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Apple iPod nano 4th Generation

 

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  • User Score (4281)
    9.0 9.0 from 4281 reviewers
  • Expert Score (24)
    8.3 8.3 from 24 reviewers
  • Design (77)
    8.9 8.9 from 77 reviewers
  • Value for money (142)
    7.9 7.9 from 142 reviewers
  • Features (241)
    8.6 8.6 from 241 reviewers
  • Ease of use (308)
    8.8 8.8 from 308 reviewers
  • Performance (7)
    8.1 8.1 from 7 reviewers
  • Sound quality (335)
    8.9 8.9 from 335 reviewers
  • Reliability (169)
    8.8 8.8 from 169 reviewers
  • Overall quality (169)
    9.0 9.0 from 169 reviewers
  • Looks (21)
    8.6 8.6 from 21 reviewers
  • Audio & image quality (44)
    9.1 9.1 from 44 reviewers
  • Speed performance (169)
    8.5 8.5 from 169 reviewers
  • Equipment (73)
    8.5 8.5 from 73 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Testfreaks blog

    Testfreaks blog
    9.0/10
    18 October 2008

    The 4th Generation iPod Nano offers a few more features over the last generation that I think people will appreciate. The interface is great, the screen is bright and vivid and works well for pictures, videos and everything else it does. The built in accelerometer is a a nice added feature that adds another dimension to using the iPod, and makes it kind of fun to use as well. Read more

    • Well made, Lightweight and very portable, Lots of content for it on the iTunes store, Videos and pictures look sharp
    • Earbuds don’t offer the best sound quality and they aren’t very comfortable, Not exactly compatible with older accessories, Interface is touchy/over sensitive, Glass s...

  2. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    7.5/10
    22 September 2008

    Apple's new iPod Nano some interesting features such as an accelerometer but doesn't improve quite enough to distance itself from competitors like the Zune. Read more

    • Thin design; very good AV quality; useful new features
    • Lacks wireless features; no custom EQ; mediocre battery life

  3. PC Magazine

    PC Magazine
    9.0/10
    9 September 2008

    Apple's slimmed-down, slicker-than-ever iPod nano responds to your movements, creates playlists it thinks you'll like, and makes the competition look like a bunch of clunkers. Read more

    • Sexy, thin, rounded design. Same excellent user interface as in previous nanos. Built-in accelerometer shifts screen for horizontal viewing (like on the iPhone and iPo...
    • No built-in mic—you need to upgrade earbuds to use the integrated voice recorder. Apple still hasn't upgraded those lame bundled earbuds. Watch the iPod nano (4th Gen)...

  4. BigPictureBigSound

    BigPictureBigSound
    7.0/10
    5 October 2011

    Wonder Wafer As the iPod family evolves, Apple has tried to offer something for everyone over the past seven years. The iPod nano line, named for its diminutive size, began almost as a hybrid of the now-defunct iPod mini, with its ample feature set and sleek vertical design, and the tiny-but-limited (i.e. screenless) iPod shuffle. Read more

    • Feels amazing in the hand, with one-thumb click-wheel control, Unique new convenience (and coolness) features
    • Battery life slightly shorter for video than previous generation, Some might squint at video on the two-inch screen

  5. PC World

    PC World
    8.0/10
    11 September 2008

    Despite its new Read more

    • Very slim and lightweight, Voice recording support
    • No FM tuner, Must rotate unit on side to watch video

  • User Reviews

  1. Big RED in a little package!

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: KatesCarrys, Amazon
    30 October 2010

    Product appears to be excellent after a few useages. Loaded just fine and I'm enjoying it. Arrived suitably protected and in mint condition, as specified. Since I don't want it to take photographs or clean my teeth, just play good sounding music, I'm happy. I think you will be too. Enjoy! Read more

  2. Apple 16GB iPod nano (4G, late 2008)

    10/10
    Reviewer: christianbun2008, pcworld.com
    3 weeks ago

    over all it is a all around good product. it is great for videos and as we all know it is the best mp3 available today. the nano is very portable and is almost as good as the iPod touch. Read more

    • it has a nice color and is great for teens
    • none

  3. "IPOD only lasted 14 months. I has been frustrating."

    CNET
    1.0/10
    Reviewer: Clare Lafferty, CNET
    15 May 2011

    I enjoyed the convenience of this product but feel it is poor quality for the cost. I will be looking to purchase another product that I hope will last longer. Read more

    • Nice sound, convenient compared to the CD's I was using before I purchased it.
    • Started having problems at 14 months. IPOD doesn't respond to touch. Freezes with the apple logo. Tried restore, moving toggle back and forth quickly, unplugging and p...

  4. Pevious iPod Users BEWARE

    6.0/10
    Reviewer: danorvell, epinions.com
    3 weeks ago

    If you've every used an Apple product before then you know that they USUALLY nail it - Stylish, eleg Read more

    • Great styling, easy to use, bigger screen than 2nd gen nano, a lot of storage.
    • It won't charge with any of your previous accessories, chargers, travel speakers or car kits!

  5. The best Nano of them all!!!

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: tiedyebagel, Ebay
    6 January 2012 See Product at eBay ($139.00)

    I love this iPod, I think it's great. It has a sleek design, holds a decent amount of songs, and is easy to use. It is tiny, but not too tiny, easy to hold, and lightweight. It has some cool games on it too, and you can buy more in the iTunes Store. Great iPod, great price. Read more or see product

  • WikiFreak Description

With the 4th iteration to Apples iPod Nano Apple has made "the thinnest iPod yet". The Nano now features a built in accelerometer that gives it similar functions as the iPod Touch or the iPhone were you can flip it to the side and see music in cover flow mode. A added new feature for the Nano 4G is that you can "shake it" to switch song.

At the same time as the release of Nano 4G Apple …

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With the 4th iteration to Apples iPod Nano Apple has made "the thinnest iPod yet". The Nano now features a built in accelerometer that gives it similar functions as the iPod Touch or the iPhone were you can flip it to the side and see music in cover flow mode. A added new feature for the Nano 4G is that you can "shake it" to switch song.

At the same time as the release of Nano 4G Apple also released iTunes 8.0 which now included HD TV Shows and a new feature called Genius. Apple Genius is suppose to help you find similar music to what you are listening to and build new and interesting playlists based on your preferences. The Genius feature is also built in to the Nano 4G so that you can with the click of a button create a new playlist with based on your music preference.

The new display is a 2" Widescreen display with 320-by-240-resolution. It comes in either 8GB or 16GB and a wide variety of colors.

The Apple Nano 4G is also capable of playing games designed for the Nano. The Games can be controlled via the built in accelerometer.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

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 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 …

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