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Apple 80GB Black iPod Classic - MB147LLA/ Holds Up To 20000 Songs/25000 iPod Viewable Photos/100 Hours Of Video/ 2.5" (Diagonal) Color Liquid Crystal Display With LED Backlight/ Up To 30 Hours Playback When Fully Charged/ Mac And Windows Compatible/ Black Finish
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.4 stars
(based on 13 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

How long have you owned it:
A month or less(9)
Pros:
Easy to set up(9), Great sound(9), Lots of storage(13), Reliable(10), Simple controls(11)
Best Uses:
At work(6), Commuting(7), Gym / working out(8), Sports(4), Travel(10)
Describe Yourself:
Audiophile(4), Avid listener(4), Casual listener(5)
Primary use:
Personal(12)
 
iPod Classic 80 Gb
By LorenzoVerified Purchaser from San Diego, CA on 9/17/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Sleek/Compact, Tough
Cons:
Not Great Sound Quality
Best Uses:
Commuting, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual Listener
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 80GB Black iPod Classic:

I've been using the 80 Gb iPod Classic for about 3 weeks. Excellent battery life so far. Great storage capacity ( I use it as a backup to my Powerbook harddrive). The only disappointing feature was the sound quality. I expected to be blown away by the sound and it was a little muddled. Thank goodness there are plenty of EQ settings to tweak it a bit. Overall I am pleased and would recommend the product.

 
Great price for a Great ipod
By Office workerVerified Purchaser from New York City on 9/4/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Lots of Storage, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact
Cons:
Dial scratches easily, Mirror back shows smudges
Best Uses:
Commuting, Gym / Working Out, Sports, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual Listener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 80GB Black iPod Classic:

I purchased the iPod classic 80 GB. The iPod classic has sufficient space for my needs and I don't think the extra 80 GB for the 160 is worth the $100 price differential. The iPod is great to use while commuting, exercising, resting and walking. It is easier to use than older models and it truly has a click wheel (I had a 2nd gen Nano previously). I love the cover flow, making it easy to pick out albums like I used to do when I actually owned them. Although my iPod froze on me once in the 3 weeks I have owned it, I have not downgraded it because it was relatively easy to fix. Additionally, it only happened once after I was flipping too fast on the controls. Instructions how to fix the freezing was found easily on the web and in their user manual. I would recommend this product. I had purchased the iPod through Abt. Abt provided the best price around [...]I would buy from Abt again.

 
Loving the IPOD!
By AbritbratVerified Purchaser from Troy, AL on 4/14/2008
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact, Tough
Best Uses:
At Work, Commuting, Gym / Working Out, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Avid Listener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 80GB Black iPod Classic:

I have been taking my mom to a lot of doctor visits, and its been really handy to keep me amused while in the waiting room. I definetly love it!

 
If only!
By Bell heartVerified Purchaser from Miami, FL on 4/14/2008
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact, Tough
Cons:
Attracts fingerprints, Does not accept video
Best Uses:
At Work, Commuting, Gym / Working Out, Sports, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Audiophile
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 80GB Black iPod Classic:

Only a tear ago I traveled with 10 lbs of CDs and DVDs. Now I travel with 5 lbs of DVDs and a few ounces of iPod. Actually, my entire collection of audio CDs only takes 25 GB of the 75+ available on this fantastic gadget. It makes the 5 or 6 CD changers in upscale autos a joke! My only complaint is that it does not allow video importation on the same basis as audio, unlike older generation iPods. Neither will the available docks mate with it to show video, even if you manage somehow to get the video into it, although the docks work with older generation iPods.

Service & Delivery comments:

Delivery was extremely prompt, and packaging was very safe and secure.

