Apple iPod 30 GB

Advantages: Durability, versatility
Disadvantages: Not quite as "cute" as some of the newer types

As someone who appreciates functionality over style, the iPod 30 GB in white was just the thing I was looking for. It could be considered kind of... chunky by some, especially if you're looking for something small and cute as opposed to larger and more functional, but if you just need a place to store your music, then this iPod is the way to go. Music, video, podcasts, photos-- you name it, this iPod can hold it. The only downside? With only 30 GB ...
...longer movies, full TV shows, or more than about 4000 songs. As far as durability goes, this particular iPod is built like a small tank. I don't encourage dropping it repeatedly, but it's more than able to hold up to a few bumps and bruises. Unlike the newer iPod nanos, you don't have to worry about breaking it if you roll over in the night. Unfortunately, the slightly larger size makes it take up more space in your bag or backpack, but all in all ... Read review

Advantages: Reasonable hard-drive space,
Disadvantages: Battery runs low when using it for video.

...The iPod video, despite being the title I would not recommend it if you plan to put films onto it. It's fine if all you want is to watch short videos. Of course you can put pictures onto it if you want, not that I bothered. Any serious music fan would fill it easily, but it is more than enough space if you are just going out or even if you are going on holiday it's fine. Great for podcasting. A skin is recommended as it does scratch quite easily. Battery is reasonable as long as you are only using it to listen to music. Of course there are better value for money mp4 players, however, the iPod's cost comes with the fact it is an icon of style, or at least I'd like to think so.... Read review

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Advantages: Great picture and sound quality
Disadvantages: breaks if you blow on it.

...I have now owned three of these ipods and all of them malfunctioned within 6 months of having them. For a start this didn't encourage me to own anything made by Apple. The players do have their good points. You cannot fault the sound quality of the players, nor can you fault their easy access menus and the click wheel system is just genius. I find that their color screen is also of a good clear crisp quality. However, i still cannot get over the fact that behind all of this wonderful technology, is infact a poory made product, that isn't designed to last. The slightest tap on it and it seems to go wrong, which suggests to me that it isn't designed for the hussle and bussle of everyday life. I therefore think that this player cannot be justified at it's price of over £100. It doesn't make for good value for money, when frankly (as i... Read review

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Advantages: storage, size, options, durability, longevity
Disadvantages: not really any

...My sisters and I each received this iPod for Christmas not long after it came out on the market. At the time I was pretty indifferent to it, but. they were esctatic. In my mind I could not justify paying that much money for something that I beleived was a fad product. So while my sisters jumped around screaming I said a thankyou and hoped not to offend my parents. My first experience using the iPod was a scary moment. I apparently didn't follow the instructions and unhooked the iPod from my computer without first telling the computer to release it. This caused the iPod to freeze up and I had no clue what to do to fix it. It was the middle of the night and I was scared out of my mind that my parents would kill me! Here it was, first time using my iPod and I had already broken it. I went to my owner's manual and was able... Read review

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