iPod classic 160GB (MP3 & Media Players)

iPod classic 160GB
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Product Age Average review date: 05-12-2008

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4385 reviews

May, 2012

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User Reviews (4357)

"Go ahead bite this tasty Apple..."

By gsr5867 (asia.cnet.com) Read the full review

If you want your entire collection of tracks and videos always with you then go ahead bite this Apple. Unmatched storage capacity and battery life. Simply a classic!

massive storage,interface,battery life

proprietary connectors,not compatible with older accessories

Nov, 2008 2008-11-25   4.5

"Best Portable Media Player "

By adityamanutd (asia.cnet.com) Read the full review

Love this player. Glorious 160 gb storage. everything you need

Battery Life, Screen, Size, Audio and Video Quality, User Interface

Back is too scratchy, Loading time for Cover Flow

Jun, 2008 2008-06-01   5

"It wasn't broken so they didn't fix it"

By HouseBum (asia.cnet.com) Read the full review

Ole' reliable.Huge capacity but with still the same size screen it's not the best video player.Coverflow has problems since it differentiates a song with a guest artist even if its on the same album. Picture will also turn black if you change it, you...

Battery life; Highly intuitive controls; Built in games

Still the same screen; No more video out w/jack; Coverflow has problems

Jan, 2008 2008-01-31   4.5

Manufacturer's Description

Decisions, decisions. Who needs 'em? Why should you have to choose what to put on your iPod? With large storage capacity, iPod classic lets you carry everything in your collection - up to 40.000 songs or up to 200 hours of video - everywhere you go. In a completely new, even thinner, all-metal design, this iPod is a modern classic. The iPod classic gives your music and video room to move. It also has plenty of energy (up to 40 hours of audio playback), good looks (a sleek, all-metal design)...

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alaTest has collected and analysed 4385 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the usability and sound, but reviews are divided on the performance.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 & Media Players the iPod classic 160GB is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-21 alaScore 83 4.2

Apple iPod Classic 160GB review

By (expertreviews.co.uk)

Other manufacturers appear to have given up on hard disk-based MP3 players, but not Apple. The latest iPod Classic has a huge 160GB capacity, yet it's no thicker than three £1 coins thanks to its single-platter 1.8in hard disk.

It has plenty of storage and excellent battery life, but niggling audio quality issues prevent it getting an unqualified recommendation.

Nov, 2009 2009-11-13   5

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Review: Apple iPod classic (third generation)

By Donald Bell (asia.cnet.com)

Can the third-generation iPod classic stay attractive with the dwindling popularity of high-capacity hard drive-based MP3 players? We find out.

Sleek design; easy-to-use interface; great podcast support; genius feature; video playback is excellent; rated battery life is great

EQ control is limited; some older iPod video accessories may not be compatible; the plastic screen is susceptible to scratching; users are required to use the latest version of iTunes, which may not work on some older computer systems

As the availability of high-capacity hard drive MP3 players seems to be on the decline, we're happy to see that Apple is continuing to develop them. The iPod classic doesn't deliver the futuristic novelty of the iPod nano or the iPod touch, but it is...

Sep, 2009 2009-09-28   4

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Review: Apple iPod classic

By Donald Bell (asia.cnet.com)

Apple's latest iPod may sport a new user interface, a slimmer profile and a maximum onboard capacity of up to 160GB, but is it worth the upgrade? Our review has the answer.

The iPod classic is just like the Video iPod, only slimmer, tougher, and injected with a more visually rich graphic user interface

Video output requires a proprietary cable; audio quality has not improved; some older iPod video accessories may not be compatible; users are required to use the latest version of iTunes, which may not work on some older computer systems

The iPod classic is a refinement of the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and advanced user interface.

Sep, 2007 2007-09-12   4

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Apple iPod Classic 160 GB

By Rohan Naravane (techtree.com)

Version 6 of the iPod brings a marginal evolution to the table

Huge storage space, improved interface, fast data transfer, good battery life, value for money

Click-wheel accuracy lower than previous models, bundled ear-phones could have been better, no major additions to the feature-list

Apr, 2008 2008-04-23   4

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Apple iPod Classic 160 GB

By Michael Jeulin-L (digitalversus.com)

CoverFlow is a menu that lets you look through all your album covers in alphabetical order. We therefore can quickly pick out the album for which we are looking. Using the dial to flip through albums is very nice function that is aesthetically...

Design and ergonomics ; Nice screen ; Large capacity ; Can serve as a hard drive

Video conversion ; Size of screen ; Weight

With this iPod Classic, Apple made an even more attractive and practical product than its predecessors. Its advantages largely make up for its mediocre audio quality which is slightly below that of the competition (especially to the trained ear). The...

A simple click also allows you to look at the back side to see what songs are featured. If you have an account at the iTunes Store and have imported your CD collection, all the available album covers are automatically downloaded. When not available,...

