Product Description
Apple iPod - Continuing its tradition of hardware and software innovation and design, Apple has released a new iPod that surpasses the last. This update to the U2 version of the 5th generation iPod with video playback features the same 2.5" display, but now it's 60% brighter! Perfect for iTunes 7, which ushers in movie and video game downloads. Another update that will help out with all that new content is the battery. This iPod has up to 14 hours of music playback, and up to 3.5 hours of video playback. You also get a newer set of white Apple earbuds, and best of all, a lower price! Ports - dock connector, Stereo minijack, composite video and audio through minijack Connectivity - USB through dock connector, composite video (with A/V cable - sold separately), and audio through headphone jack or line out on the iPod Universal Dock (sold separately) Charge Time - about 4 hrs. (2 hrs. fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, & AIFF Photo Support - syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats Video Support - H.264 video - up to 768 Kbps, 320 x 240, 30 fps, Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4 and. mov file formats / MPEG-4 video - up to 2.5 mbps, 480 x 480, 30 fps, Simple Profile with AAC-LC up to 160 Kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4 and. mov file formats Backlight Timer Sleep Timer 20 Equalizer Settings Shuffle Songs or Albums Date and Time Unit Dimensions - 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.43 Unit Weight - 4.8 oz. Color - Black Body with Red Click Wheel
Customer Reviews:
U2 iPod.......2007-09-16
The price was GREAT! I'm very happy with this purchase, and the shipping time was fantastic! Awesome Christmas present for my daughter :-)
Nice Music Player.......2007-08-23
Who doesn't like iPod's? I got this one to replace a 4G ipod that was giving me problems. And U2 is one of my fav bands, so why not getting it. Isn't that expensive as it was a couple of years ago and I already use iTunes for my music, so its all fine. Also really good to carry files as an external hard drive. Excellent for traveling or when in the bus. A must have I would say.
What an aggravating little machine this is! iFlop is more like it.......2007-08-07
OK first of all, I've always had high regards for Apple products because they are artsy and functional. I purchased the 60GB and a very expensive Vaja case for it. I was so proud of my new ipod.
Little did I know that I am just a pawn in Apple's plot to take over the world by controling the entertainment industry.
FIRST of all, the reason I bought this was for video. Then to find out what a pain it is to convert a DVD over. I have to run Decrypter and then Videora. This takes forever. (To be fair you have to do the same for all the other players.) (And it is easier to convert tv shows from my ReplayTV DVR since no Decryptor is needed.) BUT why do I have to convert to begin with. Why couldn't they have made it more automatic? I actually bought a video from itunes just to make sure the dang thing worked to begin with.
SECOND, I purchased a new computer and had to go through 12 pages of instructional garbage that I printed from the Apple website to get my files over to the new computer. CREATIVE which is superior to Apple ipod in EVERY WAY!, does this like one would expect, plug the Creative unit into the new computer and it's done. This is all part of Apple attempting to control how and what I listen to AND mostly control my library. Under itunes, you can register up to 5 computers. How dare Apple restrict how many computers I'm allowed to use with my ipod. If I want to plug my ipod into another computer to get a file, then I should be able to do it plain and simple without the Apple police out to shut me down every time. Just more fuel for the fire in my opinion.
THIRD and by far my bigest complaint. WHERE IS THE CUSTOM EQ SETTING? Dear Apple I hope you are reading this, please let me select my own eq settings. All yours are terrible. The 1K frequency range is set too high so my music distorts easly. Too many years have passed by to justify your lack of this option. OH AND BY THE WAY, CREATIVE HAS A CUSTOM EQ SETTING!
I know what you citizens are thinking, how can Apple NOT have this feature. Does this reviewer know what he is talking about? Well for those of you who doubt me, go to http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61567
So what does this all mean? As a matter of fact, right now I'm listening to mp3 music on my headphones at work as I type this. At the end of my headphone cord is not my ipod but my laptop computer. Plain and simply IT SOUNDS BETTER then my ipod ever did or ever will.
fenomenal.......2007-07-25
Great ipod, good screen definition and colors,30 GB is plenty of space for me, I am using it for running, in the car, BBQing and travelling with out any problem. I am very happy with it.
Love it!.......2007-07-05
I got this a a Xmas gift and I absolutely love it! Can't go wrong.
Average customer rating:
- Performs as well as Tivoli and Sangean with great Retro/Modern Design
- way overpriced, plastic cheap feel to it, average tuner.
