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Summary: ..
Review: I realize there are many other mp3 players out there that are considerably cheaper. But still most of them are over $100, and if you're going to spend that much money on an mp3 player, you don't want it breaking on you. I haven't had my iPod very long, but I haven't had any troubles with it (except the fact that my computer didn't have a firewire port). I have a Windows, not Mac, and it's worked FINE with it, for any Windows users worrying about that. iTunes is very easy to use. The obvious downside to the iPod is: the price, and then the fact it scratches very easily. Get a case, first thing, and make sure it isn't a case that will scratch the screen (the jam jacket isn't really a case, but it prevents it from being scratched).
Unless you have 1,500 CDs at home, there's really no need to get an iPod with more space (and the dock that comes with those isn't needed). I only have about 300 songs on mine. And that's my whole collection of CDs (CD deprived...). If you really love music, and you have the money to spare, why not buy it? It is very expensive, but I personally never buy anything expensive, and everyone else already spent their Bar/Bat Mitzvah money buying gamecubes and x-boxes (I let my brother buy it, and force him to share it ^_^) so I went ahead and bought it.
Pros: It is really small and light. I was surprised when I got mine at how small it was. The backlight is awesome. It organizes really nicely, the sound quality is great, etc., etc.
One other thing, unless you are used to little pod type head phones, the head phones are very uncomfortable, even with the cushions. I'm just using a pair of regular headphones.
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Summary: Awesome music player and iTunes software is fantastic
Review: Awesome form factor; Fits easily in your pocket and controls are responsive and intuitive.
Seamless syncing between iTunes and iPod (better than any handheld computer I've used)
iTunes music store is fantastic and makes buying music a one click operation.
Great Sound.
Several games included is a nice touch.
Can also be used as a high-speed backup drive.
Best Player (iPod) and Best Jukebox software (iTunes) make a great combination - I couldn't be happier with this purchase.
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Summary: iPod is revolutionary
Review: I recently bought a 10Gig iPod this fall before my return to college, and I must say that it was the best investement I have made in a while. It's able to hold more than enough music, is easy to use, and even has a calendar, games and a contacts that you can load from your computer onto the iPod. I believe it to be revolutionary in its every aspect, and would recommend it to any who enjoys having music at the touch of a button. Its small enough to fit in your pocket, and the sound quality is incredible. I would recommend this product to any one! It's too good for you not to buy one, so dont hesitate. I convinced all my friends to buy one.
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Summary: GOOD IPOD, BAD PROTECTION
Review: I have to admit, this iPod is awsome. It holds plenty of songs,and its an all out good mp3 player, and i wood sugesst getting it.DONT LISTEN TO ALL THE PEOPLEWHO SAY THE SOFTWEAR DOSENT WORK, i have a hp pavilion pc, and windows XP home addition,, and it works excellent. but my only critisism, is that the ipod itslef gets scrached up very much, ive had it for a couple months and the back is very scrached. if you plan to get this, buy some sort of a cover, but DO NOT GET AN ISKIN EXO, they are terrible. anymore questions about the softwear of anything, please feel free to contact me, at YourName56765@aol.com, NOT mastergreg56765yahoo.com
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Summary: iPod cannot organize songs to nested/tree structure!
Review: I've been using the iPod for a few months, and when I upgraded my system recently, it automatically wiped everything out from my firewire iPod HD when I first connected! I have other firewire HDs (Maxtor 60GB, Buslink 40GB), and I've never seen anything like this! I don't know if iPod was trying to SYNCHRONIZE to my NEW SYSTEM!? I suspect the synchro feature of MusicMatch Jukebox (came with my iPod) is at fault. This has happened TWICE (each time I had a major upgrade or resintall of WinXP) with no warning, and now I'm very hesitant about using the iPod to backup any important files. Another annoying thing about this iPod is that it basically dumps all songs in to ONE FOLDER (if u can look at the internal structure, it is actually divided in to several directories, but there is no structure or organization to this; virtually, it is a SINGLE directory to the end-user). The iPod "play-list" is not a folder and it does not physically seperate the "play-listed" songs from thousands of other songs you have. This means you have to have very descriptive tags and good song descriptions on all your MP3 files. Otherwise, you will have ONE GIANT CHAOS. For example, try removing a group of songs you've just uploaded to the iPod from your PC folder. These songs are no longer grouped in a folder; it is now part of the huge flat directory structure where all your other songs are! You will have to scroll through hundreds or thousands of songs to locate and remove them individually. If you're a Mac user and have not used Winamp (my songs are organized in nested/tree directory structure), you have no idea what I'm talking about or what the big deal is. Anyway, something so SIMPLE to do in Winamp, is a NIGHTMARISH TASK ON THE iPOD (I've used MusicMatch which came with iPod, and also recently, iTunes for Windows XP). Why couldn't Apple JUST *KISS* the iPod???
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Summary: The best mp3 player out there!
Review: I bought the new 10Gb iPod this summer. It has worked great in all situations (running, skiing, long car trips, parties, etc.) with great battery life and non of the skipping/stuttering of music found in other high capacity players. My experience with the iPod was greatly enhanced this fall with the addition of iTunes for Windows, which is the best music player/organizer out there today. That's right, it's better than Windows Media, Winamp, Real Player, and much better than the Music Match software that come with the Win iPod. It gives a myriad of options for organizing, sorting, groups, ripping, burning and generally handling all of your digital music. It also has several syncing options to use when putting music on your iPod, and basically completes what is the best digital music experience currently available. ONE NOTE OF CAUTION, the emergence of iTunes with its fexible syncing options have made the 20, 30, and 40Gb version of the iPod are completely unnecessary unless you are about to be away from you computer for several months without anything to do but listen to music. Make sure that you upgrade your machine to handle firewire, as all computer media will soon migrate to this transfer protocol.
Personally, if you want a great digital music experience and are willing to part with the cash, there is no better product.
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Summary: Apple iPod greatest MP3 player around
Review: I've looked into MP3 players for a while and this is honestly the best one out there today. I can't believe how good apple made this. I mean think about this what is there bad to name about it. It is small and compact, white (goes with any other color), holds so many songs, has games, sensitive to the touch buttons, i could go on forever.
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Summary: Exellent even for Windows
Review: I received mine a while back and have used all of its features. I can say it's a very good player even when used with Windows computer. The software is plug_and_play and it's easy to understand. However, the software used to make the MP3's on a Window computer is not as easy to use as the new Windows compatible (iTunes) is. Apples new software iTunes has an easy drop and drag format, which is really a no brainier to use. I also got a car charger and an itrip so I can use it in the car or any place with a FM receiver. I recently took a four hour trip and the ipod went through my play list and never failed.
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Summary: Best Mp3 Player available
Review: I just got my new iPod last week. I am a PC user and have yet to encounter the problems from the previous reviews. I would highly recommend that you have iTunes installed on your computer before you start working with your iPod. iTunes is available at Apple.com, free of charge. This will resolve many of the issues associated with windows media player. This has been one of the easiest additions I have made to my computer.
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Summary: PC users Beware
Review: I am sure this is a great product for Apple users. However, as a PC user with Windows XP, I cannot recommend this product. I followed the instructions in a detailed manner. My computer failed to recognize the iPod. After several hours of frustration, my computer finally recognized the device. Windows XP "my music" defaults to a WMA format. IPod does not support WMA. I attempted to transfer one (1) song on MP3 format and iPod still failed to accept the song. After several hours of frustration and consultation with a computer guru, I returned the iPod and fortunately I received a full refund. PC users: avoid frustration and anger. Do not waste valuable time on this product.
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