Oct, 2007 2007-10-08   4

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Apple iPod Classic 160 Go

By (digitalversus.com)

What are grades based upon? They directly depend upon results obtained in tests

Oct, 2007 2007-10-11 No rating -0.1

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Apple iPod Classic First Look & Video Review

By (geekanoids.co.uk)

The new iPod Classic from Apple landed in the Geekanoids office today, and being a big iPod fan I was eager to bring you this first look. We show you the 160GB silver version, including an unboxing to show exactly what you get for your money, the new...

In case you are not quite up to speed, the new iPod Classic is available in black or silver, with 80GB and 160GB versions available.

Sep, 2007 2007-09-12 No rating -0.1

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Apple iPod Classic (160GB) Review

By Brandon King (digitaltrends.com)

Award: RECOMMENDED PRODUCT

Apple's refreshed iPod line recently made its debut, to much fanfare. Along with new colors for the Shuffle, redesigned nanos, and innovative Touch lines, the good ole iPod we've come to know and love has been given the badge of “Classic” and,...

Huge capacity; excellent sound quality; revamped interface

Sluggish/balky menus; no docking station included; requires iTunes 7

The Apple iPod Classic which we review, is slim, and offers more storage, but gives current iPod owners little reason to upgrade.

Some would argue that Apple’s simply given up on furthering the original iPod design so totally that they hope the “Classic” moniker will set folks’ expectations low. So what can you really anticipate from the ‘all-new' Classic models? Just that same...

Sep, 2007 2007-09-12   4

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Apple iPod Classic (160GB, black)

By Donald Bell (cnet.com)

The iPod Classic is the latest revamping of Apple's iconic hard drive MP3 player, formerly known as the Video iPod or fifth-generation iPod. As Apple's only remaining high-capacity MP3 player, the iPod Classic comes in both 80GB ($249) and 160GB...

The iPod Classic is just like the fifth-generation iPod with video, only slimmer, tougher, and injected with a more visually rich graphical user interface

Video output now requires a proprietary cable; audio quality has not improved; some older iPod video accessories may not be compatible; users are required to use the latest version of iTunes, which may not work on some older computer systems

The iPod Classic is a refinement of the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life, and advanced user interface.

Sep, 2007 2007-09-10   4

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Apple iPod classic (6G iPod) 160GB

By Christopher Breen (pcworld.com)

Sep, 2007 2007-09-25 No rating -0.1

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alaTest has collected and analysed 9 user reviews of the iPod classic 160GB from asia.cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2007 to Nov, 2008. The average user rating from asia.cnet.com is 89 out of 100.

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"Go ahead bite this tasty Apple..."

If you want your entire collection of tracks and videos always with you then go ahead bite this Apple. Unmatched storage capacity and battery life. Si

"Best Portable Media Player "

Love this player. Glorious 160 gb storage. everything you need Battery Life, Screen, Size, Audio and Video Quality, User Interface Back is too scratc

"It wasn't broken so they didn't fix it"

Ole' reliable.Huge capacity but with still the same size screen it's not the best video player.Coverflow has problems since it differentiates a song w

"must have"

works seamlessly without freezing and supports quiet a many formats. feather touch is also very easy to use though it could take some getting used to

  9 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 516 user reviews of the iPod classic 160GB from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2007 to Mar, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 81 out of 100.

  422 Users positive 94 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the iPod classic 160GB from asda.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2010 to Mar, 2010. The average user rating from asda.com is 100 out of 100.

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Ipod is Great

With half the world and their mother it wont surprise you to know that this is great - now got our entire collection on the ipod & loads of space rema

All my home videos in one place

Brilliant, all my home movies, music, films in one place. No more burning to DVDs, no more worrying if the video tape footage will be lost. 160GB shou

brilliant

Bought this as an xmas present for my husband as his old ipod broke.

  3 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 33 user reviews of the iPod classic 160GB from ciao.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2007 to Jan, 2010. The average user rating from ciao.co.uk is 93 out of 100.

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IPOD Classic is essential for media lovers

I received an Ipod classic for Christmas to replace a previously well loved and easy to use MP3 player. Good size screen, sleek, good looking, reliab

Apple iPod classic 160 GB

I have had my Ipod Classic (160gb) for 2mths now and it is superb in all areas, the sound quality as wel las the look and design is as the name says "

Apple iPod classic 160 GB

The amount of space is more than enough which means not just a lot music but u can also put a lot videos, pictures, games and podcasts. Even though it

Apple Ipod classic

This is a great MP3/Video Player with fantastic storage capicity but I would like to point out that this ipod is not actually black its charcoal grey.

  33 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the iPod classic 160GB from comet.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2010 to Nov, 2010. The average user rating from comet.co.uk is 67 out of 100.

