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The new iPod classic comes with 160GB of storage in the same compact size, making it the take-everything-everywhere iPod. It’s available in quintessential silver or striking black. iPod classic also has plenty of battery life (up to 36 hours of audio playback or 6 hours of video playback), good looks (a sleek, anodized aluminum design), and other great features (Cover Flow and Genius playlists for creating perfect playlists). You can even rent a movie from iTunes and watch it on the go.
iPod classic is the take-everything-everywhere iPod. Click to enlarge. |
Up to 40,000 songs, 200 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination to fill your pocket with sight and sound. Click to enlarge. |
160GB at under a half-inch deep. Click to enlarge. |
Available in quintessential silver or striking black. Click to enlarge. |
Your Top 40,000
Meet a Musical Genius
Say you’re listening to a song you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. With a few clicks, the Genius feature finds the songs in your library that go great together and makes a Genius playlist for you. You can listen to the playlist right away, save it for later, or even refresh it and give it another go. Count on Genius to create a mix you wouldn’t have thought of yourself.
Hold Everything
iPod classic gives you 160GB of storage capacity, good for up to 40,000 songs, 200 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination. And you get up to 36 hours of battery life, so you can keep on rocking for a long, long time.
With 160GB of space, iPod classic means you can always have your entire music and movie library with you. Carry it from the living room to a party in the backyard. Or take it on a cross-country road trip and never listen to the same song twice.
Click to Enjoy
Finding exactly what you want to watch or listen to is easy. Use the Click Wheel to browse by album art with Cover Flow or navigate your songs and videos by playlist, artist, album, genre, and more. You can also search for specific titles and artists. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs for a different experience every time.
Watch Movies and TV Shows
The vivid 2.5-inch display makes video come alive. Purchase or rent movies, buy TV shows, and download video podcasts from the iTunes Store, then sync them to your iPod classic to watch anywhere, anytime.
Play iPod Games
Put hours of fun at your fingertips. iPod classic comes with three games–Vortex, iQuiz, and Klondike–and you can purchase games such as Cake Mania from the iTunes Store. All iPod games are designed specifically for the iPod interface.
Share Your Photos
iPod classic uses iTunes to sync the photos you have in iPhoto on a Mac. You can view photo slideshows complete with music and transitions on iPod classic, or play them on a TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.
Reduced Environmental Impact
iPod classic embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
- Arsenic-free display glass
- BFR-free
- Mercury-free LED-backlit display
- PVC-free
- Highly recyclable aluminum and stainless steel enclosure
What’s in the Box
Apple iPod classic 160 GB Silver (7th Generation), Earphones, USB 2.0 cable, Dock adapter, Quick Start guide more info
Why it turned out to be a flop.
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
HI:
I really liked the apple classic at first because of its giant storage space. 160 gb!! Wow!!!
but little did I know that I would only last me 6 months…..
THe apple classic has moving parts in it, so when you drop it….it really breaks easily. YOu can never drop it….!!!! at least you should never drop it…I did not buy a case for it, leather or plastic and was using it as is. I never dropped it intentionally, but I did remember dropping it 2 -3 times. It broke after 6 mo nths of use, and I was very disappointed. You need to buy a case for it, as it easily breaks after y ou drop it, and is not durable.
Fixing it would cost about $200. I phoned apple about it, and that’s what they said.
THe Sound quality was good, syncing was easy….everything was great , but it is not durable~!!! It breaks easily, and you can’t run around with it in your pocket….It’s way too heavy, and bulky.
If you intend to use it around the house, and have to move around…..Please don’t get this.
It’s not that small, and it is quite heavy and you could easily drop it. Dropping it could sabotage it’s life, and actually will sabotage it’s life, because it has moving parts in it.
Sony mp3 players, or the IPod NANo are better because they use the flash drive media and that makes no moving parts in them…. it fares better when you drop them or conk them on something hard.
THey are more durable and smaller/ not to say lighter.
I did not hate my time with the apple classic, and music quality was great….. Sound was great too….but they only thing I did not like it was that it broke easily after just dropping it 2-3 times. Repair cost $200 ,and I could have bought another mp3 player!
