Reviews of the Apple iPod Nano (third generation, 8GB, red)
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computershopper.com
Review Summary: With its cool, new shape, big, bright screen, and added video capability, the third-generation Nano gets almost everything right.
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Computeract!ve
Review Summary: Apple's new Nano looks distinctly stubby compared its predecessor thanks to it being 20mm shorter.
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v3.co.uk
Review Summary: The squat, third-generation Nano plays video and comes with a brand new interface
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: Despite its shape and size changing dramatically, the new iPod nano still manages to be the best designed player on the market. Under the hood lies an excellent music player, and a capable video player representing great value at this price.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: Completely redesigned, the third-generation Nano adds video playback and redefines the portable media player.
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: MB257LL/A
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
- Flash memory installed 8 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 1.7 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2 in x 0.3 in x 2.8 in
- Body material Steel, Anodized aluminum
- Color Red
- Included accessories Docking station adapter
- iPod Generation 3G
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
- Additional features MPEG-4 playback, JPEG photo playback, Variable bit-rate compatible
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Diagonal size 2 in
- Resolution 320 x 240
- 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, Stopwatch, Digital clock
- Additional features Calendar, Cover Flow, Built-in games, Volume limiter, USB 2.0 compatibility
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Digital graphic
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 Docking station, Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
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
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port (compatible with 2.0 specification)
- Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.4.8 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later
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