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Apple iPod Nano (2GB)

8.3 Great
Release date: September 7, 2005
Category: Flash Player
Manufacturer: Apple
Capacity: 2 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 Nano (2GB)
iPod Mini Killer!
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I love this iPod, it rocks!
I've got a black one and have experienced only pleasure. The only downlfall is it's ability to get scratched rather easily.
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the ipod nano is a good product because it is smaller than the regular one and can fit in places that the regular one cant. i have one myself and i love mine i cant go nowhere with out it. if i could i would buy all of the ipods but pay the most attention
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Baahhhh GOD!!Nano rocks.Such a small size, such big functions.It\'s great.Wonderful! I listen to it the whole day. It\'s just a heaven ride listening to it.
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