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Apple iPod Classic 160 GB

Rohan Naravane, Apr 23, 2008 1539 hrs IST

Version 6 of the iPod brings a marginal evolution to the table

Huge storage space, improved interface, fast data transfer, good battery life, value for money.

Click-wheel accuracy lower than previous models, bundled ear-phones could have been better, no major additions to the feature-list.

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Specifications Sheet:

Like all iPods, this one too gives some of the basics like FM radio and voice recorder a miss

Design and Construction:

Right from the first to the latest one, the iPod's design hasn't changed much. As always, it looks attractive and is definitely a status-symbol type device.

However, it did undergo a slimming regimen after every generation. It's still a little chubby as compared to its flash-based, thin-by-almost-a-third cousin, the Nano, and gives you the feeling of holding a brick while jogging. Its weight will weigh your shirt pocket down, too. But then that's a logical tradeoff since you want a player that'll store your entire music collection.

In terms of construction, however, it has a solid build -- thanks to its stainless steel back and the new shiny anodized aluminum front.

The 2.5-inch display is decently large to watch videos. The touch-sensitive click wheel is right below the display

Although the display isn't as sharp as the iPod Nano's screen (since it has the same number of pixels packed into a smaller 2-inch screen), it's sufficiently bright and portrays text as well as images pretty decently.

I noticed, however, that the click-wheel's sensitivity wasn't up to the mark. At times, it would take a second or two to respond to my input. Overall, the accuracy of the wheel was a notch below the other versions I'd tried in the past.

Nothing has changed here. The hold switch and the ear-phone jack are on top. The proprietary charging/data connector lies at the bottom

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by Harshavardhan, Chennai, on Aug 04, 2008 03:15 PM, Report abuse Reply

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by sales and repai, mumbai, on Apr 24, 2008 10:59 PM, Report abuse Reply

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by dhasharath, bangalore, on Jun 23, 2008 05:21 PM, Report abuse

If u r a music fiend,this wil surely work out for U!! It ensures that u wont miss even a minute detail of music(heights of clarity).I got a 160GB for $330 from U.S, a week back..And wen it comes to storage and battery back up?? I'm afraid;l"ve got no comments..

by Shrez, Bangalore, on May 26, 2008 05:08 PM, Report abuse Reply

Best to buy it from d US... 350$(14000) for 160 Gigs Still 80 gigs, at 250$ (10,000), is quite a steal. and beyond 80 gigs, the storage is just a number... HOW MANY OF US NEED 160 GB OF STORAGE???? BETTER BY AN 80GB ONE AND END UP SAVING 4000 bucks....

by Angad, Delhi, on May 11, 2008 06:46 PM, Report abuse Reply

pitty they wont give you a sperate charager!!

by ciow, earth, on Apr 24, 2008 02:51 PM, Report abuse Reply

You can buy a charger for 475 bucks from HCL. It is good and has warranty too!!

by Deepak Bhandari, Hyderabad, on Apr 25, 2008 01:23 PM, Report abuse

i havent seen any option to change click wheel sensitivity using the same model from december 2007.the touch wheel is slow than the previous one that i own Daniel from vasco hasnt seen an ipod

by jos, cochin, on Apr 25, 2008 11:50 AM, Report abuse Reply

Why posting this reviews now the product was available from last august the new gen will be released within 4 months. its cool easily scratchable should handle with care

by jos, cochin, on Apr 25, 2008 11:42 AM, Report abuse Reply

Why go for a Stand alone MP when the same company as rolled out a MP + Phone. and thats called the iPhone! I am happy with my 16 gig. Bigger screen and it runs Mac OSX 10! All for a $100 more..

by Vallabh, Chennai, on Apr 25, 2008 10:20 AM, Report abuse Reply

Page 6: "The 160 GB version of the iPod Classic is selling for a street price of around Rs. 15,00"

by Anonymous, hyd, on Apr 23, 2008 08:03 PM, Report abuse Reply

It must be 15,000..It is $300+ in US..

by Jinto, Indianapolis, on Apr 23, 2008 10:04 PM, Report abuse

It is available for US$350 in Hongkong.

by Mahendra, PUNE, on Apr 24, 2008 11:28 PM, Report abuse

Edditor For your information you can change the click wheen sensitivity on the ipod

by Daniel, vasco, on Apr 24, 2008 09:47 AM, Report abuse Reply