Some months ago we did a comprehensive review of the iPod Classic. The new Classic has little by way of new features except some minor things like the Genius playlist that's now a standard feature in all iPods with a screen. Design-wise too the basics remain the same.
One thing that comes as a relief is the inclusion of a new capacity: 120GB. This is ideal for those who don’t really want a humongous 160GB hard drive, but could do with a little more than the 80GB offered on the lower-end model. 120GB makes for a huge repository and should be ample for most users.
The 120GB Classic is a bit thinner than the 160GB, boasting dimensions of 103.5 x 61.8 x 10.5 mm and weighing about 140g. The 2.5-inch color LCD with LED backlight stays the same, offering a resolution of 320 x 240 at 163 pixels per inch.
If you're upgrading from the older iPod classic you will notice a lot of changes in the interface. There’s a cool split-screen effect, with the artwork and other random information seen on the right side. The 80GB and 160GB Classics had it too.
The Genius feature is a new addition. Apple believes this will change the way playlists are created. It’s an easy way to create playlists based on what you are listening to. However, rather than using the metadata or arranging songs genre-wise, Genius creates playlists based on the listening preferences of Apple’s music store customers.
The sound quality is obviously the same as the others in the Classic lineup. It supports MP3, AIFF, WAV and AIFF. The customizable EQ is still missing, but you can derive a lot out of Coverflow. You will need iTunes 8 or above to transfer anything into the new-gen iPods.
Video quality remains the same. For a detailed account of the features, head here to read our review of the 160GB Classic.
Battery life is amazing, and I managed to get more than 11 hours of music. One would think the 120GB of space would cause the player to perform sluggishly, but that's not so. The device costs Rs 15,400 and is a good solution for power users.
One thing that comes as a relief is the inclusion of a new capacity: 120GB. This is ideal for those who don’t really want a humongous 160GB hard drive, but could do with a little more than the 80GB offered on the lower-end model. 120GB makes for a huge repository and should be ample for most users.
The 120GB Classic is a bit thinner than the 160GB, boasting dimensions of 103.5 x 61.8 x 10.5 mm and weighing about 140g. The 2.5-inch color LCD with LED backlight stays the same, offering a resolution of 320 x 240 at 163 pixels per inch.
If you're upgrading from the older iPod classic you will notice a lot of changes in the interface. There’s a cool split-screen effect, with the artwork and other random information seen on the right side. The 80GB and 160GB Classics had it too.
The Genius feature is a new addition. Apple believes this will change the way playlists are created. It’s an easy way to create playlists based on what you are listening to. However, rather than using the metadata or arranging songs genre-wise, Genius creates playlists based on the listening preferences of Apple’s music store customers.
The sound quality is obviously the same as the others in the Classic lineup. It supports MP3, AIFF, WAV and AIFF. The customizable EQ is still missing, but you can derive a lot out of Coverflow. You will need iTunes 8 or above to transfer anything into the new-gen iPods.
Video quality remains the same. For a detailed account of the features, head here to read our review of the 160GB Classic.
Battery life is amazing, and I managed to get more than 11 hours of music. One would think the 120GB of space would cause the player to perform sluggishly, but that's not so. The device costs Rs 15,400 and is a good solution for power users.
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