Reviews of the Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 8GB, black)
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CNET Review
The Good: The second-generation Apple iPod Nano takes on a new scratch-resistant aluminum body, which is available in a variety of bright and shiny colors; it's still superslender but more durable, thanks to a seamless construction. It supports photos (with thumbnail grid) and album art and has great sound quality.
The Bad: The iPod Nano still doesn't play video, not that you'd want to watch it on the small screen, and there's no built-in FM tuner or recording capability; not all color options are available for all memory sizes.
The Bottom Line: The second-generation Apple iPod Nano is like the successful offspring of an iPod Mini and a first-generation iPod Nano. It's small, stylish, user-friendly, and competitively priced--a great player all around and suitable for a variety of users.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 361079 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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macworld.com
Review Summary: Though the newest iPod nanos look positively Lilliputian when placed next to an iPod mini, they're very much a restatement of the former. Available in capacities of 2, 4, and 8GB (priced at $149, $199, and $249, respectively) these iPods bear the same ...
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techradar.com
Review Summary: It's a triumph of design, but wipe the drool off your chin and have a careful think about what you really want. Of everything here, this'd make the best gift for someone else, but possibly not yourself
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MA497LL/A
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported USB
- Flash memory installed 8 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 1.4 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in
- Body material Anodized aluminum
- Color Black
- Included accessories Docking station adapter
- iPod Generation 2G
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
- 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
- Timer Wake, Sleep, Stopwatch
- Built-in clock Alarm, Timer, Digital clock
- Additional features Calendar, Date display, Built-in games, Volume limiter, Upgradeable firmware, USB 2.0 compatibility
Equalizer
- Equalizer factory preset qty 20
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 USB cable - External
- Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking station
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 24 hour(s)
- Recharge time 3 hour(s)
- Power device type None
System Requirements
- Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later
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