Apple iPod photo 60GB - Expert Reviews

Review summary: On October 22nd, 2001, the engineers and marketing guys at Apple were busy going over the details of a product launch scheduled to take place the next day. A product so revolutionary, it would completely replace the people's perception of portable ...

Pros: Compact, Great sound quality, Photos, Yeah all that stuff

Cons: Only photo-support is quite late in this day and age, Expensive

Verdict: There are color versions of Bricks, Solitaire and a new Parachute game, which is a Paratrooper clone. It's fun to use the click-wheel to control the cannon, but you have to use the center button to fire and that isn't the most comfortable ...

Review summary: The Apple 40GB iPod is an amazing piece of technology as it marries form and function in an attractive, compact and lightweight case. Featuring a 40GB worth of hard drive space that can hold roughly 10,000 MP3's or 1,400 songs in lossless format. The ...

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: A small but gorgeous color screen and smart photo synchronizing add up to the best iPod yet.

Pros: Easy photo storage and organization Bright color 65,000-color screen• Musical slideshow capability• Longer battery life

Cons: Expensive No video playback • Same screen size as previous iPods

Review summary: The iPod Photo is a beautiful device, but those uninterested in photos should stick with the more affordable audio-only iPod.

Pros: Intuitive photo viewing ; displays album art ; adds color to your iPod experience ; mammoth 40GB or 60GB hard drive ; dock includes S-Video out ; lets you view photos and listen to music simultaneously ; speedy performance

Cons: Expensive ; package doesn't include iPhoto 4.0 ; battery life is poor when used primarily for viewing photos ; slightly heavier and thicker than fourth-generation iPod ; iTunes is necessary to view photos ; cannot view photos transferred to iPod using ...

Pros: Intuitive photo viewing ; displays album art ; adds color to your iPod experience ; mammoth 40GB hard drive ; includes dock (with S-Video out), FireWire cable, A/V cable, and carrying case not included with newer 30GB and 60GB versions ; latest ...

Cons: Package doesn't include iPhoto 4.0 ; battery life is poor when used primarily for viewing photos ; slightly heavier and thicker than fourth-generation iPod

Verdict: Although it's no longer available through Apple, the 40GB iPod Photo is a good value, considering its lower street price and inclusion of some key accessories.