Most Popular MP3 players

  1. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)
  2. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)
  3. Apple iPod Touch (first generation, 16GB)
  4. Microsoft Zune 120GB (third generation, glossy black)
  5. Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman (8GB, black)
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Top Rated MP3 players

  1. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 16GB)
  2. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 8GB)
  3. Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 32GB)
  4. Sony Walkman NWZ-S638 (8GB, red)
  5. iRiver Clix (2GB)
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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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Average CNET Reader Rating: 7.6 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. October 13, 2005 09:18
    Spectacular
    2.5/5
    Let me start by saying that I'm not an Apple hater. I think they are a smart company and make a decent product. What I'm trying to understand is... Why there is so much hype surrounding this "video capable" IPOD ?
    I thin...  read more »

    - Chris131

  2. November 8, 2005 10:45

    3.5/5
    alright, there are way too many whiners, complainers and idiots that have reviewed this item. and you know what? it gives no friggin useful information to anyone...so let a wise guy give the definitive review here to silence the squables.

    aud...  read more »

    - benzslrpee

  3. October 13, 2005 07:42

    4.0/5
    ThinkSeceret stated that this is not the "killer app" that Apple has planed to come out in 2006. Steve Jobs said that the iPod will succeed because its primary app is still music, and the market is still not ready for video, acording to NY Timesread more »

    - simon82


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Where to Buy

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Amazon.com Yes

$499.37
Amazon.com Marketplace Yes

$360.00
Buy.com Yes

$147.99
Refurb Depot Yes

$169.95
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