Apple iPod classic (5th Gen, 2005)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 10404 reviews of Apple iPod classic (5th Gen, 2005). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and performance. The price and design are also appreciated. Views are divided on the durability. Some have doubts about the connectivity and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple iPod classic (5th Gen, 2005) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPod classic (5th Gen, 2005)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1130 user reviews of Apple iPod classic (5th Gen, 2005) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the portability and sound. The price and design are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the reliability. Comments are divided on the battery.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPod classic (5th Gen, 2005)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7642 user reviews of Apple iPod classic (5th Gen, 2005) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the portability and performance. The price and design are also mentioned favorably, but reviews about the connectivity and durability are different. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Evan Blass (engadget.com)

Unpacking the U2 iPod with video

Red clickwheel? Check. Signature-filled black backing? Ditto. Exclusive music video? Got that too. Premium pricetag? Yup, everyting is present and accounted for: it's definitely the new U2 edition iPod (with video). Keep reading for a few more pics,...

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Christopher Breen (pcworld.com)

Apple 80GB iPod classic (6G, late 2007)

Sound as good as previous full-sized iPod ; Attractively priced with good price per gigabyte ; Bright, clear screen ; Improved user interface ; Good battery life ; Includes three new games

Interface slower than 5G iPod ; Can't use previously purchased games ; Cover Flow not terribly helpful ; Incompatible with many existing dock-connector accessories

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Christopher Breen (pcworld.com)

Apple 80GB iPod classic (3G, Late 2007)

Sound as good as previous full-sized iPod ; Attractively priced with good price per gigabyte ; Excellent battery life ; Bright, clear screen ; Improved user interface ; Includes three new games

Sluggish interface and unresponsive to controls ; Can't use previously purchased games ; Cover Flow not terribly helpful ; Incompatible with many existing dock-connector accessories

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Dan Frakes (pcworld.com)

Apple Fifth Generation iPod (Late 2006) 30GB

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Mike Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Apple iPod (80GB)

The new iPod comes in a whopping 80GB capacity, a good thing now that the iTunes Music Store now offers TV shows, movies, and games.

Bright screen. Excellent interface. Seamless integration with iTunes. You can transfer purchased music from iPod back to PCs. Very good sound quality. Long video battery life. Supports lossless and Audible formats, as well as gapless playback. Supports...

Audio battery life could be longer. FM tuner and recording capabilities require optional accessories. Video-format support could be broader.

gapless playback is an excellent addition to the ipod's playback capabilities, especially for listeners of classical music and live albums, as well as studio albums that have tracks that are meant to be played one after another seamlessly. the gapless...

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Dan Frakes (pcworld.com)

Apple 80GB iPod (5G, Late 2006)

Improved video-related battery life ; All the features of the original 5G models ; Brighter screen ; Quick Scroll and search features ; New game support ; Slightly better headphones ; Gapless playback ; Lower price and 33 percent more storage than...

Search feature kludgy ; Games drain battery life rapidly ; Power adapter not included ; Requires Internet connection to download necessary software

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Eric Dahl (pcworld.com)

Apple Fifth Generation iPod (Late 2006) 80GB

Photograph: Chris MannersRefinement: That's what you get out of Apple's latest iPod. For this latest generation of players, Apple hasn't made any huge changes, but it has introduced a brighter screen and an extra 20GB of capacity on the high-end model....

Lots of storage space ; Sharp video playback on 2.5-inch LCD

High price

Apple's latest iPod costs a lot, but it boasts a great screen and tons of storage, in addition to a easy-to-use interface.

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Apple Fifth Generation iPod 30GB Review - PCWorld

Given the brouhaha surrounding Apple's latest player, one might assume its name is the Video iPod. But it is simply an iPod, the fifth generation. I tested a 30GB model ($299 as of 7/21/06; Apple also offers a 60GB version for $399.). The big story is...

High audio qualityHigh audio quality

iTunes doesn't convert video for iPod

Apple's latest iPod boasts a great screen and tons of storage, in addition to an easy-to-use interface.

Aug, 2006

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Apple iPod (MA002LL/A)

Has a great-looking screen for watching video, but it's a bit too small for extended viewing.

High audio quality High audio quality, Screen is bright and sharp

iTunes doesn't convert video for iPod

Jul, 2006

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Expert review by : CNET staff (cnet.com)

Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (30GB) review: Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (30GB)

Apple iPod U2 Special Edition (30GB)

Incredibly thin and intuitive design; beautiful LCD; supports photo and video playback; seamless integration with iTunes, which boasts the world's biggest music catalog and a fledgling video store; lots of extra features, such as a world clock, a...

U2 edition costs $30 more than standard iPod; no extras included, such as a dock, A/V cables, or a power adapter; poor battery life for video; slight delay when playing video; no guarantee that your non-iTunes Music Store video will play on an iPod,...

The iPod U2 certainly isn't for everyone, but its target audience (namely, U2 fans) will love it, and will pay the extra $30 for it.

Jul, 2006

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