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10404 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 10404 reviews of Apple iPod classic (5th Gen, 2005). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the portability and performance. The price and design also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the connectivity and reliability, and there are some mixed reviews about the durability.
usability, design, price, performance, portability
reliability, connectivity
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple iPod classic (5th Gen, 2005) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1130 user reviews of Apple iPod classic (5th Gen, 2005) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the portability and sound. The price and design are also appreciated. Comments are divided on the battery, and some have doubts about the reliability.
usability, design, price, sound, portability
reliability
86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 7642 user reviews of Apple iPod classic (5th Gen, 2005) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and performance. The price and design also get good feedback. Reviews about the connectivity and durability are mixed. Many are critical about the reliability.
usability, design, price, performance, portability
reliability
85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Gordon Kelly (trustedreviews.com)
Particularly appealing if you like a red click wheel on your black iPod and you still aren't sick of U2.
Expert review by : Benny Har-Even (trustedreviews.com)
We've looked at Creative's Zen Vision: M. Now it's the turn of the original. Is it still the best?
The latest full size iPod is thinner and lighter than ever and can play video. However, getting video onto it isn't as straightforward as it is for music and for display, TV output quality and video battery life, it lags behind Creative’s Zen Vision:...
Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)
Video compatible feature is more of an afterthought
Ease of use ; Clean style ; Performance
4:3 screen
There's no debating the iPod's position as cultural icon and top class audio player, but its movie credentials are poor
Expert review by : David Price (techadvisor.co.uk)
Creative's Zen Vision W, being larger-screened and chunkier, is designed for video above all other functions, but the Apple iPod Video sits elegantly on the fence. It's an oversized music player but smaller than your average full-blown portable video...
Apple's iPods rule the market for a reason. The Apple iPod Video is well up to the task of video and audio, and we are delighted with its user-friendly interface. However, if video is your thing then 2.5in of screen estate could lead to a pair of very...
Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)
Make way for the champion of MP3, as the iPod 80GB flexes its newly bulked-up muscles. iPod boma ye! iPod boma ye!
Expert review by : Richard Baguley and Spencer Dalziel (techadvisor.co.uk)
Given the brouhaha surrounding Apple's latest player, one might assume its name is the Video iPod. Think again: this is simply an iPod. And rather than a dedicated video player, it's really just an audio player - albeit a very good one - that can do...
As a versatile video player, it's not a good choice. But if you're looking for a player mostly for audio use plus occasional video viewing, it's perfect - and it offers better value for money than previous iPods, too.
Expert review by (pcanswers.co.uk)
This is the state of the art as far as iPods get. In almost all respects, this is the same as the fifth-generation iPod released in 2005, and commonly known as the iPod Video
Easy to use, Good value for money
No radio or recording, iTunes
Skimps on features, but wins on sheer quality
Expert review by : Dean (technical-itch.co.uk)
I already own a 1Gb Apple iPod shuffle which is great, but I wanted something extra. The shuffle is perfect for the gym, but I wanted an MP3 player that could store most, if not all, of my CD collection. I was also interested in being able to store all...
Expert review by (pcanswers.co.uk)
The fifth generation of Apple's iPod is also the most stylish. It's thinner than ever and, of course, it can play video.
Looks great, Easy to use, CLickwheel a pleasure to use
Limited features, Creative's Vision:m has more to offer
Good looks, limited functions
Expert review by : Jonny Evans (macworld.co.uk)
Apple continues its 'unique' partnership with U2 in the form of this new 30GB video iPod, which replaces the original 20GB U2 iPod introduced in 2004. The band-branded music player is now fully encased in black, front and back, and still sports the...
Distinctive colour, band signatures, free U2 video, full-featured current video iPod
20 more than regular iPod, featured U2 memorabilia seems a little light
For most people the decision will come down to the price and how much they love U2. If you're a fan and like to collect anything associated with the band, you probably already own the older U2 iPod. If you've considered upgrading to a video-enabled...
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