MP3 Players Review

• IPod holds 7500 songs, many hours of video, thousands of photos, and more on 30 GB of storage
• Download songs, podcasts, videos, games, and more from the iTunes Store
• Large, 2.5 inch, 320×240 pixel, color display screen is 60 percent brighter
• Search function allows you to type out the name of a song with the Click Wheel for instant results
• Measures 2.4 x 4.1 x 0.43 inches WxHxD and weighs 4.8 ounces

Now that you may purchase movies from the iTunes Store and sync them to your iPod, the whole world is your theater. With the Apple 30 GB iPod with Video Playback in hand, those movies fit comfortably beside TV shows, new iPod games, podcasts, audiobooks, photo albums, and, of course, an complete library of music up to 7500 songs. How much can your pocket hold? That is up to you and your iPod, but no matter how you manage it, the iPod holds loads of songs and lots of hours of video.

Your iPod library can now contain new iPod games, feature films, and up to 7,500 songs.

The same great iPod interface and easy use that goes great in any hand. With all your music at your fingertips, you may never want to stop listening. Lucky thing your iPod plays audio for hours and hours, or if you’d rather watch, you may be able to feast your eyes on movies and TV shows for some number of hours without draining your battery. And you may be able to count on the iPod to assist you pack light. It’s nearly hard to explain exactly how 30 GB of storage can fit into an iPod that is over 30 percent thinner than the last 4th generation. But it happened, it means you may be able to carry more music and video totally anywhere you go. And with a 60 percent lighter screen, the vibrant display gives your album art, photos, and video extra oomph. As generally, iPod makes finding what you want to hear a breeze. Plus, a new interface allows you to search your iPod using the patented Click Wheel. And if you are a fan of live albums, classical works, or anything that sounds best when it’s played continuously, iPod supports gapless playback that seamlessly transitions from one song to another. Music, Movies and TV Shows
Finding and playing music on your iPod is simple. Use the Click Wheel to change volume, navigate songs, or browse the Music menu by artists, composer, album, song, genre, or playlist. Want to mix things up? Simply click Shuffle Songs. IPod makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to its big, bright color display. Album art appears alongside your songs in the Now Playing screen, so you may be able to see your music as you play it. After all, iPod loves music as much as you do. Now you may be able to watch a movie while waiting in line for tickets to one. Download movies from the iTunes Store, then sync them to your iPod to watch anywhere, anytime. The iPod’s gorgeous display now 60 percent brighter makes your movies pop. And thanks to improved video playback time, iPod keeps you entertained for some number of hours even longer if you decrease light using the new light control. As for TV programs, there is generally something good on iPod. Browse thousands of episodes of your beloved TV shows on the iTunes Store, purchase them for just a couple dollars each, then sync them to your iPod. Watch last night’s episodes this morning, or purchase a whole TV series and settle in for a pocket size marathon. All your TV episodes display in order, so you may be able to navigate them easily, and every episode you purchase from iTunes is optimized to look great on the iPod’s crystal clear, 320 x 240 pixel display. Podcasts, Audiobooks, Games, and Photos
The iTunes Store features thousands of free podcasts radio type shows you subscribe to including indie favorites and offerings from big names like, ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod and listen anytime. Video podcasts sync to go, and all your podcasts appear in their own menu on your iPod, so they are easy to navigate.

The iPod measures up nicely, and is over 30% thinner than the last 4th generation.

The iTunes Store is the bridge between your iPod and all the content your heart desires. The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks, as well as such exclusives as the complete Harry Potter series. Download what you want, sync to your iPod and catch up on your reading the audio way. Just like podcasts, you may be able to browse audiobooks in their own menu on your iPod. And your iPod automatically recognizes where you left off reading and bookmarks your place, so it’s easy to dive back into the story. You may be able to change the reading speed to match you this is a perfect feature for learning a new language. Now that the iTunes Store features iPod games, you may be able to keep hours of fun at your fingertips. Download brand new and classic games, as well as Bejeweled, Texas Hold ‘Em, Vortex, Mahjong, Mini Golf, Pac Man, Tetris, and Zuma, for just some dollars each, then sync them to your iPod and play with your beloved tunes. All iPod games from the iTunes Store are intended exactly for the fifth generation iPod, and all of them look great on the 2.5 inch color display. If you may be able to fill your iPod with photos, then you have got a ton of pictures at your disposal. IPod holds tens of thousands of photos that you may sync from your Mac or Windows 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, just click the center button. You may be able to view photo slideshows complete with music on your iPod or on a TV via the optional iPod Video/Photo AV Cable. Choose Slideshow Settings, decide the transition effect and the music, , then start the show. Search, Settings, and Extras
With thousands of songs, audiobooks, and more on your iPod, you need an easy way to search and enjoy your collection. A brand new, 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, and your iPod returns results instantly as you choose letters finding what you want could not be easier. The fifth generation iPod allows you to customize menus, check capacity, change your language, change how your iPod sounds, and more, all from the easy to use Setting menu. Click About to see how many songs are on your iPod and how much room you have left. Click major Menu to choose what things appear in your major Menu, tweak the fitted equalizer, or set a maximum volume limit everything you have to personalize your iPod, from backlight timer to clicker sound effects, appear in Settings. And, lastly, your iPod is filled with extras. Everything from calendars, contacts, and the World 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 from prying eyes. If you forget your combo, you may be able to reset it at your next sync. Or use the fitted stopwatch to log your best times at the gym. And when it is time to play, the Extras menu lists all your games, as well as the ones you buy from the iTunes Store.
What is in the Box
Apple 30 GB iPod with Video Playback, earphones, USB 2.0 cable, dock adapter, case, and fast start guide.

Apple iPod Continuing its tradition of hardware and software novelty and design, Apple released a new iPod that surpasses the last. This update to the fifth generation iPod with video playback features the same 2.5″ display, but now it is 60% brighter! Perfect for iTunes 7, which ushers in movie and video game downloads. Another update that will help with all that new content is the battery. This iPod has up to 14 hours of music playback, and up to 3.5 hours of video playback. You also get a newer set of white Apple earbuds, and best of all, a lower price! Ports dock connector, Stereo minijack, composite video and audio through minijack Connectivity USB through dock connector, composite video with A/V cable sold separately, and audio through headset jack or line out on the iPod common Dock sold separately Charge Time about four hrs. 2 hrs. Fast charge to 80% capacity Audio Support AAC 16 to 320 Kbps, Protected AAC from iTunes Music Store, MP3 16 to 320 Kbps, MP3 VBR, Audible formats 2, 3, and 4, Apple Lossless, WAV,&AIFF Photo Support syncs iPod viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD Mac only, and PNG formats VideoSupport H.264 video up to 768 Kbps, 320 x 240, 30 fps, Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in. M4v,. Mp4 and. Mov file formats / MPEG 4 video up to 2.5 mbps, 480 x 480, 30 fps, Simple Profile with AAC LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in. M4v,. Mp4 and. Mov file formats Backlight Timer Sleep Timer 20 Equalizer Settings Shuffle Songs or Albums Date and Time Unit Dimensions 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.43 Unit Weight 4.8 oz. Color Black

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