Features

• More than 8 hour battery life on a 3 hour charge (1-hour fast charge to 80% capacity)
• Features redesigned and backlit navigation; includes dock, wired remote control, earbud headphones, carrying case, and AC adapter
• 40 GB model holds up to 10,000 songs; supports MP3, AAC, WAV, MP3 VBR, Audible (6), and AIFF formats
• Mac and Windows compatible; FireWire and USB 2.0 interface for fastest digital transfer available
• Included docking station makes charging and synching easy

Reviews (155)

Mobile Jukebox and more
It's great having my entire cd collection (over 550) in one tiny place. Now I'm listening to music I own some of which I hadn't listened to in years.

I was really excited when I got my iPod. From the packaging, to the device itself, the design is outstanding. Very easy to use. Sound quality is very good. Can be used as a back up hard drive too. Software is a no brainer to use.

I also faced the problem of tracks skipping but all I had to do was delete affected tracks/albums and recopy and they were fine.

Was able to get lots of useful advice from other people's reviews, e.g. how to ensure long battery life (try not to let the battery run out completely) and how to copy music files back to your pc which quite a number of people are unaware can be done (change your folder options to show hidden files). I do it all the time.

So why not 5 stars? It's not perfect. Battery life could be better, and it does scratch rather easily. Oh, did I mention the earphones? Not too good I'm afraid, and very painful on the ears, when worn for a bit. Thank God I had some good Sony headphones. Also, the fact that it does not support the much smaller WMA files which take up much less space than mp3s. I've got about 7300 tracks on my iPod, and only about 4gb space left.

Still a cool device that never fails to turn heads.

Not for long distance runners!!!
Talk about frustration!! What I thought was a really great break through, turned out to be a total nightmare.After 25 minutes the Ipod would either completely stop working all together or just skip repeatedly then stop. I found out that it was designed to "catch up" after 25 minutes but it wouldnt even start again most of the time, just freeze up and be completely worthless.Returning it was a even bigger nightmare because no one was able to test it out and see that it would malfunction....I guess if you work for Apple stores you dont run. I had to pay a restocking fee to get rid of this nightmare. NEVER will I purchase another item from Apple.I love my Nomad Muvo that I bought, and couldnt be happier.

Editorial Review

What classier cable to use when hooking your iPod up with your home stereo than Monster Cable's custom iCable interconnect? Your iPod is capable of delivering audiophile-quality sound, and the iCable uses Monster Cable's latest technologies to deliver a connection that maximizes the transmission quality of your digital music while being rugged enough for portable use. Just plug the minijack connector into your iPod's headphone jack and connect the RCA jacks into any pair of left/right analog inputs and you're ready to rock. It even comes with a handy, road-ready carrying pouch.

The iCable's straight-cut turbine RCA and split-tip pins provide excellent contact pressure at the component end, while its 24k gold contacts ensure high signal integrity at both ends. Further, the interconnect's twisted-pair XLN technology offers superior noise rejection--important when connecting your iPod in an environment that's high in radio-frequency or electromagnetic interference. A gracious, seven-foot length accommodates tricky stereo hookups.

Features

• Simple, elegant, and a must-have for all who use the iPod with speakers
• 1 year manufacturer's warranty
• Uses infra-red remote technology
• Receiver is powered by iPod connection
• Remote is powered by button-cell battery (included)

Reviews (4)

Very useful pal for the iPod - but look at the latest news
*** DO NOT MISS THE LATEST NEWS ON THIS ***
Though iPod is extremely portable, a wireless remote becomes quite useful, especially when the iPod is hooked to an audio player in the house.Navipod does its job quite well. Navipod stands out as a very useful gadget and it doesn't have any competitor so far (save the speaker systems which come with iPod charger and remote).

The best part is that Navipod is small and extremely easy to use.
The worst part is that the remote is circular and not ergonomically designed. It would have been better to have a rectangular remote, probably an iPod look-alike!It takes power from the iPod and could drain the iPod if the buttons are kept pressed accidentally.It is not possible to choose a different playlist/album through the remote. Also, for this price, it could have been more rugged and less fragile.

