Apple iPod 40 GB White M9268LL/A - 4th Generation OLD MODEL

Product Review

Apple iPod Digital Music MP3 Player M9268LL/A - Includes: Rechargeable Battery, Dock, Earbud headphones, AC adapter, FireWire cable, USB 2.0 cable, iTunes software, Electronic documentation, getting started guide, 1-Year Apple Warranty The iPod is becoming a reigning icon around the world. It's no wonder. This 4th generation model is thinner, easier to use, more energy efficient, and a greater value than ever. It can simply work with Apple and Windows computers. iPod now incorporates the same touch-sensitive Apple Click Wheel that debuted on iPod mini. Without lifting that trusty thumb of yours from the wheel, you can easily select playlists, scroll through thousands of songs, and start the music playing. Save multiple On-The-Go Playlists Adjust speed for Audiobooks Enjoy seamless integration with iTunes Use as a portable hard drive ? take your files with you Remind yourself with Text Notes Play games Keep appointments using the Alarm clock/Sleep Timer Stay organized with contacts/calendars/to-do lists Sync and charge with FireWire or USB 2.0 cables As for all of those CDs you already own, iTunes makes speedily transfers your favorite songs and albums. Just pop a CD into your Mac or PC, and click the Import button Voice Recorder (when used with optional microphone) - perfect for seminars and lectures About 4 hours (2-hour fast charge to 80% capacity) yields up to 12 hours use Unit Dimensions - 4.1 by 2.4 by 0.69 inches / 6.2 ounces Audio support AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF, Apple Lossless and WAV

Product Features

40 GB model holds up to 10,000 songs; supports AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF, Apple Lossless and WAV
Up to 12 hours battery life when fully charged (typically 4 hours); fast-charge in as little as 2 hours
Mac OS X or Windows 2000 and XP compatible; FireWire and USB 2.0 interface for fastest digital transfer available
Feature upgrades from previous version include new Click Wheel, slimmer case, and easier navigation
Comes with earbud headphones, AC adapter, FireWire cable, USB 2.0 cable, and dock

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826 of 845 people found the following review helpful

Some useful things to know, September 16, 2004

Bowen Simmons (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apple iPod 40 GB White M9268LL/A (4th Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics)

Given that the amount of press that this device has received, what is there to say about it that hasn't been said a thousand times already? Well, here are some things that are worth knowing but that you might not already know:

(1) When you untangle the headphones (and you will spend a lot of time untangling the headphones), untangle from the jack end first (pull that end through the knots). The buds act like little hooks on the cable and don't pull through well. What's more, there are two of them and it is easy to confuse the cables of one with the other. It will save you time and aggravation to untangle the jack first. Try it and see for yourself.

(2) To put the little foam cushions on the earbuds, put the cushion against the bud with the hole facing you and roll it back onto the bud on so that it turns inside out as you put it on. You will want to use the cushions - the earbuds aren't very comfortable even with the cushions and can be downright painful without...Read more

52 of 57 people found the following review helpful

Some practical advice, October 2, 2004

Karczag (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apple iPod 40 GB White M9268LL/A (4th Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics)

The iPod is awesome. That's a fact. So let me dwell on some practical advice here:
1. This is the 40gb iPod to buy. Do NOT buy the older version (manufacturer cat no. M9245LL/A), it looks the same, costs the same, but has only 8 hours play time instead of 12. Even if you have to wait a little, get THIS one. BE SURE TO LOOK AT THE CAT NO.
2. Most likely you'll need a carrying case. Budget that in. The Apple one is nice but is around $50.
3. If you import a lot of CDs, your desktop or laptop might not have enough space on the hard drive. We're talking 40gb here! A good solution is to buy an additional hard drive. This can also serve as a backup (it's very depressing to import CD after CD and then have your hard drive crash...).
4. A very cost effective way to get an extra hard drive is to shop at your local computer store (e.g. CompUSA), look for the ATA drive that's on sale this week, and then, if you have a laptop, also get the "enclosure" that makes it...Read more

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful

A Music Lover's Essential Hardware, March 16, 2005

Robert Haven (Eugene, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Apple iPod 40 GB White M9268LL/A (4th Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics)

I've owned a 20GB iPod for 6 months and now that it's full, I'm replacing it with this 40GB version, now, before it's no longer available. This Amazon price is a real bargain. This model was just discontinued and replaced with the more expensive iPod Photo that comes in only 2 sizes: 30GB and 60GB. I don't care about displaying photos, so this 40GB is what I need.

Although it has its (minor) faults, I love the iPod and I use it every single day -- when running on my treadmill, working around the house, doing yard work, and reading in bed. I have ripped (converted) over 400 of my CDs and put all that music on my iPod. I've never had it freeze up on me, but once I had to reformat it after an error occured when copying songs to it. That's pretty disgusting, but it didn't take too long to reformat it and copy my music library to it again.

Here are some comments or pointers you might find helpful:

* Plan to buy some good headphones. Maybe they're OK...Read more