Apple iPod Video Enhanced 5th Generation 80GB

First Look: Apple's New and Improved 80GB iPod

iPod Video Enhanced 5th Generation 80GB Review, by Eric Dahl, PC World September 20, 2006

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• Latest User Reviews 4 reviews
• Reviewed by: JCounts

  Duration of ownership: 7 Months

  Strengths: Longer Battery Life than previous generations,Large Capacity

  Weaknesses: Limited compatible file formats, No ipod to computer transfers

  Overall: A pleasing upgrade after my G3 iPod was stolen, videos and pictures are great to have on hand in a small device.

• Reviewed by: ludwigvan1952

  Duration of ownership: 10 Months

  Strengths: Incredible capacity (about 26 days of music at 265 kbps AAC-80 GB). Very creditable sound. Portability. Ease of use.

  Weaknesses: No radio (add-on xtra costs $45).

  Overall: While I'm sure the new iPod, soon to be released if you believe the rumors, will be even better, this might be the time to check the Apple store for refurbished 5th gen iPods. I have gotten so much use out of mine in ten months that my life has been positively better because of it. With a few freeware utilities available on the Internet, you can convert just about any kind of media file for use with it. A big fat A+.

• Reviewed by: xThund3rh3adx

  Duration of ownership: 4 Weeks

  Strengths: Great Battery Life, Video Playback, Perfect Size Screen, Love the Click Wheel, Headphone jack on Top.

  Weaknesses: Overpriced, Slow Hard Drive, Freezes constantly

  Overall: Ive had this wonderfull piece of machinery for about 2 weeks, and i think its the greatest thing. I have 13 Music Videos, 7513 Songs, and 10 Games. I also use it for contacts, and notes too! I love the new search feature. Out of 80 GB, i have approx 14GB left. Amazing that Apple thinks that no one could ever max out this one, but hey, you never know! Being my iPod has only 14GB left, my iPod CONSTANTLY FREEZES. This is so annyoing its not even funny. Be sure that you know how to reset your iPod if you are going to try to max it out. Just to let you all know heres how to do it> Switch the hold switch on to off about 3 times, and then hold the center button and menu button at the same time for about 10 seconds. The backlight will turn off temporarily and the apple logo will appear.

• Reviewed by: JPros

  Duration of ownership: 4 Months

  Strengths: The ability to play video (well), plenty of storage, big display.

  Weaknesses: Inability to cope when battery runs low, lags and skips when hard drive runs, not very durable (so buy a case), may be harmful to older people's eyes when watching video.

  Overall: Do not allow your ipod to completely run out of battery. Also, along with more storage requires more playlists and keeping track of everything you have (if you use Limewire or have an external download source besides iTunes).

• Reviewed by: TPhishman

  Strengths: This is the most inovative product to come out in the recent tech boom.

  Weaknesses: Can only load various media with itunes.

  Overall: I am very impressed with the alien like technology that apple seems to continue to grace us with.This is not only extremely easy to use it has allowed me to leave my vulnerable cd collection at home. I would like to see a future version with a full sized touch screen like the iphone that is also blue tooth compatible.

• Reviewed by: snake14

  Strengths: Great amount of storage. The screen works very well and is nice and bright. I like the ease of navigation through all of the music. Great reliablility and sound quality.

  Weaknesses: As I have heard all iPods scratch rather easily. The scratches are pretty small so if you take care of it I don't think that they detract from the nice looks of the iPod.

  Overall: I really enjoy using my iPod, I can just listen to it for hours on end. I listened to it for pretty much twelve hours non-stop and I still didn't even get half way through all of the songs I have on there. I bought an Alpine car stereo that connects to my iPod and it works great. I don't drive anywhere without my iPod. iTunes can take a little while to get used to, but it's some of the best software out there. I really like the Black look, it's very sleek. Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase.

• Reviewed by: johnnyt65

  Strengths: what this can hold is amazing, yeah in 5 years it maybe a dinosuar, I bought it for my daughter on long trips, its great!! better than a dvd player in the car or van.

  Weaknesses: i have never bought something and then have to download off the internet, Im aguy too. I never read instruction manuals. But this time I did.if you are a newbie to the ipod store, it takes time.

  Overall: I just want to make it understood, I dont write reviews on things.. But this has really impressed me.. plug it into your computer right away, charge it up. and your off and running... Very KOOL!! Shipping was quick too and easy.

• Reviewed by: cycluracornuta

  Strengths: Lots of accessories available, looks cool, reliable.

  Weaknesses: Apple music incompatability.

  Overall: In order to be compatable with many other peoples ipod music playing devices, I have reluctantly joined the club. I was reluctant because I prefer the freedom of being able to download off any sight and not be limited to apple -- that is were podmax software comes in handy.

• Reviewed by: fmcrews

  Strengths: Style, Functionality, ease of use, Picture Quality, Weight, Size

  Weaknesses: Scratches easily

  Overall: The Apple iPod 80GB Video is amazing. I've dreamed of having one since I've known about them and I was so glad on Christmas when I was thinking, I should go get an iPod. I got passed a gift and it was light I was like "cool" so i ripped it open and saw the Apple Packaging and am like, huh? Then I opened that and I saw the iPod box. I was amazed even by the box. I cannot believe how great my iPod works it's unbelievable! Thanks Apple! I suggest that everyone has one of these lol.