Apple iPod 60GB

I agree about the photo software, it really should be supplied! However, most people use windows XP these days and the photo capabilities are excellent so you won't have to use any additional software, just get the supplied iTUNES to synch with your My Pictures in windows and away you go.


IPod ROCKS!   September 5, 2005
snrweb
15 out of 19 found this review helpful

I let the MP3 market develop a bit before taking the plunge. Looked around at the different players and other PC software such as MusicMatch etc. Bit wary of the 'trendy' Apple image and price tag.

Decided on the Ipod and went for the big 60GB. My opinion is simple:

I LOVE THIS DEVICE!!!!

iTunes is easy as had been using it before getting the iPod. Its a good idea to download this and start importing your CDs into it so you can get going with iPod really quickly.

Once the iPod was charged, plugged in and away! Downloaded 4283 songs into it which took a while.

Lots of reviews mention the need for Adobe software to transfer photos - This is not true. Your photos will synchronise automically using iTunes if you store them in your 'My Pictures' folder (on XP anyway).

Good points: Its justifiably the most popular MP3 player ever. iTunes has changed the music world forever.

Bad Points: Bit stingy on the extras (IE: you get none). Comes with plug, cable, earphones and CD. iPod dock comes in handy ( 30) and a case wouldn't have killed them for a 300 player.

That said, I absolutely love this device!!!!!!


Impressed but could be better   July 14, 2005
14 out of 18 found this review helpful

Can't add any more to the previous reviews here except that;
I previously had a 4th generation 40GB click wheel ipod and wanted to upgrade to the ipod photo. I knew that there was no docking station included, no problem I thought as I already had one.
Well to put it mildly, trying to get the ipod photo into the docking station is more than a little worrying. You seriously question whether you are going to damage either products as the fit is extremely tight.
Apple have been very tight as to the extras included, therein lies my only disappointmnet concerning this product.


Quality piece of kit   September 6, 2005
MR C MARTIN
9 out of 14 found this review helpful

This really is a quality piece of kit. I had a 4th gen 40gb before I broke the screen and claimed on my insurance and upgraded to this beauty. Same quality of music but with more space, and the added benefit of colour which means you can display the album art of the music you are playing. Or use it to browse your favourite photos. Yeah apple have been stingy with the docking station, however, to get round the problem mentioned above about the fit of the 60gb photo into the 4th gen 40gb docking station being EXTREMELY tight, just invest in some sandpaper and elbow grease. After 30 mins careful sanding it now fits like a glove and I've saved 30. Apple must have made this one marginally bigger than the last for the only reason of fleecing you of more of your well earned cash. Like I said, DON'T fall for it and let them get away with you having to buy a seperate docking station, SAND YER OLD ONE DOWN!! Cheers.


Still The Best   March 6, 2005
43 out of 85 found this review helpful

Apple has got such a great design team working for it, they never seem to screw up any of their products. Their iPod line has been the most successful release ever, now safely acquiring a legendary status as a cultural phenomenon of the early 21st century.

The iPod photo is now cheaper, but basically still the same. The same ease of use, Click Wheel and all, the same bright colours on the screen, and so on. So in fact, this is the best time ever to get yourself a new iPod Photo 60GB. There honestly isn't much else to say. If you need/fancy a lot of space to keep your photos and store your music with room to spare for some hard drive space, just get it.