Price range: £91.37
What is it: Pencil-thin flash MP3 player with 4GB memory and a 38mm colour screen
What we think: The Apple iPod nano is thin, beautiful and feature-filled, but 4GB may not be enough for many power users
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 September 2005
Tags: apple, accessories, wheel, micro
We like:
Gorgeous, superslim design with bright, photo-friendly screen; easy to operate; works seamlessly with iTunes and iTunes Music Store, which has the world's largest selection of music; nimble processor and system performance; no skipping, thanks to flash memory
We don't like:
Unspectacular battery life; though durable, device scratches easily; pricey in terms of gigabytes per pound; 4GB maximum capacity is not a good fit for many power users; no sought-after extra features such as FM radio; no A/V-out; doesn't work with Camera Connector
You might also need:
Better earbud headphones; digital photos; protective case
CNET UK judgement:
Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous Apple iPod nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come
Apple iPod nano (4GB) History
24 Aug 2007 in News
News.blog: New iPods, at last?
AppleInsider reports new Mac OS X-based iPods and iPod nanos will be released in September, sporting features similar to the iPhone, writes News.com blogger Tom Krazit
10 Apr 2007 in News
Apple sells 100 millionth iPod
The device has dominated the music-player market since its 2001 introduction -- the iTunes Store has had similar success selling music and video online
13 Oct 2006 in Reviews
Which new iPod is the one for me?
So, you've decided you must have an iPod. Your options are thankfully straightforward -- Apple has anticipated the average consumer's aversion to obscure letters and numbers and simply calls its ranges the iPod, the iPod nano and the iPod Shuffle. But do you want a fancy new one or an older version you might find on eBay?
12 Sep 2006
Apple announces second generation
The original nano is replaced by the iPod nano (2nd generation) in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities
24 Aug 2006 in News
Has the iPod run out of new tricks?
Apple hasn't significantly updated its franchise music player in almost a year, while rivals have added capacity and more
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