Apple 30 GB iPod video Black (5.5 Generation)

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Apple 30 GB iPod video Black (5.5 Generation)

Manufacturer: Apple Computer
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000EPNDEG
2006-09-20

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Product Description

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

Amazon.com Product Description

Now that you can buy 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 next to TV shows, new iPod games, podcasts, audiobooks, photo albums, and, of course, an entire library of music--up to 7500 songs. How much can your pocket hold? That's up to you and your iPod, but no matter how you organize it, the iPod holds loads of songs and plenty of hours of video.

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<small><b>Your iPod library can now contain new iPod games, feature films, and up to 7,500 songs.</b> <small> </td> </tr> </table> <table align=right width=250 cellpadding=10> <tr> <td> <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/ipod-3-091206.jpg" border=0 align=top>

<small><b>The same great iPod interface and ease of use that goes great in any hand.</b> <small> </td> </tr> </table> 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 can feast your eyes on movies and TV shows for several hours without draining your battery. And you can count on the iPod to help you pack light. It is almost hard to explain exactly how 30 GB of storage can fit into an iPod that's over 30-percent thinner than the previous fourth generation. However it happened, it means you can carry more music and video absolutely anywhere you go. And with a 60-percent brighter screen, the vibrant display gives your album art, photos, and video extra oomph. As always, iPod makes finding what you want to hear a breeze. Plus, a new interface lets you search your iPod using the patented Click Wheel. And if you're a fan of live albums, classical works, or anything that sounds best when it is played continuously, iPod supports gapless playback that seamlessly transitions from one song to another.

<b>Music, Movies and TV Shows</b>
Finding and playing music on your iPod is simple. Use the Click Wheel to adjust 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 can see your music as you play it. After all, iPod loves music as much as you do.

Now you can 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 several hours--even longer if you reduce brightness using the new brightness control.

As for television programs, there's always something good on iPod. Browse thousands of episodes of your favorite TV shows on the iTunes Store, buy them for just a couple dollars each, then sync them to your iPod. Watch last night's episodes this morning, or buy a whole TV series and settle in for a pocket-size marathon. All your TV episodes display in order, so you can navigate them easily, and every episode you buy from iTunes is optimized to look great on the iPod's crystal-clear, 320 x 240-pixel display.

<b>Podcasts, Audiobooks, Games, and Photos</b>
The iTunes Store features thousands of free podcasts--radio-type shows you subscribe to--including indie favorites and offerings from big names such as, ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod and listen anytime. Even video podcasts sync to go, and all your podcasts appear in their own menu on your iPod, so they're easy to navigate.

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<small><b>The iPod measures up nicely, and is over 30% thinner than the previous fourth generation.</b> <small> </td> </tr> </table> <table align=right width=250 cellpadding=10> <tr> <td> <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/ipod-4-091206.jpg" border=0 align=top>

<small><b>The iTunes Store is the bridge between your iPod and all the content your heart desires.</b> <small> </td> </tr> </table> The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks, including such exclusives as the entire Harry Potter series. Download what you want, sync to your iPod and catch up on your reading the audio way. Just like podcasts, you can 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 is easy to dive back into the story. You can even change the reading speed to suit you--this is a perfect feature for learning a new language.

Now that the iTunes Store features iPod games, you can keep hours of fun at your fingertips. Download brand-new and classic games, including Bejeweled, Texas Hold 'Em, Vortex, Mahjong, Mini Golf, Pac-Man, Tetris, and Zuma, for just a few dollars each, then sync them to your iPod and play along with your favorite tunes. All iPod games from the iTunes Store are designed specifically for the fifth-generation iPod, and all of them look great on the 2.5-inch color display.

If you can fill your iPod with photos, then you've got a ton of images at your disposal. iPod holds tens of thousands of photos that you can 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 can even view photo slideshows--complete with music--on your iPod or on a TV via the optional iPod Video/Photo AV Cable. Select Slideshow Settings, choose the transition effect and the music, and then start the show.

<b>Search, Settings, and Extras</b>
With thousands of songs, audiobooks, and more on your iPod, you need an easy way to search and enjoy your collection. A brand-new, built-in search function lets you use the Click Wheel to type out the name of the song, artist, album, audiobook, or podcast you're looking for, and your iPod returns results instantly as you select letters--finding what you want couldn't be easier.

The fifth-generation iPod lets you 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 Main Menu to select what items appear in your Main Menu, tweak the built-in equalizer, or set a maximum volume limit--everything you need to personalize your iPod, from backlight timer to clicker sound effects, appear in Settings.

