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Apple iPod classic 120 GB Black (6th Generation)

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Apple’s name for this device is aptly chosen. It was an “innovation” when the iPod was first introduced (my 10 GB is still running and looking great). Since then the “upgrades” to the non-solid state models have been changes reflecting the latest technology–video, color, storage capacity. It remains the most practical and convenient way for the user to back up, maintain and access a large collection of audio/video files–and my 10 GB was no longer nearly enough.

The negligible price difference (at Amazon) between the 160 GB Classic 6th Generation and the 120 GB Classic 7th Generation makes for a tough decision. The new Genius feature certainly was not a factor in my thinking (thank goodness Apple didn’t go with multiple colors, FM capability, and other largely superficial add-ons to their “Classic” line). But after reading some of the negative consumer reviews on Amazon (perhaps not the best idea) for the previous, 160 GB model, I decided to sacrifice the extra 40 gigs and place my bets on the current model. I’m not sure that I “gained” anything, especially since I have no use for Genius or cover flow (hence, better performance of that feature is irrelevant to me), and I don’t watch movies on anything less than a 20″ screen. But it’s true that this model is slightly thinner than Apple’s previous largest-capacity model, and it still performs like the winner it always has been.

It’s unclear to me why users of a device like this require files much larger than MP3 or AAC compression. In previewing all of the possible formats in WireTap Studio, including WAV and AIFF, the differences in fidelity between the compressed and non-compressed files are barely discernible to the best ears–even more so when using the Classic with one of the popular iPod speaker systems. And although I don’t expect the iPod to replace my CDs, tapes and LPs, I’m surprised at how close its compressed files come to the original. Primarily, I regard it as an invaluable index and library. Unlike the Touch or iPhone, it’s user-friendly even to those of us who don’t have the patience for “texting,” multitasking, reading maps, viewing movies on what are miniature, pocket-sized computers. The Classic is a different animal–a record library that’s practically the equivalent of a Walmart store filled with LPs.

If you still have any misgivings about price and value, consider that the storage capacity of a Macbook Air is 60 GB and 80 GB, and the cost 7 to 10 times that of an iPod Classic, which lacks only the keyboard and internet capability (on the other hand, a Mac Air won’t fit in your pocket).