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Apple iPod Fourth Gen. (20 GB, M9282LL/A) MP3 Player
Apple iPod Fourth Gen. (20 GB, M9282LL/A) MP3 Player

Consumer Rating


Price Range
$136 - $136

Product Description

Apple iPod 20GB Click Wheel (5,000 songs) Incorporating the fabulous Apple Click Wheel that was first introduced on iPod mini. Offering up to 12 hours of battery life. Weighing in at just 5.6 ounces. And getting slightly thinner with each new generation. iPod continues to define the perfect digital music player for Mac and Windows.



Ipod Therefore I Am: The Fusion of Human and Machine is Complete
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Written By
charolien

Date Written
Aug 25 2004

Summary

I love music. Over many years I have bought thousands of cassettes, vinyl records, and loads of cds. After finally building my digital collection (it was a *lot* of work), I have an amazing 17 GB of music. That is a lot of tunes. I had thought about...

Strength

Amazingly intuitive and long battery.

Weakness

Still excruciatingly expensive. Battery not user replaceable, must convert WMA files.

Bottom Line

If you want an incredibly functional digital music player with large capacity, the Ipod is the best choice.

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I've Become One of the iPod People With the Apple iPod 20gb MP3 Player
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Written By
AliventiAsylum

Date Written
Feb 11 2005

Summary

When gifts were being sent out around Christmas, one of the first things I heard that someone received was an MP3 player. I could hardly contain my excitement at the prospect of owning one of these machines. I didn’t get that, but for once my...

Strength

holds an amazing number of songs, sound quality, easy of use

Weakness

cost, difficult to replace battery myself or have to send out to Apple

Bottom Line

Now that I finally have one of my own, I am so glad I invested in Apple stock. They have a goldmine with these easy-to-use MP3 players.

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Apple iPod Fourth Generation (20 GB) - The Best Just Got Better
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Written By
vadimio

Date Written
Nov 25 2004

Summary

The advertising crew at Apple has done an incredible job. They've managed to convince nearly every consumer in America that if they want an MP3 player, they need an Apple iPod. The iPod is synonymous with MP3 players in this day and age, and you can see...

Strength

holds 5,000 songs, improved battery life, very sleek, lots of features, great software

Weakness

accessories horribly overpriced, no built-in AM/FM radio

Bottom Line

If price isn't an issue, then this iPod is probably perfect for you.

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Apple iPod Fourth Generation (20 GB, MAC/PC - M9282LL/A ) MP3 Player
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Written By
three_ster

Date Written
Dec 08 2005

Summary

With the saturation of the market with iPods, Apple has really found itself rolling in the money with an idea that wasn't really their own, but one which they have greatly improved upon. With the iPod, people can now take nearly all of their music...

Strength

compact, holds a ton of songs, very easy to use, fun to play with

Weakness

none

Bottom Line

The iPod is a great product, and this 4th generation model just takes its quality to the next level.

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iPod 4th Generation: Generation seXy
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Written By
flash-hammer

Date Written
Feb 11 2006

Summary

I actually find it hard to believe there was a time before my iPod. As sad as that sounds, it is actually a fact that it now seems alien to me to have to take a bus, car or even solo-walk without Apple’s little white music machine. Is this a dreadful...

Strength

Holds thousands of songs, easy to use, generally fantastic

Weakness

scratches easily, music cannot be taken from the iPod

Bottom Line

Recommended to any and everyone. A fantastic piece of kit.

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The best of the best
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Written By
lawman67

Date Written
Aug 06 2004

Summary

Background: Wow, I seem to be the first person to review the new 4th generation iPod. Well, it is THE first review of THIS iPod, but my first review of ANY iPod, so here goes. First off, I am an IPod newbie, though I’ve had more music players over...

Strength

Small, beautifully made, holds my ENTIRE music collection, VERY COOL!

Weakness

A bit pricey at $299, a touch heavy, few cases for the new model

Bottom Line

The iPod has always been the, well, Apple of music players. Now the best is even better.

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Apple iPod's 4th Generation 20 GB: Where Have I Been?
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Written By
roheblius

Date Written
Nov 01 2004

Summary

As someone who obviously doesn't adapt well to new technology, I dismissed the iPod as something that wasn't necessary. I have CD's. I have MP3's. I have a CD player. I have a computer. I have one MP3 player. I have one minidisc player. And until just...

Strength

20 gigs, 10,000 songs, ease of use, iTunes ...

Weakness

Too fragile?

Bottom Line

Now I know why Apple sells these things by the boatload.

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iPod = iHappy
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Written By
martytdx

Date Written
Feb 24 2005

Summary

As I write this, I am on using of the greatest gadgets I have ever used, my 20GB Apple iPod. It started out with the 'gee factor' (as in "Gee, that looks like a swell thing to own"), but quickly went up the scale to the Cool Item That I...

Strength

great digital music player, cool to have, easy to use, LOTS of storage

Weakness

more expensive than most competition

Bottom Line

If you like music and need a portable player, the iPod is the best way to go. Versatility, functionality and ease all equal a great product.

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Invasion of the iPod people
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Written By
seacow

Date Written
May 01 2005

Summary

I remember getting my first audiocassette. It was actually a “Weird Al” tape. I used to play it over and over again. I couldn’t wait to get home from school to use it. Then I discovered CDs. (Actually, my first CD was also a “Weird...

Strength

Weakness

Bottom Line

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The 4th Generation Ipod: The Old King is Dead. Long live the New.
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Written By
joe-cool

Date Written
Sep 04 2004

Summary

Hundreds and thousands of 3rd generation Ipod orders are being cancelled as I type. For behold, the mighty and iron-fist ruler that has been known to many as the Ipod has now been improved beyond your wildest dreams. I just returned my 3rd generation...

Strength

Amazing sound, appearance, battery, hardrive, size, and ease of use. This thing has everything.

Weakness

Still a bit pricey; still no included case

Bottom Line

Believe the hype: The 4th Generation Ipod is the best MP3 player ever built to this date.

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