Apple iPod classic (3rd Gen, 2003)

13063 reviews

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usability (3772)
price (2408)
design (1897)
performance (1297)
portability (826)

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reliability (555)
battery (411)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13063 reviews of Apple iPod classic (3rd Gen, 2003). The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the portability and performance. The design and price also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the battery and reliability. There are some mixed views about the connectivity.

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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 (3rd Gen, 2003) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPod classic (3rd Gen, 2003)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 587 user reviews of Apple iPod classic (3rd Gen, 2003) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the size and performance are overall positive. The portability and design are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the connectivity and battery, and there are some mixed comments about the reliability and price.

usability, design, portability, performance, size

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPod classic (3rd Gen, 2003)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11876 user reviews of Apple iPod classic (3rd Gen, 2003) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the portability and performance are on the whole positive. The design and price also get good comments, but there are some negative opinions about the reliability. Reviews about the connectivity and battery are different.

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73% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Apple iPod Classic ( third generation, 160GB, black)

Design Left virtually unchanged for years, the iPod Classic has truly become a distant relative to Apple's current lineup of predominantly touch-screen-based iPod media players. It's the only iPod left that bears the iconic click-wheel interface. It's...

The Apple iPod Classic offers a solid, understated design with an easy-to-use interface and unbelievably generous capacity.

EQ control is limited; the plastic screen is susceptible to scratching; and the only way to move media on and off the device is through iTunes.

The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. None can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and intuitive user interface.

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Alexandra Krasne (pcworld.com)

Apple iPod - 3rd Gen. 20 GB MP3 Player (Apple-M9244LLA)

Photograph: Rick Rizner

Oct, 2003

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Expert review by : Alexandra Krasne (pcworld.com)

iPod - 3RD Gen. 20 GB Mp3 Player

The latest generation of Apple's sleek, white IPod has a slimmer body and a brighter display than the previous iteration. The $400 ($20 per gigabyte) 20GB version I tested is considerably pricier than the other hard-drive players I reviewed. For...

I tested the Windows version, which includes Musicmatch PC software for organizing your music and loading it onto the player; you can also use Musicmatch to rip songs from CDs. Musicmatch is easy to install, but it adds icons to your taskbar, desktop,...

Oct, 2003

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Expert review by : Troy Dreier (pcmag.com)

The Ultimate Listening Experience

May, 2003

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Expert review by : Vikram Chand (bayreviews.com)

Apple iPod 3rd Gen. 15 GB MP3 Player

The Best of The Best!

Small, light weight, and huge storage space...

Expensive!

Great music player, huge storage space, and all that for a huge price too.

Jun, 2005

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Apple iPod 3rd Gen 15GB Player

I bought my own iPod about 2 years ago and I am still in love with it. I am thinking about paying the $100 for battery replacement program from Apple, but not now since I have a car charger.

Small, light weight, and huge storage space

Expensive

Great music player, huge storage space, and all that for a huge price too.

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by : AVguide Web Review (avguide.com)

Complete Systems: Minis, Portables, & Handhelds: Apple Computer, Inc. iPod M9244LL/A

At just over half an inch thick, the iPod fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and slips easily into your pocket; it weighs merely 5.6 ounces. This iPod gives you a huge 20GB hard drive - big enough to hold 10,000 songs.This review includes a...

Apr, 2004

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Expert review by : Prateek Sharma (gear.ign.com)

iPod 40GB Review

This third generation is easily the best looking one yet; unfortunately beauty comes at an expense. In order to make the iPod's as slim as they are, s...

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Mar, 2004

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Expert review by : David Stellmack (tomsguide.com)

Third Evolution: The 15 GB Apple iPod

What does Apple do for an encore following the wild success of its first and second-generation iPods? Almost a year following our review of the Apple iPod, we look at the new, 15 GB third generation iPod. What improvements can Apple possibly make to...

Sep, 2003

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Expert review by : David Ross (hexus.net)

Apple iPod

Apple first introduced the iPod in 2002 and never expected this new device to gain so much popularity, especially among Windows users. The simplistic design, high speed connectivity, and unique touch sensitive controller were some of the main...

Simply put, this is another success for Apple who have included features that should have come with the second generation of iPods. Is it £299 well spent? If it is your first iPod, the answer is yes but if you already own an older model making the...

Jul, 2003

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