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Apple iPod 5G (30GB, video)

Manufacturer: Apple Inc. Part number: MA002LL/A

$179.95 - $499.37at 2 online stores.

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)

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Excellent

8.0

out of 10

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.

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

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Very good

7.5

out of 10

Average user rating from 193 users

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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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Apple iPod 5G (30GB, video)
$179-$499

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)
$179

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)
$195-$199

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)
$195

Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, None, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 60 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated

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