Just throw EVERYTHING you have on the 160GB Classic! (Apple iPod classic 160 GB)

Member Name: KeLLStar

Product:	Apple iPod classic 160 GB
Date:	05/03/08 (277 review reads)
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Advantages: Mega Memory! Album Covers

Disadvantages: Pricey, Didn't like the ITunes software

I finally caved in & bought an IPod.

I've never been anti-IPod but never thought I would need one as I'd been using my phone as my mp3 player. With a 1GB memory card in the phone I thought that would be enough. It was for a while but eventually I found myself listening to the same songs over and over & having to choose what to take off to put more on.

I collegue of mine had an IPod and an FM transmitter. I really liked the idea & when I found out about the 160gb IPod Classic decided to take the plunge. I haven't bought the transmitter - deciding to buy some speakers instead.

EASE OF USE

The IPod menus are easy to navigate, the wheel takes a little getting used to but easily handled. The features seem a bit plain but I love the album covers - it's one of the redeeming features to counter the plainess. The covers make it easier to find an album.

PRICE

Yes, it is pretty pricey, but the "latest" thing always is. I had a short dilemma with the Classic & the ITouch but the ITouch memory is just not big enough yet, so the Classic won.

ACCESSORIES

Not many accessories - just a data cable & plastic IPod trays.
The manual included with the unit had basics but not very in depth. I'm a person who likes manuals but did without it.

SOFTWARE

I absolutely do not like ITunes at all. I do not like the fact that you can't just drag & drop your music straight onto the device. This frustrated me & made me rethink my purchase. Thankfully I found a non-ITunes program which thankfully works extremely well (Media Monkey). I make all my playlists in that program.

To make your menu's clean you need to make sure that all of your mp3's have the correct album titles & spellings, genres etc. This was a feat but made easier by Media Monkey.

I have since read that the ITunes made for PC is not that great, but is much better & easier to use on the MAC.

MEMORY

The 160GB capacity is a wonderful luxury. I've put almost all of my music & audio books on the IPod & still have about 90GB left.

SIZE

The size is a bit bigger than I'd like but when you think about it, it's pretty much a little hard drive so I can't really complain.

VERDICT

All in all, I'm enjoying the IPod - and enjoying the fact that I don't have to "choose" &/or "sacrifice" music. Just throw EVERYTHING on there and listen to whatever you feel like at the time.

Summary: Just throw EVERYTHING you have on the 160GB Classic!

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