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Reviews of Apple iPod Video 5G 30GB / 60GB / 80GB

Testseek.co.uk have collected 97 expert reviews of the Apple iPod Video 5G 30GB / 60GB / 80GB and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPod Video 5G 30GB / 60GB / 80GB.
 
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The editors liked

  • Ease of use
  • Clean style
  • Performance
  • Great screen
  • Easy to use
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Huge memory
  • Useful interface tweaks
  • Better VFM than ever
  • Lower price and 33 per cent more storage than previous 5G iPod
  • Brighter screen
  • Improved video-related battery life
  • New game support
  • Gapless playback
  • Quick Scroll
  • Huge capacity. Brighter screen. High-quality video output
  • Incredibly thin and intuitive design
  • Beautiful LCD
  • Supports photo and video playback
  • Seamless integration with iTunes
  • Which boasts the worlds biggest music catalogue and a new video store
  • Smooth video
  • Lots of extra features
  • Such as a world clock
  • A...
  • Same sleek design
  • Improved video battery life
  • Capacity up to 80GB
  • New features such as instant search and enhanced games
  • Excellent overall value

The editors didn't like

  • 4
  • 3 screen
  • Not compatible with some old accessories
  • No charger included
  • Doesnt support common video formats
  • Casing could be more robust
  • Requires internet connection to download necessary software
  • Search feature is clumsy
  • Games drain battery life rapidly
  • Power adaptor not included
  • Temperamental. Prone to scratching
  • No extras included
  • Such as a dock
  • AV cables or a power adaptor
  • Poor battery life for video
  • Slight delay when playing video
  • No guarantee that your non-iTunes Music Store video will play on an iPod
  • Even after using converted third-party software
  • TV p...
  • No major added functions such as FM radio
  • Wireless transfer or recording
  • Small screen not conducive to movie viewing
  • Proprietary USB cable
  • Narrow native video-format compatibility
  • Body is still scratch-prone

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  Published: 2006-02-01, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Abstract:  IPod MP3 players dominate the market, but you can hardly accuse Apple of resting on its laurels. Just five months ago, the full-size iPod was updated to include photo-display features. Shortly afterwards, the iPod nano usurped a still-youthful iPod ...

 
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  Published: 2006-01-01, review by: alphr.com

  • Abstract:  Smaller, lighter and cheaper, but not without its drawbacks After all the media speculation, Apple has finally dipped its toe into the world of mobile video with the launch of the new iPod. While theres no doubt its a significant move in terms of br...

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  Published: 2005-12-16, review by: avreview.co.uk

  • Abstract:  With a choice of 30 or 60GB storage (for the record we tested the 60GB model) the new iPod has a been fitted with a luscious and wonderfully crisp 320x240 pixel, 2.5in screen for those of you who want to buy music videos off iTunes

 
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  Published: 2005-12-14, review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • As a versatile video player, its not a good choice. But if youre looking for a player mostly for audio use plus occasional video viewing, its perfect - and it offers better value for money than previous iPods, too. Richard Baguley and Spencer Dalzi...

 
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  Published: 2005-12-07, review by: T3.com

  • Great screen, Easy to use, Excellent sound quality
  • Not compatible with some old accessories, No charger included
  • With its slimmer, sexier profile and new video features, the best music player around just got a whole lot better

 
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  Published: 2005-11-14, review by: CNET.co.uk

  • Incredibly thin and intuitive design; beautiful LCD; supports photo and video playback; seamless integration with iTunes, which boasts the worlds biggest music catalogue and a new video store; smooth video; lots of extra features, such as a world clock, a...
  • No extras included, such as a dock, AV cables or a power adaptor; poor battery life for video; slight delay when playing video; no guarantee that your non-iTunes Music Store video will play on an iPod, even after using converted third-party software; TV p...
  • Buy the affordable, sleek and sexy fifth-generation Apple iPod for its audio virtues. Although video looks great, poor video battery life and a relatively small screen hamper its appeal to video enthusiasts ...

 
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  Published: 2005-10-13, review by: pocket-lint.com

  • Abstract:  This is an MP3 player with the bonus of video not the other way around

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  Published: 2007-08-01, Author: Stuart , review by: pocketgamer.co.uk

  • Abstract:  These are exciting times for handheld gaming, what with PSP and DS slugging it out for the hearts and minds (and thumbs) of gamers, while mobile phone gaming continues to evolve at the speed of light.Does the world really need another pocket gaming pla...

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  Published: 2007-07-11, review by: about.com/compute

  • Abstract:  To accommodate the change, Apple created a new form factor for the iPod, making it wider, and giving it a beautiful, bright, high-resolution a 2.5-inch screen. And, because video files are so much bigger than music files, the capacity of the iPod was r...

 
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  Published: 2007-05-29, review by: infosyncworld.com

  • Best-in-class transfer and management software. Classic design. Great sound. Videos look sharp even on the small screen.
  • Lacks some features without additional hardware. Interface is looking dated. No WMA support without re-encoding song file.
  • The iPod is the best digital audio player on the market, and there is still room for improvement. While other players have tried to add features and accessories to make up for their shortcomings, the iPod gets it right with a slick hardware design, e...

 
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