Apple iPod nano 4 GB Black (1st Generation) OLD MODEL
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Customer Review: Great Technology But Handle With Care
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased an Apple 4 GB iPod Nano several months ago. I paid a little more than $[...] for it retail, and received it a week after placing my order.
The first thing I noticed is how truly small this iPod is. They aren't kidding when they say it's small. Actually, it's about 1/2 the height of a new pencil. Because of its small size, it can be difficult at times to navigate through the various menus. Not to say it's an extremely difficult task. Just more so than with a regular sized iPod.
In addition, the small size of the Nano makes it very fragile. I wouldn't recommend carrying one around in a pants pocket. I also wouldn't recommend dropping the Nano. It's very fragile by design. In fact, there are times when I try not to push too hard on the face for fear I'll break the product. In addition, the face scratches easily, so it's best to keep it protected at all times.
As for the technology, I'm very happy with the amount of songs the Nano can hold. I've been adding a few songs a day since I purchased it, and still have 2GB of free space remaining. I'm currently at 1.5 days of continuous play. I'm guessing I could probably get 2.5 or 3 days out of it when full.
I'm also happy with the number of accessories currently available on the market for the Nano. I had no problem finding an FM transmitter so I can listen to it in my ride.
Aside from these good things, there is one big problem with the Nano, and iPods in general. It's the iTunes software. I've had numerous problems synching my Nano on a PC based machine. Several times I had to reset my Nano because the IPOD would not release from my machine after releasing it via iTunes. And heaven help you if you fall victim to Auto Synch on an already fully loaded iPod. Manual is always better in my opinion if you value the music you've stored. I also have found the big brother component of iTunes to be troubling. But that's an entirely different story.
As for the Nano, I'm happy with mine. Unfortunately, I'm overly protective as well due to its fragile design.
Customer Review: ?????
Summary: 5 Stars
Jeez, after reading all these durability issue reviews, I was expecting an IPOD made out of an eggshell!!! What are you guys doing with these things?
I just got back from Best Buy, a store that has IPODs on a leash on display.
As I was walking to them, I was thinking "Best Buy's got to be dumb as h^&* to be putting something so fragile on display like that."
I was totally surprised to see that the only damage to the IPOD was a few scratches... BIG DEAL!!!
I asked my friend that worked there how long that specific IPOD was on display, he said since around Thanksgiving.
That's four months of consumer abuse and there wasn't anything worse than a couple cm scratch.
Then I told him about the durability complains on Amazon (along with the fragile screen that breaks when dropping comment).
My friend just laughed... then he picked it up and smacked it screen first on the display case (the dumba&%)... LOL... It didn't break (or even crack).
Giving the IPOD durability bashers the benefit of a doubt... maybe they happened to buy lemons, I wouldn't know.
What I do know is that the IPOD on display at Best Buy was as durable as one would want (or at least as durable as I would expect).
Everything scratches, big deal, as long as it's still readable & in working order, I don't see it as different than any other product, unless it's made of diamond.
I'm cheap, I have a really old Sony Sports discman. This thing's supposed to be the toughest workout audio gear... it scratched up pretty bad in one workout, but it's worked perfect for over 5 years... all that matters!!!
If you want to test this product's durability, go to an electronics store to see the Ipods on display (most have them out). You'll see that they are way more durable than people are reviewing.
(I'd rate it 5 stars (based on quality) but I don't agree with the price. There's other MP3 players with more options that are cheaper and sound just as good. My five star ratings go with them!)
Customer Review: Fact - iPods Do Not Play Mp3s!
Summary: 1 Stars
I don't really feel like going into a lot of detail about the problems I had with this horrible product, since I'm sure all of the iPod-attics will rain down thier bizarre cult-like craziness on me, but here goes anyway.
The first set of problems came when I found that you can't just plug the player into your computer and drag and drop files onto it - like every other mp3 in the world. You are forced to use iTunes, which changes the file format of the mp3's into a special Apple file format. This angered me, as one of the reasons I bought the thing is so I could transfer the mp3s that I loaded onto it onto all of my friends computers. But that's not possible thanks to Apple's insistance on changing my mp3s into thier own speacial file format.
