Product ReviewsApple iPod classic 5th Generation Black (60 GB)

Best iPod Apple Ever made

This is the machine that is the best iPod Apple ever made. The iphone interface is horrible compared to this elegant wheel. It accesses a mass of songs almost instantly. Anybody who's ever used one of these KNOWS they are the best of the MP3 player market. Also, this iPod has one of the best DACs Apple ever put into an iPod. They went on the cheap on modern players and the DACs in the recent iPod touches and iPhones don't compare to the iPod Video gen 5. It's the best!!!Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: jortiz1972

Did not work! I could not return it because I was out of the country on vacation and the time ran out.

This product did not work!!! The cable plug in port was bad and my computer would not see the device.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: eleon.inc

60GB Black iPod Video Worth the Cost?

A lot of you are wondering if this massive storage device is actually worth the dough. Well.. hard to say since I got mine for free from www.wickeddeals.net But if you are looking for the capability to store an unbelieveable amount of songs, photos, and even video, this device is for you.

Pros:
I have 7,000 songs, 10 photoshop tutorial videos, and 300 photos on my pod and I still have 52% of the hard drive free. I am trying to so hard to actually fill this thing, but it is difficult!

The unit is quite durable. I have dropped it a few times while running with it, and it has only received minor scratches.

The screen is very bright and easy to see.

The battery time is actually quite good. I think the longest it went for me just playing songs was about 5 hours or so.

Cons:
This unit is large compared to the other iPods. It is quite bulky on my arm while running. It is too heavy and bulky to leave in my pocket. So I recommend buying the sport sleeve or holding it while working out.

The unit does not fit well into the sport sleeve designed for it since the screen is so large. You cannot see the full title or artist name in the song list because the neoprene material covers it up. If you don't need the sport sleeve, then this is not a big deal.

The hard drive does have moving parts, so it is easier to break when dropped than a unit that does not have a hard drive.

It seems mine has gotten scratches on the front face plate rather easily (sliding it in and out of the protective sleeve).

The unit is expensive.

Conclusion: If you need loads of storage and don't mind a bulky unit, this thing is great. I love my iPod. And you really can't beat free.Read full review...

iPod Is Awesome - Battery Isn't

Well, the holidays have come and gone and so have the presents. Included in my stocking were the normal: underwear, socks, t-shirts and the latest iPod video. It's incredible - plays music and video, shows photos and slideshows, tells you where you need to be and why you need to be there, and even has a screen lock so your pesky family members or room mates at college can't listen to your extensive Hanson library downloaded from iTunes or look at that picture of Johnny Damon's new hair cut and shave that you've been fantasizing over. Actually, with the 60 gigs you can hold 15,000 Hanson songs, 25,000 profile shots of Johnny Damon, and 150 hours of your favorite Teletubbie episodes. I love it.

The visuals are amazing, but there's one problem: Battery. Everyone seems to be concentrating on the wonderful video feature, so we all needed a stronger battery for all of this jazz. The video is amazing, please don't get me wrong, and I'll thank the 8 year old Chinese girl who made this wonderful 2.4 inch by 4.1 inch piece of Hi Def television, but the battery is just drained by it. I downloaded and watched several music videos and within about an hour, my battery was dead. I suppose the 20 hours that they advertise is minus the backlight. And another question - Where is the charger? I'm sorry I'm so critical, but I own a laptop with 1 USB port occupied by my wireless internet, so I can't charge my battery when I'm working.

Overall, I am really impressed with this item as I am with most of Apple's product. If they can make it play video, why can't they make the battery last long enough to watch them? Anywho, good effort Apple. I'm keeping an eye out for the next big step...Read full review...

good overall

iPods continue to grow in capacity and features. 60 gig seems like a LOT of space, but if you get into loading videos and photos on this, you will quickly find it filling up. Soon that old 20 gig doesn't seem quite so big.
The video is something you will never look back from if you get addicted to the podcasts, etc. Some of the privately produced ones are quite bad, but addicting. Kind of like watching a gruesome car accident scene. You can't turn away.
I can't rate this an excellent, however. This is mostly due to some unfriendly interfaces that are still around on the iPod and iTunes, and the big problem with them being very easily scratched. With as much as they have invested in developing these things, you would think that screen would be made a LOT more durable!
The one other drawback is only dependent on how you want to use it. If you are a big exercise nut, and want an MP3 player for exercise, I would strongly recommend something smaller that is flash memory and not a hard drive (no moving parts inside). They will be more durable and much less bulky when working out. Use the big one for regular everyday use, and download your 'workout songs' onto the smaller one for that specific purpose.

Gotta go...time to find more pathetic podcasts......Read full review...

The care needed for this amazing device

After purchasing the Apple iPod Black 60GB last September 2005, I noticed that once the clear seal which protects the screen and iPod wheel was taken out, I found the surface to be very sensitive. The surface is succeptible to scatches easily. If you are planning to own this device, I suggest that you purchase adhesive plastic cover or iPod skin to protect your investment. Other than that, the iPod 60GB is an amazing device that can fit approximately 20,000 songs depending on track lengths and MB size.

Looking for new music? iTunes, the desktop companion to the iPod, offers one or two free songs every Monday online. Want Podcasts on your favorite topics? No problem, just use iTunes search engine to see if it's available in the iTunes website.

