Apple iPod Nano 8 GB - Black
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Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) iPod shines!

, Nov. 25, 2008
Comments:
For something easy to carry around and almost carefree to use, the iPod Nano Gen 3 is the ideal (or almost) product. Its small size and attractive case caught my attention, and continues to intrigue me. It holds enough music for a long trip.

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Pros: sMALL SIZE, HIGH CAPACITY
Cons: Unable to handle WMA files
macworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Diminutive player steps up to become an equal to the iPod classic

Comments:
The changes to the iPod nano -- adding video playback and game support -- make it the equal to the full-sized iPod classic in terms of capabilities. But does it measure up in terms of performance? Dan Frakes takes the third-generation nano in hand to see

Review Verdict: The nano line retains its anodized-metal face-which has also been adopted by the new iPod classic-but inherits the shiny-metal back that's been the trademark of every full-size iPod. Unfortunately, this change makes the nano less rugged, as the shiny surf

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Pros: All the features of the iPod classic-including video playback, video output, and games-in a smaller, less-expensive, and flash-memory-based player; bright, clear screen; very good sound quality, excellent battery life; improved user interface; includes th
Cons: Incompatible with some existing dock-connector accessories; shiny back surface not as rugged as anodized metal of previous version; can't use previously-purchased games; Cover Flow performance limited; new visuals-heavy interface slowed by album art.
mobilemag.com Professional Review.

Behold! The Third-Generation Apple iPod Nano

Comments:
Well, if these sneak peeks are to be believed, it's going to be even smaller and come in a series of semi-translucent colors...

Review Verdict: The first generation nano brought us a brilliant color screen and a remarkably thin profile. The second generation brought back the metallic colors of the iPod Mini. What can we expect with the third generation iPod nano? Well, if these sneak peeks are to

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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Apple iPod Nano (Product) Red (8GB) Reviews

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Review Verdict: 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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Pros: 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 thumbna
Cons: 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.
cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple iPod Nano Red (8GB) review

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Pros: 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 thumbna
Cons: 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.
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple iPod nano (2nd generation, 4GB): double the battery life

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Review Verdict: 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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Pros: Scratch-resistant aluminium body; variety of bright and shiny colours; superslender but more durable; supports photos with thumbnail grid and album art; great sound quality
Cons: Still doesn't play video; no built-in FM tuner or recording capability; not all colour options are available for all sizes
cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 4GB)

Comments:
Apple's second generation iPod Nano looks and feels better than the original, and comes in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB versions.

Review Verdict: 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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Pros: New scratch-resistant aluminum body, Available in a variety of bright and shiny colours, Still superslender but more durable, thanks to seamless construction, Supports photos (with thumbnail grid) and album art, Great sound quality
Cons: Still doesn't play video, not that you'd want to watch it on the small screen, No built-in FM tuner or recording capability, Not all colour options are available for all memory sizes
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) iPod nano: Reviewed and revered

Comments:
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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QuickTake:

Pros: Scratch-resistant aluminum body;supports photos (with thumbnail grid); great sound quality.
Cons: Still doesn't play video; no built-in FM tuner or recording capability; not all color options are available for all memory sizes.
laptopmag.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple iPod nano- Review of the Apple iPod nano

Comments:
The iPod nano is still the king of ultra-slim MP3 players.

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Pros: >• Slim and sturdy, • Very good sound quality, • Simple controls and navigation
Cons: >• Lacks FM radio, , , , , , , Apple's second-generation iPod nano represents the state of the art in MP3 player design, with an ultraslim metal body and the most intuitive interface in the business. It lacks extras like a built-in FM radio, voice recorde
pcmag.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple iPod nano 8 GB (2nd Generation)

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Review Verdict: This is the finest flash player out there in terms of look and feel. Other players have the iPod beat in terms of features, but I like the iPod's lossless compression and Audible support, as well as the cool new search feature.

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Pros: Sturdy metal casing. Very slim. Bright screen. Supports Audible and lossless compression. Very good sound quality. Cool new search feature. Excellent software integration. Gapless playback. Long battery life.
pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Apple iPod Nano 8GB

Comments:
The iPod Nano has been refined, and its larger capacity and sleek styling makes it more appealing than ever.

Review Verdict: Unlike the iPod Mini, the centre selection button is recessed, which gives you some tactile reference to where the inside of the scroll wheel ends. The new earphones do sound marginally better and feel far more comfortable, but the new iPod Nano is really

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zdnetindia.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Apple iPod Nano (2nd gen, 2GB, silver)

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Review Verdict: 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.

QuickTake:

Pros: 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 thumbna
Cons: 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.
pcworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.95 star(s) iPod Nano

Comments:
The second-generation Nano delivers top-notch audio, and has a brighter screen than its predecessor.

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QuickTake:

Pros: High audio quality, Elegant design
Cons: Limits you to iTunes Music Store
mp3.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation)

Comments:

Review Verdict: 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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QuickTake:

Pros: 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 thumbna
Cons: 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.
ilounge.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.65 star(s) Apple Computer iPod nano (Second-Generation) 2/4/8GB

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digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Second_generation_iPod_nano_reviewed_all_models_colors'; When Apple Computer introduced the iPod nano (iLounge rating: A-/B+) one year ago, it displaced its most resilient, popular, colorful iPod - the iPod mini - with a

Review Verdict: might require burn in.. i know it sounds kinda crazy, but when i got my nano, it sounded tinny and flat as well, but after a while listening to it, the sound got significantly better. other people noticed this as well, so perhaps yours might need to be bu

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QuickTake:

Pros: Apple's best flash-based music player yet, offering 2GB to 8GB storage capacities in six colored, super-slim aluminum enclosures, each at affordable prices. Far more scratch-resilient than prior model without compromising style. Lives up to Apple's promis
Cons: Falls shorter of current-generation iPod on big features (video, games) than did prior nano at time of release. Color choices are limited by storage capacities and prices. Transfer times for data have doubled from prior nano. Users must download iTunes th
the-gadgeteer.com Professional Review.

