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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful: By This review is from: Apple iPod Video 60 GB White MA003LL/A (5th Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics) Unlike a lot of reviewers who post reviews on a product they've never seen or held (Apple Stores were told they wouldn't get theirs until the end of October--per Charlotte NC store) ----- I actually have one.
I ordered mine on Oct 12, and it arrived Oct 20. I of course ordered the 60GB device. It was easy to swap out my old 40 GB device with this new one. I'd previously installed the new iTunes and the iPod software version 10-12-05 that I'd downloaded. It was plug in, register, and download. (And I had to swap cables on my dock***.) Some observations: The screen is very bright when you turn the backlight on and leave it on, it's very dim if you don't (probably how they get the stated 20 hour battery life). ***No more Firewire connections. I was sad to see that, as the Firewire connection saved me from getting a new USB hub. The Holy Grail is video here...however, converting it to iPod standards isn't...Read more 51 of 61 people found the following review helpful: By This review is from: Apple iPod Video 60 GB White MA003LL/A (5th Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics) The iPod first appeared four years ago, and the features continue to grow, with each update. I have owned the 60 gig iPod with video playback, for several days now, and I continue to be impressed. Its physical appearance, quality, craftsmanship, and the wide array of features, which it has are keeping me entertained! The iPod with video playback was introduced on October 13, 2005. However, one should not necessarily consider this player a video player, but a great iPod music player, with video capabilities as a fantastic bonus. Nevertheless, the iPod with video playback is the most capable and feature-rich iPod ever produced by Apple. Video Playback - The iPod plays back H264 and MPEG4 encoded video. The iPod's new display is larger than ever at 2.5 inches, giving it a resolution of 320x240. What video content can you play on your iPod? This area is limited, at least currently. You can buy music videos on iTunes at $1.99 per song,...Read more 25 of 29 people found the following review helpful: By Adolfo "Huevos de Oro" (Tijuana, Baja California. MEXICO) - See all my reviews This review is from: Apple iPod Video 60 GB White MA003LL/A (5th Generation) OLD MODEL (Electronics) After a long research on different types of MP3 players and many visits to shops to see them in person I decided to buy the 60GB iPod video. I don't regret the buy. I think it is an amazing player and the features are great. I'm very happy with the iPod. So far I had it for four weeks and everything has been running smoothly.
I have used the video features only a few times and it is very cool, the display is very small but clear, also you have the iPod close to your eyes so I don't see it as an inconvenience. NOTE: The battery doesen't last long when using the videos. Remember this is an MP3 player with video feature, so if you want it mainly for videos I would not recommend it, this is for the occasional video every now and then. The photo feature is very cool, again the display is small but clear. The software iTunes is a good piece of software, it has some annoying faults, but overall is o.k. The reason I rated the 60GB iPod Video four...Read more |