The 160GB iPod classic (Silver) from Apple is the stalwart anchor of the iPod line. Offering the most storage of any iPod, the hard drive-based classic puts up to 40,000 songs, 200 hours of video, or 25,000 photos into your pocket. The classic features a bright 2.5" LCD screen, which displays album artwork and song information when playing music. You'll be able to navigate through music using a standard playlist menu, or through the gorgeous Cover Flow system, which displays a virtual wall of your digital album covers on the iPod's color screen.
Navigation is achieved using the venerable Click Wheel interface, which allows you to scroll through music and playlists by rotating your finger across its smooth surface. Simply click one of the 5 controls -- the unlabeled center button, Play/Pause in the 6 o'clock position, Previous at 9 o'clock, Next at 3 o'clock, and Menu at 12 o'clock -- to work your way through the intuitive menu system. To turn the device off, simply hold play for a few seconds. A physical "Hold" switch is located on the top of the device, allowing you to lock the controls to prevent an accidental song change or volume adjustment.
The iPod works with Apple's iTunes software, included with every Mac and available as a free download for Windows, to manage your music library. In addition to syncing your music library between your computer and portable device, iTunes syncs your calendars, contacts, notes, and games.
Like most current iPods, the classic connects to a computer and other peripheral devices using the Dock connector. This opens it up for use with a world of peripherals, including speaker docks, Bluetooth headphone adapters, and more. It includes a Dock to USB cable, allowing you to sync and charge the device with your Mac or PC.
The integrated battery can provide up to 36 hours of audio playback, or 6 hours of video playback, on a single charge. You'll be able to charge the device to 80% capacity in as little as 2 hours, and to full capacity in only 4 hours.
The iPod classic isn't just a media player. If you delve into its "Extras" menu, you will find that it sports the aforementioned calendar, contact list, notes, and games. It ships free with 3 games -- Vortex, iQuiz, and Klondike solitaire -- with more games available for purchase in iTunes. You can also set the iPod's time zone and create custom alarms for yourself. A sleep timer is available, allowing you to automatically turn the iPod off after a certain amount of time has passed -- as little as 15 minutes or as much as 2 hours. You'll also be able to access a stopwatch function, perfect for timing steeping time for the perfect cup of tea, and a screen lock function to prevent unauthorized access.
The Settings menu allows you to control all aspects of your iPod's functionality. You'll be able to use it to control shuffle and repeat functions, customize what items appear on menus, and adjust playback speed of audio books, perfect for those times when you only have a few hours of time to finish listening to the audio version of Anna Karenina.
The Settings menu also allows you to adjust the playback EQ, set the date and time, and control whether or not the iPod makes an audible 'click' while scrolling. You can also adjust music sorting order, LCD brightness, and set a volume limit, ensuring that you don't accidentally blow out your eardrums by setting the volume too high.
| Type | Hard Drive |
| Capacity | 160GB |
| Memory Card Slot | None |
| Display |
2.5" LCD 320 x 240 Pixel Resolution |
| FM Tuner | No |
| FM Recording | No |
| Voice Recording | No |
| Data Storage | Yes |
| Photo Capture | No |
| Photo Viewing | Yes |
| Video Recording | No |
| Video Playback | Yes |
| Video Resolution | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Text Reader | Yes |
| Formats Supported |
Audio: AAC (8-320kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8-320kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV Video: H.264 (1.5-2.5Mbps) M4V, MP4, MOV; MPEG4 (2.5Mbps) M4V, MP4, MOV |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Connections |
Dock Connector 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Headphone |
| Battery |
1x Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Providing up to 36 Hours per Charge |
| Charger |
USB 2.0 AC Adapter (optional) |
| Charging Time |
Quick Charge: 2 Hours Full Charge: 4 Hours |
| System Requirements |
Operating System Windows XP, Vista Mac OS X 10.40.11 Hardware USB 2.0 Port |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.4 x 4.1 x 0.41" / 6.10 x 10.41 x 1.04 cm |
| Weight | 0.31 lb / 0.14 kg |
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Music non stop
I needed a portable player that could handle my uncompressed music collection. The iPod Classic was the best fit.
After organizing my music with i-tunes it synced without a hitch. ...Read complete review
I needed a portable player that could handle my uncompressed music collection. The iPod Classic was the best fit.
