Things You Didn't Know About The 2009 Ipod Classic

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Fifteen Things You Didn’t Know About The 2009 iPod shuffle, nano, classic, and touch

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As we prepare our comprehensive reviews of new iPod models, we wanted to share some early discoveries with you, covering all four of the new 2009 iPod models. There are actually a lot more than 15 new details below, but we’ve grouped them into categories for easier reference...

iPod classic (Second-Generation 160GB), Capacity Designations + Engraving: The iPod classic has seen its capacity badge shrink significantly in size, and its engraving shrink from three lines to two, removing Apple’s copyright and trademark references, plus its reservation of rights.

iPod classic 160GB, Battery: Other than a capacity bump, Apple has made no documented changes to the 160GB iPod classic from its 120GB predecessor. Last year’s promised 36 hours of audio and 6 hours of video run time have carried over to this year’s 160GB model, at least in Apple’s official specs pages. We’re testing the new classic to see how it actually performs, but the 120GB predecessor model exceeded run times in both cases—42.5 hours of audio and almost 8 hours of video. Our first video test of the classic showed battery performance roughly equivalent to the prior model...

By Jeremy Horwitz
Editor-in-Chief, iLounge

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I wonder what would 2009 Ipod Classic market share be among the different Ipod models.

2009 Ipod Classic New Firmware

So what are old Ipod classic fanatics so disappointed about the 2009 ipod classic? Additional facts on differences between the 2009 Ipod classic and the old ipod classic are mentioned below by Charles Starret, Senior Editor of iLounge.

iPod classic 160GB changes: new firmware, engraving

In our preliminary comparison of the new iPod classic 160GB [2009 Ipod classic] to the older 120GB model, we have noticed several small, but notable, differences. While the latest firmware available for the 120GB model is 2.0.1, the new 160GB model ships with 2.0.2; it is unclear what changes might be present in the update, or whether it will be released for older models. Also new is the size of the storage capacity badge on the rear of the classic, which has been greatly reduced on the new 160GB model compared to prior generations. Finally, the text on the back of the player has been reduced from three to two lines, with Apple’s trademark and copyright notice cut from the print, and, curiously, the model number—A1238—is the same for both the new 160GB classic and last year’s 120GB model. For more on the differences between the two models 2009 Ipod classic and the older version, see our Flickr set of the 2009 iPod lineup.

iLounge updated this report after reading a new support document posted by Apple expressing that the new firmware of 2009 Ipod classic“is not compatible with previous iPod classic models.”



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2009 Ipod Classic: The Classic Lives On

Despite rumours to the contrary Apple refreshed and not abandoned Apple's long serving iPod classic at the music themed iPod and iTunes event in San Francisco on Wednesday.

The iPod classic comes with more memory - 160 GB up from 120 GB - but retails for the same price - £189 including VAT - as the model it replaces.

Based on Apple's calculations the new iPod classic can hold up to 40,000 songs, 200 hours of video or 25,000 photos.

The iPod classic is available in "quintessential silver or striking black" and for Mac users requires Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later, the new iTunes 9 or later. PC specs are Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later, iTunes 9 or later.

Prior to the event many observers had predicted the end of the iPod classic, a quick death due to the lack of a touchscreen, limited gaming potential and long shelf life. Thankfully, for now at least, the music focused device is very much alive and part of Apple's iPod line-up.

by Nick Spence of Macworld

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Despite several disappointments some remain loyal to the Ipod classic, particularly the 2009 release, due to its 160 GB of flash memory. With its 40,000-song capacity, Apple calls it the "take-everything-everywhere ipod". However, many owners of the phased out older version of Ipod Classic 160 GB which was replaced by the 120GB version, did not see any update on the 2009 Ipod classic. The 2009 Ipod classic sells at the same price at that of its predecessor when it came out.

2009 Ipod Classic: The Take-Everything-Everywhere Ipod

This is a slice of Apple's ad copy for its freshly-released 2009 Ipod Classic.

Space Available.
And lots of it.
With 160 GB you can carry your entire media library with you everywhere.

Hold everything.
iPod classic gives you 160GB of storage capacity, good for up to 40,000 songs, 200 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination. And you get up to 36 hours of battery life, so you can keep on rocking for a long, long time.

Leave no tune behind.
With 160GB of space, iPod classic means you can always have your entire music and movie library with you.2 Carry it from the living room to a party in the backyard. Or take it on a cross-country road trip and never listen to the same song twice.

Considered as the Take-Everything-Everywhere Ipod, its edge over the other ipods lies in the huge capacity its "hard drive" provides. However, this "huge" capacity did not wow Ipod classic followers placing it vis-a-vis the 240GB Toshiba 1.8 inch hard drive which was launched almost simultaneously with the 2009 Ipod products. Those who were not really thrilled are owners of the older version of Ipod classic with 160GB.

2009 Ipod Classic Unveiled

Apple ups iPod classic to 160GB
by AppleInsider Staff

Rumors of the demise of the iPod classic were greatly exaggerated, and Apple's new iPod shuffle has gained compatibility with more third-party headphones.

Apple increased the capacity of its only remaining hard drive-based player (the 2009 Ipod classic) to 160GB Wednesday. The new model (2009 Ipod Classic) carries the same price as the old 120GB offering: $249. It is advertised as carrying 40,000 songs in your pocket.

Ironically, the 160GB model (or 2009 Ipod classic) equals one offered two years ago, when the new "classic" moniker was unveiled and sizes of 80GB and 160GB were released. Last year, the line was cut to just one 120GB model with an internal drive smaller than the 160GB version that was discontinued.

The new 160GB model (or 2009 Ipod classic) has the same "thin" profile as the previous 120GB offering. Though a rumor weeks ago had suggested the classic might add a camera, along with the iPod nano, that report -- along with claims of an iPod touch with camera -- proved false...

Geeks and gizmo fanatics always look forward to the unveiling of the latest innovations from Apple. But last Wednesday's launch of Apple's new products, which include: the 5th generation Ipod nano (now brandishing a video camera), the Apple Tv, 2009 Ipod shuffle, 2009 Ipod touch, plus the aforementioned 2009 Ipod classic, was quite a let down for many Ipod afficionados who expected a lot from the genuises behind Apple's innovations. As mentioned above, their disappointments include:
2009 Ipod Nano camera capability limited to video, but not for photos,
2009 Ipod Classic does not share video camera capability of 2009 Ipod Nano,
2009 Ipod Classic only has a capacity of 160GB, many expected it to be 250 GB,
2009 Ipod Touch does not share video camera capabality of 2009 Ipod Nano.

The 2009 Ipod Classic sells at the same pricetag of $249 with its predecessor in the Apple Store.

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