Updated 26 May, 2012, 4:18 pm IST

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iPod Classic 160GB

29 Feb, 2008, 3:45 pm IST | by Laiq Qureshi | PMPs PMPs

If you thought all we've been doing lately is sit around, think again. After a lot of effort we managed to get our greedy paws on the monstous iPod Classic 160GB, which launched just a few months ago. Who said persistence doesn't pay? (For those who came in late, the Classic is merely a fancy name given to the sixth generation of what is commonly known as the 'video iPod'.)

Unlike any of its earlier attempts at making the perfect video player, Apple has finally given the world a power-packed, neatly revamped iPod. The Classic has inherited many of its predecessor’s traits, but there are new features too.

Design and Features
The 160GB Classic is the fattest member of the iPod family, with dimensions of 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.53 inches. The 80GB is obviously slimmer, and weighs a bit less, but then the 160GB is for power users. If you're one, nothing but nothing is going to stop you from buying this.

The shell of the player has been 'aluminized', making it sturdier. Apart from this and the size, the player looks like the previous generation of iPods. If there’s a change then it would be the look and feel of the interface. After the iPhone, it was only a matter of time before Apple infused a toned-down version into its other products.

A cool split-screen effect lines up menus on the left and images for selection on the right. Coverflow has been included, but it feels different without a touchscreen interface. That said, it still does what it’s meant to do – get you started with album artwork. Navigation is taken care by the click wheel. If you want to know how to add album artwork, please check out my feature on soft fixes for iPods.

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