Apple iPod (30 Go, 5ème génération, Noir)

Résumé : The new

Points forts : Improved video battery life and brighter screen, Brings gapless playback to the masses, New features such as instant search and enhanced games, Excellent overall value

Points faibles : No major new functions such as FM radio, wireless, recording, Small screen not conducive to video viewing, Proprietary USB cable, Narrow native video-format compatibility, Body is still scratch prone

Conclusion : The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.

Résumé : The new "enhanced" iPod looks like a tremendous improvement over the last one, with a brighter screen and better battery life.

Résumé : The new "enhanced" iPod looks like a tremendous improvement over the last one, with a brighter screen and better battery life.

Points forts : Improved video battery life and brighter screen ; Brings gapless playback to the masses ; New features such as instant search and enhanced games ; Excellent overall value

Points faibles : No major new functions such as FM radio, wireless, recording ; Small screen not conducive to video viewing ; Proprietary USB cable ; Narrow native video-format compatibility ; Body is still scratch prone

Conclusion : Pricing is a huge aspect here; $380 for the 30GB iPod, as far as I know, is the best price for a 30GB player I've ever seen. And for another $100 or so, you get 80GB! Nice job there, Apple. For me personally, the gapless playback and better battery ...

Résumé : So far so good - but then there's U2. For the $30 extra you'll pay, you get… a red nav-wheel, some signatures and a voucher for a free video. If this is worth the money to you, great. In truth the styling is quite nice, and it shouldn't take too long ...

Conclusion : A great media player, but the U2 styling just isn't worth the extra cash you have to pay.

Résumé : Given the brouhaha surrounding Apple's latest player, one might assume its name is the Video iPod. But it is simply an iPod, the fifth generation. I tested a 30GB model ($299 as of 7/21/06; Apple also offers a 60GB version for $399.). The big story is ...

Points forts : High audio quality High audio quality ; Screen is bright and sharp

Points faibles : iTunes doesn't convert video for iPod

Conclusion : The battery life of the new iPod is reasonable: When I played back the aforementioned videos, the unit lasted around 2.5 hours--not great, but long enough for most commutes. Apple claims the iPod will last up to 14 hours when playing audio. You ...