Apple iPod 30 GB White Hard Drive Portable Media Player

Great new device from Apple

Strengths: Bright and clear screen, excellent music playback, device size, ease of use

Weakness: Battery time may be weak, video conversion issues for some file formats, no AC adapter

I've only had this a few days, but thought I should put an immediate two cents in for those thinking about purchasing it. The unit itself: USB only -- fine with me, I don't have firewire on any of my PCs (I'm not a mac user...yet...although I'm getting closer.) I will unfortunately need to buy an AC adapter and video cables (things that should be included) to use it to its fullest extent. For...

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Just RIGHT!

Strengths: Video Playback. Larger Screen. Larger Capacity. Smaller Size.

Weakness: Battery life seems low. Prone to scratches. A/V cable NOT included.

I have not purchased an iPod until this new model came out. I personally felt that it was always just a bit too expensive, but now, with all the additional features for the same price, I finally felt that the price was right. Video playback is very compelling on the small screen, and looks surprisingly good when connected to TV (cable NOT included, unfortunately). I use not JUST for listening and...

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Excellent

Strengths: Screen, audio and video quality, slideshows, design, size, case included

Weakness: (if used mostly for video viewing) poor battery, NO POWER ADAPTER INCLUDED, no Firewire™ connections, little unsastisfying picture viewing, scratches

Very good device. Best of all iPods. I'd say that the power adapter is necessary and they ough to include it on the case. Video quality is nice, but if you want to squash the full video features of the device you need the TV wire and Quicktime PRO 7.0.3 (to export the videos to an iPod compatible .m4v format) At the end you pay 100$+ beacuse of that. I highly recommend this iPod.

Best iPod EVER !!!

Strengths: Plays videos, color screen, thin, 30GB storage, and looks good.

Weakness: Not much any. Price is little high.

This is my current iPod, and I just love it. It's the best iPod out there. Plays videos and displays color photos. Supports the new TV show/Music video features from iTunes music store. It's thin and light to carry. Love the large 30GB storage and it looks so cool.

Apple iPod 30 GB White Hard Drive Portable Media...

Strengths: attractive, large storage, great sound

Weakness: fragile, anything will scratch screen, customer service

I got this for Christmas, already had to return one as it started to pause itself automatically. I took it back to the store and the clerk wanted to charge me a 10% restocking fee to exchange a defective item. He thought he was SO smart! After talking to the manager, I did get it exchanged without a restocking fee. The experience has completely soured me on Apple though.

It's like throwing money away

Strengths: Can store lots of songs

Weakness: Screen cracks easily, poorest customer service imagineable

I had the ipod for less than a month, when the screeen cracked. It wasn't dropped, sat on, or squished. I called Apple and they were rude and unhelpful. Basically, I am out $299 with a worthless piece of garbage. They need to improve the quality of their product

Ipod Video 30GB

Strengths: Sleek design, ease of use, multiple uses such as listening to music, look at pictures

Weakness: Apple itunes propietary music, can only download from itunes, video also not compatible with all formats

I would recommend this product. the price is competitive with others on the market and the design is great the size. the weaknesses are the propietary apple stuff and itunes has some weaknesses which is the website

Small tool for big sound

Strengths: You need a radio station library to even get close to filling it up and that's a beautiful thing. Put it on shuffle and let it play. I've been known tp put mine on the JBL ring and work all day.

Weakness: Having to hook it up to and change the library on ITunes to lose, say, the Christmas music

Great gaget, especally with upgraded headphones. You don't need the T.O. Bose Headphones to enjoy but the ear buds, though adaquit, are the weakest part of this device. Even Phillips ear phones are all it takes (for about $20) to get better range. Afterall the entire range of a tune is captured so get the output devices to do it justice/

Great MP3 player

Strengths: Video, slim and sexy outlook, big screen, user-friendly interface

Weakness: Need to pay extra to play videos, short battery life, no AC adaptor and no dock and case on the market

I was one of those who got this 30GB Video iPod right after it was released. I was impressed by how fast Apple.com got it shipped. ( I received it less than 36 hours after it was shipped from Shanghai, China) It's so cute and slim that my friend's 4G looks bulk seating beside it. The screen is larger, and I am really happy with the resolution. I purchased some video from Itune store. It works...

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To Pod or not to Pod!

Strengths: Compact, Good picture on the LCD. 30GB of extra storage for laptop, that is if you have any room after uploading all your MP3's.

Weakness: Easy to scratch! No firewire charging units available from Apple. Battery life when playing videos.

Easy to see why Apple has dominated the MP3 player market, the 5G is one of the lightest while providing some of the largest storage capacities available. Battery life could be better, but spinning a 30GB HD is power consuming. Can't wait until the larger capacity (30/60GB) flash memory drives become available! Had some problems (rebooting/not completing sync) when installing iTunes and doing the...

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