This led me to the realization that marketing this product as an mp3 player, is false avertising, because it does not actually play mp3s.
Next, after deciding to do what the iPod told me to do, I had to update the software 10 times before I could get a song to play on it. I tried to call customer support for help at one point and..... let me just put it this way, there is no customer support.
After many hours I got the thing working and got some songs on there. At this point I was actually excited about the product, because I was under the impression my problems were over.
After a couple of days the battery started going dead after only 1 hour of use, even when fully charged. Grudgingly I called Apple back and, after waiting 2 hours on the phone, was authorized to send it back for a replacement.
When the new one arrived I had the exact same problems setting it up that I had had the first time.
10 days later the unit stopped working all together and would not even power on. I am still in the process of trying to get another replacement and I'm beginning to think that I'm not getting one.
This has been an absolute NIGHTMARE! Never buy anything from Apple, they suck and they are crooks!
Customer Review: Just Great
Summary: 5 Stars
The ipod nano is a fantastic product. I've had it for over 6 months and it is still running perfectly the same as I've taken it out of the box. I have kept it in good condition, i.e. never dropped it, and also i still have the original plastic wrapper on, hehe. But I have a case for it so it doesn't bother me. Anyways back to the nano. What I like about it is the size and capacity, which is a perfect blend for a perfect product. I store around 800 songs at a time which is good for taking it on the street car or to school and even on out-of-town trips. Many people speculate in considering to get the ipod video where there really isn't a reason getting it unless you need the higher capacity or video playback. But heres the good part, the ipod nano does video too. Thats right, the IPOD NANO DOES VIDEO. All you have to do is do a simple installation of ipod linux which comes with a video player. I store on average two music videos including my 800 songs, or if I want to dump some songs out i would put a south park episode which looks great by the way on the nano.
Anyways, many people wonder about the ipod's durability, and I would say that it is strong enough to last a while, unless you are one of those types of people that through around their gadgets.
Pros:
- Color screen
- Great capacity for such a small device
- Extremely thin
- Somewhat durable (don't believe all the haters out there)
- Amazing GUI
- Great synchronization software and speed
- Never skips
- Lasts as long as the other ipods (don't know about shuffle)
Cons:
- It does scratch easily
- Video buffer automatically turns off the video every 13 or so minutes (but I guess that's linux's fault, not the nano)
Overall the ipod nano is a great product that I would recommend to anyone that wants the best in portable audio that is small, fast, user-friendly, and supercool! (sound like a real fanboy there :P)
Customer Review: Powerful features, small size
Summary: 5 Stars
I have resisted jumping on the iPod bandwagon for a long time. I have instead bought several Rio players (including the very small 5 GB Nitrus)... but then I saw the Nano in person on the subway one day and couldn't believe how sleek it was.
This mp3 player does not disappoint. It is sleek and thin, has a bright color screen and is really very sturdy. As others have stated, the glossy finish on would probably show the smallest scratch but I have been very careful, keep it in a case, and have yet to have any damage.
The best part of the Nano, as someone who was not an iPod user, is the interface. It works with a powerful menu system, making it very user-friendly, and has all the features of the biggest iPods in a tiny package. Though the iTunes software does have a few quirks, once you take the time to figure out how everything functions, it is an excellent way to manage your collection.
Some of my favorite features include the ability to set the sound level for a particular song higher or lower compared to the others and the fact the iPod starts back exactly where you were (for example, in the middle of a song) when it is turned off and back on again. The click wheel also works very well and is touch-sensitive for controlling the volume and scrolling through menus. The instructions, though simple, are very good. (To the user who doesn't know how to turn off his iPod: simply press and hold the play/pause button.)
The only real downside is the earphones aren't great (upgraded to a pair of Sonys) and the connectors are all at the bottom of the player. This means you need to find a case that has a space for your headset cord to be inserted or need to put your player in the case upside-down.
Obviously I am very happy with my purchase. Oh, and the best thing compared to my previous players is that there is no skipping. The Nano uses flash memory instead of a hard drive, so you can jog, run, whatever, and songs do not skip. (I have the black 4 GB Nano.)