Apple iPod nano 8 GB Green (4th Generation)

Apple iPod nano 8 GB Green (4th Generation)
From Apple Computer

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Customer Reviews
I really Like It
This is my first IPOD, though not my first MP3 player.

My summary of the features:

Lighweight and slim, clear picture that changes orientation based on how you hold it, sound quality is really good,easy to charge (though only comes with USB charger),earphones are average (I chose to use SkullCandy earbuds as they fit better and have great shound quality),Itunes interface is easy to use, does not have radio feature (though not a big deal), love the vibrant shade of purple and it seems to be at least a little scratch resistant.

I did find that scrolling down lists can be a little challenging at times and that gets a little frustrating. That is my most significant issue with this unit. This is a feature that's used often.

IPODs appear to be much more versitile and compatible than most other MP3 players. With this, I was not disappointed. I did find that there are a few sites libary sites for audiobooks that are not IPOD compatible, which is a little frustrating since I listen to audiobooks frequently.

Overall very happy with the purchase and would reccomend this product. By far, it's better than any of the other MP3 players that I own.

EXCELLENT!! boredom killer!
I got my new (4th Generation, 16gb purple) Ipod Nano yesterday and I absolutely love it! I normally take a while to warm up to new gadgets, learning the new features etc, but this one is so fun and easy to use.

I previously had an i-River (that I loved, was a great MP3) and a small 2gb shuffle that I found really buggy & gave up on. This nano is great, everyone who sees mine can't resist touching it as it is so slim and sexy, and then they start playing with it and don't want to give it back after discovering features like the great rotating screens, coverflow (where you can scroll through the album covers), the great click / spin wheel, the games, and the "shake" feature to change tracks is cute, although you have to be pretty firm so it doesn't change while jogging etc.

It is quick and easy to synchronise through itunes which is great, and while the cost is mostly for the cute small design (ie for $50 more you can get 10times the memory, but in the bulkier sized ipod), I have found that 16gb is HUGE. I have put around 300 songs on so far, two full-length movies, about 40 photos, 6 extra games, and a dozen or so TV shows and podcasts and I have barely made a dint in the memory. So unless you are a DJ or someone who plans on putting hundreds of movies on there, I'd suggest 8gb or 16gb will be more than you'll need.

Graphics and ease of use on this Nano is brilliant, if you are a bit of a late-starter into iPods, this is a great one to get started on. Having said that, I found the manual (online) to not be much use at all. Fortunately a bit of a play around solved most of my questions, but Apple would do well to invest a bit more time into their product user guides.

The battery life isn't great, if just listening to music you will comfortably get 4+ hours out of a full charge, but as soon as you start playing with your Nano, - particularly games - the battery drains fairly fast. The one must-get accessory in my opinion is a wall / car charger. It only comes with headphones and a data cable, so if you are likely to want to charge your ipod away from a PC, an extra type of charger is a must.

If you have any doubts about this product, I can completely recommend just biting the bullet and getting it - you will fall inlove with all the features, some great thought has gone into this little device!

Now if you'll excuse me, I have some games i can't wait to try out on my new Nano Toy! (Warning - iPod Nano's are ADDICTIVE!) =o)

I-POD HEAVEN? WELL MAYBE JUST A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY
For someone who has never used an I-Pod before and had no intention of going past the technology of a CD, it's introduction hit me like a dawning of a new time.

My son of 35 decided it was time for his father to be introduced to one of the better things in todays life. The "nano" without doubt did not let itself down, not ever.

From the moment of turn on, to discovering all it's funtions, I can only say I was happy beyond words.

After mastering the display and loading a complete libary of sound and vision onto it, the thing still begged for more. "Where does it all go, one asks"

The sound and pictures quality is first class, as for "nano" he has found a new home in my shirt pocket, forever ready to deliver.

Five Stars, no complaints from this happy customer, worth every dollar and more. As for the group of friends who had the same view as me,"nothing after a CD thank you" they now treat me as a tech outcast, "Hey, what do they know"

Apple iPod nano 8 GB Green (4th Generation)

Apple iPod nano 8 GB Green (4th Generation)
From Apple Computer

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

Apple iPod nano 8 GB Green (4th Generation)
From Apple Computer

Product Description

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.

Apple iPod nano 8 GB Green (4th Generation)

Apple iPod nano 8 GB Green (4th Generation)
From Apple Computer

The iPod Nano has again been updated and improved, with some very nice new features. I was able to pick up a new Nano and a new iPod Touch at the Apple Store.

Accelerometer Built-In - The new iPod Nano has built in accelerometers like the iPhone and iPod Touch. This allows you to enter "cover-flow," browsing by simple rotating the Nano to the left or right. No longer do you have to navigate through menus to get to cover-flow, just flip the shuffle.

The accelerometer also allows you to "shake to shuffle," which means if you give the nano a strong shake back and forth, it will go to another track and shuffle your mix. However, it does take a fairly significant shake, so running should not trigger this feature, which made me happy. Fun feature. I keep wanting to do this though, so I never get through an entire song. ha.

Some games in the future, for the Nano may also take advantage of the accelerometer according to Apple.

Genius - This is the other new feature. When you are on a song that fits your current mood, hold down the center button. This will bring of a menu, which allows you to select "Genius." That creates a custom playlist intelligently selected based on the track you were listening to. It finds songs that go together. I've been very impressed with the results. It helps you rediscover some of your favorite music.

The iPod Nano is back to a long shape, which many find easier for holding. It also allows the display to sit longways, which helps in menu navigation. The Nano is as thin as ever, and is stunningly gorgeous with the aluminum design and many colors.

Overall, I thought carefully on how to rate thew new Nano. It wasn't an earth-shattering update, but when you actually get to use it, you do appreciate the new features and design. I find it a worthy a

Apple iPod nano 8 GB Green (4th Generation)

Apple iPod nano 8 GB Green (4th Generation)
From Apple Computer

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
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First, I gotta say I love the colors. And Apple has added some very nice touches to the interface. But in the end, my 4G Nano went back to the store for two reasons:

1. Without an ability to disable Cover Flow, anytime my 4G Nano slid sideways, Cover Flow kicked in. This was fine except for those times when it was in my pocket or on the car seat and I was trying to change the volume. In Cover Flow, you can't change the volume, so I had to remove the Nano/pick it up off the car seat, hold it upright, wait a second for Cover Flow to turn off and then I could change the volume. Kind of a deal-breaker for me at the moment.

2. The click wheel is decidedly less sensitive than earlier versions. There is noticeable lag and I would sometimes run my finger 1.4 of the way around the wheel before it picked up the gesture. it would the either start to move or would jump around (presumably making up for the gesture I had already made). It definitely was not instant response.

It's really too bad too. I liked the purple and white since it went with my school (TCU) and a 16Gb option was great. I'm crossing my fingers that a future firmware update will address these two concerns. When that happens, I'll gladly buy a 4G Nano.
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