40 GB (Hard Drive), 10000 Songs, 6.24 oz., Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC, AIFF. Display Size: 2 inch
Pocket-size and ultralight for true portability, iPod travels with you. Browse your music by playlist, artist, genre, or song in seconds with iPod's unique and incredibly easy-to-use, touch-sensitive scroll wheel.
Price Range: $170
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(51 Reviews)
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Storage Capacity: 40 GB
Number of Songs: 10000
Family Line: iPod Third Gen.
Main Storage Type: Hard Drive
Audio Format: MP3, WAV, AAC, AIFF
MP3 Bit-Rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps
Frequency Respone: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
On Screen Display: ID3 Tag Info, Battery Level
Screen Size: 2 inch
Interface: Firewire, USB 2.0
Additional Features: Games, Sleep Timer
Power Source: Internal Battery, AC/DC Adapter
Battery Life: Up to 8 hrs.
Width: 2.4 in.
Depth: 0.73 in.
Height: 4.1 in.
Weight: 6.24 oz.
Warranty: 1 Year
Product ID: 21177052
Author's Rating:
Pros: mass adoption
Cons: bad service, costly"free"warranty service.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I downloaded the latest firmware update to Ipod. Long story short. No amount of"resetting"would allow access or operation. Exclamation / file symbol error. Under 1-year Warranty Call Apple Service - They say send it in. (at a cost of $ 50)... Read Full Review by tissot, Dec 29, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: sleek, sexy, compact design, it doesn't get any easier to use
Cons: limited battery life, get the extended warranty, power drains when not in use, scratch prone
The Bottom Line: According to Wired News:" About 80 percent of Microsoft employees who have a portable music player have an iPod "Enough said?
Review: Ok, I'm a techno junkie. I love my gadgets. I love to tweak my computers. I'm a PC guy who works in Windows environments and has been a Linux hobbyist for years. Buy an Apple? Blasphemy! But you say they make the world's best MP3 player....and it... Read Full Review by banditosway, Feb 3, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Popular. Solid all-around mp3 player. Works perfectly with iTunes (go figure). Massive storage.
Cons: Popular. Batterylife short and replacementpricey. Bit overrated but seemsto hold togetherbetter than Zen or Lyra.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: It boggles the mind, why people are so willing to pay so much for nothing more than a decent/good mp3 player. Me thinks all the MS haters/Apple lovers really helped to boost sales. A 3hr charge is needed for 8 hours of battery life. Itunes doesn't... Read Full Review by warprin, Jan 12, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Lightweight, portable, easy to carry around, easy to download music even for"non-techies"
Cons: Expensive, scratches easily, can't really bump it around too much
The Bottom Line: I can't tell you enough how much this purchase has changed my life. It sounds cliche but it's completely true. This is a must-have purchase for anyone who loves music.
Review: I used to think the concept of paying $400 for what is, essentially, a jacked-up Walkman was ridiculous. Then, as my bridesmaids and I were driving across Colorado Springs in April to get from the salon to our hotel, I was thinking, I really want to hear... Read Full Review by MUGirl, Jan 8, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Capacity
Cons: Price
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Nice for music enthusiast or hooked...all my music catalog on this system!!!!!with that incredible sound!!!!My best investment on music in... Read Full Review by xgreen, Jan 6, 2005
iPod is overrated. Buy iRiver H320 INSTEAD!
Author's Rating:
Pros: Scroll wheel.
Cons: Converts all your mp3 files to iTunes format...evil! Apple charges a fortune to repl. batt.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: iPod converts all your mp3 files to the evil, itunes format which locks you into Apple h/w and s/w media players. This severely limits, or eliminates the compatibility of your music files with other mp3 devices and applications. iRiver H300 series... Read Full Review by wazoomr, Dec 6, 2004
Author's Rating:
Pros: Really cool looking and MASSIVE storage.
Cons: High price. (makes me worry about dropping it.)