- Eton Sound 100
- simple with a punch of bass
- A great table radio, not such a good bedside radio
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Eton Sound 100 AM/FM Radio, White
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Product Features:
- Covers AM from 520 to 1710 KHz in 10 KHz increments, and FM RDS from 87.50 to 108.00 KHz in 0.05 KHz increments
- 10 preset station assignments, auto station, auto tune, sleep timer, snooze, and alarm with buzzer and radio options
- Included infrared remote control lets you operate radio from the comfort of your bed
- 3-inch, full-range, magnetically-shielded, high-fidelity mono speaker produces powerful, distortion-free room-filling sound
- Measures 8.27 x 4.53 x 5.1 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's 1-year warranty
ASIN: B000OV7OH2
Release Date: 2007-02-01
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Product Description
Attractive design with retro styling, this is one radio that will not disappoint you with sound quality that continually surprises from such a small desktop speaker. The Eton Sound Radio a piece of your home or office decor. With a precise AM/FM digital tuner and an alarm clock, this AC powered table radio is a must-have on your bedroom table or your desk. An auxiliary input lets you connect your favorite MP3 or portable player for play through the speaker. The Sound-100 also has a port for adding an optional stereo headphone. All in all, a great little radio for your home. 2 line 16 Character Dot Matrix LCD display with Backlight Auto tune provides a programmed service list Encoder volume control External aerial connection socket Clock with Sleep/Nap timer and Alarm mode 7 Watt RMS power output to integrated 3-inch full-range speaker speaker Headphone socket, AUX Input and Audio Line output IR remote control Requires AC power (power cord is included) Dimensions - Width 8.268 x Height 4.528 x Depth 5.098 inch (210mmx115mmx129.5mm)
Amazon.com Review
The Etón Sound 100 is a small and stylish clock radio that is ideal for small spaces such as the office, workshop, kitchen, or bedside table. Its advantages over similar devices includes its retro/futuristic stylings and the powerful punch of distortion free music it delivers from its mono speaker and rear-directed subwoofer.
Setup and Control
We found the Etón 100 a snap to setup, relying on the included manual. Its functions are so simple and to the point, its controls so intuitive, that there is hardly any need for a manual.
The radio includes AM and FM, with five presets for each. AM ranges from 520 to 1710 KHz in 10 KHz increments, and FM RDS from 87.50 to 108.00 KHz in 0.05 KHz increments. The FM signal comes from an old school chromed, telescoping antenna that can be rotated to any needed angle, while the AM antenna is a built-in loop. Stations can be micro-tuned by quickly pressing the up or down tune buttons on the remote or the device itself. Holding the tune button down for a few seconds scans reliably to the next available station.
A small and stylish clock radio with a retro yet futuristic look (black version shown).
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While delivering standard clock radio features, it is also mp3- and ipod-ready. View larger.
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Pick a color that's right for you.
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Simple and intuitive controls, plus an included remote.
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We found that the Etón 100's high-sensitivity, digital PLL tuner could pull in crystal clear FM and AM stations, even without extending the antenna. Two AA batteries provide backup of the settings in case of power failure, but the included power supply is needed to power the device.
The alarm wakes you with your choice of a chime or one of your preset radio stations, and features a five minute snooze button, if you can't yet face the day. Of course you can also connect your favorite MP3 player and use its alarm to wake you with via the radio's speaker. If you like falling asleep to music you can easily set the sleep timer in increments of 15 to 90 minutes.
Back to the Future
With the look of an old-time radio restyled for the 21st century, the Etón 100 draws attention to itself as a little work of art in its own right. The large silver volume knob and three-inch speaker dominate the face. Sleekly rounded corners give a contemporary and finished look. Rubber feet keep it from sliding or scratching your furniture. It is small enough to fit easily on a desk or night-stand, but not so tiny that it won't attract attention: 8.27 x 4.53 x 5.1 inches (W x H x D). The display is gently backlit in blue and gives all the information you need, including time, station, alarms, and sleep timer functions. Design-wise it's a statement of urban chic and modern style in a small and functional package.
Sound
Although the sound from its three inch, full-range, magnetically-shielded mono speaker is never going to compete with your home stereo system, or with more expensive and larger stereo radios, it delivers a surprising punch and range, in combination with its rear-firing subwoofer. What pleased us most about the Etón 100's sound is its crisp clarity. Plenty of small speaker systems rattle and buzz as soon as you turn the volume more than halfway up. We cranked this little box up to room-filling volumes without the slightest hint of a buzz. Although it allows no audio adjustments (such as bass and treble) subwoofer gain is calibrated with volume in order to maintain a constant balance of high and low dynamic range.
Along with a 3.5 millimeter jack for headphones, there is a mini-jack input for a CD or MP3 player. We got great sound from an iPod simply by setting it at full volume and letting the Etón 100 do the rest.
Pros
- Clear, powerful sound and modern styling in a small, inexpensive package
- Easy setup and intuitive interface
- Input for CD and MP3 players
Cons
- Mono sound only
- No audio adjustments
What's in the Box
Etón Sound 100 radio, remote control, AC adaptor, operation manual, warranty information
Amazon.com Product Description
The Eton Sound 100 AM/FM Radio brings you a classic musical companion with a stylish new twist. Eton has updated the retro glamour of radios past with swooping, curved lines, and today's in-demand, bold colors so that this old-school music box will add a touch of flair to any modern decor.
