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Based on 14 expert reviews, the average rating for Apple IPOD 20GB is 4.1/5. Expert Reviews for MP3 Players are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Apple iPod 2nd Gen

(9/7/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 171307 other MP3 & Media Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
Country: US
81.0 / 100.0
PC Magazine Title:

Altec Lansing M812

(8/29/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Country: US
3.0 / 5.0
Stuff.tv Title:

Apple iPod Hi-Fi

(11/15/06)
Summary: Apple¿s own hi-fi dock for the iPod should be the mutt¿s nuts¿ shouldn¿t it?... Read the full review
Verdict: Judged not only by its maker¿s high standards, but also by its leading rivals¿ efforts, this system is neither Apple nor hi-fi.
Country: UK
3.0 / 5.0
PC Review Title:

Apple iPod 20GB

(9/1/05)
Summary: The iPod is the most stylish MP3 player on the market. Of that there can be no doubt at all. The fashion conscious seem pretty reluctant to try out any other MP3 player on the market, and who can really blame them? With the exception of Olympus' recently release MR-100, most players are pretty unattractive items. However, the poorer sound... Read the full review
Country: UK
N/A
PC Magazine Title:

Apple Fourth Gen. iPod (20GB)

(8/10/04)
Summary: Still the player to beat despite a premium price and minimal features. The fourth generation of the Apple iPod doesn't sound any better than the third, but it doesn't need to—as long as you don't use the EQ settings. Read the full review
Pros: ; Charges via USB cable. Nice firmware improvements. Control wheel adopted from iPod mini. Improved battery life.
Cons: ; EQ distortion problems at high volume.
Country: US
4.5 / 5.0
I4U Title:

Apple iPod 20GB

(1/13/04)
Summary: Pocket-size and ultralight for true portability, iPod travels with you. Browse your music by playlist, artist, genre, or song in seconds with iPod's unique and incredibly easy-to-use, touch-sensi... Read the full review
Country: US
10.0
PC Magazine Title:

Apple 20GB iPod

(11/5/02)
Summary: Read the full review
Country: US
5.0 / 5.0
Techradar Title:

Apple iPod 20GB


Summary: Just when there were starting to be too many iPods to choose from, Apple comes along and simplifies the entire range. The new all-singing, alldancing iPods now have colour screens and a few extra features.So what's new? Well apart from looking fresher and brighter than its mono-screen predecessors, the new colour iPod comprises all the... Read the full review
Pros: ; >Full colour screen> Listen to 5,000 songs> Browse photos easily
Cons: ; >Not as portable as iPod mini> iPod back scratches easily> No FireWire lead included
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
Webuser Title:

Apple iPod


Summary: Few other gadgets in the last decade have inspired as much adulation as the iPod, with its gorgeous, minimalist design, slender build and oh-so-simple interface. Read the full review
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Apple iPod (20GB, 4th generation) review


Summary: : The fourth and best iPod to date -- and it's more affordable... Read the full review
Verdict: Apple's fourth-generation iPod delivers notable improvements to an already excellent product -- and at a lower price
Pros: ; Click Wheel improves user experience; better battery life; useful firmware enhancements such as multiple On The Go playlists
Cons: ; Dock, remote control and carrying case not included (dock is included with the 40GB version)
Country: UK
8.3 / 10.0
Lordpercy.com Title:

Lordpercy.com


Summary: The all new iPod Colour has hit the streets and apart from the bright new colour screen there are a few features rolled in from the now defunked iPod photo. But is it worth your money?... Read the full review
Country: UK
N/A
CNET.co.uk Title:

Apple iPod (20GB, colour) preview


Summary: : The newest 20GB iPod is much improved and still costs £209... Read the full review
Verdict: While this iPod update isn't major, it brings all models of the flagship Apple player up to the same level of sophistication. Along with the podcast-friendly iTunes 4.9, the iPod franchise is a one step closer to what we see as the inevitable addition of video features.
Country: UK
N/A
T3 Title:

Apple iPod 20GB


Summary: The best just got tweaked - but is it any better?... Read the full review
Verdict: Basic Apple formula with some worthwhile improvements
Pros: ; Knockout design; Superb PC and Mac software; Brilliantly easy interface; Lots of great touches
Cons: ; Below-average battery life
Country: UK
5.0 / 5.0

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