Though it works with iPod (3G & 4G) as well as iPod Mini, it aligns well with the top of the bigger iPod while stretching beyond the top right portion of the Mini, looking a little weird.

The simple steel support works well to make the iPod stand and be more accessible to the IR remote.But it is a little combersome if the iPod is hooked to the power cord.

THE LATEST NEWS:

Today (03 Mar 2005), I found a new model of NaviPod in the Apple store.The new remote, named NaviPro, seems to be a major improvement over its predecessor.It is oval in shape, much bigger, and it has 13 buttons as follows:
Basic Functions:
   - Play/Pause
   - Next Track/Fast Forward
   - Previous Track/Rewind
   - Volume Up
   - Volume Down
Extended Functions:
   - Next/Previous Playlist
   - Next/Previous Album
   - Next/Previous Chapter
   - Shuffle Songs/Album/Off
   - Repeat One/All/Off
You may visit tentechnology.com to take a detailed look.

Works like a champ
There is not a lot to this device, but it works just like you'd expect.

It has three pieces:

(1) An IR sensor. This plugs into the top of your iPod into the remote control jack. Because in this position it blocks the iPod's headphone jack, it also plugs into the iPod's headphone jack and has its own headphone jack in the back of the IR sensor. If you use this jack to connect to your stereo, be aware that the iPod volume control does affect the output on this jack, which can be a nuisance if you wanted to use the volume control in your stereo for that purpose (it is pretty easy to accidently overdrive one volume control when trying to use two at the same time). To avoid that problem, get a dock, which has an audio line-level out at the back and connect the iPod to your stereo through that; then only the stereo volume control will affect the playback volume.

(2) A stand. This allows the iPod to stand up without a dock. If you have a dock, you don't need the stand. Apart from a line-level out, a dock also provides a socket for re-charging; you can recharge your iPod without a dock while it is plugged into the stand, but it becomes rather tippy and leans too far backwards.

(3) A remote control. This simple remote has volume up/down buttons, jump back, jump ahead, and pause/play. Note that it does not have a "menu" or "select" button, so it cannot be used for full iPod operation. I only used the NaviPod remote to program a universal learning remote, which worked great. Note: universal remotes that are not "learning" remotes - i.e. remotes that can only operate through factory-installed codes and which cannot learn arbitrary commands from arbitrary remotes will almost certainly not work with so esoteric a device as the NaviPod, so if you have such a remote: you have been warned. The fact that the NaviPod remote does not have a "menu" or "select" button is not a problem when it is used as part of a stero system at the other end of the room (the iPod's display isn't reabable at that distance anyway) but if you for some reason were thinking about using it a few feet away on your desk, you might find that limitation an annoyance: the remote is simply not a complete replacement for the buttons on the front of the iPod.

As a compatibility note, the NaviPod is compatible with the iPod mini's and 3rd and 4th generation iPods. The 1st and 2nd generation iPod's (those with mechanical buttons around the wheel) are not compatible. Those iPod's did not have a remote control jack on top (if you are unsure whether your iPod has one, look at the top - if next to the headphone jack you don't see a small slot with four metal contacts inside it, then you're out of luck).

Works well, nicely done.
I use my iPod for the living room stereo - it sits in a dock on top of the stereo cabinet.Before buying the NaviPod, I had to get up and walk over to the iPod to change a song - a bit of a pain.But the NaviPod allows me to do this and more without getting up.

Not only does it allow you to skip songs forward and backward, but it also allows you to control the iPod's volume (it has a mini stereo jack on the back to plug your stereo into).This was a nice added bonus which I didn't even realize it would do when I purchased it.You can also pause playback and even turn the iPod on and off from across the room by holding down the pause button (same way the iPod itself works).

Features

• Grippy feel to help prevent the iPod from slipping from your grip
• A top opening that provides complete access to the headphone/remote jack & Hold Button
• Color - Graphite

Reviews (2)

Plastic wrap is cheaper & screen protectors are more elegant
The beautiful metal surface of the iPod scratches just sitting on the desk (I'm not kidding). The Jam Jacket does the job of protecting the iPod surface but it's ugly. Plastic wrap (also called cling wrap, seran wrap, glad wrap) provides an alternative handy cover. It can be wrapped around the body, leaving the top and bottom open. The keys are touch sensitive through the plastic and it fits inside the carry case that comes with the 20 and 40Gb. It's not an elegant solution, but it's cheap while you find a functional case that has some style to it.

