2011 Ilounge Ipod/Iphone/Ipad Buyers' Guide
2 011 BUYERS’ GUIDE IPODS, IPHONES + IPADS Breakthroughs: First hard disk iPod with metal face, iPod classic new interface, dramatically better audio, battery life and (80GB/120GB/160GB) storage capacity for the prices. New interface with Cover Flow. Pack-Ins: iPod earphones, USB cable, Dock Adapter. Issues: Screen comparatively outdated. Lost compatibility with all prior video accessories. 9-2007 eBay Values: 80GB Silver (MB029LL/A) $119.33 80/160 GB - 30-40 Hr Battery 80GB Black (MB147LL/A) $111.91 Music - Video - Games - Data 160GB Silver (MB145LL/A) $161.95 $249-$349 US 160GB Black (MB150LL/A) $160.72 9-2008 120GB Model $249 US 120GB Silver (MB562LL/A) $140.70 120GB Black (MB565LL/A) $151.06 Breakthroughs: First nano with video and true game iPod nano abilities, using same resolution screen and UI as classic. (3G) Pack-Ins: USB cable, iPod earphones, Dock Adapter. Issues: Color limited by price, body shape a little odd. eBay Values: 4GB Silver (MA978LL/A) $47.10 8GB Silver (MA980LL/A) $76.75 9-2007 8GB Blue (MB249LL/A) $60.41 8GB Green (MB253LL/A) $64.35 4/8 GB - 24 Hr Battery 8GB Black (MB261LL/A) $69.73 Music - Video - Games - Data 8GB Red (MB257LL/A) $75.25 $149-$199 US 8GB Pink (MB453LL/A) $74.44 Breakthroughs: First iPod with Wi-Fi, multi-touch, Internet iPod touch access, and iPhone OS, gaining ability to download music (1G) and games, read e-mail, browse web. Pack-Ins: Earphones, USB cable, stand, dock adapter, cloth. Issues: Screen quality issues. Higher price, much lower storage capacity, lower battery life, and lower audio quality than iPod classic.
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