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| Price | $179 to $375 at 3 stores | $179 to $839 at 3 stores | $219 to $249 at 11 stores | $199 to $592 at 3 stores | $159 to $629 at 3 stores |
| CNET editors' rating |
4.0 stars
Excellent
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4.0 stars
Excellent
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4.0 stars
Excellent
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4.0 stars
Excellent
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4.0 stars
Excellent
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| Average user rating | 3.5 stars out of 68 reviews | 3.5 stars out of 188 reviews | 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews | 3.0 stars out of 137 reviews | 3.0 stars out of 233 reviews |
| Release date | October 12, 2005 | October 12, 2005 | September 09, 2008 | September 12, 2006 | February 23, 2005 |
| 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. | 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. | The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and intuitive user interface. | The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player. | The iPod Photo is a beautiful and versatile device with a new, affordable price. The 30GB version is a particularly good value at only $50 more than the audio-only 20GB version. | Basic specs |
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| Battery technology |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
| Digital player (recorder) |
WAV AIFF Audible MP3 AAC Apple Lossless |
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| Software type |
Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows |
Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows |
Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in |
2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in |
2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in |
2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.1 in |
2.4 in x 0.7 in x 4.1 in |
| Color |
White |
Black |
Silver |
Black |
White |
| PC interface(s) supported |
Hi-Speed USB |
Hi-Speed USB |
Hi-Speed USB |
Hi-Speed USB |
Hi-Speed USB FireWire |
| Mfr estimated battery life |
20 hour(s) |
20 hour(s) |
36 hour(s) |
20 hour(s) |
15 hour(s) |
| Digital storage media capacity |
60 GB |
60 GB |
120 GB |
80 GB |
60 GB |
| Weight |
5.5 oz |
5.5 oz |
4.9 oz |
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