Reviews of the Apple iPod Nano (2GB, black)
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CNET Review
The Good: The iPod Nano has a gorgeous, superslim design with a bright, photo-friendly screen. It is easy to operate and works seamlessly with iTunes and the iTunes Music Store, which has the world's largest selection of music. It boasts a nimble processor and system performance with no skipping, thanks to flash memory.
The Bad: The iPod Nano suffers from unspectacular battery life, and though the device is durable, it scratches easily; blemishes show up more drastically on the black version. The Nano is pricey in terms of gigabytes per dollar, and its 4GB maximum capacity is not a good fit for many power users. The player skips many sought-after extra features such as FM radio and A/V-out, and it doesn't work with Camera Connector. The USB power adapter ($29) is not included.
The Bottom Line: Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 407682 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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t3.com
Review Summary: It's got all the beauty of an iPod, shrunk into an amazingly small shell. Go buy one - now!
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No Rating
arstechnica.com
Review Summary: The nano comes in the classic plastic case, complete with all the accessories iPod owners have come to expect: standard iPod connector, dock adapter, headphones, and a little booklet
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No Rating
pcreview.co.uk
Review Summary: Having flash memory (solid state with no moving parts) unlike the iPod video which is hard drive based, it is by far the most durable and feature laden iPod one can buy for exclusively playing music on the go!
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MA099LL/A
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported USB
- Flash memory installed 2 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 1.5 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in
- Color Black
- Available body colors Black
- Included accessories Docking station adapter
- Software type Apple iTunes for Mac, Apple iTunes for Windows
- iPod Generation 1G
Carrying Case
- Case type None
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless
- Playback modes Repeat all, One track repeat, Random play / shuffle
- Edit functions Erase
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Supported bit rate 16 - 320
- ID3 tags support Yes
- External hard drive function Yes
- Additional features Variable bit-rate compatible
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Diagonal size 1.5 in
- Resolution 176 x 132
- Backlight display Yes
- Display illumination color Blue, White
- Display menu language Czech, Dutch, Greek, Danish, French, German, Korean, Polish, English, Finnish, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Japanese, Hungarian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Amplifier response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Timer Wake, Sleep
- Built-in clock Timer, Digital clock
- Additional features Date display, Upgradeable firmware, USB 2.0 compatibility
Video Playback Features
- Still image format JPEG|BMP|GIF|TIFF|PSD|PNG
- PIM features Yes
CD System
- Playback modes Program play, Repeat one/all, Shuffle play
- Digital audio standards supported MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Built-in
- Equalizer factory preset qty 20
- Equalizer factory presets Normal, Classical, POP, Rock, Jazz
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Impedance 32 Ohm
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x, USB cable - External
- Connector type 1 x Docking station, 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 14 hour(s)
- Recharge time 3 hour(s)
- Power device type None
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port, Docking
- Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.3.4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later
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User Opinions
Buying Choices
iPod nano 2GB MP3 Player - Black from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $181.99
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TriStateCamera.com
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