Apple iPod Nano / 1st Generation
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User Score (746)8.5
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Expert Score (41)8.7
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Design (71)8.8
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Value for money (444)7.3
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Features (201)7.2
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Ease of use (100)6.6
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Performance (3)9.3
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Sound quality (367)8.3
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Apple iPod Nano / 1st Generation
The 1st Generation iPod Nano is among the mid-range models in Apple’s iPod line of portable media players. It was first made available in 2005. Like the iPod Shuffle, the 1st Generation iPod Nano uses flash memory but it features a display screen and a click wheel smaller than those found in the iPod Classic.
The 1st Generation iPod Nano measures 1.6 x 3.5 x 0.27 inches and weighs 1.5 ounces. It comes with a Li-ion battery that takes about 3 hours to charge and can last up to 14 hours of music playback and up to 4 hours of slideshows with music.
The gadget features a 1.5-inch 176 x 132-pixel resolution display that supports up to 65,536 colors. It was initially released in two sizes including the 2 gigabyte version and the 4 gigabyte version. Four months after the original release, a 1-gigabyte version was released. All sizes are available in black and white.
Apple approximates that the 4 gigabyte version can store up to 1000 audio files. It supports skip-free playback of a number of audio formats including AAC, protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF.
The 1st Generation iPod Nano is compatible with Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later. It can be also used with Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later.
Apart from these, the device can also be used to sync iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only) and PNG formats.
The 1st Generation iPod Nano’s durability was tested by Ars Technica. After a number of extreme endurance tests, the gadget only stopped playing after a 40-foot fall and landing on concrete
Review Summary
For many, the iPod Nano makes up for some of the shortcomings of the iPod Shuffle. It is thinner and a tad smaller than the Shuffle and is very comfortable to hold in one’s hand. The unit delivers a wealth of sound and the 1.5 inch color LCD screen is bright and exceedingly clear. The black color and rounded design are very stylish. The Menu options allow browsing in a variety of ways, sorting music by artist, album, songs, etc. Album are appears on the 1.5 inch screen right along side of the respective song titles.
Continuing in the Apple tradition but unlike other competing MP3 players, the iPod Nano does not feature an FM tuner, so no listening to and certainly no recording of radio. Another drawback is the lack of user-replaceable batteries. But perhaps the biggest issue is the position of the headphone jack and the dock connector/USB plug on the unit. Those two features are adjacent to one another so you often have to take out the headphones to be able to take out the USB connecting cable. Even more of an issue, you have to remove the headphones to place the Nano into a dock connector, so no listening while charging, and more plugging in and out than one would like.
Another drawback according to reviewers is the price of the Nano compared to other similar units. Other brands offer more than twice the storage capacity for roughly the same price, many with other features as well. However, as with all iPods, this unit has great sound and the earphones come with three pairs of ear cushions. It also is flexibly and can be utilized as a USB hard drive and photo viewer. Just remember that the Nano can not play games or video nor does it have TV-out capacity.
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Reviewer: the-gadgeteer.com20 September 2007
Of the three updated iPods that Apple recently announced, I would have to say that the updates to the nano have caused me more excitement than the 160GB classic and the touch screen enabled iPod touch. To date, the nano has been Apple's smallest audio player with a color display. But now it's evolved into a video player as well. Dubbed the 'fatty', the new nano is anything but pudgy. It's as thin as ever, but now has a wide display capable of showing your favorite... Read more
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Apple iPod nano 8GB
Reviewer: digitaltrends.com16 September 2007- Overall 9
The 3rd generation iPod nano is one of the most enticing iPods Apple has ever produced. It's thin, sexy, easy to use, holds plenty of music, videos and photos. The sound quality is impressive - seemingly better than earlier iPod nanos. Video quality is great, too. Downsides? The headphone connector is on the bottom of the iPod nano, making it a total pain in the rear to use on treadmills, in the car or in a pocket (the nano usually ends up being used upside-down, ma... Read more
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Reviewer: Newbie24 October 2006
The Apple iPod nano White (2 GB, MA004LL/A) MP3 Player lets you import single images or entire albums directly from your Mac or PC, and includes a slide show feature to put your pictures to music. Built-in back lighting makes it easy to see your screen indoors and out. Plus with 176 x 132-pixel resolution, clarity has never been better. With the calendar, to-do list and alarm clock/timer, you’ll never miss an appointment. It fast forwards, rewinds, plays or pauses mus... Read more
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Reviewer: macworld.com09 September 2005
- Overall 8
With its clear color screen, responsive and manageable controls, photo viewing capabilities, fast syncing, and impossibly thin form, the iPod nano is clearly the coolest iPod on the planet. You want one. Read more
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Reviewer: Jaclyn1, Bestbuy2 weeks ago- Overall 10
"I purchased a 1GB iPod Nano 2 years ago. Well, luckily, I bought the Replacement Plan offered by Best Buy. Almost 2 years to the date of the plan expiration, my battery started not holding a charge. I had literally had 2 weeks left on this plan. Well, the Replacement Plan covers the battery problem, so guess what? I got this brand new upgrade for what, the $20 the plan cost? What a deal. I loved my other nano, too, but this one is great. 3 more GB's than what I origi... Read more
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i tHiNK iTZ A GR8 iPOD!
Reviewer: SOME1!, circuitcity.com3 weeks ago- Overall 10
- Value for money 10
- Sound quality 10
i tHiNK iTZ A NiCE iPOD! yU SHOUD GET iT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! iTZ SUPER COMTRABLE!!!! =] Read more
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Reviewer: Tiger Direct18 May 2008
It's the best present I ever received. Read more
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Reviewer: sigh, compusa.com18 May 2008
- Overall 10
It's the best present I ever received. Read more
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Reviewer: brian the runner, Radioshack24 April 2008
- Overall 8
it freezes alot and the screen sctatches easily, it brok and cleared every thing but i got it fixed and overall it is a good ipod. Read more
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