Apple iPod nano 8 GB 5th Generation (Black)
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Manufacturer: Apple ComputerBrand: Apple
Edition: Electronics
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: MC031LL/A
Color: Black
Publisher: Apple Computer
Studio: Apple Computer
Music Label: Apple Computer
Product features:
- 8 GB capacity for 2,000 songs, 7,000 photos, or 8 hours of video
- Up to 24 hours of music playback or 5 hours of video playback when fully charged
- 2.2-inch color TFT display with 240 x 376 pixel resolution
- Supports AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV audio formats
- Supports H.264 and MPEG-4 video formats; JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG image formats
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Customer Review: So, why would I want to review this?
Summary: 3 Stars
It often seems like EVERYBODY has an iPod or Apple PMP (portable media player) of some type, so why would I want to review the 5G Nano? Well, to start with, this is the first iPod/Apple PMP I've ever actually owned. All the previous ones were simply borrowed for trial purposes. And it has finally dawned on me why iPods operate the way they do. For whatever reason, here's a few comments that might prove helpful.
For my initial disclaimer, I will state that I have never cared for iPods. I own mostly Cowon PMPs, but I've spent a lot of time using Sonys, Samsungs, and others. Therefore, I will be biased. Also, I should point out that I use nice headphones with my PMPs. No, I don't mean $89 earbuds from Best Buy; I mean real, quality, decent-sounding headphones and IEMs that normally cost at least twice what the PMP itself did. Finally, I normally (but not always) use a quality external headphone amp. It would be typical for me to be using a $350 set of headphones and a $300 headphone amp with my $175 PMP. (And, yes, I do use less expensive headphones on a regular basis, but if you're going to haul a set of headphones on a plane, why not take some that sound good and are comfortable?)
There are several very positive things I can say about the 5G Nano. It is small, lightweight, and very cute, for example. It also has one of the best (if not THE best) user interfaces of any PMP. I wish that my other PMPs had these characteristics and features. Apple really knocked one out of the park with the interface.
The iTunes application also provides one of the most seamless experiences as far as downloading file tags, keeping album artwork current, etc. While I dislike having iTunes on my computer at all, I will admit that some its features are very slick.
On the other hand, the Nano has some issues that I have to work hard to overlook. For one thing, the sound quality is mediocre and the power output to your headphones is pretty weak. There's nothing wrong with the AAC audio format itself, or the quality of the files you download from Apple, but you just don't get the quality sound that you do in many other players. Now, you certainly don't notice this with the stock earbuds, or even with the replacement buds you can pick up at your local convenience store. You need to be using some quality headphones or IEMs to hear it.
Another problem is the poor battery life of the Nano. I've had other users brag about getting seven hours of continous play out of a charge. Brother, I'm here to tell you that a Cowon D2 (which is, granted, quite a bit larger) will play continuously for over 30 hours.
And the iTunes application, rather than the player itself, gives me some heartburn. In spite of Apple's recent "conversion" to the non-DRM cabal, and the improved ability of the Nano to play formats other than AAC, iTunes can be a needless hassle in the middle of a music experience. HOWEVER, I will, after using iTunes for a significant period, admit that I now understand and appreciate that (1) iTune users and most listeners nowadays do not listen to albums as a whole, and (2) that the limited memory of the Nano (and many other PMPs) makes it necessary to pick and choose individual songs to be loaded to the unit.
Let me expand on this. I grew up listening to both hit singles and to whole albums, including many concept albums of the 60s and 70s. When I place music on my PMPs I (almost) always place the whole album, in track order and with every song, on my PMP. I won't say that iPod users NEVER do this, but it seems that this happens very seldom. And, of course, this is encouraged by the fact that you can buy the song you like for 99 cents and skip the stuff you don't. It's the hit 45-single model. This makes economic sense, but, more importantly, it makes it clear to me why iTunes makes individual song management so easy at the cost of album/artist management.
Of course, the underlying issue here is that, even if you wanted to, you can't put a bunch of albums on a Nano due to memory limitations. My Cowon D2 comes with 16 GB of internal memory, PLUS a SD slot that will use at least 32 GB media. It's no problem at all for me to carry over 32 GB of music internal to the player. This is what makes it POSSIBLE for me to carry around entire albums on the Cowon.
For my penultimate comment, I will gripe once again about the lack of drag and drop capabilities for the Nano. If I want to copy all my Blue Oyster Cult albums to my Cowon, I just drag my Blue Oyster Cult folder over to the "Music" folder on my Cowon. Enough said.