The Bottom Line: null
Review: As a long time PC user I was skeptical about using a Mac based product only in terms of compatibility. The look is cool and the price is high - but I went for it. I am glad I did. The iTunes works nice and does everything without much work. I even... Read Full Review by pt_chc, Oct 28, 2004
Worst Experience Ever - Best Review You'll Get (Updated)
Author's Rating:
Pros: Ease of use, true scroll wheel, even in 60 minute long songs
Cons: Battery life. Even 8 hours is pathetic. Size. Weight. Very heavy. Non-Removable Battery.
The Bottom Line: This is'nt a real portable device. Get it if you plan on using it for short trips only. Poor battery from the start makes listening to a vast collection pointless.
Review: Battery now lasts 15 minutes. I payed 450 dollars to buy it, and 100 dollars for an additional year of warranty to cover the replacement of the battery. Fair? No. If I were to replace it myself, I'd lose my warranty, so technically, i have to buy the... Read Full Review by djkamil, Jan 20, 2005
iPOD 40Gb 4th Generation September 2004 Review
Author's Rating:
Pros: Sexy, Trendy, Fun, Fun, Fun. Battery life is good. Ease of menu and CLICK WHEEL.
Cons: Lousy software, dismal protection against errors, expensive, no manuals and too habitual.
The Bottom Line: I love it! I hate it!
Review: I've waited nearly a month now before writing my opinion or review of Apple's newest iPOD; the 4th generation 40GB iPOD. After having loaded and reloaded my library some 5-7 times now, I think I can fairly evaluate the performance level I have achieved... Read Full Review by benicia, Aug 30, 2004
Holy Grail of MP3 Players -- But pay the Apple Tax!
Author's Rating:
Pros: Sounds great, fantastic interface, elegant, reliable, durable, portable, nice integration with Macs
Cons: Cost (purchase&support), lame case (buy a different one)
The Bottom Line: Well worth it if you're willing to pay the Apple Tax!
Review: Now that the fourth generation iPods are out, you'll probably only consider getting one of these if you're looking for a good deal. The battery life may not be as good on the third generation -- but if that's not as important to you -- you might want to... Read Full Review by mrmach, Aug 10, 2004
Author's Rating:
Pros: Easy to use, excellent in car (with adapter) Plenty of storage space
Cons: Initial setup difficult; changing settings when walking is not easy.
The Bottom Line: Buy it. The quality is definitely worth the price. Interface with the Mac is excellent; Minor difficulties can we figured out.
Review: I have been using Macs ever since the 512K"Fat Mac"came out in 1983. I know more about Macs than my computer owning friends, except for those who work for Apple, or some other computer/IT company. So I want to start off by saying that the iPod can be... Read Full Review by MacMitch, Jul 16, 2004
Not all its cracked up to be !
Author's Rating:
Pros: 10,000 songs, design, iTunes, size
Cons: Poor sound quality, clunky navigation, b&w screen, no stop button, graphic equaliser poor
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Overall a brilliant product, but it has flaws. The biggest flaw is that low bass sounds reproduce poorly with the iPod standard earphones. To get the best sound you need to invest in quality... Read Full Review by soconnor, Jul 9, 2004
An Audiophile's Take on iPod and iTunes
Author's Rating:
Pros: Outstanding ease of use and convenience— get your entire music collection into digital format.
Cons: Some sound quality issues. Limit iTunes Music Store use and avoid the FM transmitter.
The Bottom Line: Excellent device for converting your collections to digital format, with several caveats re sound quality that can be effectively addressed with the solutions discussed in this review.
Review: 5/7/05 update: You can now easily get a direct-connection adaptor for your car for less than $300, and the attitude of the car stereo dealers has gone from laughing me out the door to telling me how quick they can do it for me! What a difference a... Read Full Review by LSMillers, May 8, 2005
Disapointing but nice at the same time...
