Apple iPod classic 120 GB Black (6th Generation) | 
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| Brand: Apple
Category: CE
List Price: $249.99
Buy New: $219.97
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Avg. Customer Rating:  62 reviews
Sales Rank: 13
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Display Size: 3.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 19.8
Dimensions (in): 3.5 x 1.8 x 6
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: MB565LL/A
Model: MB565LL/A
UPC: 885909237036
EAN: 0885909237036
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 120 GB capacity for 30,000 songs, 25,000 photos, or 150 hours of video | | • | Up to 36 hours of music playback or 6 hours of video playback when fully charged | | • | 2.5-inch color LCD with LED backlight and 320-by-240-pixel resolution | | • | Supported audio formats: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV | | • | Supported video formats: H.264, MPEG-4; Supported image file types: JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG |
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Amazon.com Product Description--Posted September 9, 2008
Now you can take it with you. All of it. Available in a 120 GB model that holds up to 30,000 songs, 150 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination, the new iPod classic fills your pocket with sight and sound. Available in quintessential silver or striking new black, iPod classic catches your eye with its sleek, all-metal enclosure composed of anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel. The new Genius Playlist feature creates an on-the-fly playlist of tracks in your library that go great with the song you're listening to. And Cover Flow lets you flip through your music by album artwork. Discovering new music, movies, TV shows, games, audiobooks, and podcasts is easy on the iTunes Store. Even rent a movie from iTunes and watch it on the go. To get everything into your pocket, just connect iPod classic to your Mac or PC, and iTunes transfers your music and more in one seamless sync.  With the new iPod classic, you can take it with you...all of it. Click to enlarge. |  Up to 30,000 songs, 150 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination to fill your pocket with sight and sound. Click to enlarge. |  120 GB at under a half an inch deep. Click to enlarge. |  Available in quintessential silver or striking new black. Click to enlarge. | Space Available, and Lots of It Meet a Musical Genius
Say you're listening to a song you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. With a few clicks, the new Genius feature finds the songs in your library that go great together and makes a playlist for you. You can listen to the playlist right away, save it for later, or even refresh it and give it another go. Count on Genius to create a mix you wouldn't have thought of yourself. Hold Everything
iPod classic gives you 120 GB of storage capacity, good for up to 30,000 songs, 150 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination. And you get up to 36 hours of battery life, so you can keep on rocking for a long, long time.* Leave No Tune Behind
With 120 GB of space, iPod classic means you can always have your entire music and movie library with you. Carry it from the living room to a party in the backyard. Or take it on a cross-country road trip and never listen to the same song twice. Click to Enjoy
Finding exactly what you want to watch or listen to is easy. Use the Click Wheel to browse by album art with Cover Flow or navigate your songs and videos by playlist, artist, album, genre, and more. You also can search for specific titles and artists. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs for a different experience every time. Watch Movies and TV Shows
The vivid 2.5-inch display makes video come alive. Purchase or rent movies, buy TV shows, and download video podcasts from the iTunes Store, then sync them to your iPod classic to watch anywhere, anytime. Play iPod Games
Put hours of fun at your fingertips. iPod classic comes with three games--Vortex, iQuiz, and Klondike--and you can purchase games, such as Monopoly, from the iTunes Store. All iPod games are designed specifically for the iPod interface. Share Your Photos
iPod classic uses iTunes to sync the photos you have in iPhoto on a Mac or Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Photoshop Album on a PC. View photo slideshows complete with music and transitions on iPod classic, or play them on a TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable. Reduced Environmental Impact
iPod classic embodies Apple's continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact: - Arsenic-free glass
- Brominated flame retardant-free
- Mercury-free
- PVC-free
- Highly recyclable aluminum and stainless steel enclosure
- Recycled and bio-based packaging materials
What's in the Box
Apple iPod classic 120 GB (Black), earphones, USB 2.0 cable, dock adapter, quick start guide
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| Customer Reviews: Read 57 more reviews...