PS I recently tried a universal screen protector cut to size to completely cover front and back leaving the top and bottom open for attachments. The controls are touch sensitive through the protective film and it looks great. (i bought it from a local radioshack. Amazon doesn't sell the same brand but presumably some of the online ones are similar.)

Features

• ABS plastic provides maximum protection against dust, drops & knocks
• Flipping the door all the way open converts it to a stand
• Easy access to controls while iPod remains protected in the case
• Includes detachable belt clip
• Custom inserts allow the FlipStand to perfectly fit the 5, 10 & 20 GB models

Reviews (2)

Not for new ipods
This is for old iPods, it doesn't fit the new ones.

Tim Robertson MyMac.com Review
.....I love my iPod, but I am going crazy worrying about damaging the thing. Really, when you spend almost five hundred bucks for a little thing to play music on, you tend to be a bit over-protective. So one of the things I wanted to do was upgrade the 20GB iPod's case, something better than the cheap sleeve Apple ships with the unit.

Enter the FlipStand from Speck Products. This is a nice solution as both an iPod case, as well as a desktop stand. The case is all plastic, with a piece of clear plastic over the iPods display. The FlipStand completely protects the iPod in a somewhat durable plastic enclosure. There is a hole at the top of the unit so that you can slip the headphone jack in, and it is wide enough to support the volume control extension the 20GB-iPod ships with.

The top of the FlipStand folds open, so that you can slip the iPod down into the unit. It also flips back to reveal the FireWire port and the Hold button.

The first thing you notice is how the iPods control wheel is hidden behind the plastic, dark Grey door. This door actually flips around behind the iPod, turning the FlipStand into a stand for the iPod. A case and stand, all in one attractive solution! Once you move the Grey door, you have easy access to the spin-wheel of the iPod, as well as Menu, Forward, Back, and Play/Pause. Larger fingers, however, will find pushing the buttons a little more difficult while using the FlipStand, and the buttons run right up against them.

Also included with the FlipStand is a detachable plastic belt-clip, so that you can take your iPod with you more easily.

All in all, I like the concept and design of the FlipStand. It seems well built, and in the two weeks I have used it, I have had no problem at all. Getting the iPod out of the FlipStand is no quick task, though. At least my 20GB unit fits very snug in its new housing. This is a good thing, as you don't want the iPod to be able to slip out easily.

For thirty-five dollars, you will enjoy the FlipStand. And while I have a few more iPod cases coming for review, they will be hard pressed to make me give up using the FlipStand on a regular basis.

Pros: good protection, great concept. Blends with the style of the iPod well. Multi-functional as both a stand and a holder.

Cons: somewhat cheap construction. A full years use will probably result in something breaking on the FlipStand, either the top flip-top, or the Grey door. Plastic joints around the movable parts do not look too sturdy for long-term use.

Editorial Review

The iPod has helped revolutionize the way people store and listen to music, but it's not particularly car friendly. Unless your car stereo includes a cassette deck (increasingly rare) or an auxiliary input (more common among newer stereos) combined with the appropriate adapter, you simply haven't had the means to play your extensive iPod library through your car speakers. Several companies, however, have sought to fill this void by releasing a product called an FM transmitter, which broadcasts iPod tunes through FM airwaves. Griffin Technology is among the category leaders with its iTrip, a discreet little device that fits unobtrusively on top of any iPod model with a dock connector, including the iPod mini. The iTrip isn't confined to car stereos--it plays on almost any FM radio--but because most home stereos and boomboxes have auxiliary inputs, it's most popular as a car accessory.

The iTrip is designed to broadcast to any empty FM frequency on the dial of any radio, at home or in your car.

