Apple 20 GB iPod U2 Special Edition

Manufacturer:	Apple Computer
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Apple 20 GB iPod U2 Special Edition

Average rating: Stars

Great Player; Great Look...maybe overpriced a bit

I received the U2 iPod about a month ago and LOVE it. I use mine in conjunction with a Dell PC and haven't had any technical problems. Installation and use have been without any glitches.

The sound quality from the included ear bud headphones is very good, and the ease of use is fantastic. I use my player several times weekly and am constantly discovering new capabilities to enhance my enjoyment.

Like most new tech gadgets, the accessories available (desktop players, car transmitters, etc.) are intriguing but do cost extra and you can quickly drop another few hundred dollars on accessories. For example, the desktop player I'm lookong at runs about $250.00. That being said, I can't believe that someone would be disappointed by the product as it comes. You can get plenty of quality use from the player and the included headphones.

Memory on this player is a non-issue. Which I couldn't say if I had bought the mini, and certainly the shuffle. I have a large CD collection (300 +), which I've digitized onto the iPod. I still have well over half of the memory available. My whole music collection now comes with me to work, to the yard, exercising, . . .

I love the look of this unit compared with the sterile white of the regular iPod. Here is the lone drawback, however. I'm not sure if the extra price for the U2 edition is worth it. The extra $50 you spend over a regular iPod gets you the black and red player and $50 off the complete U2 download (priced at $150) from the iTunes site. There is also a nice U2 poster, but I stopped hanging posters on my walls about ten years ago so that wasn't a big deal. If you already own U2 CDs, transferring them to the player is a snap, so the $100 download might not be something you are interested in. If you are sure you want the U2 download, them by all means, get this player. If I had it to do over again, I would probably look at the regular iPod and deal with the dull white.

This should be a five-star review based strictly on the performance. I knocked off a star simply from the aspect of value (to me) and because I could make the review 4 1/2 stars.

Apple 20 GB iPod U2 Special Edition - Apple Computer

Very nice

First, let me talk about the internal elements of this special edition iPod. This is pretty basic, as it is really just a 20 GB iPod. It doesn't download quicker or anything. It has the same great iPod quality, and my favorite iPod distinction, it feels sturdy in my hand. Now, on to the true selling point- the physical attributes of this beauty. First of all, I dig the black and red color scheme, which corresponds to the bands latest alblum, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (don't dig the name). I know it may not be for everyone, but this is what sold me on it, even though I am not a big U2 fan. Another thing I liked was the glossy finish of the U2 edition. Now the downside- black shows scratches easier. This, however, is not to big of a problem. My solution is to just by a case (clear, preferably, to show the brilliant colors). Another cool feature is signatures on the back by the band members. These laser-engraved autographs are pretty nifty, and are a distinctive feature.Overall, this is a great iPod. A little overpriced at, but the $50 off the complete U2 at iTunes sort of makes up for it. Just remember, this isn't for all. It really makes you standout!

Apple Computer - Apple 20 GB iPod U2 Special Edition

U2 iPod Rocks!

I got this device for a Yule present this year. I did not know how much I needed it until I actually got it! To be perfectly trivial, I like the color scheme because it is so striking. And, what's inside the device is even better. Yes, it's probably a bit of a rip in terms of MB's, etc.. but hey, it's very pretty to look at. Aesthetics combined with excelent engineering is hard to come by these days. Be aware that you are buying a "special edition"; sometimes you gotta pay for looks as well as intelligence. Overall, since it was a gift, I feel rather happy about the whole deal.

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