After organizing my music with i-tunes it synced without a hitch. I can go close to three days on a single charge since I listen to music. I select from my play list and go from there. The video part of the iPod has very good image quality if you don't mind the 2 inch screen.
I highly recommend first you read the manual to learn what it can do, you may need to go to Apple's website to download the manual and also recommend getting earphones with volume control. If you use the volume limiter, the sounds may be a little soft.
It is easy to navigate through the menu to make selections. The best feature I use is the sleep timer, I can go to sleep to some relaxing music and it will shut off at a preset time.
My downside of it are some of the extras like a stopwatch, games and voice recorder which I don't use or need. You do not get the full 160GB as advertised, but rather 148GB. There are only preset EQ settings and not a custom setting option so you will have to listen to the settings to find what will work best.
The reason for not giving it 5 stars because of price for such a simple and straight forward device as the iPod Classic and not getting 160GB.
Yet it is a fantastic choice if you want a player for music on the go.
VS
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iPod Classic
I am not fully happy with this product, I am tempted to return if for a full refund because I am unhappy with the features it has. I had the iPod 5th generation in ...Read complete review
I am not fully happy with this product, I am tempted to return if for a full refund because I am unhappy with the features it has. I had the iPod 5th generation in which broke on me for no reason and quit working on me. So I purchased this iPod classic because I did not want the other nano they have on the market. THe radio features and shuffle features were great but on the classic ipod are very poor. The only good thing about this product that is that you can store a lot of music on here but for using it it really is NOT my favorite music option to really use anymore.
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I love it and the sound is great.
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Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
It has a a lot space for my music and pictures, it is easy to work with. Awesome
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Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
You can have all your music loaded all in one!
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Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
The Classic model iPod (160GB), despite its age, is quite simply the most indispensible product for those with large audio libraries. The storage space is obviously copious, and that includes what would appear to be plenty of space for video files and photos as well.The navigation using the click wheel is, of course, similar to Apple's other iPods, and is relatively easy to learn for newcomers to the product line. The songs are easy to find using the navigation, and the other features are easy and handy as well for playback and setting for the product itself.The sound is superb as well, though the included headphones are Apple's standard model, and it's likely that a higher-end pair would probably yield even better audio playback.The display screen is also very detailed, giving videos a kind of clarity that one would not necessarily expect.All in all, a great product that I have made use of immediately. It should last me for quite some time.
Pros
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Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
I'm very happy with it. The battery is still running on it's first charge-over 20 hours and running; my 5 year old 32G runs for only 3 hours between recharges (and I've replaced the battery once). I had no problems loading my music library to it and adding new CDs.
Pros
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Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
Sent as advertised . . . great price, speedy delivery . . . My daughter was so thrilled and so was I. thanks for making our Christmas!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
All my music in one place...couldn't ask for more!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
Great for Music
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
works great and holds tons of music. highly recommend.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
The capacity to store my music and stuff is great
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
Old IPod died...needed a new one...B&H's was a little cheaper. Delivery was fast, too!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
perfect for what I want: listen to the music at home.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
Purchased as a graduation present for my daughter. She could not be happier
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
Just more space, none of the app perks. Could use better sound. Seem reliabe. The pictures for the albmuns don't show on lists.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
User friendly. Great capacity for your entire music or photo library. Sure you can have music on your iPhone but eventually you will need to change phones. You do not have to worry about that when you have an iPod. I like the external drive connectability feature. Highly recommended.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
I have 300 songs, 4 movies and 20 photos on this and I still have 60 GB to go.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
got this for a gift and using it 24 7
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
If you are simply recording music and video (that's what I'm doing) , the iPod is easy to load by synching with a Mac computer. Otherwise, though, like all iPods, the controls are not intuitively obvious and not that easy to manipulate if you're over thirty. But the sound and storage capability more than compensate.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
I hesitated for a long time acquiring an Apple product. I had a Microsoft Zune for years. Their customer service is HORRIBLE!!! I saw this 160G and had to have it. I love it!!! Better organization of music files...stays where you left it when you turn it off (Zune loses its settings after two days), the features are great, and the sound is fantastic!!!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
came on time in a good pack works perfect. i think this is the best way to make in your home a music station that can be work for months and you never heard the same song...
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
Cons
Best Uses
Most Liked Positive Review
Music non stop
I needed a portable player that could handle my uncompressed music collection. The iPod Classic was the best fit.
