iPod Who is using "classic" iPods?

I still use the 5th-generation iPod in my car -- works just fine!

I use a 5th gen every time I get in my car, which is several times a day. If it ever dies, I have a 5.5 in reserve. You may not see us but we're out here.

jruschme said:

Just curious...

Are there people out there using "classic" iPods on a daily/normal basis?

I recently fixed up an old iPod Photo which I had picked up as a project. When I was looking for parts or another broken one on eBay, I was surprised to see people actively bidding on parts ones. I assume this means that there must be an active community repairing/using them, correct? I mean, they can't all be going to just collectors.

I confess, though, that it's been a while since I've seen someone using one of the older iPods, even a Classic. So, I'm wondering who are the people still using them?

Thanks... JR

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I have a 60GB iPod Photo that stays in my car. Has for years. Car does not charge the newer devices and I like the storage on the 60GB.

Every single day!

I have several iPod classics that are used daily. My 7th Gen 160 is used at work for music during the day, while my 6th Gen 160Gb houses audio books that I use in the car while commuting to work.

I want Apple to expand the classic - a much larger drive would allow me to have my entire music library with me

Have a 6th gen I swapped the HD out of for an SSD. Use it in my car.

Still prefer having it with me on trips versus listening to music through my phone.

jrswizzle said:

Have a 6th gen I swapped the HD out of for an SSD. Use it in my car.

Still prefer having it with me on trips versus listening to music through my phone.

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How's the performance with the SSD? Does it change tracks faster? What about boot time?

I have 3 120gb classics, 2 are in cars, 1 is a NIB backup.

Both of the ones in cars are in Belkin leather cases.

2 are black 1 is white/silver, or it may be the reverse.

Point is the color sure doesn't matter to me .

Who is using "classic" iPods?

larrylaffer said:

How's the performance with the SSD? Does it change tracks faster? What about boot time?

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Not really any difference - battery life seems better. But that may be because I've gotten used to iOS devices that don't last as long.

I did it mainly for the longevity and the added storage. Went from 80 GB to 120 GB roughly.

Classic iPod here for use in my car. Prefer it over the radio.

Take my 160Gb with me on train, in car and on holidays.

Used daily!

I use my 160gb ipod classic at home everyday!
I play it on my hi-fi..i have 4 speakers in my house..bathroom,bedroom,kitchen, and guest room..the ipod rocks everyday in my home!..hahaha..but i've been waiting apple to update the ipod touch to 160gb at least..so i could play my music around my home via bluetooth..isn't it cool!!!?.can't wait til september anymore..

like others i use a classic in the car, my car has bluetooth streaming but the quality isn't as good and i can't keep my entire library on my phone and I'm not a fan of streaming music

I use a 7thG iPod Classic as the front end of a high end portable system (iPod > Cypher labs Algorhythm dB > ALO Rx3B+ > Audeze LCD-X). Lately I've been using it less because I'm finding my iPhone 5S and MacBook Air to sound a lot better than the iPod even though I'm essentially using it as a transport only. I still carry it around as many hotels have iPod docks which only have the original 30 pin connection.

I have a bunch of older ones that I still use. I favor the 2nd gen nanos for being practically indestructible and very portable. I swap out their content periodically, keep them in a dish on top the microwave, grab one and go, it's fun discovering exactly what's on there while I'm driving to the store...

Also I still use a couple of Classics. One is for operas and other traditional genres, and the other for everything else. Generally I use them in a speakerdock in my studio. Sometimes I'll take one when I'm traveling without a laptop, otherwise my local music is kind of limited since I don't keep a lot of it on my smart devices.

My Classic stays plugged in inside my armrest to hear tunes in the car.

just got 5G (60gb) to replace my old 4G (20gb) that died couple weeks ago...

Have three of them. Love my U2 edition.

Had a 1st gen and 3rd gen. Currently own a 6th gen. Loved them all. All of my music on the go (offline) is still invaluable to me.

I kinda wish I'd never sold my 1st or 3rd gens.

I still use it in my car. Love that thing

I still use my 6th Generation iPod everyday.

Our 30GB iPod classic accompanies us in our car when we travel.