Apple - iPod Video White (30 GB) Media Player Reviews

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4.39 of 5 (by 153 users)

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Viewpoints reviewers love the Apple iPod 30 GB. If you’re looking for the Mac Daddy of MP3 players, then you can pack a lot on this high-end iPod. Movies, TV shows, videos and your full music collection. Have it all right in the palm of your hand. Of course, when you buy Apple, you’re making a deal with the devil. You’re locked into iTurnes with iPod, or they hope you will be. Techies say to buy your music rather than purchasing through iTunes. If someone comes out with something bigger and better, then you’re stuck with your music tied up in iTunes limbo, unless you bought your tunes elsewhere and then loaded them into the iTunes system. Check out other iPod and MP3 music systems reviewed by users who tell you exactly what they think.

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iPod is a great machine but iTunes is a devious plot to trap you

JAN

2007

Several years ago I bought an iPod when it first came out and could not get it working with my Windows PC. When the Shuffle came out by that time we had a Mac in the house and it worked like a charm. We quickly hit the limit of music and then bought the Nano when it came out. I used it a lot… read full review »

mac and pc user, intermediate-user

Matt
Chicago, IL

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A CD Jukebox (and Video) In Your Pocket

JUL

2007

We have a collection of several hundred CDs. They used to reside in a CD Jukebox by Sony. Now they are moving to my iPod 30 GB with video. The reason is simple: space and portability. We are moving to a place where a huge stereo system just won't work. We will be in a car for many days while… read full review »

old fashioned, technically savvy

epsgambler
Vancouver, WA

Apple - iPod Video White (30 GB) Media Player Ratings and Reviews

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Can't Compare to a 1984 Boombox

budget-conscious, married to a techno-phobe, an Apple user since 1989

MAR

2007

Intro — Both of my children have had iPod Shuffles since Christmas 2005, and my husband a few weeks ago came up and asked me if he could get his own music on an iPod. This is a guy who listens to the same twelve songs over and over on a Mix CD I made him. Occasionally he'll listen to a country CD, some Beach Boys, or Stevie Ray Vaughan, but nine times out of ten, it's his mix CD. — — Decision on Model — We looked up features of all the different iPods online, but my husband is the type to want to see things in person, so we drove to Best Buy to take a look. He… read full review »

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LauraBelle
South Elgin, IL

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The new generation of technology and not one complaint yet!

a music lover, mac and pc user, very happy with this product, technically savvy, a frequent traveler, a very pleased iPod owner!, budget-conscious, heavy-commuter

SEP

2007

I got my Apple Ipod Video after everyone else of my peers did because I had an MP3 player. But for my birthday 5 months back, I got this because everyone got sick of hearing me complain about having to change my MP3 songs every other day and not enough space and using up too many dang batteries. I can't tell you how glad I am that I made the switch into the new generation of portable music. I have about 1600 songs and I am not half full yet!! Also, we were able to download Family Guy episodes or whole movies onto the ipod and watch it on road trips or listen to… read full review »

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FlyGemini57
El Cajon, CA

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Its an Ipod definately. Pretty cool gear

Love to eat out!, cell phone dependent, Works Out, gadget geek, not rich, pc-user, music lover, long-time computer user

NOV

2007

If you have done any reseach you know that its notworth getting an MP3 player unless its creative or Apple. I got mine for free so this is why I have an Ipod. The ipod sounds great the videofeature is awesome and I enjoy it. I dontlike some things about the apple one though. The video must be in the quicktime format which is inconvenient at best. (creative supports almost any format) This was the main pitfall for me. I did get a video converter but most of themwilldrop frames or your audio and video will lose alignment. If you buy from i-tumesyou wont have to worry about converting but if you… read full review »

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kurakasama
Rexburg, ID

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Great product with lots of capabilities!

somewhat tech savvy, txtng dly, value conscious

AUG

2008

I have had my iPod for a couple years now and I don't think I will ever be able to use up all of the memory! 30G works perfectly for me. It holds songs, pictures, videos, etc. and does tons of other things (I still haven't figured out what half of them are!). Maybe once I start loading up on other things besides music I will begin to use some more of the memory. My only critiques of this product is the battery and the headphones. The battery doesn't seem to last too long. Sometimes it seems like it is dead after 2 hours. The headphones lasted a decent amount of time… read full review »

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Courtney11
Chicago, IL

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Music on the go...what a concept..

a woman, beginner-user, music lover, Busy mom

NOV

2007

I like most of my IPOD. It's great to be able to play the music I want to hear, the way I want to hear it. I don't like that it doesn't have an off button persay. And the way you turn up the volume can be a pain. But the way you can put endless amounts of music and take it whereever you go is awesome. I also have an adapter in my car so I can plug it in and listen to all my music without having to change the cd. I also walk and it is perfect size and weight for taking on a walk and listen to music while I get my exercise. The earphones are really good… read full review »

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AmyMagee
Renton, WA

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My best friend!

always listening to music, a frequent traveler

DEC

2007

The iPod is one of the best things I've ever bought. It plays all my music, videos, and everything I could ever want! But there are alot of bad things about it. 1) It freezes all the time. You have to let the battery die out before you can use it again. 2) Whatever you put on there is stuck. I dont know how to get it off! 3)Somethimes it wont turn off so it'll stay on until the battery dies. 4)The headphones are horrible!!!!!! It think its worth buying though. — I would rather have a Zune..... —… read full review »

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meleona8613
Memphis, TN

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Great companion for long trips or short snips.

