Typical price: £90
What is it: Small flash-based MP3 player with 1GB memory
What we think: The Nano's sound quality may not match the iPod Shuffle, but you can see your song titles and record through the built-in microphone
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 September 2005
Tags: creative, cover, microphone, listening
We like:
Small proportions; straightforward navigation; recording ability
We don't like:
Flimsy battery cover
You might also need:
A headphone to phono connector will let you rig this into your home stereo
CNET.co.uk judgement:
While the Nano is attractively small and gives good audio, we were disappointed by its poor build quality -- the battery hatch snapped off after a few days of use. Anyone who needs a compact voice recorder will love the Nano's pocketable size, but true audiophiles will find the iPod Shuffle has a more refined output stage
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