Typical price: £109
What is it: Apple's newest, thinnest iPod nano
What we think: It's a looker and the upgrades are worth it for some people
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 September 2008
Tags: Apple, Apple iPod nano (4th gen), album art, podcast, video podcasts
We like:
Design; Apple's new Genius playlist tool; accessibility features for the visually impaired
We don't like:
The fact that you have to upgrade to Apple's iTunes 8 software; the rounded screen invites glare; average sound quality
Also known as:
iPod nano 4G
CNET UK judgement:
The fourth-generation iPod nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Look out for innovative accessibility features and the Genius playlist tool, but just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing
Full review:
Apple's fourth-generation iPod nano returns to the original long, light, and slender formula that put the series on the map. Offered in an attractive range of nine colours for both the 8GB iPod nano (£109) and 16GB iPod nano (£149) models, Apple has yet again raised the MP3 player bar. Continue Reading...
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Photos: Hands-on with the new Apple iPod nano
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New Apple iPod nano: Shake it to wake it
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