Design and Setup
The iPod is loaded with impressive features, but it's also an Apple product, which means that looks matter. A lot. And Griffin clearly recognizes this, because the company has released several iTrips designed to match specific iPod models, and each is among the sleekest FM transmitters on the market. The black version is customized to look like a cylindrical extension of the special-edition black iPod (the U2 model), though it also fits traditional white iPods. Plus, the device measures less than an inch tall and exactly as wide as the iPod it sits on, so it takes up almost no extra space--an important feature to people who value the iPod's portability. Owners of first- and second-generation FireWire iPods, third- and fourth-generation white iPods with dock connectors, or iPod minis can buy alternate iTrips designed with their players in mind (in the same color or dimensions, or in the case of the FireWire iPod, with a different input on top).

The iTrip is designed to broadcast to any empty FM frequency on your dial--depending on where you receive the best reception--but it's only configured to play at 87.9 MHz right out of the box. That means a little setup is required using the included CD-ROM and iTunes. Fortunately, the installation is painless and takes only a few minutes. The installer adds a playlist to your iPod (through iTunes) called iTrip Stations, which consists of a series of short audio files that correspond with all available FM frequencies.

Features and Performance
The iTrip performs best when tuned to an FM frequency that plays nothing but static, with no audible words or music. Finding a good frequency is fairly easy, but it requires your full attention, so it's best to do so while parked. We tested the iTrip on three separate frequencies in a midsize market with varying success. The sound was generally good in two of the frequencies, less so in the third. This remained true whether the iPod sat next to the radio, in the backseat, or under a stack of newspapers. While driving through bad FM reception areas, the iTrip received a bit of static, but it usually passed in a couple of seconds.

The iTrip is designed more for convenience than elite audio performance, so listeners shouldn't expect CD-quality sound. When tuned to a clear frequency, it's about on par with the average FM station. If the volume is turned high, users might notice a slight hiss through the speakers, but engine hum and road noise will generally cover that up. However, listeners who value top-quality sound--especially people with expensive speaker systems that pick up every minor flaw--might instead want to add an auxiliary input to their car stereos to get the most from their iPods.

The main drawbacks to the iTrip are fairly minor, but will bother some users. First, the iTrip Stations playlist is stored as part of your overall music library, meaning the individual audio files can emerge during shuffle play--and the sound isn't pleasant. Listeners can remedy this by creating a new playlist with their entire music libraries minus the iTrip Stations files. Second, the iTrip draws its power from the iPod battery. This is both a plus and a minus, because it means you don't need to keep buying new AAA batteries every week, but you also won't receive as much power from each iPod charge. If this bothers you, consider purchasing an auto charger, which powers your iPod or iPod mini through the cigarette lighter adapter while you drive. Third, the iTrip isn't great for long road trips through crowded regions, because the available FM frequencies might change every 40 or so miles (or less), making it necessary to frequently retune the iTrip. On the flip side, it's great for long drives through the country.

Ultimately, the iTrip is a good value. The convenience will please iPod fans who have been clamoring for a way to play their music in the car. Audiophiles might want to look elsewhere, but most other listeners should be satisfied. --Rivers Janssen

Pros

• Makes iPod music library accessible to anyone with an FM radio
• Sleek black design fits special-edition U2 iPod perfectly
• Simple, easy-to-follow controls using iPod click wheel
• Sound quality is solid, though not terrific

Cons

• Sometimes requires frequent retuning to find best FM frequency
• Hard to find good frequency in crowded urban areas
• iTrip audio files emit unpleasant noise when chosen for shuffle play, though problem is fixable

Editorial Review

Made expressly for use with Apple's famed iPod portable music player, Belkin's handy backup battery pack keeps your tunes flowing for 15 to 20 hours--even after your internal battery's used up. Whether you're camping, out on extended travel, or putting in a marathon study session at the library, this pack offers the battery extension you need. For extra convenience, the pack features an LED charge-level monitor so you'll know exactly when you'll need a fresh set of batteries. A hold switch prevents accidental powering on or off, and a pair of compact suction cups secure the unit to the back of your iPod in a way that protects the iPod's gloss finish.

Editorial Review

Editorial Review

Accentuate your iPod or other portable audio or AV device with this set of stylish, compact earbud headphones from Macally. Finished in ice white and engineered for deep bass response and wide dynamic range, the earbuds retract into the supplied protective shell for easy transport. The tangle-free cable is made from oxygen-free copper (OFC) for the greatest-possible signal conductivity.