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4.0 stars
"Good for me. For you? Maybe."
Pros: Great design, decent sound, extremely bright screen, easy to use interface, some nice features, slim form factor
Cons: Great design (I'll explain), sound could be better
Summary: I just bought a 5G iPod yesterday and while I'm not blown away, I'm pretty happy with it. Now in the pro and con section above I mentioned the design is both a pro and a con, let me explain way. The device is arguably the best looking MP3 player on the market; its impeccable. The glossy finish, stainless steel backside, and huge screen is nothing less than capitvating. But, that also means you're going to be afraid to take it places unless you have a case. While the player comes with a case, its more of a "I forgot to get a case when I bought it so I have to use this until I get a real one" case. Its a simple slip case that will prevent scratches but your screwed if you drop it. So, if you're somebody who is paranoid over their electronics and deathly afraid of messing them up the iPod may not be for you.
The sound quality, while good, didn't blow me away. Make sure to turn lower the treble when you first open it up, or else you'll get annoying hissing sound. One nice aspect though is the warmness of the music I didn't notice on my previous iPod--the mini.
I have yet to test out the video capabilities on it, but the screen is really bright and I expect it will be nothing less than breathtaking.
Overall, the player is just as easy to use as any other iPod, sounds good, has more features than other players, and is a great value. Remember, even if you don't plan to use the video, its still a great value for $299. Remember, this is 30GB we're talking about. I still maintain, however, that this iPod isn't for everyone. If you put a lot of wear and tear on your electronics I advise getting the Sony HD5. I hope that helped!
Where to buy
Apple iPod (60GB, video, black):
$599.99
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