Apple iPod Classic (80GB, 6th generation, Silver) - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Released alongside the all new third generation iPod Nano, the new iPod Classic offers a refined all-metal case, the same new graphical interface of the Nano, and the most battery and storage capacity of any iPod model (thanks to its hard drive and ...

Pros: Much greater capacity than other iPods ; Longer batter life than other iPod models ; Scratch resistant metal face and glass screen ; Enhanced animated menus and Coverflow ; Three free games

Cons: Not compatible with 5G games ; No games yet available apart from the three free games included ; Polished metal back will scuff up quickly

Verdict: The new iPod models may not work with some third party devices that extract video from the Dock connector, although the new iPods work with the previous "iPod Universal Dock connector" when used with Apple's composite cables designed for previous ...

Review summary: The newely refreshed Apple iPod, dubbed the "classic", now comes with 160GB of storage space and a new menu system.

Pros: Huge capacity; excellent sound quality; revamped interface

Cons: Sluggish/balky menus; no docking station included; requires iTunes 7

Review summary: Apple's latest iPod may sport a new user interface, a slimmer profile and a maximum onboard capacity of up to 160GB, but is it worth the upgrade? Our review has the ...

Pros: The iPod classic is just like the Video iPod, only slimmer, tougher, and injected with a more visually rich graphic user interface

Cons: Video output requires a proprietary cable ; audio quality has not improved ; some older iPod video accessories may not be compatible ; users are required to use the latest version of iTunes, which may not work on some older computer systems

Verdict: ), and the chrome found on the back cover still begs for smudges

Review summary: The new iPod Classic from Apple landed in the Geekanoids office today, and being a big iPod fan I was eager to bring you this first look. We show you the 160GB silver version, including an unboxing to show exactly what you get for your money, the new ...

Review summary: Apple's iconic audio player gets even better with the addition of a brighter screen and more storage.

Verdict: Movies debut as well in the iTunes store built into iTunes 7, along with features such as automatic downloads of cover art, and a "cover flow" view of the iTunes library that lets you flip through albums as if you were examining a rack of CDs