Apple's iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player (Black), holds up to 2000 songs or thousands of photos (synced via iTunes). The nano can play for up to 24 hours between battery charges and charges to 80% in a mere 90 minutes. The iPod nano even displays the color album art for whichever song you are listening to at the time. It syncs seamlessly with iTunes and connects to a host of iPod accessories. This pencil-thin, unexpectedly durable aluminum body is only 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.26 inches weighing 1.4 ounces. Its 1.5-inch (diagonal) LCD Screen with blue-white LED backlight is brighter than the first generation nanos by 40%.

The iPod nano even lets you take your calendar and contacts with you with support for Address Book and iCal on the Mac and Outlook or Outlook Express on the PC, plus industry-standard vCalendar and vCard files. iTunes syncs your calendars and contacts so you can access everything with a quick spin of the Click Wheel.

With its sleek durable body, improved connectivity features and brighter screen the iPod nano Black 8GB MP3 player is an affordable stylish media player, that will keep you entertained for hours on end.

• 8GB Storage

Holds up to 2000 songs or thousands of photos, or any combination of the 2. The nano also displays the color album art for the song you're listening to right now, or a slide show with background music.

• Pencil-Thin Size and Feather Weight

This device is only 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.26" (in) and 1.4 oz.

• Built in Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery

With 24 hour playback capability, the nano charges to 80% in just 90 minutes.

• Color Display Screen

1.5" (diagonal) liquid crystal color display with blue-white LED backlight. Resolution: 176 x 132 pixels for viewing photos (in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only) and PNG formats), world clock, stop watch, games. Also has an ipod screen lock feature.

• Apple Click Wheel

iPod nano Click Wheel puts music under your thumb. Click to fast-forward, rewind, play, pause or access menus. Use the touch-sensitive surface to control volume or browse music. You can do it all without looking.

• Dock Connector

The handy Dock connector on the bottom of iPod nano lets you connect it to your computer, recharge the battery and sync files fast via the included USB 2.0 cable. Or leave the optional iPod nano Dock connected to your Mac or Windows PC. Then, when you're ready, charge or Auto-Sync. You can also connect the Dock to a stereo system or pair of powered speakers.

• Syncs contacts, calendars and to-do lists

Sync your iPod nano to a Mac or PC, and your contacts and calendars come along for the ride. iTunes now supports Outlook and Outlook Express for the PC, as well as Address Book and iCal on the Mac.

• iPod Ports

This player has a dock connector and 3.5mm stereo mini-jack.

• Compatibility

It works with Mac OS X or Windows 2000/XP.