music lover

AUG

2007

Great for listening to music, playing games, watching videos and more. More variable than the 1st generation, but missing some options that were nice to have such as the automatic shut off timer which was great for falling asleep to without running the battery… read full review »

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ch36
Lakeside, CA

I'm a believer!

gadget geek, looking for durability, tech savvy, doing careful research, a very pleased iPod owner!, a pet owner, a music lover, a busy person

NOV

2007

I was hesitant to jump into the iPod revolution-- I am a hardcore PC guy, and have always had a deep-seeded loathing for Macs. Some people are Mac people and some are PC people, and while I admitted that Macs were better for heavy graphics projects, they were never my bag. For those who said Macs didn't crash-- well, I'm your guy for the job. I've crashed many a Macintosh, including iBooks. — In any case, I ended up buying an iPod Video 30 Gig, Gen 5.5, because I finally saw the light of having a portable music device, and in comparing prices/specs/abilities/reviews, I… read full review »

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dribini
Eugene, OR

Do you need the perfect gift for a music lover, this is it!

a very pleased iPod owner!, music lover, pc-user, intermediate-user, always listening to music, budget-conscious, a music lover

NOV

2007

I purchased the IPod Video Black (30 gig) for my husband because he loves music. The IPod is very user friendly. My husband does not use a computer at work so is not as technically savvy as some, but he has no trouble getting around his IPod or the ITunes website. Did you know that you can download a FREE song every week at ITunes? Thats right they place a "song of the week" on the site available to download for free. Cool, huh? Plus he downloaded his entire CD collection. He has it all at his fingertips all the time. He loves it and uses it… read full review »

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MommaChron
Rockton, IL

Score big with its function and fashion

Every day computer user, not rich, a bargain hunter, appreciative of good service, music lover, always listening to music, a woman, daily driver

NOV

2007

Mp3 players in general are great gadgets for consolidation and portability. You can literally carry around with you every album you own in the palm of your hand. Bring it with you in the car (especially great for road trips). Strap it on you while you jog (there are a bunch of accessories to choose from). — — This iPod in particular allows you to store album artwork which is great for someone like myself that appreciates album artwork just as much as the music itself. I've even added my own personal pictures to certain tracks on my favorite… read full review »

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bug9109
San Diego, CA

i-pods r ok...myne keeps freezing tho

cost-conscious, music lover, always listening to music, a woman, Open-minded, a bargain hunter, appreciative of good service

DEC

2007

More room to move. With 80GB or 160GB of storage and up to 40 hours of battery life,1 the new iPod classic lets you enjoy up to 40,000 songs or up to 200 hours of video - or any combination - wherever you go.2 — Cover Flow. Browse through your music collection by flipping through album art. Select an album to turn it over and see the track list. — Enhanced interface. Experience a whole new way to browse and view your music and video. — Sleeker design. Beautiful, durable, and sleeker than ever, iPod classic now features an anodized aluminum and polished… read full review »

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rainaisblue
Lancaster, CA

My iPod keeps me sane!

music lover, always listening to music, a woman, budget-conscious

NOV

2007

I am a very budget-conscious person, so $250.00 was a really big investment for me to make for an iPod. I can only say that in the 3 months that I have owned my iPod, it has already paid for itself. I am a music nut, as well, I like to be able to listen to music 24 hours a day. My iPod makes that almost possible. My favorite thing to do - when I go run all of my errands on Saturday mornings, I take my iPod, put on some music that I love, and somehow I can ignore the crowds and crazy people at Wal-Mart much easier. The iPod is easy to use and to figure out, I… read full review »

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doryfish77
Joplin, MO

Bought a refurbished iPod from certified dealer - not a deal!!

budget-conscious, mac user

NOV

2007

I went to an official iPod website and purchased a refurbished iPod at a discount. Being my first iPod purchase, I was not familiar with all the functionality or features of an iPod so I was initially pleasantly pleased with product purchase. I was able to load the original number of songs I wanted and organize them to my specifications. The small size of this specific iPod did not suit my exercise needs (I was continually dropping it) so perhaps a larger iPod would be better for future use. Then, I began to have an issue with the track wheel not moving through… read full review »

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greystarchild
Washington, IL

Reviews of Apple - iPod Video White (30 GB) Media Player

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Key Features	Storage Capacity 30 GB Number of Songs 7500 Family Line iPod Video Main Storage Type Hard Drive
Audio Capabilities	Audio Format MP3 • WAV • AAC • MP3 VBR • AIFF Frequency Respone 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz MP3 Bit-Rate 16 kbps - 320 kbps
Video Capabilities	Video Format MPEG-4 • H.264 Max Video Resolution 320 x 240 Video Bit-Rate 768 kbps
Screen	On Screen Display ID3 Tag Info • Battery Level • Playlist / Table of Contents • Play Mode • Elapsed Time • Recharging Screen Size 2.5 inch
Connectors	Interface USB 2.0 Outputs Composite x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Headphone Jack
Other Features	Additional Features Games • Sleep Timer • World Clock
Power Supply	Power Source Rechargeable via USB cable • Internal Battery • AC/DC Adapter Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium Battery Battery Life Up to 14 hrs.
Dimensions	Width 2.4 in. Depth 0.43 in. Height 4.1 in. Weight 4.8 oz.
Warranty	Warranty 1 Year
Miscellaneous	MPN MA002LL/A Product ID 28038346 Release Date October, 2005
Product MPN	MPN MA002LL/A

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