Apple 80 GB iPod AAC/MP3 Video Player Black (5.5 Generation)

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Great product but there are a few glitches if you are not carefull.
I have not bought any songs, I downloaded all my own CD’s using my Windows XP computer.
I soon realized I needed to move my itunes library to an external drive to free up the space on my c:drive.
Now if I try to use my song library I get error message “files not found do you want to search” If I search I can find the song in Windows but have to find each song individually, I can then add it to the library at the new drive location.
I have 2600 songs I burned from my CD collection and I have now started this time consuming task to be able to use my itunes library.
Meanwhile I cannot attach my iPod to the computer as I am told this will clear the iPod drive.
So if you buy this great item be careful if you need to move your songs to another drive or computer. There is a way to do it, but it is not the most obvious way.

Apple iPod - Continuing its tradition of hardware and software innovation and design, Apple has released a new iPod that surpasses the last. This update to the 5th generation iPod with video playback features a huge 80GB hard drive - the largest yet! With iTunes 7 ushering in movie and game downloads, there’s more than enough content to satisfy this beast of a media player. You also get a 2.5″ display that is now 60% brighter, a higher capacity battery for up to 20 hrs. of music and 6.5 hrs. of video, and a set of newly designed iPod earbuds. Ports - dock connector, Stereo minijack, composite video and audio through minijack Connectivity - USB through dock connector, composite video (with A/V cable - sold separately), and audio through headphone jack or line out on the iPod Universal Dock (sold separately) Charge Time - about 4 hrs. (2 hrs. fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV,&AIFF Photo Support - syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats Video Support - H.264 video - up to 768 Kbps, 320 x 240, 30 fps, Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4 and. mov file formats / MPEG-4 video - up to 2.5 mbps, 480 x 480, 30 fps, Simple Profile with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4 and. mov file formats Backlight Timer Sleep Timer 20 Equalizer Settings Shuffle Songs or Albums Date and Time Unit Dimensions - 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.55 Unit Weight - 5.5 oz. Color - Black
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iPod Nano Silicone Case

ipod-nano-silicone-case.jpgInexpensive protection for your I-pod investment
I bought the silicone cover in a bright “custom” color as a way to both jazz up and protect an i-pod nano. Product protects unit great and actually makes handling easier as it won’t slide around on a table or smooth surface.
Stylish Silicone case for Apple iPod Nano 3rd Generation Great protection against everyday hazzards. Free LCD Protector and Armband when purchased from VIZU. 1 Year Warranty from VIZU.
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Apple 3rd Generation iPod Nano 4gb 8gb Video Premium Leather Carrying Case with Belt Clip And Bundle with 3 Piece Shield Protector - 3 Styles 19 Colors

apple-3rd-generation-ipod-nano-4gb-8gb-video-premium-leather-carrying-case-with-belt-clip-and-bundle-with-3-piece-shield-protector-3-styles-19-colors.jpgExamine the styles carefully
I currently have a cute metal blue case on my nano, but it doesn’t protect the screen, so other than it being really cute, it doesn’t protect my ipod.

I really liked these ipod covers when I saw them, but I wasn’t quite sure of the difference, after all, the metal one does cost more than double the price of the other 2 cases shown here. So, what did I do, I bought 2 different styles.

Both styles I bought have the flap over the front cover. They are the exact same color of pink (kinda metallic), the one with the leather sides might be a tadbit bigger. Oh, they each have a little magnet to keep the cover closed.

Now, here is the big different between the 2. The leather case cover with leather sides, the one priced at $6.84, you flip up the cover and the screen is facing upright and there is a nice large slot at the bottom to connect your earphones or charger. The magnet holding the case closed seems a little weak, it might easily come open in your purse or while clipped on your belt. Over all, I think it’s a really nice case and good value for the money. Now, to me, the Special Edition Metal case (it’s only a metal insert inside a leather case) for $14.95 would be perfect, BUT it seems upside down. You pull the cover down to have the screen facing upright. There is a notch for the earphones, but you will have to leave the cover open to charge the ipod, you don’t have to remove it. When you do clip it onto your belt or pocket, the screen is upside down. The metal covering the front of your ipod is less bulky than the leather of the other case and, of course, the magnet works much better on the metal cover.

I’m going to use both cases and see which one I like better, but I think I already like the all leather case best. I’d rather be able to keep my case closed and my screen covered while I’m charging my ipod.
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