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Apple iPod nano 6th gen user reviews

Apple iPod nano 6th gen

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Andrew Jackson's avatar
5 stars out of 5

Andrew Jackson 22 October 2010

Good: Clip, Radio, 8GB or 16GB, Podcast, Apps, Multi Touch, Photos, Over 2000 songs. I also recommend buying some headphones with remote to use VoiceOver easier. You can use it as a watch aswell by buying a strap. You can customize the homescreen anyway you want and there's a handy clock aswell.

Bad: Maybe bring the price down

Comment: This is a great iPod for Music, Photos, Podcasts, FM Radio, Nike + and so much more! you can organise your Music anyway you like because you can make Playlists on the iPod itself. You can usually find offers on sites like Amazon and Tesco for a few quid off the RRP or a deal. 8GB. Around 2000 songs and loads of Photos and Podcasts. Avaliblr in loads of differenc colours including Silver, Graphite, Blue, Green and Pink. JUST BUY IT!!!
OFFER!! At Tesco Direct, You get a free £15 eVoucher (£15 off the iPod) and a free wall charge worth £25!!!

I want it
sjw102's avatar
1.5 stars out of 5

sjw102 20 September 2010

Good: It's different from the last one?

Bad: As above

Comment: Talk about a retrograde step!!!

Not for me
Camoxide's avatar
1 star out of 5

Camoxide 18 September 2010

Good: Clip?

Bad: Can't use it blind due to lack of buttons,

Comment: This should be called the iPod shuffle plus

just looks hard to use...

well done Apple for downgrading the nano. Atleast you fixed the Shuffle though.

Not for me
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Steve Tittensor 17 September 2010

Good: kind of cute??

Bad: everything else

Comment: I still use a 16Gb 4th gen Nano and use every day to run with also. Apple has done nothing to make me want this. They could they left the click wheel like 3rd gen and at least it would be usable as doesn't need to be that small, makes more sense instead of Shuffle except WAY too expensive. Personally, I would buy the 16Gb Touch for what I need and they are still ok to exercise with

Not for me
craigt2805's avatar
3 stars out of 5

craigt2805 14 September 2010

Good: multi touch

Bad: no camera

Comment: The previous nano was awesome, I think they should have left that alone and maybe made this the new shuffle.

Not for me
Paul Anthony Valentine's avatar
3 stars out of 5

Paul Anthony Valentine 9 September 2010

Good: Small form, screen, os, Apple, reliability, iTunes compatibility

Bad: Lack of physical buttons for operating whilst cramped up on the train!

Comment: Whilst the nano is approaching nanosize, it flops for me on the wholly touch interface. This device is innovative, but I'm not sure it pushes the right buttons for me.

Not for me
Nath of God's avatar
5 stars out of 5

Nath of God 6 September 2010

Good: Small, Does What It Needs To Do

Bad: Nothing!

Comment: Whats wrong with people moaning theres no video mic or speaker? do you not use earphones? how often do you use the mic?

Its an MP3 player and thats what it should do, 16GB in such a tiny thing with a great screen is amazing, its also cheap.

I will be cliping mine on my shorts at the gym as I DO NOT have pockets this is perfect. Iphone is to big and theres no where to put it.

Why moan about stupid features when buying an MP3 player? want to record video watch video and haave a mic, get something else. Want to listen to music on something tiny that wont get in the way and can go anywhere with you, get one of these!

I want it
appleisawesome's avatar
4 stars out of 5

appleisawesome 6 September 2010

Good: touch screen

Bad: no video camera

Comment: where is the home button???

I want it
Alex Smith's avatar

Alex Smith 5 September 2010

Good: it's touch screen!

Bad: you will have to clean the screen every day!

Comment: it looks really good but i think i'll stick with the nano 5g

I want it
ConnorTurnbull's avatar
4 stars out of 5

ConnorTurnbull 4 September 2010

Good: Multi-touch, universal feel with other Apple devices, built-in pedometer, Nike+ support and clip

Bad: No video playback, no microphone, no speaker

Comment: I own an iPad and that's it [in terms of Apple products]. This will change on Wednesday when I purchase my iPod Nano. I think this Nano is a step in the right direction, and for someone new to Apple this year, I can't really compare it to older Nanos.

I like the portability and features of this device. I especially like it for it's built in fitness support such as the pedometer and Nike+ support.
Obviously, I have my reservations about it. I wouldn't watch a film on the tiny screen, but would of liked to play video podcasts that can perform as equally good audio ones. I also don't like the lack of microphone or built-in speaker.

I'm planning on getting an iPhone 4 later this year, and when I get that, I feel I will still use this Nano from time to time when I don't feel safe carrying/running a £500 iPhone.

Yet, if I owned an iPhone 4 right now. I'd probably just be buying a new Shuffle.

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