Strengths: Glass screen and Metal case more durable then plastic.Lots of add-ons.80 Gb is massive storage. More then enough.Looks very sexy in the palm of your hand.Bright screen.Stock Earphones are great.

Weaknesses: Sluggish cover flow and menu transitions. (Due to there being a HD in there.)My usage averages 16hrs MAX before Batteries need recharging.No case.Warranty sucks.

Summary: Overall I really like this iPod. Having to download iTunes is no big deal right now. At least they post it unlike Creative (You know what I mean). Having no stock case mean extra cash down but I usually don't use stock cases cuz then suck. The Earphones are pretty good. Plays video and movies very well. Audiobooks are great. No problems so far. And I have yet to have a freeze up so far. I went out and got a durable iNCASE case. Its like a tank now. If you need massive storage this is it. Oh and the stock games are a sweet way to pass the time. Note: In the pic I included the the case I bought. There are tons of stock iPod pictures out there so look there.

Strengths: Clear, bright screen; easy navigation; large storage capacity in a small size

Weaknesses: Only a usb cable and cheap headphones are included; exterior is prone to scratching (especially the polished backside)

Summary: If you're looking for an mp3/music player, this is almost a no-brainer. There's a reason Apple's iPod dominates the market. While the Nano is slightly smaller and cheaper, the Classic has at least 10x more capacity, which means plenty of room for even a large music collection, as well as videos, photos, your address book, and even text files. My only complaints are that it is very easy to scratch - you will definitely want a protective cover right away. Also, there unfortunately isn't any way to update song info or input text from the iPod itself, which would otherwise make this a perfect device.

Strengths: EVERYTHING, looK, feel, LOUD, powerful, battery is awsome. Product is way more than just an MP3 player. Im sooo happy with it..

Weaknesses: Doesnt come with itunes but whatever just download it for free. Get new headohones if your running or active with it. Cover flow sluggishness has been fixed by at least 75% by apple.LOVE this ipod

Summary: If you buy this iPod I recommend getting a better set of headphones. Most importantly buy a case to hold your iPod in. I personally have the kind that wraps around my arm cause I workout and run so much. I?ve seen the Zune in person and the thing is kinda ugly compared to this iPod and it feels cheap; the iPod feels like a million bucks. Its slick and the wheel is 10 times better than what the Zune has to offer. This is something I?ve learned about apple, they are expensive but there products are high quality and will last a long time. Buyer beware apple products are addicting. I bought this iPod and now I?m looking into getting a new imac. I?ve been a windows user for 15 years. Soon that will change. Apples products are just simply amazing when you have time to review what they have to offer. Apple is taking over. Please realize the iPod 80 gig version is the best deal for your money when looking at all the iPods out so far. You get tons of memory for videos and music. I bought the cable that hooks my iPod to my TV and now I watch movies from my iPod on my TV. With the fifth gen iPod you could hook a cheap cable and do the same thing BUT the iPod classic u have to buy the 50 cable. Trust me this cable is worth it?When watching a video the battery drains MUCH faster than if you use the iPod as a music player, but this 50 dollar cable charges your iPod while you watch the video so you don?t have to worry about running out of battery in the middle of the movie. If you?re on the go,,, the video feature is really really cool. I didn?t think I would like it because the screen is small but really u don?t notice. Its perfect for long road trips. Load a few DVDs or TV shows in it and u have a portable media player as well as a music player on the go. If you?re thinking about getting a Nano vs the Classic, save your money and get the classic. The extra 50 dollars gets you another 72 gigs. I think the nanos are dedicated to girls because there pretty looking and smaller?But if you want the best bang for your buck get the classic. If you are a female reading this please don?t get offended but most girls get the nano because its smaller and cuter. Please realize 8 gigs is a lot of memory but its defiantly not 80 gigs, and for the money GET THE CLASSIC, it?s a little bigger but worth it?.I forgot to say this ipod is also an external hard drive, it acts just like a flash drive or memory drive whatever u want to call it. The only thing is don?t edit the file while the file is on the iPods hard drive?Cut and paste the file to the desktop of the computer u want it on. Then edit the file,,,then cut and paste it back to the iPod hard drive. U have to do this..Dont EDIT the file on the iPod itself just use the iPod as a storing device. CUT AND PASTE THE FILE TO THE DESKTOP BEFORE EDITING THE FILE.

Strengths: Intuitive, 80GB, screen is vivid, video mp3

Weaknesses: Screen size

Summary: Overall its a great product. Nice clear screen, reasonable battery time and good capacity. Great sound. Down side would be cost of unit acc. Battery not replacable, if it goes down so does the iPod.

Strengths: Ease in syncing to library, colorful screen, good battery life, sleek design,

Weaknesses: Included earphones don't fit, lack of support material, movie playback glitch

Summary: I've been waiting for the "right" iPod to buy. I'm happy to report that this one was worth the wait. It has everything i hoped for, including a easy to navigate syncing process, long battery life, and nice design. My only complaints are that the earphones don't really fit my ears, the interface ?while easy? takes a little while to get used to in terms of configuration, which is worsened by the lack of manual in the package. (Though there is one online.) Another problem I encountered was playing back a specific movie in which it would stop at a certain point during the movie, but that may just be an isolated problem. Overall though, I must say that I am pleased with this current iteration of the iPod.