The Eton Sound 100 radio packs a wallop that makes it perfect for both home and office use. This unit covers the AM frequencies from 520 to 1710 KHz in 10 KHz increments, and the FM RDS frequencies from 87.50 to 108.00 KHz in 0.05 KHz increments. The ES 100 radio features five AM and five FM memory preset station assignments so you can quickly jump to your 10 favorite stations, an encoder volume control, and manual scan tuning. This radio also features an auto station function that locates and locks on to the strongest station signal, as well as an auto tune function that provides a programmed list of services.
The stylish ES 100 utilizes a high-sensitivity, digital PLL tuner for excellent AM/FM reception and sensitivity, and a built-in LCD display with a 2.4 x 0.98 inches (W x H) viewing area that is gently illuminated so it won't keep you awake, with a blue back light, black characters, and a two-line display that indicates time, station, alarm, band and presets. The clock on this radio is in 12-hour format, lets you select between radio and buzzer alarms, and provides you with a sleep timer and snooze function. And for the ultimate in convenience, this handy little unit even lets you operate it via an included infrared remote control.
This radio has built-in, 3.5-millimeter auxiliary line-in and audio line-out jacks for connecting an MP3 or CD player, and/or a set of headphones or additional speakers, as well as an AC power jack for connecting the included AC power adapter. The ES 100 utilizes an external aerial connection socket, a single-channel amplifier, and a three-inch, full-range, magnetically-shielded, high-fidelity front-firing mono speaker that is capable of producing incredibly powerful, distortion-free room-filling sound. The FM antenna is a chrome-plated telescoping aerial with a 360-degree swivel and rotation, while the AM antenna is a built-in loop. This radio has rubber feet on the bottom to prevent surface scratches, and includes a battery back-up that stores real time during a power failure and requires two AA batteries (not included). This Eton Sound 100 AM/FM radio comes in white, weighs 2.82 pounds, measures 8.27 x 4.53 x 5.1 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Eton Sound 100 AM/FM radio in white, AC adapter, infrared remote control, owner's manual and warranty card.
Customer Reviews:
Performs as well as Tivoli and Sangean with great Retro/Modern Design .......2007-12-23
Like the previous poster I am a radio nut/collector.
I have owned several Tivoli's, as well as a Sangean WR-1 and WR-2. They all have their strong points and weaknesses, but this is a strong competitor to any of them, and the price is right when Amazon runs a sale.
I use the iPod dock version daily in the office and this version in the kitchen. I like its tone better than the Tivoli or Sangean (a little less bassy and more clear).
Am and Fm rececption are fine in the locations I use it. It sounds good, and is well made. Looks better in a modernish space than the Tivolis or Sangeans.
way overpriced, plastic cheap feel to it, average tuner........2007-12-12
Not much to say here other than you can do much better with much less. I am a radio collector and right now you can do much better with a Sangean WR-1 or WR-2. This radio feels cheap and has an external power supply. Sound is about the same as a $25 no name unit you can buy at any department store.
Eton Sound 100.......2007-11-28
I got this radio from Amazon when it was on sale (gold box deal). I've been using it to listen to AM/FM stations as well as connect my MP3 player to it. Overall I am happy with the purchase. Some of the pros and cons of this unit are:
Pros:
Excellent AM and FM reception
I do like the design and styling (I got the silver version)
Remote
Aux input
Audio quality is good for a unit this size
Cons:
No EQ/Tone control
Can not use external antenna or wire antenna
simple with a punch of bass.......2007-11-27
great little radio, the price on amazon could not be beat. small and simple yet strong sound and the tuner picks up stations much better than other radios I owned. I wish the display could dimmed down a bit.
A great table radio, not such a good bedside radio.......2007-11-09
I use as a bedside clock radio. Maybe that was not the market segment originally intended, as it is awkward at those functions.
Sound and tuning are exemplary. No complaints there. It's the bloody snooze button and the brightness of the display that make it a poor bedside clock radio.
The snooze button is tiny, about 1 inch by 1/4 inch, result: it is hard to hit precisely if you wake in a clumsy fog to the alarm. Aggravating the snooze button size issue: it is located right next to the alarm on/off button, so if you miss the snooze button you may accidentally hit the on/off button which will result in the alarm cycle being turned off.
The display backlight light rivals a light house. It lights up the entire room. I've got to find an adhoc way to dim that, or this radio is destined for the office.
I'd give this 4 stars as a bedroom clock radio... five stars as a table radio. The sound and tuning are quite satisfactory.
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