Reviewing the iPod Classic

The iPod's flagship is the Classic, the 2007 releaseDon't worry too much about the earphones though.
being an 80 GB or 160 GB portable media center.Apple has a good number of portable speakers to
Essentially the iPod Classic is a high-capacity versionchoose from and, alternatively, there is an AV
of the 3rd generation iPod nano. The weight of the 80connection kit which enables connection of the iPod to
GB iPod is only 5.5 oz (157 g) and has a depth of 0.55a hi-fi system.
inches (1.4 cm), making it very compact and handy.The iPod's battery life is adequate as long as you don't
The Click Wheel is now larger making it much easierkeep playing with the controls. To save battery life,
to use. The usual extras include a clock, calendar,one can reduce the backlight timer and the screen
notes, contacts and a stopwatch.brightness. Using the 80 GB iPod and playing music
The 80 GB iPod has enough memory for storing yourcontinuously, the battery lasted for just over 40 hours.
CD collection and the larger video files. As an example,The EQ and Sound Check were turned off and both
12 GB can store over 2500 music tracks and thesethe volume and screen brightness settings were in the
can be shuffled in any order. There is plenty ofmiddle positions.
memory for photo files as well. Storing your photos atThe 160 GB iPod can store up to 40,000 songs and
a lower resolution is more than adequate for viewingsupports MP3, AIFF, AAC, WAV, Apple Lossless and
them on the iPod's screen and at the lower resolutionAudible audio files. Beside its expansive capacity, the
about 600 photos would take up approximately 500160 GB iPod has an excellent battery life and good
Mb.quality screen.
The iPod comes with a USB cable for connecting toThe new iPod Classic comes with three games,
your computer. Remember to press the buttons onnamely Vortex, iQuiz and Klondike. Be aware that
the USB connector when you connect to the iPodolder iPod games are not compatible with these newer
itself. Also included in the package is a set ofiPods and you may need to buy new ones or
earphones, but some may prefer to use better qualitydownload unlimited games from a dedicated download
earphones as you really need to press the iPodsite.
earphones against your ears to hear the full bass.