Author's Rating:
Pros: 10,000 song memory,backlit screen,popularity
Cons: battery,costumer care,desigh-back,non-turning wheel
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Well I have been wanting an ipod for a year now but cant aford it. Finally I was able to try one out because my cousin had one but I was not very impressed when comparing to the dell dj 20. I found that the non-turning wheel became very anoying because... Read Full Review by brennendupere, Jun 30, 2004
UPDATED: A different take on the iPod
Author's Rating:
Pros: Seems to be open enough for 3rd parties to add hardware and software. Extend functionality.
Cons: FRAGILE!! Bad experience with Support and terrible experience with Apple Store. Read update.
The Bottom Line: I recant my earlier recommendation. The very fragile nature of the iPod makes it break easily. I have had another hard drive MP3 players much more durable.
Review: This review has been updated. There is an updated section at the end. I got the 40 Gb iPod for father's day and like most everyone on here I like if fine. I think my biggest worry I have regarding it is the complaint I read regarding replacement... Read Full Review by dennisma, Jul 20, 2004
My Sweet iPod, R.I.P. - 5/25/04-6/7/04
Author's Rating:
Pros: Best value for space/use - especially if you have Mac&iTunes.
Cons: Battery replacement and total charges concern. A delicate device.
The Bottom Line: I am 75 yes/25 no on recommending the iPod. I think its great but at same time concerned for battery replacement/longevity. Definitely must have for music lovers.
Review: As with most things changing the world quickly, it takes me a while to get on the technology band wagon. Took me a while to get a cell phone, bought my first computer only two years ago, just converted to driving VW's latest diesel technology, and now... Read Full Review by garethusa, Jun 17, 2004
Author's Rating:
Pros: Storage, sounds, inline remote, speedy file transfers
Cons: iTunes, price, earbuds, carrying case
The Bottom Line: One of, if not the best MP3 player on the market. It’s easy to use, sounds great, holds a ton of music, all in a tiny package.
Review: Background Information My job certainly has its perks. Being an IT guy, it’s fairly easy to stay current with the new toys in the industry, something I could not do out of my own pocket. For example, I’m on my soon to be 4th laptop in two... Read Full Review by funkdaddysmack, May 26, 2004
WARNING: Battery is not replaceable
Author's Rating:
Pros: Good sound for 18 months
Cons: NON REPLACEABLE BATTERY
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I was amazed when i called Mac and asked why my battery life was down, after only 18 months. Mac told me that they could replace the battery, but would cost more than buying a new unit. Wow, what were they thinking. Now I have a 15 minute battery life,... Read Full Review by tomthebrewer, May 17, 2004
The iPod dramatically changed the way I manage and listen to my music collection
Author's Rating:
Pros: A stunning tool (along with iTunes) for managing and accessing a large music collection
Cons: a bit pricey, somewhat delicate, interface takes a bit of getting used to
The Bottom Line: For those with large collections and a desire to easily access music by artist, song title, playlist, genre, etc. anywhere you wish,you can't beat the iPod/iTunes combo
Review: The problem I wanted iPod to solve: I have over 1500 vinyl LPs and over 1000 CD's. My favorite cuts from the vinyl have been ripped onto my Mac hard drive, and of course the CD's are already digital files.....so, I wanted a single device that would... Read Full Review by mkelch, Apr 21, 2004
The Best Portable Music Player Available
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small, Portable, Massive Storage Capability, Many Accessories
Cons: Battery, High Cost For Accessories and Unit
The Bottom Line: The iPod is the best portable music player on the market. No other music player offers the massive capabilities of the iPod. Welcome to the new age of music.
Review: I currently work at CompUSA. Although we sell many different items, I sell many iPods. The iPod itself is a fantastic unit. It is the best MP3 player on the market at the moment. Not only is it small and compatible with everyday life activities, but it... Read Full Review by YodaX, Apr 11, 2004
How my mom turned me into an iPod fan
Author's Rating:
Pros: Phenomenally huge storage capacity, excellent usability, and chic, trendy design.
Cons: It'glitched out'on me a couple of times, forcing me to reinstall the system.
The Bottom Line: The newer iPod mini may be'sexier', but this top-of-the-line classic iPod excels in sheer capacity.
