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Apple iPod Nano 3rd generation

 

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  • User Score (2057)
    8.7 8.7 from 2057 reviewers
  • Expert Score (21)
    7.7 7.7 from 21 reviewers
  • Design (34)
    7.0 7.0 from 34 reviewers
  • Value for money (133)
    7.4 7.4 from 133 reviewers
  • Features (264)
    7.7 7.7 from 264 reviewers
  • Ease of use (363)
    7.8 7.8 from 363 reviewers
  • Performance (3)
    7.1 7.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Sound quality (272)
    8.0 8.0 from 272 reviewers
  • Reliability (159)
    8.0 8.0 from 159 reviewers
  • Overall quality (188)
    8.1 8.1 from 188 reviewers
  • Looks (28)
    8.2 8.2 from 28 reviewers
  • Audio & image quality (74)
    8.2 8.2 from 74 reviewers
  • Speed performance (159)
    7.7 7.7 from 159 reviewers
  • Equipment (53)
    7.6 7.6 from 53 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. PC Magazine

    PC Magazine
    9.0/10
    6 September 2007

    Apple's new video iPod nano is wider than the old version, yet the player remains very thin and sleek, with an excellent widescreen display, a beautiful interface, and (finally) video. Read more

    • Widescreen video. New excellent user interface. Great new graphics. Extremely thin. Good (rated) battery life.
    • Cover Flow loses some of its appeal without a touchscreen. Crappy earbuds. Watch the iPod Nano (3rd Gen) Video Review!

  2. MacNN

    MacNN
    7.0/10
    24 September 2009

    The Good Brilliant display and user interface. Exceptional battery life. Much improved game support. The Bad Initial manufacturing glitches with some units. Chrome shell is a step back from 2G models. Read more

    • Brilliant display and user interface., Exceptional battery life., Much improved game support.
    • Initial manufacturing glitches with some units., Chrome shell is a step back from 2G models., Sheds some of its legacy accessory and game support.

  3. PC World

    PC World
    6.0/10
    18 September 2007

    Completely Read more

    • Slim, elegant design, Attractive video playback
    • Lacks radio, Doesn't allow voice recording

  4. Mp3.com

    Mp3.com
    8.0/10
    10 September 2007

    The shape may have changed, but Apple's relentless attention to detail remains. The third generation of the iPod Nano provides loads of entertainment for a down-to-earth price. Read more

    • The third-generation iPod Nano offers crisp, bright video playback, an exceptionally thin all-metal body, above-average battery life, built-in games, and an advanced user interface.
    • We're not crazy about the wider body, the smaller scroll wheel, the lack of video output, and the average-sounding audio quality.

  5. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    8.0/10
    11 October 2007

    This new Nano seems to be a success. It has kept the advantages of its predecessor while adding some new functions that are actually useful. Read more

    • Small size, Design and ergonomics, Display quality, Autonomy
    • Can only be synchronized with a single computer, No drag and drop to transfer files, Battery cannot by removed, Fastidious video conversion

  6. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    7 September 2007

    The shape may have changed, but Apple's relentless attention to detail remains. The third generation of the iPod Nano provides loads of entertainment for a down-to-earth price. Read more

    • The third-generation iPod Nano offers crisp, bright video playback, an exceptionally thin all-metal body, above-average battery life, built-in games, and an advanced user interface.
    • We're not crazy about the wider body, the smaller scroll wheel, the lack of video output, and the average-sounding audio quality.

  7. REVIEW STREAM

    REVIEW STREAM
    8.0/10
    14 January 2008

    I, myself have had a pretty good experience with my 3rd generation nano . I have been using this device for almost 3 years now. I think the device plays and organizes music very well. Read more

  8. Digit-Life

    Digit-Life
    14 January 2008

    On the whole, we like Apple iPod nano 3G. Some users may dislike its new proportions—but it will change, as they start using it. The player will be a good Christmas present both to men and women, especially considering... Read more

  9. Pocketables

    Pocketables
    8 October 2007

    The third-generation Apple iPod nano is a significant upgrade over the previous generation, not only in terms of design but also in features. Read more

  10. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    10 September 2007

    Apple's new iPod nano seems to be drawing equal amounts of ire and admiration. Although we miss the slender form of the second-generation iPod nano, we feel the latest edition has more going for it than against it. Read more

    • Crisp, bright video playback, Exceptionally thin all-metal body, Above-average battery life, Built-in games, Advanced user interface
    • Wider body, Smaller scroll wheel, Lack of video output, Average-sounding audio quality

  • User Reviews

  1. 8gb 4th gen red ipod nano

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: refresher, Amazon
    3 weeks ago

    item exactly as stated works great fast delivery as usual ,do recommend to friends and family, the price can't be beat ,i really wanted the nano that had camera ,radio and speaker but i have owned this one before and am Read more

  2. Apple iPod nano, third-generation (3G) 8GB

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: dhakaia, pcworld.com
    3 weeks ago

    I bought this for the GF, but use it every once in a while myself. The 8GB flash memory has been very handy and quickly accessible. The screen even though small... is ver bright and provides good resolution. Read more

