Early 4G iPod Review

iPodlounge has just posted a lengthy review of the new 4th generation iPod. This review was written for the "New User", someone who is looking to buy their first MP3 player, but still does a good job of pointing out the differences between the 3G and 4G iPods. A "Power User" review is supposed to follow. Also, they have a big batch of photos. Not surprisingly iPodlounge likes the new iPod:

From a new iPod buyer's perspective, the new fourth-generation iPods from Apple are pretty exciting. At $299 (20 gigabyte) and $399 (40 gigabyte), they're cheaper than their comparably sized predecessors, feature better battery life, and have all the features that iPod owners have known and loved for the past year and three months, plus the iPod mini's superior Click Wheel. Fully compatible with existing iPod electronic accessories and likely to be more widely available in stores than iPod minis through the end of 2004, they're strong competitors against virtually every other music player on the market today.

Also, they agree with us that the 4G model and the $100 price cut is Apple's move to hook the masses:

Today, Apple's fourth-generation iPods have taken another step towards global ubiquity. While not substantially different from their predecessors, they offer better battery life, value for the dollar, and a collection of small user interface improvements that are mostly of interest to current iPod owners. But importantly, the new iPods - like this review - were not designed to appeal to current iPod owners. They were mostly made for converts and first-time digital music buyers. And judged by that standard, they are an almost unmitigated success.

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