OK, I've rambled long enough. In summary, the Nano has a great interface, sharp looks, and a whole lot of available accessories. On the downside, the internal memory is limited, the sound quality is only average, the power output is low, and the battery life is below average. And while I better understand the reasoning behind the iTunes application, this doesn't make it any more palatable. I don't like it, I don't want to use it to buy music, and I don't want it on my computer.
Description of Apple iPod nano 8 GB 5th Generation (Black)
iPod nano now has a built-in video camera that lets you spontaneously shoot video wherever you are. And that's just the beginning. It has a dramatic, polished anodized aluminum finish and a larger screen. The new Genius Mixes feature acts as your personal DJ, automatically searching your iTunes library, then making mixes you'll love. Take iPod nano anywhere and the new Pedometer counts your steps. Also making its debut , a built-in FM radio with two amazing features iTunes Tagging and Live Pause. So the world's most popular music player now has more to play with.iPod nano now has a built-in video camera that lets you spontaneously shoot video wherever you are. And that's just the beginning. It has a dramatic, polished anodized aluminum finish and a larger screen. The new Genius Mixes feature acts as your personal DJ, automatically searching your iTunes library, then making mixes you'll love. Take iPod nano anywhere and the new Pedometer counts your steps. Also making its debut: a built-in FM radio with two amazing features--iTunes Tagging and Live Pause. So the world's most popular music player now has more to play with.
 The world's most popular music player now has more to play with. Click to enlarge. |
nano Shoots Video
Video a-Go-Go
iPod nano now has a built-in video camera that lets you record fun as it happens. Then share it with friends on the Internet. It's the video camera that's small enough to take with you everywhere.
Video Recording--a Whole New Way to nano
A quick scroll through the menu takes you to the video camera. Then you're ready to record video in portrait or landscape--perfect for emailing or posting on Facebook or MobileMe. A built-in mic lets you capture audio, too. And when you play back your video on iPod nano, you'll hear the recorded audio with it. All of which means your indispensable music player is now your indispensable video camera.
Special Effects Department Included
Fifteen fun video effects let you add a little Hollywood to your video. Just scroll through, choose the effect you want--such as film grain or motion blur--and start recording. When you're done, sync iPod nano to your computer and iPhoto (or your favorite photo software) opens. Then email your miniblockbuster or post on YouTube or Facebook.
Sync, Share, and Put More You in YouTube
Connect iPod nano to your Mac, and iPhoto opens and syncs all the video you shot on iPod nano to your computer. It's just as easy on a PC when you use your favorite photo software. On a Mac, you can browse and edit your videos in iPhoto, too. The video file sizes are perfect for sharing on YouTube or emailing to friends.
Design Makes Rock More Glam
iPod nano now has a polished anodized aluminum finish in nine electrifying colors. And a larger 2.2-inch color display for your viewing pleasure.
 Up to 2,000 songs, 8 hours of video, or 7,000 photos in your pocket. Click to enlarge. |
 Ultra-portable at 3.6 x 1.5 x 0.24 inches and just 1.28 ounces. Click to enlarge. |
 Available in an array of electrifying colors. Click to enlarge. |
 iPod nano now has a built-in video camera that lets you spontaneously shoot video wherever you are. Click to enlarge. |
This Is Genius
Control your Genius. Or leave it to its own devices. Either way, Genius explores your library and finds songs that go great together.
Genius Playlists
Say you have one song you really love and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. A few clicks on iPod nano, and Genius uses that song to find other songs in your library and makes a Genius playlist for you. You can listen to the playlist right away, save it for later, or even refresh and give it another go. Count on Genius to create combinations you wouldn't have thought of yourself.
Genius Mixes
Now there's another great way to get a customized set of songs on iPod nano--have Genius do all the work. Introducing Genius Mixes. All you do is sync your iPod nano to iTunes, and Genius automatically searches your library and finds songs that sound great together to create up to 12 Genius Mixes. These mixes are like channels programmed entirely with your music. It's a great way to rediscover songs you haven't listened to in forever, and some you even forgot you had.
Go with the Cover Flow
View your album art in Cover Flow for a faster way to find the song you want to hear. Or just press and hold the center button to flip the album cover art over so you can see the songs. When you find the right song, press the center button to add it to your on-the-go playlist.
Shake to Shuffle Your Music
Hear songs in a totally random way. Just turn on Shake to Shuffle, then give iPod nano a shake and it shuffles to a different song in your music library. You never know what iPod nano will spin for you next.
Don't Just Listen to the Radio, Pause it and Tag it, Too
The new FM tuner lets you see the names of songs and artists. And two amazing features--iTunes Tagging and Live Pause--make listening to the radio nothing like listening to the radio.
