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Review summary: Apple iPod Classic 160GB review: Here the lack of a story is the main story: the iPod Classic lives on and gains a capacity bump from 120GB to 160GB.

Pros: Sleek, understated design • Easy-to-use interface • Great podcast support • Genius feature creates new playlists for you • Video playback is excellent • Rated battery life is great

Cons: EQ control is limited • Some older iPod video accessories may not be compatible • The plastic screen is susceptible to scratching • Users are required to use the latest version of iTunes, which may not work on some older computer systems

Review summary: When Apple announced that it was bringing out a 160GB iPod all other MP3/PMP manufacturers must have dropped a brick. Apple subsequently cut the Classic down to 120GB, which would have pleased them a little, but that still holds a whopping 30,000 ...

Pros: Whopping, great big hard drive. Easy to use. Extended battery life

Cons: A bit chunky

Verdict: An iPod for people who don't like touchscreens, but need a big hard drive.

Review summary: The word €˜classic€™ may make one think of sports cars, the classical musician Mozart and Ancient Greek mythology. But what happens when the word €˜classic€™ is associated with a gadget that became a world-wide phenomenon only a few years ago?

Pros: Huge storage space, a sleek design

Verdict: A classic tribute to what has become a tech gadget of classic proportions

Review summary: The iPod Classic from Apple is the decendent of the device that started the media player craze. This latest iteration comes in in 80GB and 120GB models, which retail for $170 and $249 respectively. The software has had a few upgrades over the years, ...

Verdict: Of course, while the software will provide you with an easy-to-use interface, you'll still be wedded to iTunes (or some third-party workaround) for media transfers. the hardware is still questionable. Additionally, the iPod Classic looks a bit big ...