MP3 players: Compare features & prices Apple iPod Classic 160GB review

The iPod Classic from Apple is the most conventional player in the iPod family. Although it has undergone a number of upgrades since it was launched, its iconic design is still instantly recognisable. We put it through our tests to see if this MP3 player can live up to the hype.
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Specification criteria Specification
Review details
Date tested 26 October 2009
Type Music and video
Ultra portable No
Large memory Yes
Recently tested No
Specification
Memory supplied (GB) 0.128 will store about two hours of music. 10GB will store about 160 hours. 160.0
Weight (g) Includes batteries 137
Dimensions (hxwxd) (cm) 10.4x6.2x1.1
Screen size, diagonal (inches) 2
Headphone type In ear
Mac compatible Yes
Compatible music formats MP3; AAC; M4A; Apple lossless; Wav; Audible
Compatible video formats Plays own format
Time to upload 100MB (seconds) 11.0
Features
Built in speakers No
FM radio No
Internet capable No
Battery
Running time music (hours) 46.5
Running time video (hours) 7.0
Charging time (hours) 2.0
Play while charging Yes

Apple iPod Classic 160GB

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