Product Description

• 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, 320x240-pixel, color display screen is 60-percent brighter
  
• Search function lets you 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
  

Apple iPod - Continuing its tradition of hardware and software innovation and design, Apple has released a new iPod that surpasses the last. This update to the 5th generation iPod with video playback features the same 2.5" display, but now it's 60% brighter! Perfect for iTunes 7, which ushers in movie and video game downloads. Another update that will help out 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 headphone jack or line out on the iPod Universal Dock (sold separately) Charge Time - about 4 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 Video Support - 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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The Suprise Price and Great Build Make This a Fantastic MP3 Player

Although there are no large differences between the last iPod with Video Playback (like there was with the Nano), Apple has done some improvements that should be to your liking. Apple suprised everybody by making the price $249, and greatly impacted Microsoft's future MP3 player's price point.

*Technically this is still not the iPod Video, this is still an iPod with video playback; rumors are still buzzing about a Widescreen iPod, but still no official word*

NEW:
-Longer battery life
-Games
-iTunes 7 has movies
-Search feature
-Larger capacity
-Brighter screen

GOOD:
-Great build
-Bright screen
-Battery life on video is double what it was before
-Great interface
-Innovative search
-Games are pretty fun
-Excellent design
-Minimal buttons
-Oodles of potential accessories

BAD:
-Still scratches easily
-Prone to fingerprints
-Sometimes a little sluggish (not as much as before)
-Battery isn't removable
-Still no FM tuner, line-in, or voice record
-Expensive accessories (not many in box)
-Cheap earbuds

BOTTOM LINE: Still at the top of its game months after its original release, and the minor upgrades and tweaks keep this the best MP3 player on the market.

The iPod is great, but watch out the software iTunes 7.0

Regarding the iPod I agree with the previous comments. Movies and video podcasts are great to spend time in a long flight, however, the battery runs out of juice quite faster than listening to music.
The only problem is with the software. iTunes 7.0 (obligatory for the new 30 and 80 iPods) gave me several problems: couldn't finish downloading a movie (1.6 Gb), the previous music videos that I had bought went "white screen", you can only listen to the music, etc. Check the Apple customer site for other glitches. It seems the software required for the new generation of iPods was not that ready. I am still waiting for answers from customer service. So be aware, you might have problems with the software on your computer. By the way, despite these software bugs, the iPod doesn't have any problems.

Great Pocket Music Box with Video as a Bonus

I love this model of the iPod - it's compact and very user friendly. The black and chrome model does show smudges and scratches easily, so you may want to invest in a cover or a case in addition to the black velvet sleeve that comes in the box (nice, but you can't hit the controls or see the screen through it). Other than those minor quips, all you need to do is plug it in to your PC or Apple computer and it automatically registers itself and downloads everything you have in iTunes (with an option to download your photos as well).

The screen in this updated 6 generation is brighter, and the battery life is a little longer. Playing music without the backlight activated will last over 14 hours. Watching video or having the backlight on constantly will drain the battery at just over 3 hours. Not ideal for a Transatlantic flight or one to Europe, but great for domestic air travel and short commuter rides. You have to think of this as a music player with bonus video feature, rather than as a portable DVD player (even with movies added to iTunes). If you are in the market for more video seek out the 80 GB model which is has longer battery life and more memory to hold up to 80 features instead of 30 flicks at most. The unit is slimmer, the click wheel slightly improved, and it's about $50 cheaper out of the gate than the last models.

In the box you get the white basic headphones, a USB cable (no Firewire since the iPods are not Firewire compatible), a black velvet pouch for storage, a quick sketchy instruction booklet, and a docking sleeve for when you get a docking accessory. There is no iTunes installation CD, so be sure to download the program before you plug in.

Product Description

• iPod Nano holds 1000 songs and thousands of photos on 4 GB of storage
  
• Download songs, podcasts, and audiobooks from the iTunes Store
  
• Large, 1.5-inch color display is 40-percent brighter
  
• Customize menus, check capacity, change language, and more from the Nano's Settings menu
  
• Measures 1.6 x 3.5 x 0.26 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 1.41 ounces
  

Apple iPod nano - Like a before and after picture, this updated iPod nano sports a slimmer, more attractive, all-alluminum body; as well as a 1.5" LCD thats 40% then before. But if you need brains with your beauty, then Apple has you covered there as well. You get a new, higher capacity battery that can playback up to 24 hours of music, or 5 hours of photo slideshows. The best part is, for about the same price of an older iPod nano, you're getting twice the capacity! Syncs seamlessly with iTunes Connector for Optional dock Stereo Minijack Hold Switch Charge Time - about 3 hours (1.5 hour 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, & 4) / Apple Lossless / WAV / AIFF Photo Support - JPEG / BMP / GIF / TIFF / PSD (Mac only) / PNG Sync & Charge via USB Cable Adjust audiobook playback speed Create multiple on-the-go playlists Shuffle songs or albums Repeat one or all 20 Equalizer settings Backlight Timer Display Contrast Alarm - On / Off / Silent Sleep Timer Date & Time Display time in menu bar Color - Pink Supports - Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later, Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later Unit Dimensions - 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.26 Unit Weight - 1.41 ounces

