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8.3 Great
Release date: September 7, 2005
Category: Flash Player
Manufacturer: Apple
Capacity: 4 GB
Weight: 1.5 oz
Audio formats: MP3, AAC, AA
Works with: eMusic, LiveDownloads, AudioLunchbox, iTunes
Storage Type: Flash Drive
Battery life: 16

The pricey Apple iPod Nano is thin, beautiful, and feature filled, but 2GB or 4GB may not be enough for many power users.

The pricey Apple iPod Nano is thin, beautiful, and feature filled, but 2GB or 4GB may not be enough for many power users. [-] Hide

The Good
Gorgeous, superslim design with bright, photo-friendly screen; easy to operate; works seamlessly with iTunes and iTunes Music Store, which has the world's largest selection of music; nimble processor and system performance; no skipping, thanks to flash memory.
The Bad
Unspectacular battery life; though durable, device scratches easily; pricey in terms of gigabytes per dollar; 4GB maximum capacity is not a good fit for many power users; no sought-after extra features such as FM radio; no A/V-out; doesn't work with Camera Connector.
Bottom Line
Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous Apple iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come.

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Apple: iPod Touch, fat Nano, Wi-Fi store

Apple: iPod Touch, fat Nano, Wi-Fi store

At media event in San Francisco, Steve Jobs unveils a new line of iPods, including a video Nano, a touch-screen iPod, and a wireless store.

FULL STORY Posted Sep 5, at 2007 11:51 AM   Comments (0)
Nano gets red for Bono crusade

Nano gets red for Bono crusade

Apple makes a red version of its new iPod Nano for U2 frontman's latest humanitarian effort.

FULL STORY Posted Oct 13, at 2006 03:46 PM   Comments (0)
Apple ready to reclaim spotlight

Apple ready to reclaim spotlight

With the tagline "It's Showtime," digital media powerhouse schedules September 12 event where it will likely announce the latest additions to its line of portable devices and its iTunes store.

FULL STORY Posted Sep 6, at 2006 03:58 PM   Comments (0)
SanDisk takes aim at iPod Nano

SanDisk takes aim at iPod Nano

Facing a massive deficit in market share, flash giant rolls out 8GB flash player and cuts prices on lower-capacity players.

FULL STORY Posted Aug 21, at 2006 03:20 PM   Comments (0)
French pass diluted DRM bill

French pass diluted DRM bill

Amendments remove some of the teeth from a law that sought to require interoperability among all digital music players and services in the country.

FULL STORY Posted Jun 22, at 2006 03:05 PM   Comments (0)
Apple to probe worker claims

Apple to probe worker claims

Company says it is committed to making sure working conditions in its iPod factories are safe, vows to look into charges made in newspaper article.

FULL STORY Posted Jun 14, at 2006 05:33 PM   Comments (0)
Creative-iPod battle heats up

Creative-iPod battle heats up

Federal trade commission votes to investigate MP3 player maker's claims that Apple infringed on its "Zen Patent."

FULL STORY Posted Jun 14, at 2006 01:09 PM   Comments (0)
TuneStage for iPod Nano debuts

TuneStage for iPod Nano debuts

iPod accessory maker unveils $180 device that connects the iPod Nano to a home stereo system wirelessly via Bluetooth technology.

FULL STORY Posted Jun 2, at 2006 02:35 PM   Comments (0)
MP3 News Breakers: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Sony, iPod, Snow Patrol

MP3 News Breakers: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Sony, iPod, Snow Patrol

Top execs at Sony Music US resign; Yeah Yeah Yeahs solicit fans for new video; Samsung loses iPod chip deal on gaffe; Snow Patrol cancel US dates; Indigo Girls switch labels.

FULL STORY Posted Jun 1, at 2006 12:14 PM   Comments (0)
Analyst: New Nanos on the way

Analyst: New Nanos on the way

Chip maker PortalPlayer says its chips will not be used in new iPod Nanos, leading to heightened speculation that higher-capacity Nanos are coming.

FULL STORY Posted Apr 20, at 2006 05:35 PM   Comments (0)

Recent User Reviews

Apple iPod Nano (4GB)
Not good
FULL REVIEW
posted Jan 10, 2006
Apple iPod Nano (4GB)
Beautiful, but expensive and hasn't got much memory for its expensive price
FULL REVIEW
posted Feb 24, 2006
Apple iPod Nano (4GB)
You'd expect better quality from apple. It's a great product if you dont touch it. No lie, i took off the plastic wrap to take a peak at the fine beauty, and i somehow ended up scratching it. Who wants to put the nano in a case, when it looks so cool with
FULL REVIEW
posted Nov 18, 2005
Apple iPod Nano (4GB)
After my 'broken Zen micro' review, i now have a 4gb Nano.
FULL REVIEW
posted Oct 29, 2005
Apple iPod Nano (4GB)
the nano is great with playing music, but gets scratched and damaged easily, im think of going to apple and picking up some black faceplate replacements (now possible)
FULL REVIEW
posted Oct 24, 2005

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