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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
1.0 stars
"NO NO NO NO NO NO (find an older model)"
Pros: Cover flow, 24hr clock, lighter weight, BOLDER font display,
Cons: Noticeable decrease in AUDIO QUALITY, click wheel is less sensitive ,
Summary: 14 years of DJ'ing experience here so please..hear me out.
I am ALL for an increase in presentation of your product: Sleeker design, menu options, color, etc.
But when you SIGNIFICANTLY sacrifice Audio quality for appearance, then we have a serious problem here.
I purchased 4: count em' FOUR, iPod 120GB classics, and EVERY SINGLE ONE, had the exact same problem: when trying to increase or decrease the volume using the click wheel, and when plugged into a NON Apple product, ( i used 3: a Sony CD head unit with an auxiliary headphone jack and 2 sets of different headphones) the audio becomes what i call "pixilated". IE, you can literally hear the decrease in the sound output. When compared with a 4th gen iPod, there is NO QUESTION, that a difference can be heard.
I suspect that it has something to do with the lighter weight of the product. There is a distinct possibility that the loss of thickness in the iPod also meant a loss of circuit boards. Newer technology does NOT necessarily mean an increase in audio quality. I expected A LOT more from a company like Apple.
If you REALLY want an iPod, try to find a 4th Gen, or wait for a 7th gen, and hope they iron out the problem..otherwise, buy something else. :(
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Hey try new W series wireless Digital MP3 player from Son, believe me its good. YOu will like it for sure.. Go to www.sony.co.in and check out
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I do agree with you. I returned a 120Gb iPod and waited until Black Friday 2008 to get my second 160Gb iPod Classic. I'm so glad I did, but notice that my first one ends in LL and the later model (still 160Gb) ends in LLA. Any idea what changes they made? I did have to do a firmware upgrade on the LL via iTunes. Haven't taken the 2nd unit out of the box yet. It's my "reserve spare" as I have learned that not all newer devices are better.
To avoid the pixelation problem. get the Boostaroo amp that runs on 2 AA batteries from Radio Shack. It has 3 headphone outputs. Using just one, my amp batteries lasted 7 months. I have quite a hearing loss to and use headphones, not earbuds. It's the best combo of amp increase, multiple headphones, and iPod Classic combo I've ever put together. There is no pixelation on the 160Gb classic with 3 headphones in the Boostaroo.
Where to buy
Apple iPod Classic (second generation, 120GB, silver):
$195.95 - $279.00
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