Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (4th Generation) [Previous Model]
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Manufacturer: Apple ComputerBrand: Apple
Edition: Electronics
Model: MB754LL/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 4 hours of video playback when fully charged
- 2-inch LCD with blue-white LED backlight and 320-by-240-pixel resolution
- Supported audio formats: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
- Supported video formats: H.264, MPEG-4; Supported image file types: JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (4th Generation) [Previous Model]
Customer Review: A step backwards
Summary: 2 Stars
I have owned iPod shuffles, nanos and in particular both the current nano (4th generation) and it's immediate predecessor. I have an extensive library of purchased media from iTunes and most of my personal collection of CD's are ripped to mp3 or aac. My last two iPods were both stolen.
I attempted to use my nano 8GByte on my car's Alpine stereo. This was "iPod ready", worked fine on the 3rd gen product, and allows control of the music from the car stereo. However it was immediately apparent the 4th generation iPod was not recharging from the adapter. Apparently Apple think I should go out and buy a new stereo for my car?
Similarly my socket adapter (I travel world wide) doesn't work either. Scratch another $27 for a new one.
In the end, only the cable that comes with the 4th generation is usable for recharging. Throw everything away and start again!
The nano plays videos, and in this mode I watch podcasts, tv shows and music videos. But apparently Apple think you should always be holding this device. It isn't designed to stand sideways on a desk. So I was forced to fabricate a special sleeve that angles the nano display, at about 75 degrees. Ergonic disaster here!
Next, the unit distorts badly at high volumes. By contrast my 3rd generation cranked out acceptable quality all the way to maximum volume. Worse, as the battery runs down the distortion increases perceptibly and audio becomes unstable as the battery approaches zero.
As always I am unable to listen to my iPod nano while the iPod is plugged into any recharger (whether USB or mains adapter). This is completely absurd of course - who in Apple really thought this was a good idea?
Meanwhile, and even while they can't solve the most basic usability features, Apple have seen fit to include an accelerometer. I'm not objecting except to say for me it's mostly useless. I would've rather paid extra to have music during a recharge and an integrated stand for my desktop.
In the final analysis it appears that Apple is hurtling backwards once again. I have had two computers "die" on me so I didn't have the chance to de-authorize them. So now I have "3 of 5 authorized computers" even though I actually only have one. This is very annoying and you'd think Apple would have a way to figure out that computers, over the years, do indeed die unexpectedly of old age or disk failure.
iTunes is getting worse by the day. It now insists on opening two windows every time I start it. Very annoying on a netbook. It is hard to find functions like the graphic equalizer and other functions are unnecessarily awkward to use. It appears Apple has really lost the thread on User Interfaces. Even Zunes is getting to look good!
So in summary, I have owned a total of eight iPods over the years but this will be my last unless Apple does something radical to improve the situation. I might consider an iTouch. However other players cost just a fraction of the iPod and most of them have better features and support more codecs.
It is very sad for me to see Apple brought so low. They need a shake up in management.
Description of Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (4th Generation) [Previous Model]
With eight amazing colors, a new curved design, and great new features, iPod nano rocks like never before. The Genius Playlist feature finds the songs in your music library that go great together and makes a playlist for you. With its built-in accelerometer, iPod nano is made to move. Give it a shake, and it shuffles to a different song in your library. Turn it on its side to flip through your album art in Cover Flow. And tilt, move, and play accelerometer-inspired games (games available separately). Watching movies, TV shows, and video is even more fun on the sharp 2-inch screen. And your photos (up to 7,000 of them) look great in portrait or landscape view. Available in 8 GB and 16 GB models, the 8 GB iPod nano puts up to 2,000 songs or 8 hours of video in your pocket.With eight amazing colors, a new curved design, and great new features, iPod nano rocks like never before. The Genius Playlist feature finds the songs in your music library that go great together and makes a playlist for you. With its built-in accelerometer, iPod nano is made to move. Give it a shake, and it shuffles to a different song in your library. Turn it on its side to flip through your album art in Cover Flow. And tilt, move, and play accelerometer-inspired games (games available separately). Watching movies, TV shows, and video is even more fun on the sharp 2-inch screen. And your photos (up to 7,000 of them) look great in portrait or landscape view. Available in 8 GB and 16 GB models, the 8 GB iPod nano puts up to 2,000 songs or 8 hours of video in your pocket.
 With a new curved design and great new features, iPod nano rocks like never before. Click to enlarge. |
 Up to 2,000 songs, 8 hours of video, or 7,000 photos in your pocket. Click to enlarge. |
 Just under a quarter-inch deep. Click to enlarge. |
 Available in nine amazing colors; the (PRODUCT)RED nano is available exclusively through Apple. Click to enlarge. |
 Enjoy album art in Cover Flow, games, videos, and photos in landscape mode. (Green nano shown here.) |
A Musical Genius
Say you're listening to a song you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. The Genius Playlist feature finds the songs in your music library that go great together and makes a Genius Playlist for you. It's like having your own highly intelligent, personal DJ.
Find Your Music Faster
It's even easier to find the song you want to hear. Now you can view your album art in Cover Flow. Or just press and hold the Center button to browse by album or artist. When you find the right song, press the Center button to add it to your on-the-go playlist.
Rock and Roll Over
Tilt or turn iPod nano on its side, and you'll listen, watch, and play in new ways. You can flip through your album art with Cover Flow. Or, vertically speaking, see more albums and artists on the screen at one time.
Shake Your Groove Thing
Sometimes, we could all use a little unpredictability. And now you can shake to change your music. Just give iPod nano a shake, and it shuffles to a different song in your music library. You'll always be surprised by what you'll hear.
Let the Games Begin
Now you can get in on games made especially for iPod nano and the accelerometer. They respond to the way you move, so they're immersive, addictive, and a blast. The iPod nano comes with Maze, which lets you work your way through vast mazes by tilting and moving. You can find even more games on the iTunes Store.
Even Your Photos Rock
Pull hundreds of photos from your pocket and share them wherever you go. Hold iPod nano upright and see your photos in portrait view. Turn the player on its side to see them in landscape. Your photos look beautiful in their proper aspect ratio on the vibrant, 320-by-240-resolution display.
The World's Biggest Small Screen
Watching movies, TV shows, and videos is big fun on iPod nano. And the high-resolution picture looks crisp and vivid on the 2-inch widescreen display. So you can always have a little video with you.
Reduced Environmental Impact
The iPod nano embodies Apple's continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
- Arsenic-free glass
- Brominated flame retardant-free
- Mercury-free
- PVC-free
- Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
What's in the Box
iPod nano, earphones, USB 2.0 cable, dock adapter, quick start guide
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