Please don’t get this one if you require a durable model, or require moving from one place to another without a pocket, and also don’t get this one if you don’t have a case.
BEWARE…..It has a lot of storage 160gb but it breaks easily…. the moving parts in them will dislodge and you won’t be able to use your apple classic for long. You have to be extremely careful with the apple classic… YOu can’t drop it, you can’t be vacuuming the floor when you are listening to it, and you can’t be jogging….YOu don’t have the freedom of moving from place to place, and dropping it along the way, or conking it on something hard.
If you want an mp3 player that lasts a long time and is durable, get something else….a sony or a Nano
iPod: The Greatest Invention Ever!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The title of my review sums it up. Unless you own as many CDs as I do you cannot truly appreciate the iPod as much as I do. I have over 3000 CDs collected since 1987. If you piled all those CDs in their cases on top of each other…well how high would that be? Pretty high huh.. Well, all of that can fit into an iPod hardly an inch thick. That just blows my mind still everytime I am listening to it. Other music lovers like I with thousands of CDs can really appreciate the 160g iPod Classic!
I had an 80g 5th generation, but I have heard talk that this could be the last iPod Classic. I didn’t want to take any chances, and decided to purchase the 160g before they possibly discontinue the Classic. I definitely hope they keep the Classic going though. I’d love to see a 320g.
I will say I like my 80g a bit more as far as it doesn’t have the cover flow, album covers, etc. I don’t care about that. I have an iPhone as well, but my iPod is for music and lots of it. Since I have so much music I just want to scroll through them as fast as I can and get to the right title. This is by no means a deal-breaker just a minor inconvenience. I have some movies on the Classic, but this baby is for music listening!
I could go on and on forever, but nothing can compare to the iPod! I am still laughing at my friend who bought a Zune HD that crapped out on him in less than a week.
iPod. The Greatest Invention Ever.
My new iPod is AWESOME!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I used to listen to music on my iPod Nano but now I have my new 160gb. It holds so much, I can’t even think of how to fill it. It does what its supposed to do, hold music and tons of it. Great iPod!!
ipod 160 review
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Always wanted one when first came out. I have a large music, video and podcast collection. The added storage is a big advantage. I also have many audiobooks and plan on adding more material to my collection. Randy
Blessed to have more space!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have the Ipod Classic 80gb and it was full of music without being able to add video. Now I have all my music and several videos to take on the plane. I love the genius feature I can get a great mix of gospel, or R&B. Bravo to Apples.
I can’t wait!!!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A few years ago I was one of those people who thought ipods where stupid besides if a CD player worked why change. Besides how hard is it to change a CD, right? But then a few years ago a friend sold me the OLD ipod nano for $20. So I have had that one for two years and it has worked fine but it has changed hands 3 times, and is bent, scratched, and the battery was dead or dying. And ever since I got the nano i wanted the classic so this october my mom said you order it and it will be a christmas preasent. Know i have to spend 2 agonizing months waiting for christmas (I already found her hiding place!) This ipod caught my eye with the sleek look and 160 GBs!But i have a tiny music collection almost 3GBs! I plane to put tons of movies and a few aduio books on witch hopfully will put my collection at a respectable 15Gbs! If you are wondering weather i just whanted an expencive ipod your wrong I plane to have this ipod for MANY years.
P.S, I can’t wait to be the coolest kid in the class with the best ipod!
AWESOME IN EVERY ASPECT!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I AM SO IMPRESSED WITH THE SERVICE YOU GET USING AMAZON.COM. THEY ARE SO QUICK WITH DELIVERY.
Apple iPod classic 160 GB Silver (7th Generation) NEWEST MODEL (Purchased on 10/12/2009)
THE IPOD IS FABULOUS IN EVERY WAY.
AWESOME!!!!!!!
DR. LAMBROS
Mixed feelings on an otherwise great device
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have mixed feelings about the new iPod Classic. As with all iPods, it’s an elegant, easy to use device that does exactly what it sets out to do. The interface is intuitive, the device is attractive, and the ergonomic design remains the best on the market.
