And i'm not talking about the usual problem Apple claims which is battery

Apple could be more generous with what they pack in the box.

Apple is truly ripping-off America

Why can't Apple make the iPod exterior just a little more durable

Today I was told that Apple is returning the iPod to the store and is refusing to repair it as it was out of warranty

/c Apple is notorious for releasing a product and then releasing another, better version of the product a short while later

Apple will not cover second unit failure in warranty.

I have a number of toys in my older age, and the Apple I-Pod is clearly a favorite

However Apple's boneheaded stance concerning this issue should keep potential customers away from this product

I am not a paid Apple employee like some of the reviewers on here.

Apple kinda blows

(sorry, ain't gonna sell anything to you or violate Apple's no-can-copy policy, Copypod is solely for my backup as I have 6 iPods of varying capacity--55 gig iPod to 3.7 gig Nano, mini, plus my wife's various iPods-- to load with my CDs, to listen to one at a time).

Apple is well known for scrimping on required accessories, but they have sunk to a new low with this package.

Doubtless Apple will sooner or later launch yet another expensive video ipod update, presumably enough folks will want the kudos of having the latest model so Apple's profits will continue

I think Apple thinks it's cool to provide a minimum of signage or instruction and let people figure things out on their own.

Also, transferring videos is a bit of a hassle as Apple only supports limited video formats

I mean honestly, how hard would it have been for Apple to make this player capable of playing music files loaded onto the device sans iTunes?

Apple still have a serious reliability problem in my experience.

Even so, conversion is a very tricky business (Apple allows only for videos recorded in its proprietory formats).

IPOD!!Could use sub files to make things easier and Apple is just too concerned with making as much money as they can to be a user friendly company, but they make a great product anyway

It's also a surprise for Apple to be so irritatingly poor.

Arguable the best product Apple has ever made, the iPod Video (5G) does exactly what it's supposed to, in the best looking package, with the best user interface.

Not necessarily Apple's fault, except that their video standard is maybe a little too rigid.

Using my iBook, I'm able to convert full-length 8GB DVDs of movies into 600MB MPEG4's for "downtime" viewing (e.g., commute, slacking off during lectures or meetings) on my iPod using a free downloadable (Apple-only) program called HandBrake (available at versiontracker dot com) (this process takes 4-6 hours, and is something you start before going to bed....in the morning, just load the finished product onto your iPod as you would music files)

Also, Apple was a hassle to deal with when I had a problem with the original ipod I received whereas Amazon was delightful and sent me a replacement before I even received the mailing label to return the original flawed ipod.

It was a great purchase and he made it super easy as well as gave me a great product