Apple iPod nano 4 GB Black (1st Generation) OLD MODEL
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Customer Review: Before you take the plunge ...
Summary: 4 Stars
I love the iPod. Always have. At home, we have five, including this one: the 4GB iPod nano black.
Before you leap, realize two things: (1) this iPod is extremely fragile compared to other iPods, particularly the tough-as-nails iPod mini (a drop of a couple of feet onto a linoleum floor took out the screen); and (2) the black version gets scratched very easily, and shows scratches far more than any white iPod I've owned (after a day and before dropping the damn thing, it already looked awful from scratching -- and it was treated with kid gloves).
Okay, if you can live with those caveats, and invest in a durable protector (we bought the arm-band holder, which does a lousy job of protecting the iPod nano)--none of which are out yet--then this new iPod is truly an amazing bit of technology. It's tiny (it feels even smaller than the photos suggest), has great sound quality (better, I think, than any other iPod I've owned), and the display is gorgeous (even though tiny).
For me, the mini (now defunct, but bargains still abound) is the better choice given its sturdiness. I'm not up for museum-relic care for my electronics, which would certainly help if you own one of these.
Another beautiful, functional gizmo from Apple. Just know what you're getting. Some websites claim the nano is sturdy. I can tell you, from first hand experience, it isn't. So, you be the judge. (Sure, the thing still played, but replacing the screen will set you back at least $90, and, even on the web sites in question, the screen broke.)
(Oh, and if you see someone taking shots at the iTunes software, don't believe it. It's the best music software out there, and its integration with this--or any--iPod is a joy.)
Follow up ... Apple has admitted a problem with some of the nano screens and is doing the right thing: replacing the units with new ones. BRAVO!
Customer Review: Excellent
Summary: 4 Stars
I was a bit dubious about buying a product from Apple, since an apple computer my sister owned crashed twice, even after extensive bug searching. However, I was pleasently surprised at the quality of the product. However, I give it only four stars for only a couple of reasons. First, the directions weren't as clear a I hoped them to be. I hooked up the iPod before installing the iPod software. Big no-no. IT gave my computer a massive system error-which fixed itself thank god- and I had to wait for six hours for the battery to run down before I could get it to work. A sticker on the inside saying something like "WARNING! CONNECTING THE NANO TO YOUR COMPUTER WILL GIVE YOUR COMPUTER A SYSTEM ERROR AND POSSIBLY MAKE YOU GO INSANE" That'd be great. But, aside from that and a few small tics over the durability of the iPod, I loved the little gizmo to death.
When I opened the little box with the nano inside, the nano was so thin-because it was slightly sunk in to the case-that I thought it was a picture of the nono, to whet my apppetite for tech. Apple isn't lying. It is actually slightly SMALLER than a number two pencil in width. Because it's so small, you don't even have to buy an armband for it. Just stick it through a belt buckle and it's snug and tight.
You can waste away hours listening to music, viewing photo slide shows(on a side note, I still haven't figured out how to get photos onto the thing)and playing the incredibly addictive games. And with 14 hours of battery life, this thing just keeps going and going.
The screen is excellent as well. Though it is small-only 1.5 inches diagonally-it's bright, colorful, vid and the image on it jumps out at you.
And again, this machine is simply beautiful. Although tiny, it still packs a wallop and is definitely worth the rather large price.
Customer Review: The coolest portable device around.
