The Best Portable Music Player Available
Written: Apr 11 '04
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Pros: Small, Portable, Massive Storage Capability, Many Accessories
Cons: Battery, High Cost For Accessories and Unit
The Bottom Line: The iPod is the best portable music player on the market. No other music player offers the massive capabilities of the iPod. Welcome to the new age of music.
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| YodaX's Full Review: Apple iPod 40 GB White MP3 Player |
I currently work at CompUSA. Although we sell many different items, I sell many iPods. The iPod itself is a fantastic unit. It is the best MP3 player on the market at the moment. Not only is it small and compatible with everyday life activities, but it holds enough songs to satisfy a person for months. The 40 GB iPod comes with all the main accessories needed including the iPod itself, a dock, firewire connection cord, headphones, a charger, and a carrying holder. Honestly, there is no need to purchase any other accessories unless you want to use your iPod in more than one way. The headphones work perfectly with the iPod as well as the carrying holder.
I purchased my iPod after refusing to get into the MP3 business. However, I regret not buying it sooner. The iPod came with iTunes (a free service) which i used as my library that holds my songs. Not only can i load my songs into iTunes, but I can purchase more songs for 99cents/song. My personal experience with the iPod has been great. I take it with me everyday. I also have iTrip which allows me to listen to my iPod in the car. No other MP3 player gives you this kind of VIP treatment.
However, the Ipod is not 100% fullproof. Unfortunately the battery is an issue with all iPods. Apple claims that the iPod will play continuously for 8 hours. However, I have found the time to be quite less. In fact, one of the major problems with iPods is the battery. 4 out of 10 iPods that I sell have some sort of battery problem. Either the iPod will not play the entire 8 hours, or the iPod will not charge correctly. The power dies very quickly and sometimes does not display the correct amount of battery life.
Unfortunately Apple will not cover the battery unless you by extended coverage. They charge a minimum of $99 to replace the battery. I suggest buying an extended warranty on the iPod because most do cover the battery. I also suggest checking the iPod within the return time of whatever store you purchase at. This can save you the money if you do not want to purchase extended coverage.
I am pleased to say that the iPod is a fantastic technological advance. I truly enjoy my iPod, and have heard much of the same from other buyers. If you are interested in purchasing a CD player or MP3 player, I highly suggest the iPod. It is the number one unit on the market for any type of portable music player.
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Amount Paid (US$): 499.97
Recommended for: Music Lovers - High Capacity Storage for an Entire Album Collection
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