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

Review summary: Is this the final stage of refinement for the hard-drive-based media player Apple now calls the iPod Classic? Judging by the tiny changes in this sixth generation, it very well could be. This latest update is all about capacity, with the $399 model ...

Review summary: , and needless to say, we came away impressed with the latest carnation of the iPod family. Apple is too good at what it does, and it shows. Today, we have the iPod Classic in our lab, and unfortunately, we don't know what to write about. Yes, it's a ...

Review summary: There's no getting around the fact: Apple's iPod line was in dire need of a refresh heading into this week's press event in San Francisco. And Apple provided that refresh in spades.

Verdict: My hands-on time with the new iPod classic left me with a largely positive impression. It's less exciting than the nano in terms of its new appearance and fewer major feature upgrades. However, two of those improvements - considerably better battery ...

Review summary: Click Below to Read the Rest of This Review:   Page 1 - Introducing the iPod classic (80GB/160GB)Page 2 - Packaging, Pack-Ins, and Physical CharacteristicsPage 3 - New Hard Drives and Batteries: Classic's Biggest UpgradesPage 4 - A Split-Screen (or ...

Pros: A superior update to Apple's 2005 and 2006 hard-disk based iPods, featuring cleaner audio, crisper video, better storage capacity and greater than promised battery performance at last year's prices. Available in silver or black versions, each ...

Cons: No longer Apple's "best iPod ever ; outdated 2.5" screen and interface are now steps behind Apple's best devices in ease-of-use and quality of overall media playback experience, while new interface struggles to match iPhone/iPod touch features without ...

Verdict: My biggest question: Does it work with the Apple Radio Remote? I don't use it much for radio, so if the radio isn't supported, it's no big deal, but I want to use the remote controls

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 now 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: The iPod Classic is a refinement of the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and advanced user interface.