After organizing my music with i-tunes it synced without a hitch. ...Read complete review
I needed a portable player that could handle my uncompressed music collection. The iPod Classic was the best fit.
After organizing my music with i-tunes it synced without a hitch. I can go close to three days on a single charge since I listen to music. I select from my play list and go from there. The video part of the iPod has very good image quality if you don't mind the 2 inch screen.
I highly recommend first you read the manual to learn what it can do, you may need to go to Apple's website to download the manual and also recommend getting earphones with volume control. If you use the volume limiter, the sounds may be a little soft.
It is easy to navigate through the menu to make selections. The best feature I use is the sleep timer, I can go to sleep to some relaxing music and it will shut off at a preset time.
My downside of it are some of the extras like a stopwatch, games and voice recorder which I don't use or need. You do not get the full 160GB as advertised, but rather 148GB. There are only preset EQ settings and not a custom setting option so you will have to listen to the settings to find what will work best.
The reason for not giving it 5 stars because of price for such a simple and straight forward device as the iPod Classic and not getting 160GB.
Yet it is a fantastic choice if you want a player for music on the go.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
iPod Classic
I am not fully happy with this product, I am tempted to return if for a full refund because I am unhappy with the features it has. I had the iPod 5th generation in ...Read complete review
I am not fully happy with this product, I am tempted to return if for a full refund because I am unhappy with the features it has. I had the iPod 5th generation in which broke on me for no reason and quit working on me. So I purchased this iPod classic because I did not want the other nano they have on the market. THe radio features and shuffle features were great but on the classic ipod are very poor. The only good thing about this product that is that you can store a lot of music on here but for using it it really is NOT my favorite music option to really use anymore.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 110 customers
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Pros
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Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
I love it and the sound is great.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
It has a a lot space for my music and pictures, it is easy to work with. Awesome
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
You can have all your music loaded all in one!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
The Classic model iPod (160GB), despite its age, is quite simply the most indispensible product for those with large audio libraries. The storage space is obviously copious, and that includes what would appear to be plenty of space for video files and photos as well.The navigation using the click wheel is, of course, similar to Apple's other iPods, and is relatively easy to learn for newcomers to the product line. The songs are easy to find using the navigation, and the other features are easy and handy as well for playback and setting for the product itself.The sound is superb as well, though the included headphones are Apple's standard model, and it's likely that a higher-end pair would probably yield even better audio playback.The display screen is also very detailed, giving videos a kind of clarity that one would not necessarily expect.All in all, a great product that I have made use of immediately. It should last me for quite some time.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
I'm very happy with it. The battery is still running on it's first charge-over 20 hours and running; my 5 year old 32G runs for only 3 hours between recharges (and I've replaced the battery once). I had no problems loading my music library to it and adding new CDs.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
Sent as advertised . . . great price, speedy delivery . . . My daughter was so thrilled and so was I. thanks for making our Christmas!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
All my music in one place...couldn't ask for more!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
Great for Music
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
works great and holds tons of music. highly recommend.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
The capacity to store my music and stuff is great
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
Old IPod died...needed a new one...B&H's was a little cheaper. Delivery was fast, too!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
perfect for what I want: listen to the music at home.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
Purchased as a graduation present for my daughter. She could not be happier
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
Just more space, none of the app perks. Could use better sound. Seem reliabe. The pictures for the albmuns don't show on lists.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
User friendly. Great capacity for your entire music or photo library. Sure you can have music on your iPhone but eventually you will need to change phones. You do not have to worry about that when you have an iPod. I like the external drive connectability feature. Highly recommended.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
I have 300 songs, 4 movies and 20 photos on this and I still have 60 GB to go.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
got this for a gift and using it 24 7
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
If you are simply recording music and video (that's what I'm doing) , the iPod is easy to load by synching with a Mac computer. Otherwise, though, like all iPods, the controls are not intuitively obvious and not that easy to manipulate if you're over thirty. But the sound and storage capability more than compensate.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
I hesitated for a long time acquiring an Apple product. I had a Microsoft Zune for years. Their customer service is HORRIBLE!!! I saw this 160G and had to have it. I love it!!! Better organization of music files...stays where you left it when you turn it off (Zune loses its settings after two days), the features are great, and the sound is fantastic!!!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple 160GB iPod classic (Silver, Current Model):
came on time in a good pack works perfect. i think this is the best way to make in your home a music station that can be work for months and you never heard the same song...