The 80 GB Apple iPod Review

Good things about this device:

1. its new interface looks much better than the old generation ones. fonts are sharper, coverflow search is hip, and there are some subtle differences people will appreciate. For example, when you play iPod after certain seconds the screen goes black and it will serve as a watch. Now it tells you what time it is. It may not look like much, but you will appreciate it.

2. Audio quality has improved and you will definitely notice the difference if you have listened to a lot of music. Far less hiss on the background and the sound is just warmer.

3. The enclosure is absolutely gorgeous. There is also some subtle difference that makes this iPod look far much better than the last gen iPods. - Plus it's a lot thinner than last gen's iPod as well.

Now the bad things about it.

1. Touch wheel response is almost unbearable. Since Apple decided to manufacture touchwheels on their own it has been having very inconsistent responses. Last gen iPod was too jumpy when you scroll so you would have difficulty being accurate. This iPod, on the other hand, does not respond well when you scroll. It will take you far more pressure and far more spinning to get to where you want to be.

2. There are some bugs that must be fixed too. it sorta happens randomly but sometimes you can't control the volume, and sometimes you can't scroll down within albums.

Overall, this iPod is excellent. The top notch sound quality overcame some of the problems it had.

I Highly Recommend it!

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