Apple iPod classic 160 GB Black (7th Generation) NEWEST MODEL

Like most people, this is the umpteenth iPod I've owned. But unlike all the previous models, I am not going to outgrow this one anytime soon. This iPod is big and heavy, and it's not a Touch model, so it's not going to be the best match for everyone. But for me, this is the one. Here's why:

Sound quality is important to me, so I rip my music directly from CDs, in uncompressed AIFF format. I have thousands of songs, and previously I had them divided into multiple playlists on multiple iPods. I was surprised that they all fit on this iPod (and with room to spare) despite the huge file sizes. I was able to get rid of all my other iPods.

I often listen using my AKG pro studio headphones, and I am not detecting any compression or distortion when playing back from my iPod. The quality when using those Apple ear buds is what one would expect - not so wonderful, but not surprising.

When considering whether or not to purchase this item, it was a matter of capacity versus function. There is a trade-off, so it's best to consider what your needs are. I mostly just use my iPod for music, usually in my shirt pocket while working. I already have access to a computer with internet access both at home and at work, and I just don't need all the features of an iPod Touch. I bought this for the capacity.

The one concern with this model is shock/vibration. Unlike smaller flash memory-based models, this iPod uses a hard drive. To be safe (and avoid scratches), I bought a small, padded digital camera bag to store this in while not in use. Those who are looking for an iPod to use while running or exercise should probably pass on this model and go with one of the flash memory models.

I have had this one for nearly a year now, and its operation has been flawless. Other reviews have mentioned problems with durability and even theft, but I don't share their concerns. If you take reasonable care of your things and use common sense to prevent theft, I don't think you're going to have any worries with this one.

I really love gadgets and music so what a great culmination of the two. I knew I needed something with more capacity and that it would be nice to have almost all my music available when I wanted it. I bought the previous version but never got it to work as well as it should have and I had given up. The new version is much easier to use. I'll probably fill it up, but I'll have a lot of fun doing it! Until about a year ago, I thought "What's so hard about changing a CD? Why would you need to carry around a bunch of music? 160 GBs? Who could ever use that much space." Then I bought a great case for it, figuring I would protect my investment.

Beware apple's classic 160g iPods. They are very unreliable and you will end up replacing it every year or two. I have had 3 of them and they all just stop working at some point and I don't abuse them or leave them in a hot Texas car. They just are not well built.

Ive had iPods since they first came out,and I have never had as many problems as this model.I have bought and returned two of these and am now swearing off apple products forever.Will not sync with i-tunes,freezes up constantly,had to reboot the thing every 10 minutes after it froze during syncing and locked up my computer.The software is completely haywire on these models.I was beginning to wonder if I had somehow received two defective models in a row,so I began researching this problem on the internet and found this problem is very common.I even downloaded Winamp and tried to use that instead of I-Tunes,but this piece of crap locked up this program and wouldn't sync to it either.They do make nice paper weights though.

When it comes down to finding the right kind of MP3 Player, most of us want something simple, and not to the extreme. Since Apple came out with the original Ipod nearly 9 years ago, it has became the epiphany and template of what strong MP3 Players have became. Yet, there have been so many companies that've taken the time to recognize why the Ipod has became so important to changing the game of the way we get our music. We now get our music on the internet, and not through a basic record store. Thank to Apple, it has been the dominant reason people want a Ipod over any other MP3 Player in the market. But with all the Ipod owners choosing to swap for the Ipod Touch, many are still choosing to go for the classic instead.

The Apple 160 GB Ipod Classic is one of the most convient and classic MP3 Players on the market, where you can store thousands and thousands of hours of all your favorite music to your hearts' content. It is simple, convient and easier to recognize now. You can store all of your favorite music you get from Itunes, as well as store your favorite videos now, and it can play anything with just a flick of the thumb. It is simple to use, as you see your favorite photos, to play games like classic solitare. While all the features work like a glove, there are a few disadvantages with the Ipod Classic. The main disadvantage is how long it simply takes to charge the battery of the Ipod to its optimum level. It could take as long as 4 hours just for it to fully charge when you plug it in the computer. While that can be the biggest drawn out drag, it really handles very well from its control, to the ability to playback all your favorite videos, and TV Shows from your favoorite networks, that you can download through Itunes.

All in all, with a convient price, and simple playback, I really recommend the Apple 160 GB Ipod Classic. It really is a treat for the music lover in all of us, and as time had went on, everyone owns what Apple had made as a giant in the electronics' business. If you want all the simplicity of your music and video, without all the hastle of price, than this is what you should get. While there are cheaper MP3 Players on the market, but with all the songs and convience of your music library in the storage and in just one place all over time it just feels like the best direction to go.

Price: A-

Convience: B+

Battery Life: B

Overall: B+