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Review summary: Apple's existing iPods are already cool, but the new models look even cooler. Here's a first look.

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Pros: Best-of-breed design and interface ; excellent playlist features ; clean, configurable sound ; smooth syncing with both Windows PCs and Macs ; optional remote and cradle ; organizes contacts ; includes games ; functions as an external drive

Cons: No FM or line-in recording ; voice recording enabled with accessory ; battery life compromised somewhat by small size ; battery not user-replaceable ; remote, cradle, and case come separately

Verdict: We love almost everything about this beautifully designed player, but the battery life could be longer.

Review summary: Since its introduction in late '01, the Apple iPod has been regarded as one of the best HD-based MP3 players. Not surprisingly, it has outsold all other hard drive-based MP3 players despite its higher price tag. Simple user interface, small footprint ...

Pros: I firmly believe that this is an excellent update from the old version. While Apple did not go out and break new ground with this unit like they did with the first iPod, what they did accomplish is make an excellent portable music player that is easy ...

Cons: The only real negative aspect to this product is that it does indeed have quirks that may be annoying to some. So far, I've had to reset it several times, because it seem to be locked-up or unresponsive. I'm not sure if this will be addressed in ...

Verdict: I thought I was the only one experiencing the popping problem between/when switching tracks. It's not the ripping==it's happening on files encoded with Lame, as well as the internal iTunes encoder. What's more, it never happened on the exact same ...

Review summary: Apple's existing iPods are already cool, but the new models look even cooler. Here's a first look.