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At Apple's September 12 media event, Steve Jobs jumped right into introducing an updated fifth-generation iPod. Not a tremendous surprise here, as we believed the sixth-generation 'true video iPod' would not be announced until later in the year or even early in 2007. Underneath the familiar and still-scratch-prone polycarbonate and metal skin of the updated iPod (a.k.a. the 5.5 generation, or 5.5G) lies a more mature iPod, many steps wiser and more able than its one-year-old predecessor. The iPod gains many incremental improvements, including a brighter screen and better video battery life, but probably the most appealing aspect is the tantalizing price points of $249 for the 30GB version and $349 for the huge 80GB version (available in both white and black). While it may still not fully address the needs of a new population of iTunes movie watchers, the updated iPod is the best one to date.Most of this review of the 5.5G iPod will cover new features and performance numbers. For a closer look at the basic design and base features of the iPod, read this review.
Same look and feel
The iPod's physical specs are nearly the same as those of the original fifth generation. It's still one of the sleekest high-capacity players around at 4.1 by 2.4 by 0.43 inches and 4.8 ounces for the 30GB and 4.1 by 2.4 by 0.55 inches and 5.5 ounces for the 80GB model, which has exactly the same dimensions and weight as the now-defunct 60GB version. For me personally, the 80GB version (the one we actually reviewed) feels nicer in the hand than the razor-thin 30GB. The 80GB is enticing for video addicts both for the capacity (iTunes movies are about 1.5GB) and the better battery life (rated for up to 6.5 hours); plus, it's a great value at $349. Though the $249 retail price tag for the 30GB version is outstanding, excellent Windows Media players such as Creative's 30GB Zen Vision:M and Toshiba's 30GB Gigabeat S cost nearly the same on the street.
The iPod is still pretty easy to scratch, both on the soft and shiny plastic face and the classic metallic backside. Fingerprints love the iPod more than they do most players. You'll definitely want to carry the iPod in a case, or at least protect the screen with adhesive film, since now you'll be watching $9.99 iTunes movies. I think the black version looks nicer, but scratches show up on it more easily. A new Nano-like scratch- and print-proof aluminum case would have taken the iPod over the top.
The new iPod also has a brighter screen--by up to 60 percent. Not that the iPod had a dim screen in the first place, but brighter is always better, especially when it doesn't come at the cost of battery life. In a side-by-side comparison of the old and new screens (at default brightness), the new iPod is noticeably brighter. Even after updating the old iPod to firmware 1.2, which among other things adds brightness control, the old iPod screen at the brightest setting matches only the new one's default setting. Battery life will take a hit at the higher setting, so turn it up only when your'e watching video or viewing photos. You can even adjust brightness while watching a movie by clicking the Select button twice during playback. Conversely, you should turn the brightness down when listening to audio; as always, the iPod can be viewed with the backlight turned off.
I still have a problem with watching video for more than 30 minutes on that small 2.5-inch screen. Even a kickstand would help for hands-free viewing, though a bigger-screened unit like the Cowon A2 or Archos 604 would have made the portable iTunes movie experience more satisfying. There are some portable accessories such as the Memorex iFlip that dock with the iPod and increase its viewing size to up to 8.4 inches. Though the proprietary dock connector isn't nearly as convenient as a standard USB port, the iPod benefits from its thousands of dock connector-based third-party accessories.
Once again, Apple does a good job of minimizing packaging and bundled accessories, which include a newly designed set of white earbuds, a proprietary USB cable, a soft case, and a dock adapter. Unfortunately, like many MP3 players these days, you'll have to pony up extra to get a power adapter ($29). You also don't get an iTunes software CD, which leaves nonconnected folks in the dust. And while the futuristic headphones sound decent, they didn't stay firmly in my ears (no foam earbud covers in this version).
A wiser iPod
The iPod's enhanced software definitely makes it better. For one, you can search tunes using an alphabet-style instant search. The last option in the Music menu, Search places a two-line virtual keyboard at the bottom of the screen; the first letter you select brings up all artist, album, and song titles that begin with that letter, with albums and artists indicated by icons. Results pop up dynamically as you enter new letters. If you type in ca, you'll get results listed by all the titles that start with ca, then continue with any mention of the letters ca in any title. It's a little more sophisticated than the search features found in the Creative Zen Vision:M (and other players that actually invented search-by-letters), but because you have to select Done to browse your results, it's a tad more tedious to use.
Another 'borrowed' feature is that as you scroll through tracks, the first letter of the track section appears as a graphical button overlay. This is truly convenient when scrolling through huge lists where your desired alphabet 'sector' used to whiz by, and you'd have to make a U-turn. I've found that I still tend to pass up my desired letter, but not by much. Oh, yeah; does this navigation goodie remind you of the Toshiba Gigabeat S?
The iPod model number A1136 is the fifth generation of the original iPod, which includes a touch wheel and a color screen. This iPod allows you to listen to music and view pictures, but also includes a few additional features like an alarm and voice memos. To use your iPod model A1136, you'll first have to get media onto the device by connecting it to your computer, and then use the iPod's interface to navigate through the device.
Plug your iPod's USB cable into the port at the bottom of the device, and plug the other end to the iPod Power Adapter. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet and let the iPod charge for a few hours before you begin using it. While you are waiting for the device to charge up, use the iPod CD that came with the device to install iTunes on your computer, along with the iPod software drivers.
Connect the iPod to an available USB 2.0 port on your computer. A small window will appear in the iTunes program. Enter a name for your device and choose which kind of media you want to automatically sync with your iPod. Once you click 'Done,' the music and photos you have set up with iTunes will automatically download into your iPod. Disconnect your iPod once the transfer is complete and the 'OK to disconnect' messages appears at the top of the iTunes window.
Press any button on the iPod to turn it on, and the main menu will appear. Slide your finger in a circular motion around the click wheel on the face of the iPod to scroll down the menu. You don't need to push down, just slide your finger around the wheel. Press the 'Select' button in the middle of the click wheel to select an item.
Choose 'Music' from the main menu to begin listening to music on your iPod. Navigate to the song, album or playlist that you want to play, then press the 'Play/Pause' button on the bottom of the click wheel to begin playback. Tap the 'Play/Pause' button again to pause playback, or tap the 'Menu' button to go back to the menu. While the screen displays the information of the song that is currently playing, you can move your finger around the click wheel to adjust the volume.
Tap the 'Next/Fast Forward' button, which is on the right side of the click wheel, to skip to the next song in the album or playlist. Press and hold this button to fast-foward through the current song. Press the 'Previous/Rewind' button, which is on the left side of the click wheel, to go back to the start of the song. Press it twice to go to the previous song in the album or playlist, and press and hold it to rewind through the current song.
Move the 'Hold' switch, which is located at the top of the iPod, to the left to turn off all input to the device. This allows you to put it in your pocket or bag without worrying about accidentally touching the controls.
Select 'Photos' from the main menu to browse through the images you have stored to the iPod. Use the click wheel to scroll through your pictures, or press the 'Play/Pause' button to start a slideshow that will advance automatically.
Press and hold the 'Play/Pause' button when you are done using the iPod, which will turn off the device.