Apple iPod Classic (160GB, 6th generation, Black) - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The sixth-gen iPod is now branded as the Classic. Bye bye glossy plastic front. Hello anodised aluminium, Cover Flow and a capacious 160GB model.

Pros: Huge storage (who really has 40,000 songs?), Good value, Anodised aluminium front feels like quality, Video and photos are bright and clear, Interface looks even slicker than ever ...

Cons: ... but marred by hard disk lag issues, Sound quality still, at best, mediocre, Cover Flow a case of form over function, New accessories required for video out

Verdict: The name suggests more of the same but with more space and better value. Hard disk lag issues, video out controversy and just okay sound stop it from being a true classic though.

Review summary: - Launched at the Beat goes on event in San Francisco and then televised around the world, Apple has announced a new iPod; the iPod classic. But should you drop everything and run out and buy one? We managed to get our hands on one at the London event ...

Pros: Metal casing, CoverFlow

Cons: No touch, no real change apart from metal casing and some software tweaks

Verdict: If you are serious about your music, video and image collection and want to carry it around with you, then this is the model for you

Review summary: The video above tells most of the story for this new sixth-generation version of the iPod, now called the iPod Classic. Still, there are a few specific details worth focusing some extra attention on.CapacityThe iPod Classic is now the only iPod Apple ...

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: Dust off your toy box and load it up with new toys-the iPod has more fun gadgets and dress-ups than any other portable. Our "TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award" winner likes to play and with 160GB of storage can play almost anything including video, music and ...

Verdict: The iPod by Apple is an exceptional multipurpose player that has been so trendy you can find endless amounts of accessories and downloads.

Review summary: The iPod classic is now the only iPod Apple makes with a storage capacity over 16GB. In fact, the base model (S INR 17,473) starts with a whopping 80GB of storage, and the next model up ( INR 24,413) jumps to 160GB.