i download for free off irc networks... Read more
by jtpinhead (see profile) - October 13, 2005

10 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Full specifications - Apple iPod 5G (30GB, video)
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Manufacturer: Apple Inc.
Part number: MA002LL/A
General
Width 2.4 in
Depth 0.4 in
Product type Digital player
Height 4.1 in
PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
Weight 4.8 oz
Color White
Flash memory installed None
Digital storage Built-in 30 GB Hard disk drive
Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in
Voice recording capable Yes
Included accessories Soft case, Docking station adapter
Packaged quantity 1
Digital storage media capacity 30 GB
Software type Apple iTunes for Mac, Apple iTunes for Windows
iPod Generation 5G
Digital storage media type Hard disk drive
Digital storage media form factor Built-in
Digital Player / Recorder
Digital player supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless
Digital player response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
Digital player playback modes Playlist, One track repeat, All tracks repeat, Random play / shuffle
Digital player edit functions Erase
Digital player supported bit rate 16 - 320
Digital player ID3 tags support Yes
External hard drive function Yes
Digital player additional features Variable bit-rate compatible
Video Playback Features
Video playback support MPEG-4
Still image format JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD, PNG
Battery
Required Qty 1
Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
Technology Lithium ion
Recharge Time 4 hour(s)
Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Mfr estimated battery life 14 hour(s)
Battery Life Details Digital playback 14 hour(s), Video playback 2 hour(s), Slideshows with music 3 hour(s)
Audio System
Sound output mode Stereo
Additional features Notes, Calendar, Phone book, Hold button, Date display, Photo wallet, Built-in games, H.264 playback, MPEG-4 playback, Upgradeable firmware, USB 2.0 compatibility, Playback speed control, Rechargeable capability, Battery level indication
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable - External
System Requirements
Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
Min Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later
Connections
Connector type 1 x Docking station, 1 x Headphones / remote control / composite video Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Built-in Display
Audio system built-in display LCD
Diagonal size 2.5 in
Resolution 320 x 240
Backlight display Yes
Display illumination color White
Display menu language Dutch, Danish, French, German, Korean, English, Finnish, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Japanese, Norwegian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Audio Features
Timer Wake, Sleep
Built-in clock Timer, Digital clock
Alarm wake-up modes Playlist
CD System
Playback modes Program play, Skip playback, Random play, Repeat one/all
Digital audio standards supported MP3, WMA, AAC
Equalizer
Equalizer factory preset qty 20
Headphones
Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
Sound output mode Stereo
Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
Impedance 32 Ohm
Connectivity technology Wired
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Product series - Apple iPod 5G (30GB, video)
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Apple iPod 5G (30GB, video)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, None, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 30 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Apple iPod (30GB, video, black)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, None, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 30 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Apple iPod (60GB, video, white)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, None, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 60 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Apple iPod (60GB, video, black)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, None, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 60 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Manufacturer Info - Apple iPod 5G (30GB, video)
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