Review: "How about an iPod?"That's what my mom said as she was trying to think of something to give me for Chanukkah that I actually wanted, and didn't already have. This always stumps her every time the holidays or my birthday roll around, and resorting to... Read Full Review by dtobias, Mar 30, 2004
Author's Rating:
Pros: Excellent design, engineering, sound quality and functionality. Large capacity hard drive is fantastic!
Cons: Display screen, while very good, is still somewhat dim and difficult to read.
The Bottom Line: Highly recommended! If you want and/or need a portable, high quality music and audio book playback and data storage device this is the item for you!
Review: I have only been using my new Apple iPod 40GB portable music player for four days now. Discounting my intial confusion and frustration concerning the installation of the communication software on my notebook computer, I have been extremely pleased with... Read Full Review by mcmeadows1, Mar 23, 2004
Work of Art You Will Love (and overlook functional weaknesses)
Author's Rating:
Pros: Amazing accessories. Beauty and ease of use.
Cons: Takes awhile to figure out. USB cord should be standard. Screen easily scratched.
The Bottom Line: It's gorgeous with nothing that comes close to it. I strongly recommend, but I'd really like to see some additional features added.
Review: I love the iPod. There are no other mp3 players that come close in terms of beauty and design innovation. That said, you get the feeling that it wasn't test driven enough by the designers, or perhaps their non-techno-geek staff who make up most of the... Read Full Review by stlpowerpopper, May 25, 2004
Stunning achievement in design
Author's Rating:
Pros: Design, feels like a winner
Cons: Price
The Bottom Line: This is the gold standard for a reason.
Review: I’ve held the future of computing in my hand and its name is Ipod. For those unaware, the Ipod is Apple’s hugely successful music playing computer, which has been so successful it has spawned a dozen competitors. How successful is the Ipod? This year... Read Full Review by derk99, Feb 29, 2004
great design - poor battery life
Author's Rating:
Pros: Design and simplicity of use
Cons: Battery life
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I've tried several MP3 players and this one is by far the best. It is literally"useful art"in the practicality of it's design. Never before has an MP3 player been so easy to use - from the PC software to the play lists to the controls on the device... Read Full Review by jtbh6b1, Feb 29, 2004
Author's Rating:
Pros: ALL your music all the time
Cons: Kinda spendy but worth it and Will ruin repetitive commercial radio for you.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: First I would like to say that the iPod is the ONLY electronic device that has changed my life for the better. It allows me to have ALL my music with me wherever I go. Put it on random and it's like you own personal soundtrack. I can hardly stand to... Read Full Review by tordcaspell, Feb 7, 2004
Nothing like it, well, maybe now...
Author's Rating:
Pros: Best of Breed Awesome sounding earphones Ease of use Mass storage
Cons: Wish it came in more colors-Mac white is driving me nuts!
The Bottom Line: null
Review: The IPOD sets the standard for high storage MP3 or AAC music files. The pressure-sensitive spin dial is unrivaled in ease of use and efficiency- compared to switches and toggles and push buttons on other ones. Careful with it being compatible with both... Read Full Review by jimbuk, Feb 5, 2004
Fantastic device, but some snags for PC users
Author's Rating:
Pros: Design, size, quality
Cons: PC software
The Bottom Line: Excellent high quality device. You will wrestle with the PC software but it's a small price to pay.
Review: I bought the 40gb iPod as a replacement for my Creative Labs Jukebox III. The Jukebox was a fine product, but oversized and a bit clunky. However, all the bits of the Jukebox worked fine for its intended purpose. The iPod is a completely different... Read Full Review by jkloepping, Feb 8, 2004
Don't waste your money..... on anything else!