And, lastly, your iPod is loaded with extras. Everything from calendars, contacts, and the World Clock appear in the Extras menu, along with a few more handy items. Take the Screen Lock, for example. Spin the Click Wheel to choose a four-digit combination and protect your iPod from prying eyes. If you forget your combo, you can reset it at your next sync. Or use the built-in stopwatch to log your best times at the gym. And when it's finally time to play, the Extras menu lists all your games, including the ones you purchase from the iTunes Store.

<br clear="all"> <b>What's in the Box</b>
Apple 30 GB iPod with Video Playback, earphones, USB 2.0 cable, dock adapter, case, and quick start guide.

Customer Reviews:

Good Price.......2007-06-13

I bought this on high season, and got an excellent price.
The product was worked perfect so far.

I'm in love. {sorry if this is long}.......2007-06-13

Well i have been looking at all the different mp3 players on the market for the past 2 yrs. So when i first started looking into getting one i wanted something i could afford, was practical, but was well designed. At first i was anti ipod and at the time Creative mp3s came second to them. I was probably going to get like a 256mb or 1gb creative player just to listen to when i go walking/ running. Then I recieved graduation money so i just splurged on the zen micro which wasn't to my liking( too bulky and cheaply made.
Fast forward to 11/2006 My parents surprised me with a 30 gb video ipod in black for my b-day. As i mentioned before I had always been a bit wary towards the ipods I thought they couldn't possibly be well organized with so little controls.And for some reason i disliked itunes.
But these things are so simple besides the wheel on the front there is just a controls lock, socket for headphones, and on the bottom the usb thing to charge it.

Pros: sleek, well made (chrome back, scratch resistant plastic on the front), bright and colorful display, easy to manage songs and video, itunes is awesome, sound is amazing, stores so much media- this thing is a great investment
Cons:not the best companion for excercise(buy a arm band or a sturdy rubber skin to protect from nasty falls), the wheel takes about a week to get used to, the middle select button should be raised higher than the wheel: you might acidently hit fast fwd instead of select because you cant feel the diference- too flat, battery can go fast, especialy when watching videos, chrome backing gets cloudy from fingerprints (wipes off easily though.
This thing is a beauty. Make sure to back up your music on itunes and have a nice grip on the thing. Mine only took one mighty fall on tile, the the face plate was a tiny bit loose bit it seemed to sorta click back into place-works the same though.
Ipod is the way to go.

Apple 30 GB iPod video Black.......2007-06-12

this is the best way to walk around and share pictures and music with everyone, a must have for parents wanting to show lots of pictures quickly

30 GB ipod.......2007-06-12

I'm probably one of the last people on earth to buy an ipod... I finally did and really enjoy it. I've uploaded all my CDs, and have made audio files out of some of my cassettes as well. Maybe there's a way to do this that i'm not aware of, but it would be nice to be able to turn on/off shuffle for an individual playlist from within the playlist menu from the ipod (as opposed to doing it from itunes, or having to go through the entire system menu to turn on/off Shuffle for everything). My one peeve is that an AC adapter is not included, but is considered an "option" to purchase, and that Album artwork for some classic, popular albums are not available.

Great concept - flawed execution.......2007-06-11

The actual iPod is really a nice piece of gear, with a well thought out simple user interface. However, as a new user I felt great frustration at some start-up issues:

- Setting up the initial connectivity to my home PC: My PC would not recognise iPod as a device. After many wasted hours trying one solution after another I just gave up and used my work laptop. Not ideal as you are tied to one PC forever. From looking into the apple newsgroups (and trying many of their suggestions) it seems that this is a very common problem. Since all my other USB devices work fine I assume this is an iPod issue rather than one with my PC
- iTunes software not included in package: You can not use iPod without having iTunes on your PC, but you are forced to download a very large file from the internet to get this (no CD provided). To me, this is a big cheek - since many people will only want an iPod to listen to their own CDs there is no automatic requirement for a broadband internet connection, so why put this restriction on it? What would someone do without any internet connection or a very slow one?
- iTunes limitations: Why is it necessary that in order to listen to my CD collection on my iPod that I am forced to keep copies of all the music files on my PC? I don't want it there, but if I delete it after synching to my iPod, it will be deleted from the iPod when I next synch.
- iTunes national limitation: You are only allowed to register with the iTunes in the country you live in. I live in Germany but can not buy things from the US or UK iTunes store.

These were my main initial frustrations. After having given up on using my home PC and resigned myself to iTunes limitations, I find I really enjoy using the actual iPod itself.

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