ipod classic as first ipod I'm about to get an ipod classic as my first ipod ever. I've been hearing a lot of complaints about it, but they mostly talk about it being buggy compared to previous ipods and how it isn't really an improvement from the last models. Will the classic still seem bad even if I don't have anything to compare it to? Should I get a different kind of ipod or just wait for potential upgrades? Is the ipod classic really bad or just not so good compared to other ipods? ipod classic as first ipod I'm about to get an ipod classic as my first ipod ever. I've been hearing a lot of complaints about it, but they mostly talk about it being buggy compared to... » Read More ipod classic as first ipod I'm about to get an ipod classic as my first ipod ever. I've been hearing a lot of complaints about it, but they mostly talk about it being buggy compared to previous ipods and how it isn't really an improvement from the last models. Will the classic still seem bad even if I don't have anything to compare it to? Should I get a different kind of ipod or just wait for potential upgrades? Is the ipod classic really bad or just not so good compared to other ipods? « Show Less
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Thanks, that helped a lot. I just looked up the ipod nano vidio and realized that it does everything the classic does, it's just smaller. It even costs less. I also wasn't able to find any complaints on it, which is much more than can be said for the classic. Thanks again, I'm going to get that instead now and probably save myself a lot of disappointment.
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Depends on what you really want, yes if this is your first ipod I'd go for it, but since it is Hard drive based it will have skipping issues if your jogging or walking sometimes, otherwise if you sit at your desk and listen to it, it will be fine. Then again if you want something that will go anywhere and handle anything, go for the ipod nano, it does everything the classic does, but it's just smaller in size and storage, if you want a bigger screen that will handle anything also go for the ipod touch.When I say handle anything, I mean jogging running, being dropped, because they are flash based and wont skip. Depends on what you really want, yes if this is your first ipod I'd go for it, but since it is Hard drive based it will have skipping issues if your jogging or walking sometimes, otherwise if you sit at your desk and listen to it, it will be fine. Then again if you want something that will go anywhere and handle anything, go for the ipod nano, it does everything the classic does, but it's just smaller in size and storage, if you want a bigger screen that will handle anything also go for the ipod touch.When I say handle anything, I mean jogging running, being dropped,... » Read More Depends on what you really want, yes if this is your first ipod I'd go for it, but since it is Hard drive based it will have skipping issues if your jogging or walking sometimes, otherwise if you sit at your desk and listen to it, it will be fine. Then again if you want something that will go anywhere and handle anything, go for the ipod nano, it does everything the classic does, but it's just smaller in size and storage, if you want a bigger screen that will handle anything also go for the ipod touch.When I say handle anything, I mean jogging running, being dropped, because they are flash based and wont skip. « Show Less
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just to clarify... ipod nano is flash-based, just like ipod touchthe classic is the only one that is hard drive
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If im you, I just buy from amazon, or apple store...I dont seriously know, I got the older apple 30g and people are asking me if thats the new ipod. I say yes sir....lol
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It is great. It has more of a box shape do to the iPods shape witch make it feel sronger. It is way much better than its predecessors. Get it. U will not be sorry
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I have an 80 GB ipod that plays videos. Works fine on that one. Don't know if that's the same as your classic. Definitely important to make sure you're ordering the one for your ipod model. I had to google several times before figuring out which one with what features I have. Installing not a cinch, but with perseverance and some luck was doable. Suggest watching youtube on it if possible. Installation should not be taken lightly.
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I bought an iPod nano 5G as my first Apple product. It was on sale and seemed to have a lot of great features. But as someone said do you really need all that? The only thing I use it for is listening to music. I have not even learned how to use the video camera, pedometer, built in speaker or the radio. I think it is well built, attractive, has a good sound and overall I am happy with it. I guess I do have some neat features in the unit if I ever should need them.
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I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the same new interface and OS, and lasts 40 hours per charge.Apple has made my decision WAY too hard. I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the... » Read More I absolutely agree with the OP.This is the most advanced MP3 player on the planet, and to ship it with 16GB Flash instead of an 80 or 160GB microdrive, like the classic has, was stupid IMHO.It would have also been considerably cheaper with a 160GB drive instead of 16GB of Flash.I have a 2nd Gen iPod and a 1st gen 4GB Nano, both still in perfect condition. The Touch was to be my next purchase, but now I'm just not so sure any more.To be totally honest, the 160GB iPod Classic is a FAR better buy. It's cheaper, has 10 times the storage, has the same new interface and OS, and lasts 40 hours per charge.Apple has made my decision WAY too hard. « Show Less
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My 2Gb nano that is just a few weeks old also freezes up. I had just synched it not that I think about it. I've had it freeze about two other times but when I did the reset it worked ok. This time, it will not even reset. I guess I have to let the battery run down because it is frozen with the screen fully lit up. I loved my last iPod but swore I would not buy another one because of the problems with the 20 Gb HD. I got another one because I thought with the flash memory I would not have as many problems. Rats.