Author's Rating:
Pros: -Capacity -Size -Design -Basically everything you can think of
Cons: -Cost
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Well Apple sure have done it again! 10,000 of your favorite songs in your pocket! I ordered one of these about two weeks ago along with the new iBook G4 and had too wait a week for the iPod since it was back-ordered. I got it and was amazed how small... Read Full Review by skimboarder200, Jan 29, 2004
iPod - the mp3 player for mobile geeks
Author's Rating:
Pros: Awesome design and interface, 37 GB of music, lightweight, can be a backup HD
Cons: $$$, wierd remote control, battery life, iTunes not the greatest, car stereo support, $$$
The Bottom Line: iPod the future for all mp3 players.
Review: I just got my Apple 40 GB iPod and let me tell you this piece is a wonderful piece of artwork. I also own a 128 mb intel mp3 player. Comparing the two systems (although it's like comparing BMWs to a Geo Metro) the Apple system is far superior in every... Read Full Review by time4play, Jan 21, 2004
Author's Rating:
Pros: Sound quality, music browser, Itunes integration
Cons: Short battery life, non-replacable battery
The Bottom Line: The Ipod is an excellent MP3/MP4 player that is worth its high price.
Review: I purchased an Ipod 40GB (3rd generation), mostly for playing music and audio books (from Audible.com). On the Ipod, I now have 3500 songs and 30 audio books instantly accessible. I like the ease of searching for songs and books. The Ipod is... Read Full Review by bnlitin, Jan 17, 2004
Yeah it's a iPod! Yeah it's awsome! For only 3 hours.
Author's Rating:
Pros: Nice look, touch interface (nice),a lot of accesories
Cons: Battery life, very, very prone to bumps and dinks! battery life under five hours,
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I just bought a 40gb iPod. This thing is Awsome! The portability is great! and yes it is small...very small, especially the fact that it holds about 10,000 songs! behind all that, it does have its flaws. I bring mine to school alot, so i may listen to it... Read Full Review by ithoughtnot, Jan 15, 2004
top of the line, but maybe more than you need
Author's Rating:
Pros: elegant design, integration with iTunes, audio quality, doubles as superfast firewire drive
Cons: $$$$, funky remote, a little heavy, car stereo functionality not a given
The Bottom Line: pricey high-end MP3 player and portable Firewire drive, still a luxury item
Review: Despite working in the technology industry, I put off buying an MP3 player for an awfully long time. And when I decided to finally get an iPod, it was actually because I'd fallen in love with the audio quality on my new fantastic iMac with the 19"screen... Read Full Review by dwynne, Jan 13, 2004
It's not perfect like everyone says
Author's Rating:
Pros: Lives up to its reputation
Cons: Minor problems, especially for PC users
The Bottom Line: Buy an iPod, but don't think that it's going to be utter perfection.
Review: There's already some terrific reviews written on iPod specs, etc., so I'm just going to point out some things to watch out for that I've experienced over the past few weeks carrying around the iPod. Overall, the iPod is a fantastic product, even for PC... Read Full Review by ewads, Dec 7, 2003
The Rolls Royce of MP3 players
Author's Rating:
Pros: Great sound, excelent features, sleek design
Cons: faulty battery indicator, horrible headphones, steep pricetag.
The Bottom Line: if you have the money, the ipod is more than worth it. i can honestly say that i have never been more satisfied with an electronic device.
Review: I personally am not a big apple fan - everything is overpriced in my opinion. However, I've had my eye on the iPod since it came out. I decided to get a 40GB model - the cream of the crop, if you will. Ive had it for a little over a week now, and all... Read Full Review by wonderboy2005, Dec 14, 2003
If you've got lots of songs, this is for you
Author's Rating:
Pros: Lots of refinements versus prior versions, more compact size!
Cons: Battery life slightly shorter than prior 2G iPods, battery glitch with hibernate mode
The Bottom Line: 40 GBs is probably overkill, but it's nice to have! For most users, the 20 GB model will suffice.
Review: I received a 2nd generation 20 GB iPod for Christmas last year. It has been the best consumer electronic device that I've ever owned, trailed by my iMac and my PowerBook. For my birthday, I got an 3rd generation iPod 40 GB model. When reading this revi... Read Full Review by abolinger, Oct 4, 2003
