ipodnn: general
06/07/2005, 5:30pm, EDT
Tuesday, June 7th
iPod leads in PC World audio player rankings
The iPod dominates PC World's list of the best large-capacity audio players. In first place is the 30GB iPod photo, which offers a "terrific color LCD screen that enables you to look at images synced from your PC's photo library." The review also credits the new model for improved battery life over previous versions, plus "quick operations, intuitive menus, and easy-to-create playlists." In second place is the 20GB iPod, which "shares the same impressive features except that it lacks a color screen and image-playback support." The iPod mini placed second the "midcapacity" category, trailing behind Rio's Carbon.
"The Carbon also has a built-in microphone for recording memos or your own singing; the IPods require a third-party add-on for voice recording. The 6GB Mini improves on the price-per-gigabyte ratio of the first Mini, and it claims 18 hours of battery life, more than double the former model's figure. Apple still sells its 4GB unit, which costs $199."
In the large-capacity category, the IRiver H320 placed third. "The third-place IRiver H320 used to be a good deal compared with the IPod Photo; but though IRiver has cut the H320's price since the device first appeared, Apple has reduced prices on IPod Photos more substantially."
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