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Reviews of the Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 8GB, black)

  • 8.3

    CNET Review

    September 13, 2006

    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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  • 9.0

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 21, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 407534 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.

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  • 8.0

    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

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  • 8.0

    pcanswers.co.uk

    Review Summary: Absolutely lovely, but not great value

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  • 8.0

    trustedreviews.com

    Review Summary: In comparison to our current flash player of choice " iRiver's Clix 2 " Apple's latest nano has fallen behind the times a little. It does have a lovely colour screen but it can't play video, its sound quality isn't up there with the best and, though I ...

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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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Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 8GB, black)

Buying Choices

iPod nano 2nd Generation 8GB MP3 Player - Black from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $149.00

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