 I Actually bought one (Unlike some people) and I love it! September 11, 2008
64 out of 65 found this review helpful
I am a big tech nerd, and although I am a little disappointed that apple will be paying less attention to the classic ipod I bought one, and I really enjoy It!
I previously had a 30GB Video Ipod and It lasted me about 3 years. Its being repaired for a new battery now, but I figured I would upgrade since my library had grown.
Not much has changed to these new ones, except the interface a little. I love genius and I am stoked that it was worked into the functionality. It remains about the same size as my 5th generation? video and so still fits my old rubber case (which is nice).
Probably the best thing about it is, doing a comparison between my roommates 30GB ipod video and this one, I find that the audio quality on this one has improved quite a bit. I don't know if its the connectors or maybe a d-a converter, but it definitely sounds better. I am a recording engineer so I might be a little more apt to hear it, but its cool.
Overall I am stoked about my new ipod. Its a great device! I will be sad to see apple move on to more of a multi-tool type device, but that doesn't sway my review on this one. Enjoy!
The Original - Survives September 10, 2008
71 out of 75 found this review helpful
The updated iPod Classic was probably the least exciting of the new iPods announced in the September 2008 update, but that does not mean it should be dismissed.
I own the 160 GB iPod Classic that has now been discontinued, but there are few differences (perhaps the biggest being the much slimmer shape of this 120 model), and I did get to check this updated 120 GB version out at the store, when picking up the new nano and touch.
Firstly, the 120 GB version is again smaller than the largest capacity available last year, but it is a single platter hard drive, which allows it to maintain the slim shape of the 80 GB version from last year. More storage, a hundred dollars less, and just as small. That is progress despite calls from others that the classic isn't exciting. It still serves its purpose as the original iPod idea. Big capacity in a simple to use device.
Next, the software has been slightly updated on the iPod Classic. It now includes Genius, like iTunes and the other new iPods. This allows you, when on a song you enjoy, to select the genius feature. The iPod will then compile a list of songs (playlist), which goes together with the original song you were listening to. This helps you rediscover music in your library, with a playlist to fit your mood at the time. I have been using the genius feature for a few days now, and it is impressive the way it compiles these playlists. I was skeptical, but overall, it does a good job. Furthermore, as another review mentioned, the iPod does seem more responsive with this update from what I saw at the store compared to my original 160 GB iPod Classic. Some speculation has been that the older iPod Classics will receive the software update of this new one, but I'm not holding my breath on that.
Overall, the original iPod concept was so good, and that is why the iPod Classic is still a solid choice for a music and media player. It will hold thousands and thousands of songs (up to 30,000 according to Apple at 128 bitrate). I also backup some important files to my iPod Classic, in disk mode, so that I have that additional extra copy of my most vital files. When you have such a large iPod, you can do that. It shouldn't be forgotten either that while the display of the iPod Classic isn't as good as the iPod Touch or iPhone, it is still quite good and you can play music videos, TV shows, and movies purchased on the iTunes Store.
Battery life for this new 120 GB model improved over the 80GB model from last year. Apple now estimates it at 36 hours audio and 6 hours video.
I'd recommend the iPod Classic without hesitation, to those who have more than 8 or 16 GBs of music in their iTunes library and want to carry their entire collection. Furthermore, if you have videos and video podcasts you want to always carry with you, again, you can't beat the storage. I have the lower capacity flash devices as well, but the big hard drive based iPod Classic continues to play an important role in my iPod Collection.
Upgraded from An iPod photo September 17, 2008
32 out of 33 found this review helpful
My trusty Apple iPod 30 GB Photo White M9829LL/A (4th Generation) finally got filled so it was time for a bigger capacity model. Surprisingly, the battery has never been replaced so its been a very reliable unit. I went as long as I could, taking out the album cover art, podcasts and contacts. I could have still used my old iPod, iTunes is so smart, it just made a playlist that was small enough to fit on the 30GB drive.
