Apple iPod Classic (6th Gen) Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9559 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the size. The interface also impresses, but many are less positive about the price.

Size, Interface, Battery, Sound

Price

Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 80/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players, the Apple iPod Classic (6th Gen) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

The video above tells most of the story for this new sixth-generation version of the iPod, now called the iPod Classic. Still, there are a few specific details worth focusing some extra attention on.CapacityThe iPod Classic is now the only iPod Apple ...

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?

Huge storage space, a sleek design

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

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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

The iPod Classic has the face that launched the MP3 Player industry. Years later and it has a bit of a different look, but still retains its old charm. This newest iteration comes in 80GB and 120GB models, and we've reviewed the 80GB in this very ...

Looks good, seems pretty durable, supports a lot of files ; Good physical controls, lots of memory.; Simple, comprehensive, familiar and easy to use ; Fast, easy playlists on the fly, good equalizer options ; Great podcast support.; Great overall ...

The aesthetic is nothing new, and this thing is huge. ; Either our review unit was broken or the battery life is abysmal. Since we bought the unit off a store shelf, neither scenario is good. ; Some other media players have a few more advanced ...

Conclusion The iPod Classic is almost nostalgia-enducing at this point. In a world with the iPhone and iPod Touch, the simple, list-based interface seems quaint by comparison. If you can find an 80GB version for around $170, it's not a bad deal for ...

Click Below to Read the Rest of This Review:   Page 1 - Re-introducing the iPod classic, Now With 120GBPage 2 - Packaging, Pack-Ins, and Physical CharacteristicsPage 3 - Hard Disk, Battery, and iTunes Sync Tests: Great ResultsPage 4 - The iPod classic ...

Apple's only remaining hard disk-based iPod, boasting family-leading storage capacity and battery performance at reasonable pricing. Available in silver or black versions, each with full support for music, video, photo, and game playback. Adds new ...

Despite large hard drives and batteries, outdated 2.5" screen and interface continue to fall behind Apple's best devices in ease-of-use and quality of overall media playback experience, forcing users to pick between great screens or the hard disks ...

The first iPod pioneered the concept of a 1.8" hard disk drive-based music player that used a bright white screen and rotating wheel for navigation. Its second-generation 2002 sequel changed the wheel to a touch-sensitive surface and came in both PC ...

Meet the new iPod. It looks familiar, huh- That's because Apple's iPod classic is essentially a replacement for the iPod video, or fifth-generation iPod. The main improvement here is storage space-what was once a 30GB or 80GB player now comes with ...

Tons of storage. Improved interface. "Classic" iPod controls. Easy navigation.

Cover Flow is a bit slow. Bundled earbuds aren't great.

As its name suggests, not much has changed on the iPod classic-it looks a little different on the outside, and there's a useful, but not radical, interface update. The big news is the massive capacity upgrade.

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

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

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.