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Apple iPod Video 30GB 5th Gen

Another great product from Apple. This amazing machine can not only play music and browse photos, but it can play video as well. Now you can download your favourite TV shows and movies, and watch them on the go!
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MSRP $299.00
Release date September, 2005
Brand Apple
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Enormous pool of accessories available
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Sharp high-resolution screen clear enough to read subtitles
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Seamless integration with iTunes
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Available in both black and white
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Rockbox compatibility
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iPod has become a household name, thus encouraging more companies to adjust their products to be compatible.
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Body scuffs easily
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No custom EQ
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Not a lot of space for videos, especially compared to newer 80GB and 120GB models.
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Bass output still not up to snuff
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No support for subscription music services
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• iPod Video - How Is It Different?

written by Finder Nov 28, 06

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• how do you sort pictures?

last post by Omar Jul 28, 06

This report was started November 26, 2005 at 1:43 am by Amanie
with the last edit occurring May 20, 2009 at 11:45 am by justafire
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Competitors

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Samsung K5

Samsung K5

MSRP  $300.00    Released  --
Pros
  • Speaker sounds suprisingly good for background listening
  • This player has survied been ran over by a lorry (You Tube)!
  • Really clear OLED screen, with black areas blending in with the whole player
  • Minimilistic look comes to life when activated
Cons
  • A bit chunky!
  • Needs to be taken out of pocket for use
ProSCORE
1 review
71
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vote Apple iPod Video 30GB 5th Gen 0% vs. vote Samsung K5 100%
Creative Zen

Creative Zen

MSRP  $199.00    Released  September, 2007
Pros
  • Large and clear screen
  • Thin and light
  • Great audio quality
Cons
  • Plastic screen scratches very easily
  • Only Plays video encoded at 320x240 resolution.
  • SD slot doesn't integrate well with player
ProSCORE
24 reviews
67
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vote Apple iPod Video 30GB 5th Gen 33% vs. vote Creative Zen 67%
SanDisk Sansa Clip

SanDisk Sansa Clip

MSRP  $70.00    Released  October, 2007
Pros
  • Very competitive price/storage ratio
  • Good audio quality
  • More features than Shuffle and Stone
Cons
  • 1GB only available in black
  • Can only be recharged using the USB cable.
  • Power switch can feel flimsy
ProSCORE
27 reviews
86
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Cowon iAudio 7

Cowon iAudio 7

MSRP  $250.00    Released  --
Pros
  • Fantastic audio quality
  • Very long battery life (60 hours)
  • Controls are easy after you've learned them
Cons
  • Controls take time to learn
  • Thick for a flash based player
  • Under-powered CPU - doesn't like very high bit-rate files
ProSCORE
3 reviews
73
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Apple iPod Video 30GB 5th Gen 100% vs. vote Cowon iAudio 7 0%
iriver E100

iriver E100

MSRP  $150.00    Released  March, 2008
Pros
  • eBook reader
  • Built-in speakers
  • Great audio support
Cons
  • Small screen
  • Screen isn't very good
  • Sound quality isn't as good as previous versions
ProSCORE
7 reviews
44
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Creative Zen Vision:M

Creative Zen Vision:M

MSRP  $250.00    Released  December, 2005
Pros
  • Easily plays DiVX formatted files unlike the iPod
  • Intuitive user interface.
  • FM Radio, Able to record FM Radio with newer Firmware.
Cons
  • Playlist building via player needs work.
  • Requires a Separate Dongle for TV Out/ Charging purpose's.
  • heavier and larger than the competition
ProSCORE
9 reviews
71
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Microsoft Zune 30

Microsoft Zune 30

MSRP  $199.99    Released  November, 2006
Pros
  • Large 3" screen; good for video (4:3)
  • Integrated wireless for sharing songs (with some limitations) and photos
  • Can be found for $99 if you shop around.
Cons
  • Cannot be used as a hard drive
  • Not backwards compatible with WMA-DRM9 audio
  • Proprietary USB connector
ProSCORE
12 reviews
54
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1.  avatar gbchaosmaster said:

I'm definitely loving the color screen and the video/video podcast playing abilities. A big step up from the other, lesser iPods.
Apr 16, 2009 10:10pm
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