Apple iPod 3rd Generation White (40 GB) MP3 Player

Pros: Phenomenally huge storage capacity, excellent usability, and chic, trendy design.
Cons: It 'glitched out' on me a couple of times, forcing me to reinstall the system.

"How about an iPod?" That's what my mom said as she was trying to think of something to give me for Chanukkah that I actually wanted, and didn't already have. This always stumps her every time the holidays or my birthday roll around, and resorting to ...

Pros: Excellent design, engineering, sound quality and functionality. Large capacity hard drive is fantastic!
Cons: Display screen, while very good, is still somewhat dim and difficult to read.

I have only been using my new Apple iPod 40GB portable music player for four days now. Discounting my intial confusion and frustration concerning the installation of the communication software on my notebook computer, I have been extremely pleased with ...

Pros: Outstanding ease of use and convenience — get your entire music collection into digital format.
Cons: Some sound quality issues. Limit iTunes Music Store use and avoid the FM transmitter.

5/7/05 update: You can now easily get a direct-connection adaptor for your car for less than $300, and the attitude of the car stereo dealers has gone from laughing me out the door to telling me how quick they can do it for me! What a difference a ...

Pros: Design, feels like a winner
Cons: Price

I’ve held the future of computing in my hand and its name is Ipod. For those unaware, the Ipod is Apple’s hugely successful music playing computer, which has been so successful it has spawned a dozen competitors. How successful is the Ipod? This year ...

Pros: Seems to be open enough for 3rd parties to add hardware and software. Extend functionality.
Cons: FRAGILE!! Bad experience with Support and terrible experience with Apple Store. Read update.

This review has been updated. There is an updated section at the end. I got the 40 Gb iPod for father's day and like most everyone on here I like if fine. I think my biggest worry I have regarding it is the complaint I read regarding replacement ...

Pros: Best value for space/use - especially if you have Mac & iTunes.
Cons: Battery replacement and total charges concern. A delicate device.

As with most things changing the world quickly, it takes me a while to get on the technology band wagon. Took me a while to get a cell phone, bought my first computer only two years ago, just converted to driving VW's latest diesel technology, and now ...

Pros: Lots of refinements versus prior versions, more compact size!
Cons: Battery life slightly shorter than prior 2G iPods, battery glitch with hibernate mode

I received a 2nd generation 20 GB iPod for Christmas last year. It has been the best consumer electronic device that I've ever owned, trailed by my iMac and my PowerBook. For my birthday, I got an 3rd generation iPod 40 GB model. When reading this revi ...

Pros: sleek, sexy, compact design, it doesn't get any easier to use
Cons: limited battery life, get the extended warranty, power drains when not in use, scratch prone

Ok, I'm a techno junkie. I love my gadgets. I love to tweak my computers. I'm a PC guy who works in Windows environments and has been a Linux hobbyist for years. Buy an Apple? Blasphemy! But you say they make the world's best MP3 player....and it ...

Pros: Storage, sounds, inline remote, speedy file transfers
Cons: iTunes, price, earbuds, carrying case

Background Information My job certainly has its perks. Being an IT guy, it’s fairly easy to stay current with the new toys in the industry, something I could not do out of my own pocket. For example, I’m on my soon to be 4th laptop in two ...

Pros: Sexy, Trendy, Fun, Fun, Fun. Battery life is good. Ease of menu and CLICK WHEEL.
Cons: Lousy software, dismal protection against errors, expensive, no manuals and too habitual.

I've waited nearly a month now before writing my opinion or review of Apple's newest iPOD; the 4th generation 40GB iPOD. After having loaded and reloaded my library some 5-7 times now, I think I can fairly evaluate the performance level I have achieved ...

Pros: A stunning tool (along with iTunes) for managing and accessing a large music collection
Cons: a bit pricey, somewhat delicate, interface takes a bit of getting used to

The problem I wanted iPod to solve: I have over 1500 vinyl LPs and over 1000 CD's. My favorite cuts from the vinyl have been ripped onto my Mac hard drive, and of course the CD's are already digital files.....so, I wanted a single device that would ...

Pros: Sounds great, fantastic interface, elegant, reliable, durable, portable, nice integration with Macs
Cons: Cost (purchase & support), lame case (buy a different one)

Now that the fourth generation iPods are out, you'll probably only consider getting one of these if you're looking for a good deal. The battery life may not be as good on the third generation -- but if that's not as important to you -- you might want to ...

Pros: Amazing accessories. Beauty and ease of use.
Cons: Takes awhile to figure out. USB cord should be standard. Screen easily scratched.

I love the iPod. There are no other mp3 players that come close in terms of beauty and design innovation. That said, you get the feeling that it wasn't test driven enough by the designers, or perhaps their non-techno-geek staff who make up most of the ...

Pros: Awesome design and interface, 37 GB of music, lightweight, can be a backup HD
Cons: $$$, wierd remote control, battery life, iTunes not the greatest, car stereo support, $$$

I just got my Apple 40 GB iPod and let me tell you this piece is a wonderful piece of artwork. I also own a 128 mb intel mp3 player. Comparing the two systems (although it's like comparing BMWs to a Geo Metro) the Apple system is far superior in every ...

Pros: Lives up to its reputation
Cons: Minor problems, especially for PC users

There's already some terrific reviews written on iPod specs, etc., so I'm just going to point out some things to watch out for that I've experienced over the past few weeks carrying around the iPod. Overall, the iPod is a fantastic product, even for PC ...