Planning on using your iPod during long drives? Purchase the iPod iTrip which easily fits underneath your 60GB player. Look for a clear station on your car stereo and start dancing or singing away!Read full review...

carry your entire selection of music, video and data...

This iPod is a little bigger than the 30gb cousin, so keep that in mind for portability. It makes up for that by holding 15,000 songs or 150 hours of video.

I don't personally need the video functions since I don't commute on a train or plane, but I do like the fact that you can view photos.

This thing is great on battery life (approx. 18 hours) and it is a bit thinner and lighter than the previous versions of the 60GB and 40GB 4th generations. If you watch video, don't plan on more than a few hours of battery since that really sucks the juice down fast.

If you need more room for more stuff, get a newer 80, 120 or 160gb iPod classic model.

Get a protective skin or case, these scratch easily, and the black color really shows the scratches more than the white.

Overall this a good iPod with some bulk, but great value.Read full review...

iPods are great!! -- But There is a Learning Curve

I love my iPod. It has proven to be a great thing. I love having ALL my muic with me ALL the time. I have 10,263 songs on mine. I also love being able to use it as backup to my digital camera when I am away from my computer. I think, though, that there will be improvements in the future. This technology is new. An iPod is useless without a computer to manage it, and your computer better be pretty new, and pretty fast, and have hard drive space available at least to match your iPod size. Then, it is difficult to get all your music in a format that is acceptable to the iPod. You have to rip all your CDs, and keep them all safe on your computer (make sure to backup all those valuable music files!!). Then, you have to learn how to connect the iPod to your computer and get iTunes to download all the music from your computer to the iPod. There is a learning curve here. I have spent hundreds of hours fiddling with all this, and there have been frustrations!! Some of the songs will be mis-categorized, and will be hard to find on the iPod. You will also have duplicates. You will have to learn how to make playlists. I have the 60 gig video iPod. It drives me crazy that Apple doesn't allow what is showing on the face of the iPod to be outputted to a TV. I never have gotten movies to play. I guess you have to buy movies from Apple before they will work. This is too restrictive. I have heard that some of the new competitors' models have solved some of these difficulties, and I am very interested in seeing how competitors will solves the frustrations. I don't download music from Apple, as this sounds difficult, slow, and expensive. When I want new music, I buy used CDs, usually from Amazon.com. This is actually cheaper than downloading, and I have a physical backup if anything goes wrong with either my computer or iPod. My iPod has proven to be pretty rugged, although I haven't dropped it yet. I heard that they will break if dropped. Also, my battery life seems good, although even Apple warns that the battery will wear out and need replacement. I am hoping someone will make a service out of replacing iPod batteries, so I don't have to deal with Apple and pay their prices. The iPod scratches easily, so I have it in a case, which also requires some management. Just my 2 cents worth as an everyday user of the iPod I have grown to love...Steve SooterRead full review...

Ipod full review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best large-capacity MP3 player.The iPod dominates the market among hard-drive players, and it's still an overwhelming favorite in reviews. The latest iPod plays both photos and video on its color screen, but reviews say the 2.5-inch screen is too small for extended viewing. If you don't need room for 7,500 songs, the iPod nano and Zen Micro Photo (below) are smaller and lighter than the 4.8-ounce iPod. The Creative Zen Micro Photo doesn't have the iPod's easy interface, but the Zen Micro does have an FM tuner and voice recorder, and it's compatible with the latest music-subscription services The iPod has none of these features. A 60GB iPod sells for $400. The iPod is both Mac and Windows compatible.Read full review...

Apple iPod 5th Generation 60GB Player

The unit is very solid. I can put over 1000 CD's worth of music on this iPod. The interface is fast. The sound quality is very good on my iPod Boom Box unit. I was frustrated with the iPod software. It kept trying to Sync all my Audible books to the unit. I had to change the settings to only sync stuff that is checked. The iTunes software had to clear all the songs off the unit before I could add any additional songs. I had to copy all the songs that were on the unit to a hard drive then add the additional songs I wanted. All in all it is a great way to keep thousands of songs and multiple play lists on one unit that we can listen to for hours on the iPod Boom Box.Read full review...

iPod but not to be confused iEverything or iUniversal

Well if you are looking to get a 60 gb there is one thing that you will love...and that is space. With a 60gb there are acres to roam and miles to discovery. I've even heard some rumors that no one has actually been able to fill their 60 gb iPod. JK I like the functionality of the iPod firmware but I have run into some difficulty with Podcast uploads, video conversions and automatic update. But overall if you are buying your video iPod to be an MP3 player first and a video and photo projector second I doubt that you will be very disappointed. It is not only a stylish item but very functional and handy. Whenever you need to show your grandma pictures of Italy or hear your "calm-down" song after talking to your boss, just whip out your video iPod and resolve the problem.Read full review...

Great Product

I bought an ipod so I can store and take all my music anywhere, whitout having to deal with a huge CD case and have the problem of scratched CDs. I don't really use my ipod in the street (running or whatever), but I use it as a storage unit. I plug it in my home stereo, play shuffle and hear songs I havent listened to in years. I also bring it at work with me and plug it to my computer. The video is awesome. Great for travel, killikng time at the airport or just plug it to your TV and watch your movies or photos. It's awesome. The only thing is the sound, It could be of a better quality but hey, you can't have everything perfect.Read full review...