    • Size, Video
    • USB only charger

  3. "My favorite ipod"

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: volkswagenpantech, CNET
    26 November 2011

    I got this ipod new and my first one was broken when i was trying to put the back on again after it came loose, the screen shattered and apple would not replace it for me. Read more

    • storage, games, good display, good battery, durable
    • slow loading album artwork, sound quality is OK

  4. Amazing and great price

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: zippo-lighters-and-repair, Ebay
    4 August 2011 See Product at eBay ($174.00)

    battery life is great has lots of good features such as custom playlist and being able to add photos movies and podcast give it an amazing aproach to any needs the bottom line i its a great peice of technology and i would Read more or see product

  5. great first iPod

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: DalTex, Newegg
    21 January 2009

    I got this for a Christmas gift for my 9-year-old. He doesn't need the iPhone, Touch, or even the 4th Gen iPod. We have two 3rd Gen Nanos and one 1st Gen Touch in our house. Read more

    • Great iPod. There's a reason Apple is the gold standard for MP3 players.
    • The Nano is now on its 4th Gen. But I got the 3rd Gen iPod at a lower price, so that's not necessarily a con.

  6. Love It!

    10/10
    Reviewer: iGaia, Ciao
    22 December 2011

    If you love to listen to music while you exercise, this is the perfect iPod for you. Battery wise is great, if you know how to conserve battery this iPod will play music for 12 hours straight. Read more

    • Small, touch screen, battery lasts long.
    • Can't watch videos.

  7. Can't go wrong with this iPod

    B&H Photo
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Stella, B&H Photo
    30 December 2008

    I use the iPod to listen to my favorite music in many settings. It's easy to use and compact, so I can have it with me at all times. The sound is great. Read more

    • Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Long Battery Life, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact
    • NONE

  8. great product!!

    CameraWorld.com
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Dr. Nick, CameraWorld.com
    26 January 2009

    the 3rd Gen Nano is great, (although I wish it had more storage..) my only other gripe is I can't find a way to have it randomize songs within a playlist. Read more

    • Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact
    • Insufficient Storage

  9. Who knew I could fill it so fast!

    review.mysears.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: jfbrotbeck, mysears.com
    4 April 2009

    I have had my 3rd gen iPod nano for over a year now and I use it every single day.  I filled it pertty darn fast, so now I think I am going to get a 160GB regular iPod. Read more

  10. The Greatest thing ever made

    10/10
    Reviewer: mollii-dollii, epinions.com
    2 January 2008

    This product, by far, is the greatest music player I've had. I've had the Zune, a multiple amount of Read more

    • This product is small, and is about the size of three or more credit cards.
    • It maybe too small for some people's taste. Others may like a larger size.

  • WikiFreak Description

Apple iPod Nano / 3rd Generation

The third generation iPod Nano from Apple Inc. was released in September 2005. This generation of the mid-range of Apple’s portable media player product line comes in two storage capacities: 4 and 8 gigabytes. As with previous generations of the iPod Nano, it uses flash memory. The 4 gigabyte is available only in silver while the 8 gigabyte comes in pink, blue, green, black and red in addition to silver. The iPod Nano 3G is also the first Nano to support video play…

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Apple iPod Nano / 3rd Generation

The third generation iPod Nano from Apple Inc. was released in September 2005. This generation of the mid-range of Apple’s portable media player product line comes in two storage capacities: 4 and 8 gigabytes. As with previous generations of the iPod Nano, it uses flash memory. The 4 gigabyte is available only in silver while the 8 gigabyte comes in pink, blue, green, black and red in addition to silver. The iPod Nano 3G is also the first Nano to support video playback.

Unlike the previous two generations which had a tall and slender profile, the Nano 3G is wider and shorter leading some to nickname it the iPod “fatty”. It now measures 2.75 x 2 x 0.26 inches. The change in profile was needed in order to fit a much larger screen for a better video playback experience. The screen is a 320 x 240 (QVGA) resolution 2" color LCD with LED backlighting that is noted for having the highest pixel density among Apple’s portable products including the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Notable Features

The third generation iPod Nano features a newer Operating System than its predecessors. The OS features a split display interface for better navigation, the inclusion of the Cover Flow style of browsing and a search function.

This portable media player does not have customizable equalizer settings but it does come with a total of 22 presets. It also allows for the creation of unlimited on-the-go playlists right on the device.

With the video and photo viewer, users can output videos and photo slideshows to their televisions. The photo slideshow also features simultaneous music playback.

Other features include games, read-only personal information manager (PIM) functions and a text viewer. Additional games can be purchased and downloaded from the online iTunes store. The PIM function supports syncing with Apple’s Address Book and iCal on Macs and the Windows Address Book and Microsoft Outlook 2003 on PCs.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • New design with Multi-Touch. - It’s smaller and lighter than ever. It comes in seven bright colors with a sleek aluminum finish. And the built-in clip keeps your music moving with you.
  • Music, Genius, and more. - Just clip on iPod nano and your songs, albums, and playlists are always a tap away — along with a mix-making Genius, a built-in FM radio, and more.

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