Typical price: £129
What is it: A compact MP3 player with double the battery life of the first-generation nano
What we think: A more powerful nano with incremental improvements on the original
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 September 2006
Tags: apple, plays, battery life, wheel
We like:
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
We don't like:
Still doesn't play video; no built-in FM tuner or recording capability; not all colour options are available for all sizes
CNET.co.uk judgement:
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 -- an all-round great player and suitable for a variety of users
Editors' Choice Winner 2006
This slender, beautiful player is easy to use and connects to the world's biggest online music store
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