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Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)


  • An update to the original video iPod, the Apple iPod video 30GB 5.5 Generation
  • Video device features a longer battery life and a brighter LCD screen
  • Media player stores approximately 7,500 songs
  • Total included memory: 30 GB
  • Storage media supported: Internal hard drive
  • Audio codecs supported: AAC, AIFF, MP3, WAV
  • MP3 bit rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
  • Video format: MPEG-4, H.264
  • Video bit rate: 160 kbps
  • Max video resolution: 640 x 480
  • Color LCD 2.5-inch display
  • General features: Alarm, CD ripping/encoding, Internet support, sleep timer, upgradeable firmware
  • Additional features: Address book, calendar, equalizer, photo viewer
  • Playback features: repeat mode, resume play, shuffle play mode
  • USB connectivity
  • Audio output connectors: Audio headphone out (1/8-inch Mini)
  • Average playback time (audio): 14 hours
  • Average playback time (video): 3.5 hours
  • Power source: rechargeable Lithium ion battery
  • System compatibility: Windows, Macintosh
  • Batteries included
  • Dimensions: 4.1 inches high x 2.4 inches wide x 0.43 inches deep
  • What's Included: Apple iPod unit,Apple earbud headphones, Apple USB 2.0 cable (for charging and transferring music via computer)
This high-quality item has been factory refurbished. Please click on the icon above for more information on quality factory-reconditioned merchandise.
Average Customer Rating:
3.4 out of 5
3.4
 out of 
5
17 of 25(68%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Review 1 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Nice product,
April 13, 2008
By kjsmith6
from Erie, PA
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Ease of Operation
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"I was a little confused at first when I received the iPod, there was no owner's manual, start up disc, packing sheet, etc.. A phone call to customer service resolved the issue, but it was still rather irritating to just receive a box with just an iPod. It is working wonderfully, being used daily, and I am satisfied with the product. Thank you for your help in resolving the confusion!!"
Review 2 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
not good,
April 7, 2008
By PEICEOFJUNKKKK
from CA
Value
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Ease of Operation
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Features
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
"DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM. reused and refurbished is stupid its very very used and scratched up as well as broken. you can only hear out of one earphone and its the ipod not the earphones. I tried 4 different pairs of earphones and none of them worked with the ipod but they worked fine on a zune. I am not satisfied at all I waited 10 days for a piece of junk."
Review 3 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Apple 30GB 5.5 Generation iPod Video,
January 28, 2008
By simba1969
from Tarpon Springs Florida
Value
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Ease of Operation
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Features
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
"Bad idea!!! I got this for my son for Christmas and have had to return it 2 times. We are now waiting for the 3rd one to be shipped out to us. I wish I would have bought a brand new one for $50 more. It is a month after Christmas and he has used his new Ipod 2 days - one day for each Ipod he had and then they froze up on him. If you do buy a refurbished Ipod - spend the extra $19.99 and get the 2 year extended warranty from Overstock."
Review 4 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
ipod video 30 G,
January 16, 2008
By razorboi
Value
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Ease of Operation
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"thanks for the product, it works great and even looks awsome. i would definetly refer it to a friend"
Review 5 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Waste of money,
January 2, 2008
By BlackArana
from Los Angeles, CA
Value
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Ease of Operation
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Features
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
"I purchased a refurbished Ipod for my daughter and It has never worked. It will not do anything. I pretty much paid for a piece of garbage."
Review 6 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Referbished comes with issues,
December 31, 2007
By emerald114
Value
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Ease of Operation
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"This was a referbished Ipod and it works and had all accessories, however the back was scratched therefore it didn't show as new. Luckily It was a gift for my husband and he didn't mind."
Review 7 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Not worth the trouble,
December 27, 2007
By kacooper
from Ocala, FL
Value
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of Operation
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"I bought the refurbished IPod video for my daughter for x-mas. The next day it started having problems. The connection where the head phones goes in is loose and makes it difficult to hear. It has only been one day and I expected it to last longer than that. Even though I bought the warranty, now I have to go to the trouble of sending it back and she will be without it. She just got it for x-mas. This was a bad idea to save $50. I should have just bought a new one."
Review 8 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ipod,
December 22, 2007
By daffyddl
from san diego
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of Operation
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Great product, great price. I received product right away. less then a week.
Customer service was very helpful. I will shop here more often.
"
Review 9 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
works good...doesn't keep a charge for long,
December 17, 2007
By enatalieagn
from montgomery, al
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Ease of Operation
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"i have wanted an ipod for years and finally got one when i saw how cheap these refurbished ones were on overstock. my ipod works great...when it's not dead. it stays charged for less than a day and i have to charge it every night."
Review 10 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Had a little trouble at first,
December 13, 2007
By AshleyKristin
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of Operation
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Features
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"The IPod we got was programmed for a Mac, and we didn't know that at all! So programming it with Windows was really difficult. Once we figured out the problem however, we were able to use the iPod with ease. I would definitely recommend."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
This Rocks,
November 12, 2007
By BaltimoreKat
from Baltimore, MD
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of Operation
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Worried about buying a refurbished video iPod but it is wonderful. So glad I bought it."
Review 12 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
ipod 30 gb,
November 12, 2007
By decohart
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of Operation
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"out standing price and fast shipping love overstock"
Review 13 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Apple 30GB 5.5 Generation White iPod Video,
November 10, 2007
By mcanonici
from Ardmore, OK
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of Operation
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"This was a great price for the ipod. The shipping was also fast."
Review 14 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
My IPod is awesome and a great price,
November 5, 2007
By cynthiadee
from Denver, CO
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of Operation
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Have been super happy with my ipod and the value of it...I love it...I was worried because it was so inexpensive but am thrilled now."
Review 15 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Disapointed,
November 4, 2007
By Likaia
from OC Ca.
Value
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Ease of Operation
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Features
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
"Bought this for my daughter's B-Day she's away at college,& it DOESN"T WORK! TERRIBLE"
Review 16 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Thanks for speedy delivery,
October 23, 2007
By mmeeker
from Lafayette, IN
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of Operation
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"This item was for a teen and it got here so quickly!!
What a relief :-) She is REALLY enjoying her new iPod, it's working good. Thanks for the great service!!
"
Review 17 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Do not buy this!,
October 18, 2007
By Trais
from Santa Fe, NM
Value
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Ease of Operation
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Features
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
"Mine died after 90 days and becuase it's remaufactured the warrantly was already expired. DO NOT BUY THIS!"
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Apple 30GB 5.5 Generation White iPod Video,
October 11, 2007
By dkunk01
from Darien GA
Value
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Ease of Operation
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Features
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
"DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!!! It is terrible - never even turned on when it arrived!! Go buy a new one it is worth your time and effort!!! What a WASTE!!!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Not really conditioned like new,
October 11, 2007
By SamyV
from Philadelphia
Value
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Audio/Video Quality
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Ease of Operation
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Battery does not hold charge for more than couple of days even when not used."
Review 20 for Apple iPod Classic 30GB 5.5 Generation White (Refurbished)
Overall Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Should have bought new.,
October 1, 2007
By bert321
from Lakewood, CA
Value
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
"I was very excited about receiving my new ipod. Unfortunately, buying refurbished was not such a great idea. You could see little scratches on the back, and I did have to restore it to factory settings when I received it. I could deal with this, but then after downloading all my songs, and using it for a short amount of time my ipod froze. I managed to get it to work again only to have it happen again. I am very disappointed with this product."
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.