Compare Prices : Apple iPod Classic (80GB, 6th generation, Silver)

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 ...

Review summary: It's regrettable, then, that those same people will have to budget for a decent pair of earphones, as the ones supplied with the classic are the same as those with other iPods and don't do the player or the music any justice whatsoever

Verdict: The classic remains the only real option for music fans for whom audio fidelity is the chief concern, and for that reason, if no other, we hope that it remains in the iPod line-up for years to come

Pros: The second-generation iPod Classic adds a new Genius playlist feature to its time-tested combination of music, video, podcast, audiobook, and photo playback ;

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 ;

Verdict: 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.