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Design: 9.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 7.0
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 188 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MA002LL/A
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPod 5G (30GB, video)
price range: $177.95 - $499.37
Get the affordable, sleek, and sexy 5G Apple iPod for its audio virtues. Although video looks great, poor video battery life and a relatively small screen hamper its appeal to video heads.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 188 reviews
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56 out of 77 people found this review helpful
"Video Ipod + $1.99 per download = Archos AV420 minus numerous features"
by Chris131 on October 13, 2005
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26 out of 34 people found this review helpful
"good for music, not so good for videos"
by benzslrpee on November 8, 2005
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16 out of 30 people found this review helpful
"Hold off for one year. Not the "Next Big Thing""
by simon82 on October 13, 2005
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
"Ipod Video? Not so Visual..."
by bluelightning510 on November 21, 2005
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"Insanely great.. best iPod ever. Don't miss the point.."
by reeltime on October 19, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part Number: MA002LL/A
General
- Width 2.4 in
- Depth 0.4 in
- Product type Digital player
- Height 4.1 in
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Weight 4.8 oz
- Color White
- Flash memory installed None
- Digital storage Built-in 30 GB Hard disk drive
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2.4 in x 0.4 in x 4.1 in
- Voice recording capable Yes
- Included accessories Soft case, Docking station adapter
- Packaged quantity 1
- Digital storage media capacity 30 GB
- Software type Apple iTunes for Mac, Apple iTunes for Windows
- iPod Generation 5G
- Digital storage media type Hard disk drive
- Digital storage media form factor Built-in
Digital Player / Recorder
- Digital player supported digital audio standards WAV, AIFF, Audible, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless
- Digital player response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Digital player playback modes Playlist, All tracks repeat, One track repeat, Random play / shuffle
- Digital player edit functions Erase
- Digital player supported bit rate 16 - 320
- Digital player ID3 tags support Yes
- External hard drive function Yes
- Digital player additional features Variable bit-rate compatible
Video Playback Features
- Video playback support MPEG-4
- Still image format BMP, JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, PSD
Battery
- Required Qty 1
- Rechargeable Battery Rechargeable
- Battery Enclosure Type Integrated
- Technology Lithium ion
- Recharge Time 4 hour(s)
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 14 hour(s)
- Battery Life Details Slideshows with music 3 hour(s), Digital playback 14 hour(s), Video playback 2 hour(s)
Audio System
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Additional features Hold button, Phone book, Built-in games, H.264 playback, USB 2.0 compatibility, Battery level indication, Rechargeable capability, MPEG-4 playback, Notes, Calendar, Upgradeable firmware, Date display, Photo wallet, Playback speed control
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
- Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable - External
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later
Connections
- Connector type 1 x Docking station, 1 x Headphones / remote control / composite video Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Diagonal size 2.5 in
- Resolution 320 x 240
- Backlight display Yes
- Display illumination color White
- Display menu language Spanish, Norwegian, Chinese (simplified), French, German, Finnish, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Dutch, Korean, English, Chinese (traditional), Japanese
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Audio Features
- Timer Sleep, Wake
- Built-in clock Digital clock, Timer
- Alarm wake-up modes Playlist
CD System
- Playback modes Program play, Skip playback, Repeat one/all, Random play
- Digital audio standards supported WMA, MP3, AAC
Equalizer
- Equalizer factory preset qty 20
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Impedance 32 Ohm
- Connectivity technology Wired
Product series
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Apple iPod (60GB, video, white)
Price: $195.95 - $599.99
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, None, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 60 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Apple iPod (60GB, video, black)
Price: $195.95 - $199.99
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, None, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 60 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Price: $177.95 - $499.37
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, None, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 30 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Apple iPod (30GB, video, black)
Price: $177.95 - $179.99
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, None, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, 30 GB, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
Manufacturer info
- Apple
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- Website: http://www.apple.com
- Address: 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA. 95014
- Phone: 1-408-996-1010
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