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Apple iPod Nano / 1st Generation
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Expert Score (41)8.5
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Value for money (393)7.7
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Features (124)7.7
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- great sound, easy to use, sleek compact, lots of storage, simple controls
- battery life, scratches easily, freezes up, no radio, screen breaks easily
Apple iPod Nano / 1st Generation
The 1st Generation iPod Nano is among the mid-range models in Apple’s iPod line of portable media players. It was first made available in 2005. Like the iPod Shuffle, the 1st Generation iPod Nano uses flash memory but it features a display screen and a click wheel smaller than those found in the iPod Classic.
The 1st Generation iPod Nano measures 1.6 x 3.5 x 0.27 inches and weighs 1.5 ounces. It comes with a Li-ion battery that takes about 3 hours to charge and c…
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The 1st Generation iPod Nano is among the mid-range models in Apple’s iPod line of portable media players. It was first made available in 2005. Like the iPod Shuffle, the 1st Generation iPod Nano uses flash memory but it features a display screen and a click wheel smaller than those found in the iPod Classic.
The 1st Generation iPod Nano measures 1.6 x 3.5 x 0.27 inches and weighs 1.5 ounces. It comes with a Li-ion battery that takes about 3 hours to charge and can last up to 14 hours of music playback and up to 4 hours of slideshows with music.
The gadget features a 1.5-inch 176 x 132-pixel resolution display that supports up to 65,536 colors. It was initially released in two sizes including the 2 gigabyte version and the 4 gigabyte version. Four months after the original release, a 1-gigabyte version was released. All sizes are available in black and white.
Apple approximates that the 4 gigabyte version can store up to 1000 audio files. It supports skip-free playback of a number of audio formats including AAC, protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF.
The 1st Generation iPod Nano is compatible with Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later. It can be also used with Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later.
Apart from these, the device can also be used to sync iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only) and PNG formats.
The 1st Generation iPod Nano’s durability was tested by Ars Technica. After a number of extreme endurance tests, the gadget only stopped playing after a 40-foot fall and landing on concrete
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For many, the iPod Nano makes up for some of the shortcomings of the iPod Shuffle. It is thinner and a tad smaller than the Shuffle and is very comfortable to hold in one’s hand. The unit delivers a wealth of sound and the 1.5 inch color LCD screen is bright and exceedingly clear. The black color and rounded design are very stylish. The Menu options allow browsing in a variety of ways, sorting music by artist, album, songs, etc. Album are appears on the 1.5 inch screen right along side of the respective …
See moreFor many, the iPod Nano makes up for some of the shortcomings of the iPod Shuffle. It is thinner and a tad smaller than the Shuffle and is very comfortable to hold in one’s hand. The unit delivers a wealth of sound and the 1.5 inch color LCD screen is bright and exceedingly clear. The black color and rounded design are very stylish. The Menu options allow browsing in a variety of ways, sorting music by artist, album, songs, etc. Album are appears on the 1.5 inch screen right along side of the respective song titles.
Continuing in the Apple tradition but unlike other competing MP3 players, the iPod Nano does not feature an FM tuner, so no listening to and certainly no recording of radio. Another drawback is the lack of user-replaceable batteries. But perhaps the biggest issue is the position of the headphone jack and the dock connector/USB plug on the unit. Those two features are adjacent to one another so you often have to take out the headphones to be able to take out the USB connecting cable. Even more of an issue, you have to remove the headphones to place the Nano into a dock connector, so no listening while charging, and more plugging in and out than one would like.
Another drawback according to reviewers is the price of the Nano compared to other similar units. Other brands offer more than twice the storage capacity for roughly the same price, many with other features as well. However, as with all iPods, this unit has great sound and the earphones come with three pairs of ear cushions. It also is flexibly and can be utilized as a USB hard drive and photo viewer. Just remember that the Nano can not play games or video nor does it have TV-out capacity.
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Reviewer: The Gadgeteer20 September 2007
Of the three updated iPods that Apple recently announced, I would have to say that the updates to the nano have caused me more excitement than the 160GB classic and the touch screen enabled iPod touch. To date, the nano has been Apple's smallest audio player with a color display. But now it's evolved into a video player as well. Dubbed the 'fatty', the new nano is anything but pudgy. It's as thin as ever, but now has a wide display capable of showing your favorite videos... Read more
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Apple iPod nano 8GB
Reviewer: Digitaltrends16 November 2006- Overall 9
The 3rd generation iPod nano is one of the most enticing iPods Apple has ever produced. It's thin, sexy, easy to use, holds plenty of music, videos and photos. The sound quality is impressive - seemingly better than earlier iPod nanos. Video quality is great, too. Downsides? The headphone connector is on the bottom of the iPod nano, making it a total pain in the rear to use on treadmills, in the car or in a pocket (the nano usually ends up being used upside-down, making... Read more
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Reviewer: Newbie24 October 2006
The Apple iPod nano White (2 GB, MA004LL/A) MP3 Player lets you import single images or entire albums directly from your Mac or PC, and includes a slide show feature to put your pictures to music. Built-in back lighting makes it easy to see your screen indoors and out. Plus with 176 x 132-pixel resolution, clarity has never been better. With the calendar, to-do list and alarm clock/timer, you’ll never miss an appointment. It fast forwards, rewinds, plays or pauses... Read more
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Slender, lightweight music player has a bright color display and 4GB of flash memory.
Reviewer: PC World19 May 2006- Overall 8
- Design 8
- Features 7
- Performance 9
But if you're an iTunes devotee already--or if you want a featherweight, fashionable MP3 player--you'll find plenty to love about the iPod Nano. Read more
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Apple Computer iPod nano 4GB
Reviewer: macHOME16 December 2005- Overall 10
It's a really small, color iPod. Any questions? Read more
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Excellent iPod
Reviewer: Kat, Circuit City28 September 2008- Overall 9
- Value for money 6
- Sound quality 10
I got this for myself and I am very happy for my right decision. This Item is very compact and has excellent sound. Read more
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Upgrade?
Reviewer: Derek, Digitaltrends26 March 2008- Overall 7
My friend gave me his old iPod mini because he had just bought the new classic iPod 80GB and I use the iPod mini every day but sadly but true the battery on it is dying out and now it only lasts 10-15 minutes after an all night charge and I like the iPod nano 2nd generation because of its shape and green color but I've heard I should get the new nano. I've heard the wheel clicker is hard to use so I'm still undecided about what to do. Read more
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Reviewer: First L, Yahoo Shopping16 November 2007
- Overall 10
- Value for money 10
- Features 10
- Sound quality 10
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Excellent small MP3 player, scratches
Reviewer: DJJD, CameraWorld.com26 February 2007- Overall 10
I enjoy using this MP3 player. It holds enough music for me. It will never skip because of its flash memory, so it is good for sports or in the car. Overall it is an excellent MP3 player with good software (iTunes), the only downside is that it scratches easily. Since this is only cosmetic, and can be fixed by buying a case, it doesn't affect the product's rating. Read more
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Reviewer: kelsey_richards186, PC World05 January 2007
- Overall 6
why can i only get games on my 40GB video ipod but i can not get games onto my 4GB ipod nano i realy would rather games on this because it is smaller. Read more
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