FM Radio--it Gives You Yet Another Way to Rock
There's always something great on the FM dial. And now the FM tuner lets you hear your favorite morning shows on your commute and discover new music while you work out. It even shows you what and who you're listening to.1
With Live Pause, You'll Never Miss a Beat
Say you need to take a quick break from listening to your favorite radio station. iPod nano lets you pause it with a click. Another click and you're listening to your station again. You can even rewind as far back as 15 minutes, then fast-forward to catch up to the live broadcast.
iTunes Tagging--the New-Fashioned Way to Discover Music
It's quite a dilemma: You're listening to the radio and you hear a song you like, but when you go to iTunes, you can't remember the name or even who sings it. Enter iTunes Tagging. Now, you can use the Click Wheel on iPod nano to tag the song. iTunes creates a list of all your tagged songs so you can easily preview or purchase them when you sync iPod nano to iTunes.
VoiceOver--the Talk of the Music World
VoiceOver tells you the title and artist of the songs you listen to. And does it so seamlessly, you'll be surprised at how brilliant it is.
Let's Talk VoiceOver
What if you're listening to a song and want to know the title or the artist? Just use the Click Wheel or the controls on the optional Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic and VoiceOver tells you the song name and who's performing it without interrupting your music. So you're never distracted from your ride or run by looking down at your screen.
 The nano now includes an FM radio with iTunes Tagging and Live Pause functions. |
 Capture a thought, a reminder, a class lecture, or any audio recording you want with Voice Memos. |
 The new Pedometer counts every step you take. Or add Nike+ shoes and a Nike + iPod Sport Kit for the perfect workout partner. |
How it Works
You'll notice how smoothly and easily VoiceOver works. A lot of thought went into creating an iPod nano that not only talks, but says the right things. It all begins with iTunes and its seamless integration with iPod nano. First, iTunes reads your song information, then uses the VoiceOver Kit to generate the announcements for the songs, artists, and playlists. Just sync your iPod nano to your computer and it really speaks to you.
It Speaks Multiple Languages
Your music library has songs from all over the world--a love song from France, a bolero from Spain, a pop tune from Japan. Luckily, VoiceOver speaks fluent song.
iTunes selects the language and best voice for your song titles and artist names. It looks at song data, like the title, artist, and album information, then applies intelligent algorithms to choose the right language. For example, iTunes recognizes the song "Ya Viene el Sol? by Ozomatli as a Spanish song, so your iPod nano will automatically speak that song title and artist in Spanish. If you prefer to hear that information spoken in another language, you can change the designated VoiceOver language for that song in iTunes.
Hit the Ground Running--Or Walking
With the Nike + iPod Sport Kit (sold separately) and a built-in pedometer to help keep you motivated and track your fitness progress, iPod nano makes working out less routine.
Step it up with the New Pedometer
You take your iPod nano with you everywhere. Why not use it to stay fit? iPod nano now doubles as a Pedometer. It uses the built-in accelerometer to keep track of your steps and help you meet your fitness goals. You can create a daily step goal or set it to Always On so it counts all the steps you take, all the time. Which makes iPod nano the ideal exercise partner.
Rock and Run
Your shoes and your iPod nano team up to maximize your run. See the minutes tick by. Watch the miles unfold. Hear real-time voice feedback. All to your favorite music, including your chosen Power Song--that one song that always gets you through the home stretch.
Rock the Gym
Take Nike + iPod to the gym and minute by minute, mile by mile, you're motivated by more than music. Connect your iPod nano to a Nike + iPod compatible cardio machine. Record your pace, time, and distance as you work out. With iPod nano, every trip to the gym becomes a new challenge.
Sync
When you're finished, connect your iPod nano to your Mac or PC. iTunes automatically sends your workout data to nikeplus.com. Every workout and every run is there, ready for you to review. Get pumped for your next run with recommended challenges, custom training programs, and maps of new routes to try. Or share motivation with runners across the world.
Note to Self: Voice Memos Are Here
The built-in mic lets you capture a thought, a reminder, a class lecture, or any audio recording you want with Voice Memos.
iTunes: Your Greatest Hits
It's even easier to organize, browse, grow, and share your digital music and video collection with the new iTunes. And now you can save items with a wish list and enjoy iTunes extras--bonus features on select albums and movies--like lyrics, photos, interviews, and behind-the-scenes media.
What's in the Box
Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (5th Generation), Earphones, USB 2.0 cable, Dock adapter, Quick Start guide
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