Customer Reviews

Apple iPod 10 GB White M8976LL/A (3rd Generation) OLD MODEL

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I am an iPod fan, and I would caution the potential buyer of a 10GB unit to carefully consider the value when you realize that this one ships without a docking cradle, remote control and case. You'd spend very nearly the full amount of the difference between this iPod and the 20GB unit just getting those things separately (you do not want to do without the cradle or the case; the wired remote is a toss-up). At that point, you'd have spent the same amount of money for an iPod with only half the capacity you deserve.

Don't listen to people who tell you it doesn't work on Windows. I have a Windows PC and know nothing about computers and i just installed the standard software and it worked like a dream. Musicmatch is a very good media player anyway and works well with the iPod. Not only is it the best MP3 player on the market by miles and miles but it looks great and works easily on windows. I just plugged it in and it instantly downloaded all my music in under 5 minutes. Also, unless you work at a radio station the 10 GB is the best value for money and is smaller aswell. IF YOU WANT AN MP3 PLAYER GET THIS ONE, REGARDLESS IF YOU HAVE WINDOWS OR MAC!!

The Apple iPod is definitely the best mp3 player out there. The 10GB model is enough space for almost anyone to fit an entire music collection. It is also amzingly easy to use. I have a Windows PC and it even works with my computer. Don't listen to people who say you need an Apple Computer to make it work and also don't listen to people who say you need to have a firewire port installed in you Windows PC. If you buy the USB connector cord (www.apple.com) it syncs very quickly through USB on a Windows PC. Definitely a great product for all music lovers.

I received my iPod yesterday and i love it. When i received it and opened the packaging you can tell how much Apple pays attention to detail. The box it comes in is odd at first because i never seen anything like it. When i saw it i was amazed how small it was, i had been told it was small but WOW. It fooled my hand for a second with its weight. Everything went smoothly with installation with a minor glitch, which was my fault. It loaded my 2gb playlist in about a minute. Im using 4pin firewire because i have a Win. laptop, i charge with the adapter and contrary to what i've heard it doesnt fry the battery. The bad thing about 4pin is that when you download it takes a lot of battery and it could go dead.

Pros:
-Easy to use and setup (menu is pure genius)
-Battery life
-SYLE

Cons:
-scratches easily (i taped some of the plastic to it until i get a case.)
-pricey, but you get what you pay for

For my daughter's 16th birthday, my wife and I bought her the 20GB iPod. She's been using it with an iMac. The setup was very easy and she's happy not to be carrying around a CD player anymore. (Let alone, burning CDs to take with her.) The one thing that I noticed was that the case that comes with this unit is useless, since you can't access the controls while your iPod is in it. She ended up using the case sparingly, and as a result, her iPod is really scratched up. She doesn't use the remote control either. Well, at least the $40 dock is worth the added cost.

So when I was looking at buying an iPod for myself, I decided to go with the 10GB model, so I could spend the difference on a better case ($40 by MARWARE) and other accessories. My PC laptop has a firewire port, and I moved over my large iTunes music collection (200 songs) in about 2 minutes. Oh yeah, my setup was just as easy for Windows XP as the Mac. Sorry, but no crashes or anything crazy to report.

By the way, I already went the $79 128MB MP3 player route. It was full with only 29 songs. After looking at paying another $110 to increase the player to 640MB, I decided to return it, and get an iPod. I liked Rio's Music Manager software, but iTunes is infinitely better than Rio's software and (the dreaded) MusicMatch.

And finally, I don't think any of the other players can match the iPod in accessories. Attachments, like the one to store digital images, aren't found for the other MP3 players. If you want a device that your relatives can buy you accessories for (e.g., a birthday or Christmas present), the Ipod is it.

Good Luck!

I just got my new iPod last week. I am a PC user and have yet to encounter the problems from the previous reviews. I would highly recommend that you have iTunes installed on your computer before you start working with your iPod. iTunes is available at Apple.com, free of charge. This will resolve many of the issues associated with windows media player. This has been one of the easiest additions I have made to my computer.

