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Apple iPod Nano / 2nd Generation
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User Score (497)8.3
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Expert Score (26)8.7
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Value for money (131)6.7
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Features (230)7.3
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Ease of use (83)8.5
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Performance (9)4.0
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Sound quality (98)7.7
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Apple iPod Nano / 2nd Generation
Apple’s second generation iPod Nano was made available in September 2006. As an update to the popular first generation iPod Nano, this portable media player features some cosmetic changes and a few significant under the hood improvements.
The second generation Nano kept the same form factor and profile as its predecessor. At 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.26 inches, the Nano keeps the familiar first generation’s tall and lean profile but is slightly thinner and more curved around the edges. The most significant cosmetic changes are the casing and the new body color options. The second generation Nano sports an anodized aluminum case and is scratch-resistant similar to the popular iPod Mini, the predecessor of the Nano line. And, just like with the defunct Mini, the updated Nanos are also available in a variety of colors: silver, green, pink, blue, black and red.
This iPod Nano shares the same LCD screen specifications as the first generation’s which is a 1.5-inch color screen running at a resolution of 176 x 132 pixels. Improvements to the display come by way of a brighter (about 40% brighter) and more vibrant display. Battery life has also been improved and now lasts an estimated 24 hours of continuous audio playback.
The most significant update is the storage capacity. The second generation bumps up the memory to 2, 4 and 8 gigabytes, double that of the previous Nanos.
The 2 gigabyte model is only available in silver while the bigger capacity Nanos get all the new colors. The 4 gigabyte one is available in blue, silver, green, pink and red while the 8 gigabyte model comes in black and red.
Another under the hood improvement is the added support for audio recording via third-party microphone accessories.
Review Summary
The second-generation Apple iPod Nano sports a seamless construction and a scratch-resistant aluminum body in a variety of colors. The unit retains its slender shape yet should be more durable sans the seams. The Apple iPod Nano supports photos, album art and offers strong sound quality. The battery life has been deemed nothing short of amazing, giving a person upwards of 20 hours of usage The iPod Nano features a touch-sensitive Click Wheel control on the front of the unit. The Nano offers 3 Playback Mode buttons including Play/Pause, Previous/Rewind, and Next/Fast-forward. Nano’s buttons can be disabled to prevent accidental bumping and you can to repeat either one song over and over or make a list of songs to repeat over and over, shuffle all songs on the drive, shuffle all songs on a certain playlist, and album shuffles.
The iPod Nano is still too early of a generation to play video. But the bright LCD screen is an improvement over earlier options. That said, the screen is quite tiny and it is not all that exciting looking at such small photos and though displaying album art is neat, it does take significant storage space away from tune options. Other drawbacks include no built-in FM tuner and no recording capability. For those that style and color are essential you will be disappointed to find that only certain color options available depending on the memory sizes.
Overall, the second-generation Apple iPod Nano is small, stylish, and generally user-friendly. Increasing battery-life almost two fold, doubling the storage of the 1G Nano offered at the same price, and the brighter LCD are all positive steps. On the negatives, it is time for Apple to build in an FM tuner. Most importantly, it is competitively priced, making the unit a great all around player for the budget conscious individual.
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Reviewer: The Gadgeteer22 January 2007
The Apple iPod nano has received an extreme makeover. Not that it really needed one though... The 1st generation iPod nano which was released approximately 1 year before the 2nd gen nano, looked like a baby version of the full sized player. This new version looks more like an anorexic version of the discontinued iPod mini. Are the changes all cosmetic, are are there some other new bits under the hood of this very popular DAP (digital audio player)? Let's tak... Read more
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Apple iPod nano II and Accessories
Reviewer: Digit-Life06 November 2006So what have we got as a result? A modified body to solve the problem with scratches, various colors, increased memory volume at the same price, and a significantly longer battery life. There is nothing revolutionary here. But on the whole, it's a decent replacement for a still modern model. Read more
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Reviewer: CoolTechZone23 October 2006
- As if the iPod Nano didn’t already have a number of flavors, Apple had to release a special edition just for kicks. You can think of the new iPod Nano (PRODUCT) Red as the U2 version of the Nano series. We can’t say we dislike the new (PRODUCT) Red, since it’s quite vibrant and rather unique, yet minimal. Also, the features and specifications are exactly the same as other Nano players, except the (PRODUCT) Red is made for a good cause, which we will get to later in ... Read more
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Singing the Praises of the Non-Nano
Reviewer: The New York Times05 October 2006Apple may dominate the MP3 market, but other players have their fans and laudable features. Read more
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Apple iPod nano 4GB (2nd Generation)
Reviewer: TheTechLounge19 September 2006The iPod nano is the single best selling portable MP3 player in the world and Apple's price point has had much to do with its success. By selling a reasonably sized player (previously 1, 2 and 4GB,... Read more
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Apple mini iPod excellent
Reviewer: sarahmom, Ecoustics07 April 2008- Overall 10
- Ease of use 10
My daughter just received this Applie iPod mini Blue Second Gen as a grand prize winner in Head and Shoulders Contest. We were not even sure how to use an iPod so it was a new experience. My 19 year old daughter loves it and is so glad I won it. I gave it to her for her birthday. So we have added a new experience to technology to our household. She loves fact she doesn't have to carry a huge CD player and case around now as she can put them all on the iPod. Read more
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Very good
Reviewer: Agando, Yahoo Shopping06 February 2008- Overall 10
- Value for money 10
- Features 10
- Sound quality 10
very good thing, my first apple i really like it Read more
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Great buy for $100!
Reviewer: Gregory Bardakos, Digitaltrends18 January 2008- Overall 9
I am an old nerd. I still do not have a cell phone. I do have a lap top. Let me tell you one thing, do not put your CD's in to your windows media, trust me, you cannot transfer them over to the nano. But if you, for free, down load iTunes to your lap top, then your CD's to iTunes's. Let us just say you can do what you never thought you could do. I am ONE happy camper. Read more
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Review 2 of 2
Reviewer: caseyblindt, Audio Review28 December 2006- Overall 10
- Value for money 10
i love it. Read more
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so cool
Reviewer: theIncredibleReviewer, Msn15 September 2006- Overall 4
Its my third ipod now and im stoll loving it - it is not just the design also all the features it has. If you love music you have to buy it! Read more
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