Apple iPod Nano (2nd Generation)

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Pros: New aluminum shell doesn't attract fingerprints and smudges, Brighter display, New song title search feature, Better battery life claims, New aluminum shell doesn't attract fingerprints and smudges, Brighter display, New song title search feature, Better
Cons: Doesn't play videos, just displays photos, Touch wheel feels a bit cheaper than original nano, Doesn't play videos, just displays photos, Touch wheel feels a bit cheaper than original nano
itp.net Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) Product Reviews: Apple iPod Nano

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However, getting these photos onto the device is - as with songs - a case of employing Apple's ever-niggly iTunes software. When testing this device on a new PC, it took us an entire afternoon of retrying and reinstalling to get around iTunes' error messa

Review Verdict: If you want a great-looking, player and have the patience to deal with iTunes, go for this. If features, usability and value are more your thing, look elsewhere..

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lordpercy.com Professional Review.

The New iPod Nano UK Review of Apples revised player

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No sooner had Apple announced the new Nano we rushed down to our local Apple store to find one. The new range topper with its 8gb memory, smooth curves and brighter screen caught our eye and it's been the centre of attention ever since.

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zdnet.com.au Professional Review.

Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation)

Comments:
Apple's second generation iPod Nano looks and feels better than the original, and comes in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB versions.

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personal computer world Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Review: Apple iPod nano mp3 player

Comments:
The first version of the iPod nano was elegantly streamlined and compact, but its rigid rectangular design and simple black or white...

Review Verdict: A modest cosmetic upgrade, but the competitive pricing should guarantee success for the new iPod nano

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Pros: more aggressive pricing, slimmer design
Cons: no video support, small screen; no video playback
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Apple iPod nano 8GB

Comments:
Apple recently released its third generation iPod nano. Unlike the standard iPod (now callediPod Classic), the nano has been subject to major revisions and design improvements since...

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Pros: Much improved design;24 hour battery;
Cons: 2GB available only in silver; 8GB only available in black
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple iPod nano (2nd Generation)

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Review Verdict: The improvements are not groundbreaking, but the nano still remains an excellent portable music player and should keep iPod fans pleased.

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Pros: New aluminium design and colours, Brighter display, Drop in price, Search function, Gapless playback. Better battery life
Cons: No extras such as FM radio, Not all colours available for each size
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple iPod nano 4GB

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The original iPod nano drew some criticism, but has the second generation version kept up with the times?

Review Verdict: 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 hav

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pcformat.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple iPod Nano

Comments:
The Nano is a stunning piece of aesthetic design. Unfortunately like having a Ferrari that's tethered to its favourite petrol station with a steel cable, you're stuck with either iTunes or slightly clunky third party apps to manage your music.

Review Verdict: It's still a strong contender, but lack of features count against it

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Pros: Great looks, Good storage
Cons: Low on features, No drag and drop
pcanswers.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple iPod Nano

Comments:
The baby iPod is style over substance incarnate. That's not necessarily as bad as it sounds: to a lot of people, what their player looks like is genuinely important, as is feeling like they've got something that seems worth the money they spent on it

Review Verdict: Absolutely lovely, but not great value

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QuickTake:

Pros: Good battery life, Simplicity to use
Cons: Restrictive iTunes software, It just plays music
machome.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) iPod nano 4GB

Comments:
It's a really small, color iPod. Any questions?

Review Verdict: Earphone upgrade, some kind of protective case

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QuickTake:

Pros: Small size, color screen, photo storage, long battery life.
Cons: Won't sync with FireWire cable, doesn't include accessory port, feels a tad fragile.
techradar.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Apple iPod Nano 8GB 2007 | Our Review | TechRadar.com

Comments:
The front plate sports a similar coating to the last generation of iPods

Review Verdict: Whether its new stocky design will appeal as much as previous generations remains to be seen, but this is by far the best nano yet, and easily the best media player on the market at its price point

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Pros: Amazing screen resolution; Small and light; New menus and Cover Flow
Cons: Screen is small; Stubby design; 8GB maximum memory
thetechlounge.com Professional Review.

Apple iPod nano 4GB (2nd Generation)

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The iPod nano is the single best selling portable MP3 player in the world and Apple's price point has had much to do with its success. By selling a reasonably sized player (previously 1, 2 and 4GB,...

Review Verdict: The battery life was astounding. In our somewhat scientific test we achieved over a 100% increase from the previous generation iPod nano. Even if you were to run a more practical situation and cut 20% off battery life, you're still looking at almost 20 ho

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QuickTake:

Pros: Compact size and lightweight, At last, colors!, iTunes integration, Awesome battery life, Durable aluminum alloy casing, Brighter LCD, Double the storage compared to 1G nano at same price,
Cons: Price premium (40-50% according to analysts), Search feature isn't terribly useful on small capacity iPods, Still no built-in FM tuner, Color selection is limited by capacity (see below for details), , 4GB, Silver, Pink, Blue, Green,
digitalversus.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple iPod Nano 8 Go (3G)

Comments:
This new Nano seems to be a success. It has kept the advantages of its predecessor while adding some new functions that are actually useful.

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alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.6 star(s) Review summary of Apple iPod Nano (2nd Gen)

Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 15977 reviews of Apple iPod Nano (2nd Gen) from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 329319 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.

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