MP3 Players Review

• IPod classic puts your complete music and video collection in your pocket with up to 160 GB of storage
• An improved interface offers a whole new way to browse and view your music and video
• Cover Flow technology allows you to use the patented Click Wheel to flip through your music by album cover
• Beautifully redesigned, iPod classic features a sleek, new all metal enclosure
• 2.5 inch display, measures 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.53 inches H x W x D, weighs 5.7 ounces

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If a picture says a thousand words, think of what all the album art in your collection may say. With Cover Flow on iPod classic, you may be able to flip through your music to find the album you want to hear. Use the Click Wheel to browse music by album cover, then choose an album to flip it over and see the track list.

With 80GB or 160GB of storage, iPod classic gives your music and video room to move. View iPod classic dimensions.

Up to 40 hours of audio playback in the palm of your hand. .

Thinner and more compact than ever. Music
Use the Click Wheel to change volume, navigate songs, browse in Cover Flow, or explore the Music menu by playlist, artist, album, song, genre, composer, and more. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs. IPod classic makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to its big, bright, color display. Movies
Purchase movies from the iTunes Store and you may be able to sync them to your iPod classic to watch anywhere, anytime. The gorgeous 2.5 inch display makes your movies pop. And iPod classic keeps you entertained for up to seven hours. Long flight or unlit room? Change the light for more video playback time. TV Shows
There is generally something good on iPod classic. Browse thousands of episodes of your beloved TV shows on the iTunes Store, purchase them for just $1.99 each, then sync them to iPod classic. Watch last night’s episodes this morning, or purchase a whole TV series and play a pocket size marathon. Podcasts
The iTunes Store features thousands of free video and audio podcasts, as well as indie favorites and offerings from such big names as ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod classic. You may be able to play video podcasts on TV using an optional Apple part or composite AV cable. Audiobooks
The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks including exclusives like the complete Harry Potter series so you may be able to catch up on your reading wherever iPod classic takes you. IPod classic recognizes where you left off and bookmarks your place. You may be able to change the reading speed to match you. Games
Put hours of fun at your fingertips. IPod classic comes with three games Vortex, iQuiz, and Klondike and you may be able to download more from the iTunes Store for $4.99 each. All iPod games are intended exactly for the iPod interface. And all of them look great on the 2.5 inch color display. Photos
IPod classic holds up to 25,000 photos you may be able to sync from your Mac or PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails the same way you scroll through song titles. To see a photo full screen, click the center button. You may be able to view photo slideshows complete with music and transitions on iPod classic or on a TV using an optional Apple part or composite AV cable. Search
With up to 40,000 songs on your iPod classic, you need an easy way to search your collection. A fitted search function allows you to use the Click Wheel to type out the name of the song, artist, album, audiobook, or podcast you are looking for. IPod classic returns results instantly as you choose letters. Extras
Calendars, contacts, and a clock appear in the Extras menu, with some more useful things. Take the screen lock, as an example. Turn the Click Wheel to decide a four digit mix and protect your iPod classic from prying eyes. If you forget your mix, just reset when you sync. Or use the fitted stopwatch to log your best times.

The iPod classic features an updated design on the digital media player you already know and love. Many of the new bits include a sleek all metal enclosure, a big increase in storage space, a thinner body, and a brand new user interface featuring Cover Flow. Cover Flow lets you to easily browse through your music collection by flipping through each album’s cover art using the Click Wheel. When you find the album you want, you may be able to flip it over for the track listing. Just like you’d do with a real CD or vinyl. Connects to a PC or Mac through USB using the dock connector Charge Time about four hours 2 hours fast charge to 80% capacity Audio Support AAC 16 to 320 Kbps, Protected AAC from iTunes Store, MP3 16 to 320 Kbps, MP3 VBR, Audible formats 2, 3, & 4, Apple Lossless, WAV, & AIFF Photo Support Syncs iPod viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD Mac only, and PNG formats Video Support H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low Complexity variant of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. M4v,. Mp4, and. Mov file formats, H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. M4v,. Mp4, and. Mov file formats, MPEG 4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. M4v,. Mp4, and. Mov file formats Unit Dimensions 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.53 Unit Weight 5.7 oz. Color Silver

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