Strengths: Good battery life, light LCD screen, huge storage space

Weaknesses: Nil

Summary: This my 1st IPOD products. Decent MP3 player with huge storage space. Decent LCD screen for movie playback, but not perfect.Decent battery life.Overall, decent player, not a "wow" product.

Strengths: Capacity...Reliability...Compatibility with many accessories

Weaknesses: Haven't found a weakness yet.

Summary: Previously had purchased a Zune, but was very unhappy. After consulting friends, I chose the Ipod Classic instead. Plan to transfer all my old CDs and be able to listen to them while driving without having to do the "disc shuffle".

Strengths: Large hard drive, longer battery life, thinner and lighter than previous version. User interface has been inproved along with the capacity in such a compact model. Excellent sound quality, very slim and easy to carry and handle.

Weaknesses: Does not come with the iTunes CD, the soft covers for earphones, sleeve case for ipod missing, no FM, no built in speakers, clickwheel response sluggish as also the song artwork takes time to show up. Small screen, Cannot use generic cables to connect to

Summary: Apple again has renovated an already great product with its overall construction to the intuitive controls and design. The presentation of the coverflow art makes it a joy to view it all the time. A great sleek gadget for anyone of all ages.

Strengths: Easy to use, Storage size, best on the market

Weaknesses: Ear buds, battery charge is not what they claim, case scrathes easy

Summary: I do love the ipod. This is the 4 one I have bought. they are very easy to use with the Itune program. I am running Vista now and at first itunes did not like it, but that has been fixed. You will need to get a better set of ear buds. They sound fine, but after a few minites they will start hurting if they manage to stay in your ear. If you run a video or game you can only expect about 3 hour of run time. Get a protective case to avoid scrathes.

Strengths: Great storage capacity.

Weaknesses: Small screen, Cannot use generic cables to connect to your TV.

Summary: Overall, this product is excellent. It has great storage capacity and great output. The screen is kind of small for viewing movies, but it still okay for most uses. I have been able to store a huge number of songs, tv shows and even quite a few movies on it and I still have plenty of space. The one thing that surprised me and that I only found out by going to online forums was that the feature that allows you to connect the device to your television absolutely will not work unless you buy a special Apple cable at a cost of an additional $50. No other cable will work, I promise you. I tried and had to return 2 cables before I found this out. The "TV Out" feature will remain "OFF" unless you use this special cable with a microchip inside that recognizes the Ipod Classic. Many people in the other forums were very angry that Apple has done this.

Strengths: high class appearancemulti-functional features

Weaknesses: not very smoothly to operate by click wheel...

Summary: This is my first time to use Ipod. It is really good-looking, make me feel myself graceful when taking it with me. Besides, it includes multi-functional items, but these functions are easy to understand and operate. I enjoy having one. .

Strengths: Automatically syncs to I-Tunes. Easy to use and navigate. Lightweight. Large memory.

Weaknesses: I had some problems getting it to work with FM transmitter but I finally got it and it wasn't problems with the actual ipod.

Summary: This is my first ipod. I've had this ipod for about a month and have yet to have any problems. My only problem is most likely that I got one with a large capacity that I will prob never fill up. I think it's great that I can upload video, but have yet to try that. It has a very nice sleek design.

Strengths: Very durable and solid construction. Sleek gadget feel. The video screen is crystal clear. The controls are very intuitive.

Weaknesses: The enclosed earphones are cheap. The screen could be larger for viewing video. Viewing video with this screen can be tiring if view for long hours.

Summary: Apple again has renovated an already great product with its overall construction to the intuitive controls and design. The presentation of the coverflow art makes it a joy to view it all the time. A great sleek gadget for anyone of all ages.

Strengths: user interface has been inproved along with the copacity in such a compact model

Weaknesses: No wireless connectivty, AV output no longer available via head phone jack

Summary: I have been a great fan of the IPOD since its inception. This new model has me thinking of how far they have come and at the same time how far they still need to go. As they have increased the capacity and improved a bit of the user interface this model is missing some basic features that are becoming standard on mp3 players these days. I think this is a great investment for size but if you want FM and Wireless connection you might want to wait for the new ZUNE or Apples next next release.

Strengths: * Roomy hard drive* Improved battery life* Improved graphical user interface* Lower price (the 5.5 gen iPod of the same capacity is still sold for $240 more)

Weaknesses: * This is silly, but the headphones that come with the device are still white

Summary: I purchased this iPod to replace my 5.5 generation 30GB model. I really like the improvements in the user interface including "Cover Flow" and visual album cover browse options. The search option is also a great help for someone with a larger collection. The battery life seems to be slightly batter than that of my 5.5 generation iPod. A generous drop in price of 80GB model make this unit a welcome upgrade for those, who have been approaching the storage capacity of their older units.