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Ok great thanks for your comments; was getting scared, thought that this version was coming out with problems. BTW, what do you think about the Zune or the Creative Zen? do they match with iPod?Thanks once again
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I have never used an ipod. But, as far as I understand, its looks resemble an ipod. But, it is surely not as sophisticated. More or less agree with all the other answers.
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Classic ipods have a hard drive which could theoretically, be damaged by running. Apple doesn't want to promote people running with their classics, so they haven't allowed the Nike plus system to work with one. I know...it sucks. I have a classic and I want this system badly, so I'm probably going to suck it up and buy an 8GB nano. It'll be less bulky to run with anyway.
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My 120 is a piece of crap. Read posts at apple discussions about skipping,cutting of songs and reseting wile playing. My old 30G is 3 yrs old and I play it constantly at work,in my car etc. alot of days I have played it for 10 hr streaches and it is still more reliable than this POC. This problem has been happening since it was new and apple wants to ignore the problem. It is a hardware problem with the 120GB. I am about to smash the darn thig out of frustration as it has gotten so bad it is just about unusable. Only 8 mo old. Think I will look into other brands. Apple quality is going down. They should drop this like they did the POC 160GB. Buy one at your own risk My 120 is a piece of crap. Read posts at apple discussions about skipping,cutting of songs and reseting wile playing. My old 30G is 3 yrs old and I play it constantly at work,in my car etc. alot of days I have played it for 10 hr streaches and it is still more reliable than this POC. This problem has been happening since it was new and apple wants to ignore the problem. It is a hardware problem with the 120GB. I am about to smash the darn thig out of frustration as it has gotten so bad it is just about unusable. Only 8 mo old. Think I will look into other brands. Apple quality is going... » Read More My 120 is a piece of crap. Read posts at apple discussions about skipping,cutting of songs and reseting wile playing. My old 30G is 3 yrs old and I play it constantly at work,in my car etc. alot of days I have played it for 10 hr streaches and it is still more reliable than this POC. This problem has been happening since it was new and apple wants to ignore the problem. It is a hardware problem with the 120GB. I am about to smash the darn thig out of frustration as it has gotten so bad it is just about unusable. Only 8 mo old. Think I will look into other brands. Apple quality is going down. They should drop this like they did the POC 160GB. Buy one at your own risk « Show Less
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i'd go with the ipod classic if only music. even though it is very bulky you can get it for like 250 dollars and like 60+ gb which is more than enough
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Can we try not to have an iPod VS. Zune discussion until the Zune is, at least, Released? The iPod has been around for FIVE years and is in it's 5th generation. There are almost 70 million people who joined the iPod culture. I don't think this is a fair fight. Plus, we can't be walking around with iPods forever. Trends can end as soon as they start. I personally applaud Microsoft for giving it a shot and delivering a product that's exciting enough to compete with the iPod.
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I bought the iPod classic for Christmas last year (2012). I purchased it directly from Apple in late November/early December 2012. I am not sure which generation was out then, but it fits the one I bought (Bought it as a gift). i can say that for the money (I think I paid less than $20 for the kit) it was well worth it -as it was way more than the person will ever use (there are several different styles of protectors/carrying cases). Hope this helps!
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Since the product details were loaded into the system before iOS 8 became available, the product details only show iOS 6. This generation iPod should be able to be updated to iOS 8..Its just a matter of a software update through iTunes for free. Hope that helps!
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Hi there,i'd like to buy a new 8GB mp3, but, i'm confused between the new ipod nano and zune. people say that the 3rd gen nano has a great battery life now, but, i'm discouraged from transferring my music files to itunes and changing the format (i've been using windows media. so, they're mostly in .wma)Is it true that Zune's software is crippled?being an experienced useer, would you recommend zune or nano? =)thanks a bunch!!
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I just bought an 80 gb ipod here on amazon that's a 5.5 generation. i should have looked more, but i had it saved on my wish list from a few months ago and assumed it was still the newest one! I haven't recieved it yet, but it has already been mailed out and i can't change it. i paid 250 for it because i bought it from one of the sellers, but i am wondering if i should return it and have to wait longer for the new ipod, or if the differences between the 5.5 gen and the new one are too subtle to really make a difference... I don't know what to do and i'm really sad about it because this is my first ipod. I just bought an 80 gb ipod here on amazon that's a 5.5 generation. i should have looked more, but i had it saved on my wish list from a few months ago and assumed it was still the newest one! I haven't recieved it yet, but it has already been mailed out and i can't change it. i paid 250 for it because i bought it from one of the sellers, but i am wondering if i should return it and have to wait longer for the new ipod, or if the differences between the 5.5 gen and the new one are too subtle to really make a difference... I don't know what to do and i'm really sad about it because this is... » Read More I just bought an 80 gb ipod here on amazon that's a 5.5 generation. i should have looked more, but i had it saved on my wish list from a few months ago and assumed it was still the newest one! I haven't recieved it yet, but it has already been mailed out and i can't change it. i paid 250 for it because i bought it from one of the sellers, but i am wondering if i should return it and have to wait longer for the new ipod, or if the differences between the 5.5 gen and the new one are too subtle to really make a difference... I don't know what to do and i'm really sad about it because this is my first ipod. « Show Less