Apple iPod (60GB, 5th Generation, White) - Expert Reviews

Review summary: We could write four different reviews of Apple Computer's fifth-generation iPod (30GB/$299, 60GB/$399) - one from an audiophile's perspective, one from a photographer's perspective, one from a movie lover's perspective, or one from a mainstream ...

Pros: An attractive, thinner-than-ever iPod enclosure with a bright, detailed 2.5" display. Three major audio bugs fixed (and only one minor new one introduced), resulting in best-sounding full-sized iPod yet, plus optional on-screen lyric display. Over ...

Cons: Implementation of video functionality is incomplete, lacking hardware support for popular standards, and free software to convert existing videos. Though detailed, screen is smaller than both competitors and consumers' expectations. Discontinuation of ...

Verdict: Hey- they were able to play 720 x 320 24FPS MPEG4 video! That is amazing! That should give great output to a TV set. I bet by cutting to say 640 x XXX, you could minimize artifacting. I don't know the max bitrate you can push through, but with 2-pass ...

Review summary: You can watch music videos and television shows with Apple's latest iPod, plus it looks better than ever. But is video a reason to open your wallet? Find out.

Pros: Excellent video quality; bright colorful screen; long battery life

Cons: Small screen; no brightness or contrast controls; wall charger is not included

Review summary: - Pocket-lint was invited to the "One more thing"... Apple event held on the 12 October 2005 to get a hands-on look at the new iPod.

Pros: Listen to music, view images and watch videos

Cons: Small screen

Verdict: This is an MP3 player with the bonus of video not the other way around

Review summary: A thin and light body, a big video-friendly screen, and a totally fair price make the newest Apple iPod the best one to date.

Pros: Best all-around MP3 player in the world ; tight integration with iTunes and iTunes Music Store on Mac and PC ; intuitive photo and video viewing ; displays album art ; lets you view photos and listen to music simultaneously ; speedy performance ; ...

Cons: Screen too small to watch full-length movies on ; no subscription option ; dock, remote, and A/V cables not included

Verdict: Although this excellent new iPod is still primarily about the music, its video "bonus" feature is nothing to be scoffed at.

Review summary: Last November, iLounge previewed Apple's original iPod U2 Special Edition, a $349, black and red-colored 20GB (5,000 song) iPod with engraved signatures of U2's famous bandmates Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullin Jr. on its back. But other ...

Pros: Apple's best iPod yet, with a color screen and user interface, photo display through itself and TV sets, and 17-hour battery life. Great audio quality and overall experience. An affordable, substantial improvement on the U2 iPod released seven months ...

Cons: Photo display initially requires extended sync process, add-ons required to download photos directly from a camera, or display photos on a TV. Still no way for users to easily replace battery. Because of slight added thickness, not necessariy ...

Verdict: Hasta la vista, Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (Color). Off to pasture, like so many generations before you