Apple iPod (updated fifth generation, 80GB) Review

Introduction:

The new "enhanced" iPod looks like a tremendous improvement over the last one, with a brighter screen and better battery life.


Specifications:

Battery
Claimed battery life 20 hours

General
Display type Colour
Dimensions (H x W x D) 103.5 x 61.8 x 14 mm Display size 320 by 240 pixel
Video support Yes
File formats supported AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, AIFF
Expandable memory No
FM tuner No
Software iTunes 7
Storage capacity 80 GB

Physical Features
Weight157 g

Review

Pros: The extra playback hours are definitely a good thing - I'm finding that I probably get around 10 hours of audio playback with my 4 month old 5G.

Cons: The video is still 65K colours- I doubt the new version albeit brighter is going to get close to the Creative Vision:M with its 256K colours (amazing screen quality compared to ipod - it really makes a big difference - the ipod looks washed out and lifeless).