 
Calssic
By Pasghettiandmeatbulbs from Chicago, IL. on 2/6/2008
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact, The new standard, Tough
Best Uses:
At Home, Gym / Working Out
Describe Yourself:
Audiophile
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 80GB Black iPod Classic:

Ipod is the most sought after and most catered too audio device ever created. Just about any new device today will connect to an ipod, anything from a clock radio, to a home theater receiver, to your car. All for very good reason. This is a quality product, not perfect, but quality worthy of getting.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Windows 2000 users beware!
By dsl4funVerified Purchaser from Boston, MA on 1/3/2008
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact
Cons:
Difficult to Set Up, Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses:
At Home, At Work
Describe Yourself:
Avid Listener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 80GB Black iPod Classic:

I love my new iPod, but setting it up caused a MAJOR headache...

I had been managing my music library in iTunes on a Windows 2000 machine for several years without ever owning an iPod. Upon purchasing an 80GB iPod Classic I discovered that it wouldn't sync with the version of iTunes that I had. I tried upgrading my iTunes and found that the version I need to sync my iPod with requires upgrading my OS to at least Windows XP and that such an upgrade would require a "clean install" forcing me to reinstall all applications. Luckily, I have a laptop running XP so I pointed it at the 2000 box's library and used it to sync with the iPod. Not really what I want to use my company issued laptop for, but it was either that or spending a bunch more money just to get my home desktop to sync with an iPod.

The good news is that the iPod setup from the XP machine was extremely easy and the iPod sounds great in a Cambridge Soundworks docking system I also bought.

The only other issue I've experienced is that the fidelity of the ear buds has a severe lack of bass.

In summary, don't buy an iPod if you only have access to a Windows 2000 (or earlier) OS and do not want to upgrade.

 
Great toy for the right price
By G MANVerified Purchaser from Boston, MA on 12/27/2007
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact, Tough
Best Uses:
At Work, Commuting, Gym / Working Out, Sports, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Avid Listener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 80GB Black iPod Classic:

great to have for the holidays

 
Great ipod
By MommaTVerified Purchaser from Florida on 12/26/2007
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact
Best Uses:
Gym / Working Out, Sports, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Avid Listener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 80GB Black iPod Classic:

My kids use it everyday they love it

 
Love it!
By JCoVerified Purchaser from Dallas, TX on 12/18/2007
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact
Cons:
Difficult to Set Up
Describe Yourself:
Casual Listener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 80GB Black iPod Classic:

Great product! Deleting stuff is difficult, but overall great product.

 
Nice Unit
By Good purchaseVerified Purchaser from Cincy Ohio on 12/11/2007
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact
Best Uses:
Commuting, Gym / Working Out, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual Listener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 80GB Black iPod Classic:

I was going out of my way to avoid getting an ipod but really couldnt find the anything with better value for the money. I really like the heavy feel of this model and all of the features and functions. It is a good deal for the money.

Service & Delivery comments:

The delivery was great and the unit came in well packaged. ABT sent emails on getting the order, when it shipped etc. It was done very professionally.

 
I would buy again
By KatrickVerified Purchaser from Denver, CO on 12/10/2007
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact
Cons:
Adding video is painful, Sound quality just "ok"
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Audiophile
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 80GB Black iPod Classic:

Love the new design and the storage capacity. Apple could improve on sound quality however, and importing video is really complicated.

 
A Necessity
By Inevitable #51Verified Purchaser from Chicago, IL on 11/27/2007
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Sleek/Compact
Cons:
Freezes Up
Best Uses:
At Work, Commuting, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Audiophile
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 80GB Black iPod Classic:

I would trade the cover crawl for better reliability.

Service & Delivery comments:

Delivery was prompt, the machine was packed well, and arrived in perfect condition.

 
Great Product
By NajaniqueVerified Purchaser from Birmingham, AL on 10/29/2007
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact
Best Uses:
At Work, Gym / Working Out, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual Listener
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 80GB Black iPod Classic:

Product is awesome, it was an upgrade for me from the 4GB mini!

Service & Delivery comments:

Delivery was promt, price was great, wonderful experience!

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