This product is just amazing. First of all I would like to establish credibility with everyone here by saying that I have researched the iPod a lot before buying and even some more after buying. I have owned my iPod for about a month now, and I own the 3rd generation 10gb iPod(win).

I use my iPod with my inspirion 5100 Dell system. Running XP Pro, and iTunes for Windows. It is smooth as butter. I have not run into any problems, and the software is extremely easy to use. You plug in your iPod, and you wait while it downloads your music to its hard drive at 1 song per second. (With USB 2.0 or firewire)

Now there has been a lot of speculation and worries about the battery and I urge you to not worry. In fact before you buy the iPod I recommend googling the keyword "li-ion battery" or "battery care". And try to specifically look for li-ion batteries, as that is what the iPod uses. These batteries are good for 300-500 charge discharge cycles. One thing I read that was really important was to keep the battery cool, and almost never do a full discharge. These batteries have NO memory affect, and last longer when not fully depleted, but rather charged after a certain battery power remains. So never drain the battery. Going back a little bit there are now third party companies that offer "do it yourself" battery replacement kits online for about 50-70 bucks. Or you can mail it to Apple for around 105 dollars and they will replace it with a new battery. This price includes shipping and tax, but it is approx!

The speakers are great, considering they are ear buds. Sounds are clear and crisp, almost sounds like my 2.1 computer sound system. The frequency response is good, and unless you are a composer, you will be extremely satisfied with the speakers.

The other great thing about the iPod that others do not offer is the ability to double as an external hard-drive. I know for a fact that the Dell DJ has no capability as it is strictly an mp3 player. So you can use your iPod for more then just music. You can even use your iPod to boot your operating system. You can literally use your iPod as your only HD if you want.

This is a great mp3 player, and like all battery operated products, its batteries fail after time. This is normal. So in that case you just buy a new one. I mean how many cell phone batteries have you gone through? By the way, Dell currently offers no replacement battery for its Dell DJ.

The iPod will eventually grow on you, it is popular for a reason and its attractive and sleek design allows you to take it anywhere. With a 25min skip protection you might as well jump on it, and it still won't skip!! I am not a Mac fan at all, but I think the iPod is a great innovation. For all those who are skeptical, do some research, and consider the superiority of the iPod. Thanks for your time.

I am buying the Rio Cali 256 Sport to replace my iPod. I've had the iPod for 1 year and bought it specifically for long runs. It's great for storing songs and for non-impact activities, but it is NOT for running!

My iPod started to freeze up while running, so I went to the Apple store for help. (The freeze-up only happened while I was running. It was OK otherwise.) I was told to restore the iPod to factory settings. That did not work, so I went back to the help desk. The second time, the tech person told me that running with the iPod was like running "with a hard drive strapped to your belt" and that it was not good to run with it. I am a tried and true Mac person, but I would not recommend this MP3 for active sports.

I just got the iPod 10GB and I'm pretty impressed so far. The unit is tiny, sounds great (better than on my computer) and interfaces suprisingly easily with Windows. This is also the first Firewire device I've used and I'm impressed with the transfer speed. The user interface on the player is unique but very intuitive, functional and simple to get used to. It doesn't crash, freeze or otherwise torment the user like some products out there.

The only drawbacks include the proprietary battery system which means if the battery starts failing you need to do surgery the thing. Also, I've found the included headphones, as rich and wonderful as they sound, to be very uncomfortable, at least as earbuds go. I'm currently using my old Sony earbuds instead. Finally, some additional on-board features such as a voice recorder or FM radio tunner would be nice, but aren't too sorely missed.

Definitely a product worth buying. You won't find a better MP3 player anywhere.

The iPod is easily the best purchase I've ever made. I use a mini-dubbing cable to input into my car cd player and I never even think about cd's anymore. I have my whole cd collection in the palm of my hand at all times. I never leave the house without it. If your a big music fan or have an extensive digital music library, you will be sorry if you don't get an iPod. It is simple to use, the sound quality is good, it's very small, and it looks cool too. I take it jogging, with never a skip in the playback. I plug it into my home stereo receiver too. Quite simply the awesomest product in the last 10 years.