Summary: 5 Stars
Just about everyone has heard of the popular iPod. Now that music is changing to the mp3 format CD sales are down and CD players are becoming something along the lines of the cassete players. Programs like Napster and iTunes are where people are getting their music now. When mp3 players first came out the orginal iPod was real popular. Now it's a huge icon when it comes to music. Some people get them just for the cool factor. While they are hip they are also the best mp3 player on the market. They also have the best music program, iTunes. After about 7 different versions Apple has released the iPod Nano which replaces the ultra popular iPod Mini. Many people are wondering if they should fork over another 250 dollars to get the new Nano. Well my answer is yes. The Nano supports photos which the mini didn't. It also has a color screen. It is also about half the size and is much sleeker than the kiddy styled mini. I was lucky enough to get one of the rare black iPod Nano 4GB version. I love the interface on the device. It is extremely easy to use and the little gadget also has some games. I do not know if Apple will let you download more games in the future through iTunes but if they do it would be pretty neat. Like I said earlier iTunes is the best mp3 program around. The iPod's only downfall is that it only supports mp3. No WMA for all you WMA fans. It is mainly designed that way so you have to use iTunes. I can understand that in a way but people with the Windows ME operating system are stuck in the cold. It only supports Windows XP/2000 and of course Mac. There are some third party programs but I don't think they are very reliable. The iPod Nano comes in three sizes. 4GB, 2GB,and 1GB. Which holds 1000, 500, and 250 songs. The prices are from 150 to 250. They are well priced for such a wonderful device. I really recommend this deivce.Customer Review: A great leap forward
Summary: 4 Stars
Without a doubt, iPod Nano is a big improvement from iPod Mini. I sold my Mini the day Nano came out. Here are my bullet point cons and pros
Obvious Pros (that everyone already knows)
* Much smaller
* Color screen. The screen is very bright and much more pleasurable to navigate around compared to Mini.
Not So Obvious Pros
* Robust. Because Nano uses flash memory as opposed to hard drives in regular iPod or Mini, Nano is immune to shock. I dropped it from my shoulder height while playing, and the music played as usual. And there is nothing wrong afterward
* Transfer speed. Again, because of the flash memory, Nano is able to transfer files 1.5x faster than Mini
Cons
* Very vulnerable to scratch (especially the black version). I keep the protective plastic at the front, plus a self-made paper wrap to protect it.
* Expensive accessories. Speaking of protective wrap, the currently available ones are way overpriced. That is why it led me to make one from paper myself.
* Incompatible accessories with Mini. Because of the removal of the extra hole near the head phone plug, many Mini accessories are incompatible with Nano. One noticeable one is Griffin iTrip (the FM transmitter). I guess accessory manufacturers will come up with more Nano accessories over time.
* Slightly shorter battery life than Mini. 14 hours v.s. 18 hours (official numbers). However, I have no problem with that 4 hours difference.
I like it a lot, but I have to give it a 4 stars for all the cons. I suggest you buy the 4 GB version instead of the 2 GB. For extra $50 you get twice as much the space. And if you plan to bring it when you travel, and you don't have/want to bring your laptop, then you better buy an AC converter for recharging, as it is not included in the box.
Customer Review: Um.... can we have some quality here?
Summary: 4 Stars
There are tons of refurbished Nanos available for purchase yet it hasn't been out that long.
Compared to the Mini, the # of refurbished products available are pretty close yet the Mini has been out so much longer.
Doesn't say too much about the quality but then again, there really isn't a well rounded MP3 player available.
After some research, I'm finding that you have MP3 players with lots of uses but short battery life, MP3 players with long battery life but nothing else and MP3 players with both long battery life and lots of uses but break if breathed on.
Yet they're all extremely expensive.
You'd think that there would be a good MP3 player out by now.
While the MP3 world is still looking for a great MP3 player, I would have to rate this one the current best despite the # of refurbished units available (proving sub-par quality).
It is one of the worst deals in relation to its price but its the most fun to use and it's very easy to download songs.
Battery life is very questionable, even if you treat it like the manual recommends. Apple customer service is crap but then again, the planet buys their product no matter what so why pay extra for good employees (in other words, having good employees is an unnecessary expense for them)?
If you need an MP3 player right now, I'd recommend this one (as would everyone I know, even Apple-haters).
The durability isn't as bad as talked up but the battery life is. Sony Bean is pretty cool also but the toggle switch is hard to use. Ultra MP3 14-in-1 is unheard of but very cool, only knock on this one is that the battery (1 AAA) life only gives you about 8 hours (it's sold as a 512mb but has a memory card port & expands to 1.5 gb, sells for $100, add'l card is around $30).