So why do I have mixed feelings? Some changes to the interface and general workings make no sense to me. The split-screen menu, for instance, is a pointless bells&whistles addition that only serves to clutter up menus that were once streamlined. Also, when the unit goes idle the screen displays the clock instead of the artist & song playing — not very handy when you’re shuffling a library of new tunes. And finally, I’m not sure if it’s the new version of iTunes or the unit itself, but half my album covers don’t want to display anymore. The first two gripes (and make no mistake, they’re only minor gripes, not deal-breakers) could EASILY be rectified with an option to adjust the settings … but Apple thought better of giving the user more options.
HOWEVER!
The unit itself remains an iPod through and through. It’s my fourth, so needless to say I like the product. This one is slimmer than the 60GB I just got rid of, nice and light so it’s not a burden in your pocket, and feels much sturdier than my nano. The new Classic has a pretty loud hard drive that may concern a new user, but in reading up on the unit that appears normal. Feels like a well-made product.
The capacity is, of course, to die for. The 160GB this offers will be more than enough for most users, and for power users like me it’s the best option available to us as far as capacity goes. It also doubles as a USB hard drive, so you can use it for data storage, too. Nice. The video playback looks great, a larger screen is a great way to store and show photos, and it even has support for a selection of decent little video games.
Maybe best of all is the “Genius” feature. Like Pandora radio and other such services, you play a song and it will queue up other songs from your collection that fit in with the sound/genre/whatever. Really great feature when you have 160GB of music to play with.
So misgivings aside, I really enjoy the iPod Classic. Best capacity on the market coupled with that elegant iPod interface makes this a winner.
Great iPod, great upgrade, but you might not want to throw away you 5th Gen Ipod yet…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is the second iPod I own. The first one was a 30 Mb 5th Generation Ipod Video.
First, the plus.
There are many improvements in the 7th generation comparing it to the 5th, although I think most of them were introduced with the 6th Gen. The whole Cover Flow/Genius capabilities are definetly an improvement to the previous software. The games are a nice bonus. I’ve only had it for three days, but I can already see that I like the new interface a lot more.
And the disk space, I mean, WOW! The ipod is basically the same size as my 30 Gb one, but it’s capacity is over 5 times bigger. I am an avid music fan, have tons of music, and my musical taste ranges from ambient to heavy metal, but I think it’s going to be a long time before I fill this one up. I think this is the best feature of this iPod, and by itself, the reason you should buy it.
There are also video capabilities, which have always been a plus, and some other stuff, but I didn’t see a major difference from the previous versions.
But then, why did I give it 4 stars? I wanted 4.5 stars, but Amazon doesn’t let me do that.
Here are the cons.
First, as previous reviewers have stated, the sound quality seems to have downgraded from the 5th Gen iPod. The sound lacks depth, the songs sound more flat. I don’t mean to say that the sound is bad, because it still has a very good sound, and I’ve tested it with headphones, computer speakers and my car stereo. I’m just saying that the 5th Generation iPod sounds better, and the difference is quite noticeable.
The other thing, which might be just my iPod, because I didn’t see other reviewers mentioning it, is that the click wheel seems to be less sensitive/responsive than the 5th Generation one. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it is annoying sometimes that you try so select a song or an option on the menu and the wheel doesn’t respond right away.
There’s also the fact that using Cover Flow seems to make the iPod proccess slower, but then again, loading the covers of literally thousands of records is not a quick task, and you can always not use Cover Flow, so I won’t hold this against the iPod.
To sum it all up. If you have a lot of music and want to carry it all with you; if 30, 60, 80 or 120 Gb is just not enough; if this is your first iPod purchase, or if you just really, really like the new interface and games (I know I did), then I highly reccomend it, and you won’t be dissapointed. To me this is definetly the best music player on the market. You will need to sit down and learn how to use iTunes, but when you do, you’re just going to love this little gadget.
However, if you have a 5th generation iPod that’s working just fine, and you prefer sound quality to disk space, you might not want to buy this one. Just try to be more more picky with the songs you put on it, I guess.
Same old Ipod
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I bought this one for a friend. It’s nice, works good, but the one thing I hate about Ipods is the fact you have to use Itunes to upload the music. Good product, though.