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APPLE IPOD CLASSIC 160GB

I think it's fab if I can use it then it can't be that complicated and I get to take my entire music collection all 4000 songs with me.

Disappointed!

Having owned the original iPod and a huge fan of Mac computers and I terribly disappointed in this new Classic iPod.

Good when it works

Ideal in theory as a portable store of vast amounts of all sorts of data, music photos' etc. Easy to use. After 16 months, just out of guarantee howev

  2 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 31 user reviews of the iPod classic 160GB from dooyoo.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2007 to May, 2009. The average user rating from dooyoo.co.uk is 95 out of 100.

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Apple iPod classic 160 GB: Music Maestro Please!

I have had my classic 160gb for about 3 years now and I love it. Admittedly it hasn't come without issues but the reliability of Apple meant that desp

Apple iPod classic 160 GB

Listening to music is the thing we I really like to do, and I have different kind of Ipod from Apple starting from the first Ipod they released to the

Apple iPod classic 160 GB: Great Ipod... just terrible reliability

I am a massive fan of ipods and find them extremely usefule gagets as with the new ones you can store music, movies etc as well as data (using it as a

Apple iPod classic 160 GB: Great mp3, not brilliant for watching videos.

The good: the memory on this ipod is impressive - it's a huge amount of storage. It's very well made and has withstodd several bashings over the last

  31 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 9 user reviews of the iPod classic 160GB from pixmania.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2009 to Nov, 2011. The average user rating from pixmania.co.uk is 84 out of 100.

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Apple iPod classic 160 GB in black - NEW

The new Ipod 160 GB has more than enough memory to last you a life times worth of music storage. Easy to use and sleek & stylish. Superb model and ex

Apple iPod classic 160 GB in black - NEW

I thought people who said they couldn't survive without their iPod must be pretty sad, BUT this is now my favourite toy! I'm listening to more music t

Apple iPod classic 160 GB in black - NEW

I have owned an ipod nano 2gb, a classic 30gb, an itouch 16gb and now this, and i can say, without a doubt, this is the best ipod on the market. Clea

Apple iPod classic 160 GB in black - NEW

I bought this after owning an 8 GB iPod Nano and was astonished at how big the memory was. It really is far bigger than you seem. The sound is also ve

  9 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 9 user reviews of the iPod classic 160GB from play.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2002 to Jan, 2010. The average user rating from play.com is 93 out of 100.

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generally good, but quite slow

like the 80 gig but a little larger, its generally good.the interface is quite slow, youll find yourself waiting for the album artwork to appear , lit

Whats another word for WOW!!!

This mp3 player must be one of the best i have seen over recent years, althought i didnt purchase on play.com i got it somewhere else on offer. The te

good value. speedy delivery

i dropped my 30GB ipod in the mud while i was quadbiking, it was that sort of wet mud so it wasn't functionable after. I decided to wait a while and i

Its as good as they say!

I've just reluctantly bought one of these after my old 60gb Toshiba Gigabeat finally gave up the ghost, i was looking round for another player with a

  9 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 8 user reviews of the iPod classic 160GB from pricerunner.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Jul, 2008 to Aug, 2008. The average user rating from pricerunner.co.uk is 100 out of 100.

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Amazing technology at a price!

Overall this is a brilliant product with lots of great features, i almost swayed towards an alternative player (not an iPod) because of the price but

Apple iPod Classic 160GB Black

This is an excellent product and you'll be the envy of all your friends! However, the best thing about it though is that you can get it for free. To b

********************- Excellent MP3 Player! Only downside is the price! -********************

I would never have been able to find the spare cash to spend on one of these, i'm so glad that I was recommended ************************** www.justg

Too expensive, unless...

Overall this is a brilliant product with lots of great features, i almost swayed towards an alternative player (not an iPod) because of the price but

  8 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the iPod classic 160GB from product-reviews.net. This user review was collected in 2010-01-01, with a rating of 80 out of 100.

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Apple iPod Classic MC293LL 160GB

Limited functions with lots of space – this is how I would describe this iPod! You cannot send or receive e-mails through wifi. You cannot play lots

  1 Users positive

iPod classic 160GB

iPod classic 160GB: product specifications


Manufacturer's Description


Decisions, decisions. Who needs 'em? Why should you have to choose what to put on your iPod? With large storage capacity, iPod classic lets you carry everything in your collection - up to 40.000 songs or up to 200 hours of video - everywhere you go. In a completely new, even thinner, all-metal design, this iPod is a modern classic. The iPod classic gives your music and video room to move. It also has plenty of energy (up to 40 hours of audio playback), good looks (a sleek, all-metal design), and a great personality (a brand-new interface with Cover Flow). In other words, iPod classic makes an ideal companion. Why not get to know it better?

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