Testseek.com have collected 97 expert reviews of the Apple iPod Classic 6G and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPod Classic 6G.
January 2008
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The editors liked
Great screen
Possibly the best sounding PMP
Well built
Unmatched storage
Tons of storage. Improved interface. “Classic” iPod controls. Easy navigation.
Huge storage space
Improved interface
Fast data transfer
Good battery life
Value for money.
Crisp screen
Excellent interface
Large capacity
Excellent sound quality
Good design.
The iPod classic is just like the Video iPod
Only slimmer
Tougher
And injected with a more visually rich graphic user interface.
Sleek design
Easy-to-use interface
Great podcast support
Genius feature
Video playback is excellent
Rated battery life is great.
Huge capacity
UI
Great sound quality
Support for high-quality audio and video formats
Decent screen
Integration with iTunes for music
Movie and TV show downloads
Heaps of accessories available
Sturdy design.
The editors didn't like
Heavy and bulky
Larger screen would have made it better at movies
Cover Flow is a bit slow. Bundled earbuds aren’t great.
Click-wheel accuracy lower than previous models
Bundled ear-phones could have been better
No major additions to the feature-list.
Unresponsive click wheel
Restricted to iTunes.
Video output requires a proprietary cable
Audio quality has not improved
Some older iPod video accessories may not be compatible
Users are required to use the latest version of iTunes
Which may not work on some older computer systems.
EQ control is limited
The plastic screen is susceptible to scratching
Familiar design is now boring
Scratch prone chrome back
Only one capacity option
Lackluster EQ options
Weaker battery life compared with previously available classic.
Abstract: Both players have their strong points, but the best feature remains the simple interface and excellent design. The iPod touch might be the one grabbing headlines, but Apple has given the entire iPod range a thorough shake-up. Theres no longer any suc...
Abstract: With dimensions of 103.5 x 62 mm, the Classic is certainly a reasonable size for an mp3 player. It’s quite thin, particularly the 80 GB version, with a thickness of 10.5 mm (fully 3 mm less than the 160 GB version). The 80 GB model is also lighter, weig...
Elegant and easy to use, Superb value, Simple interface
Small screen, Format restrictive
Apple doesnt make a specifically prescribed video player, but this hot-off-the-presses new generation of its flagship portable is the closest. With the entry-level capacity now 80Gb, and the top end a seemingly impossible 160Gb (more than most new lap...
Capacity; design; good screen; Cover Flow; use of album art; high-quality video support; great games; handy search feature; sound quality; support for lossless audio; integrated podcast features
New main menu UI; have to use iTunes; navigation can be slow at times
Apple has not only exceeded our expectations, its exceeded ones we didnt even have. The iPod classic is a superb audio player with a huge wealth of well-integrated features and intuitive navigation. Our only real concern is that menus can be laggy. ...
My hands-on time with the new iPod classic left me with a largely positive impression. Its less exciting than the nano in terms of its new appearance and fewer major feature upgrades. However, two of those improvements - considerably better battery l...
As the latest hard drive iPod, the Classic - with its extra capacity and metal casing - is a good extension to the series. Yes, the silver model falls flat, but the black version is spot on. Wed say the same about the revamped user interface if it wa...