There are several choices, even the Zune, but I have purchased music from iTunes so I would lose them since they can't be played on the Zune. I really didn't want an Apple iPod touch 32 GB (1st Generation) because the capacity is too small and I have LCD HD TVs everywhere in my house, so there is no way I am watching a movie on such a tiny screen.
The new "Classic" fit the bill with its large capacity, small size and it has features the old iPod photo doesn't. I did have a couple of music videos so I could watch them on the new Classic which have just sat on my iTunes. The screen is better and bigger, so I can put some of my best photos on it and show people when out and about. I like the new Genius which takes a song you have on either on your iTunes, where it matches it to songs on your iTunes or the iTunes store, and its on the iPod where it will make a list of songs like the one you are currently listening to. The main screen is split with a screen saver on the right of your album cover art.
If you want to buy a protective cover, it is the same size as the 80GB model, something it took me a little research to confirm. I bought a cover by iFrogz.
Vastly increased capacity, better and bigger screen, smaller size, video capabilty and at a lower price. For anyone upgrading, this is a great choice.
*Amazon has this labeled incorrectly as 6th Generation. Its the 7th Generation Classic.
It's hard to improve on a "classic" September 14, 2008
26 out of 31 found this review helpful
Apple's name for this device is aptly chosen. It was an "innovation" when the iPod was first introduced (my 10 GB is still running and looking great). Since then the "upgrades" to the non-solid state models have been changes reflecting the latest technology--video, color, storage capacity. It remains the most practical and convenient way for the user to back up, maintain and access a large collection of audio/video files--and my 10 GB was no longer nearly enough.
The negligible price difference (at Amazon) between the 160 GB Classic 6th Generation and the 120 GB Classic 7th Generation makes for a tough decision. The new Genius feature certainly was not a factor in my thinking (thank goodness Apple didn't go with multiple colors, FM capability, and other largely superficial add-ons to their "Classic" line). But after reading some of the negative consumer reviews on Amazon (perhaps not the best idea) for the previous, 160 GB model, I decided to sacrifice the extra 40 gigs and place my bets on the current model. I'm not sure that I "gained" anything, especially since I have no use for Genius or cover flow (hence, better performance of that feature is irrelevant to me), and I don't watch movies on anything less than a 20" screen. But it's true that this model is slightly thinner than Apple's previous largest-capacity model, and it still performs like the winner it always has been.
It's unclear to me why users of a device like this require files much larger than MP3 or AAC compression. In previewing all of the possible formats in WireTap Studio, including WAV and AIFF, the differences in fidelity between the compressed and non-compressed files are barely discernible to the best ears--even more so when using the Classic with one of the popular iPod speaker systems. And although I don't expect the iPod to replace my CDs, tapes and LPs, I'm surprised at how close its compressed files come to the original. Primarily, I regard it as an invaluable index and library. Unlike the Touch or iPhone, it's user-friendly even to those of us who don't have the patience for "texting," multitasking, reading maps, viewing movies on what are miniature, pocket-sized computers. The Classic is a different animal--a record library that's practically the equivalent of a Walmart store filled with LPs.
If you still have any misgivings about price and value, consider that the storage capacity of a Macbook Air is 60 GB and 80 GB, and the cost 7 to 10 times that of an iPod Classic, which lacks only the keyboard and internet capability (on the other hand, a Mac Air won't fit in your pocket).
Its perfect for what it is September 27, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have this new 120gb ipod and its great. I certainly wont run out of storage anytime soon, and by the time I do, hopefully they will have found a way to add better capacity to the iphone/touch. I considered the iphone because of all the bells and whistles but I just cant justify the expense with it having such a piddly capacity. Seriously Apple, why try to make a do-it-all device that cant actually hold it all? So for now, I use this for my music/video/photos and I couldnt be happier with it. The sound and picture quality is way better than my old one and I love the charcoal color of it. I havent had an issues at all with it.
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