Outstanding interface - industry standard Smart playlists Supports standard formats Click wheel is great Built in games

Non-replaceable battery Even at 12 hr battery life is subpar Sound quality not as high as other units Need drivers for drag/drop file transfer Only compatible with Windows XP or higher or Mac OS X

Apple continues its winning streak with the 4th generation ipods. Usability is top notch, fit and finish superb. Ergonomic engineering is obvious in the ipod. Two thumbs up but for the high prices.

The iPod is becoming an icon around the world. This 4th generation model is thinner, easier to use, more energy efficient, and a greater value than ever. It works with both Apple and Windows computers. iPod now incorporates the same touch-sensitive Apple Click Wheel that debuted on iPod mini. Without lifting your thumb from the wheel, you can easily select playlists, scroll through thousands of songs, and start the music playing.

• Read-friendly 2-inch Multifunction Backlit Grayscale LCD screen
• Jog without fear — 25 minutes of skip protection
• Use as a portable Hard Drive — take your files with you
• Play games
• As for all of those CDs you already own, iTunes makes speedy transfers of your favorite songs and albums. Just pop a CD into your Mac or PC, and click the Import button
• FireWire & USB Interface (FireWire cable included)
• Includes: Rechargeable Battery, Earbud headphones, AC adapter, FireWire cable, USB 2.0 cable, iTunes software, Electronic documentation, getting started guide, 1-Year Apple Warranty
• Size: 4.1 by 2.4 by 0.57 inches

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