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Close to perfection

To hold this iPod is to be amazed. It is almost lighter than air - any thinner and it would slip through your hands. It is truly remarkable that something so lightweight, so small can do so much. My less than perfect rating is for the screen size and lack of firewire support. As I creep into my late 30s, I simply cannot read text that small anymore, and playing solitaire on that screen really hurts my eyes. The definition & brightness in the screen are truly remarkable, however. I truly miss the firewire iPods. On a Mac, synching was just faster w/ the firewire models - and if I'm on an older Mac that has USB 1.0 and FireWire, I would prefer firewire, but am stuck using USB. *sigh*

The small size means you can forget you have it in your pocket - so you should really have a case to protect it. I've talked to some folks who have accidentally left this in a pocket and then put it in the laundry. Adios ipod. Electronic components & water rarely make good dance partners.

I have more than enough audio (especially podcasts) to fill up one of the new 80GB video iPods, but I bought the new Nano for the Nike+ support - seems like a smart match - running/walking w/ an iPod that is so lightweight it doesn't bounce around and it has no moving parts to get rattled. I do like the huge numbers in the display when using the Nike+ adapter.

The sound is excellent. A definite upgrade from the Mini - even the center select button has matched color. This is a piece of futuretech - available to you now - and it works!

Product Description

• 20 GB model holds up to 5,000 songs; supports AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF, Apple Lossless and WAV
  
• Up to 12 hours battery life when fully charged (typically 4 hours); fast-charge in as little as 2 hours
  
• Mac OS X or Windows 2000 and XP compatible; FireWire and USB 2.0 interface for fastest digital transfer available
  
• Feature upgrades from previous version include new Click Wheel, slimmer case, and easier navigation
  
• Comes with earbud headphones, AC adapter, FireWire cable, and USB 2.0 cable (dock not included)
  

NOTE: Apple Certified Reconditioned Product with 1-Year Apple Warranty

The Apple iPod 20GB digital music player puts a world of music in the palm of your hand. Able to store 5,000 songs and weighing just 5.6 ounces, the newest iPod gives you up to 12 hours of playing time on a single battery charge. It also now incorporates the same touch-sensitive Apple Click Wheel that debuted on iPod mini. Playlists and thousands of songs can be quickly accessed without lifting a thumb from the wheel. Features an intuitive user interface, a 2" backlit grayscale LCD screen, 25 minutes of skip protection and seamless integration with iTunes. iTunes allows you to efficiently and creatively manage your digital music collection, and makes it easy to add to your collection via the Apple Music Store. Compatible with both Macintosh and Windows computers. iPod for Mac requires a Macintosh with built-in FireWire and Mac OS X v10.1.5 or later (Mac OS X v10.3 or later recommended). iPod for Windows requires a PC with built-in FireWire or USB 2.0 port or a Windows-certified FireWire or USB 2.0 card and Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) or Windows XP Home or Professional. Supports AAC, MP3, Audible, AIFF, Apple Lossless and WAV audio formats. Available storage capacity may vary.

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Product Description

• Integrated Primatte and Keylight keyers for high-quality results
  
• Versatile, resolution-independent, professional, digital-effects compositing software
  
• Quality transformations and tracking tools; shape-based morphing and warping
  
• Timing controls for speeding up, slowing down, or syncing a clip
  
• Masking and rotoscoping; paint tool; color-correction tools
  

Apple Shake 3.5 . Shake 3.5 is the industry standard for high-end compositing and special effects.

Shake has been the digital effects compositing tool of choice for Oscar-winning effects artists for seven years in a row. If you've seen âLord of the Rings: Return of the King,#34 you've seen what Shake can do. Shake 3.5 has been optimized for the Power Mac G5 and Mac OS X at all resolutions, so you can utilize the power of Hollywood special effects right in your own home.

Apple Shake 3.5 Features:

• Color Correction: Shakeâs color-correction tools can be used to set mood, highlight parts of an image, match the shading of two composited images, and mimic lighting effects.
  
• Keying: Shake has two industry-standard keyers, Primatte and Keylight, and it combines these keys to achieve high-quality results.
  
• Transformations and Tracking: Shake includes high-quality transformations such as moves, rotates, scales, cornerpins, shears, and 3D moves. The application also includes tracking tools to stabilize a plate, remove camera jitter, and match movement.
  
• Masking and Rotoscoping: Shake users can create multiple spline-based shapes that can be used as an elementâs alpha channel or to mask a layer or an effect.
  
• Paint Tool: Shakeâs QuickPaint node can be used to fix holes in mattes or scratches and dirt on images. Users can modify the paint characteristics or the position or shape of the stroke.
  
• Timing Controls: Shakeâs timing controls allow users to speed up, slow down, or sync a clip. Each clip can also be nonlinearly retimed, allowing users to go backward and forward along a clip.
  
• Background Rendering: Shake can send rendering jobs to a render farm, using the bundled Qmaster render queue management software.

Shake is resolution-independent, with a unique high-performance rendering engine that lets ...

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