Great but not perfect...... To judge by earlier reviewers' comments, most people's views on the new iPod nano are clear-cut - they either love it (the majority) or they seriously dislike it (the minority view).
For me, the reality lies somewhere between these polar extremes. It's a terrific product in many ways, but it has some glaring weaknesses, too. As well as looking at the good and the bad, I'll suggest some ways of getting the best out of it
To start with the good stuff, let me say that th...
[Apple iPod nano 2nd Generation 8GB MP3 Player - Black (MA497LLA) Black review by Friendlycard can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 8.0  |
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| Reviewed by: | Friendlycard | | Review Date: | 02/02/2007 | | User Location: | Norfolk, UK | | Review From: | User Review |  |  |
100% (17 of 17) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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a thorough review of the new ipod nano I received my new 2nd generation nano from the apple store the other day, and have spent a lot of time getting to know it. I like it a lot, and I think it'll be the best-selling iPod yet.
Like all iPods, it is easy to learn and easy to use, has EXCELLENT sound quality, and is a real pleasure to use.
THE NEW NANO COMPARED TO THE FIRST GENERATION NANO
This new 2nd generation nano is much improved over the 1st generation model, which came out in Se...
[Apple iPod nano 2nd Generation 8GB MP3 Player - Black (MA497LLA) Black review by Ronald M. Cronovich "Ron" can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Ronald M. Cronovich "Ron" | | Review Date: | 09/16/2006 | | User Location: | Henderson, NV | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
98% (611 of 622) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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The real thing I had two other MP3's that simply weren't up to the task. What a relief and joy to get the iPod. I love it. I must have a hundred cd's on it, symphonies, concertos, operas etc. I use the Bose noise cancelling headphones. Together they make my 3 mile walks a highlight of the day. And that says something when you're 83 years old.
[Apple iPod nano 2nd Generation 8GB MP3 Player - Black (MA497LLA) Black review by W. Burke can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | W. Burke | | Review Date: | 02/14/2007 | | User Location: | CA USA | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
93% (14 of 15) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Great Product I bought this ipod in order to replace my mini and it has turned out to be a great investment. The design of the nano is by far the best design of mp3 players on the market. The nano is small and may appear fragile but truthfully is strong, durable and scratch resistant. This 8gb nano doesn't hold movies, but who watches movies on an ipod? Also it has the capacity to hold 2,000 songs with its flash memory which has been proven to last longer than a hard drive like on a video. I fully recommend t...
[Apple iPod nano 2nd Generation 8GB MP3 Player - Black (MA497LLA) Black review can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | | | Review Date: | 11/13/2006 | | User Location: | | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
93% (14 of 15) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Noticeable improvements I just received my 8 GB nano to replace my 1st gen 4 GB, and I have to say that everything about it is better.
First, it has double the capacity and battery life, and yet it slightly thinner. Second, the aluminum exterior is a big improvement, because it is much more durable and does not show scratches and fingerprints nearly as much as the plastic on the previous generation.
Lastly, the screen is noticeably brighter and sharper, and the sound is a little clearer with ...
[Apple iPod nano 2nd Generation 8GB MP3 Player - Black (MA497LLA) Black review by Jacob Z can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Jacob Z | | Review Date: | 09/28/2006 | | User Location: | Richmond, IN USA | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
92% (13 of 14) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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A word of caution to PC users I bought a 2nd Generation 8 GB Nano to supplement (and probably eventually replace) my 20GB Color iPod, which has been developing signs of old age, getting stuck at innopportune moments. I decided that 8 gig is really big enough to listen to the music I actually listen to every day at the gym, and I wanted to replace my disk-based iPod with a solid state device.
My first reaction upon opening the box was astonishment at how small the Nano is! I had never seen one before. It is ver...
[Apple iPod nano 2nd Generation 8GB MP3 Player - Black (MA497LLA) Black review by Thomas B. Gross can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Thomas B. Gross | | Review Date: | 09/21/2006 | | User Location: | Winchester, MA USA | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
92% (204 of 220) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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The best MP3 player ever made If you like me wondered if buying the 30 GB video or the 8 GB Nano (as they both cost the same $249), think about this:
- are you really going to watch movies on the small screen of the iPod Video?
- do you really care about watching pictures on a MP3 player?
- do you want a small and slick device or a bulkier one?
- do you really need 30 GB, or 8 GB (2,000 songs) cut it for you?
- and what do you think is giving less problems: a spinning disk (with the issues we a...
[Apple iPod nano 2nd Generation 8GB MP3 Player - Black (MA497LLA) Black review by Ivan DellEra "J Lennon" can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Ivan DellEra "J Lennon" | | Review Date: | 10/21/2006 | | User Location: | MA, USA | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
92% (24 of 26) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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One excellent device--but be careful about buying accessories! Suffice it to say this is one great iPod. Other reviewers have covered all the wonders of these new Nanos, so I won't recover the same territory.
There are a few caveats potential buyers should beware of however:
--The dimensions are NOT the same as the 1G (first generation) Nanos. I purchased a set of lanyard headphones at a local store earlier this week and discovered the connector would not fit this new 2G Nano. The space between the dock connector and the headp...
[Apple iPod nano 2nd Generation 8GB MP3 Player - Black (MA497LLA) Black review by Darwin "Computer consultant" can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 10.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Darwin "Computer consultant" | | Review Date: | 09/28/2006 | | User Location: | Redmond, WA United States | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
91% (11 of 12) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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Good, not great. Much has been written about what makes the new iPod Nano great, so I won't repeat all of those reviews here. Instead, I'll focus on the flaws that have slightly marred my experience, though not enough for me to regret my purchase. I'm still glad that I bought it.
As soon as I read about the new iPod nano, I ordered one straight from Apple. I liked the Mini with its all-metal body, and have been wishing I could get a Nano like that since the Nano came out. However, I'm somewhat disa...
[Apple iPod nano 2nd Generation 8GB MP3 Player - Black (MA497LLA) Black review by I. Gulko can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | I. Gulko | | Review Date: | 11/15/2006 | | User Location: | Philadelphia, PA USA | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
90% (60 of 66) Users Found This Review Helpful |
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More than just a pretty face NEW:
-Aluminum Casing
-Double battery life
-Thinner/Taller
-Search option in menus
-Brighter screen
GOOD:
-Excellent sound quality
-Excellent software (recently updated iTunes 7)
-Can charge through USB
-Oodles of accessories
-Competitive price
-Apple brand
-Durable casing
-Search feature is very intuitive
-Very decent battery life
-40% Brighter Screen than predecessor
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[Apple iPod nano 2nd Generation 8GB MP3 Player - Black (MA497LLA) Black review by Adam L. Safianow "Kiddo" can be read at Amazon.com] | | Amazon.com Rating: 8.0 |
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| Reviewed by: | Adam L. Safianow "Kiddo" | | Review Date: | 09/18/2006 | | User Location: | Dallas, TX | | Review From: | User Review | | | |
87% (21 of 24) Users Found This Review Helpful |