The iPod nano from Apple is a digital media player with an extremely compact design and intuitive multi-touch screen. In addition to digital audio playback, the nano lets you look at photos, allows you to listen to FM radio, and offers compatibility with the Nike + iPod Sport Kit.
The most stunning feature of the nano is its size. Apple has dropped the venerable clickwheel from the design, allowing the player to be 46% smaller and 42% lighter than the previous generation design. Despite its small size, the player is able to provide up to 24 hours of nonstop music playback on a single charge. Player control is handled instead by a 1.5" color display with full support for multi-touch gestures.
You'll be able to swipe, drag, tap, and rotate your fingers across the display to control the player's functionality. If you're worried about dropping or misplacing the tiny player while out and about, have no fear -- an integrated clip allows you to wear the nano on your person. And, thanks to the screen rotation function, you can clip it in any orientation -- you'll always be able to adjust the screen to suit your needs.
The nano works with Apple's iTunes application -- available for Mac and Windows computer systems -- to manage your music and load it onto the device. iTunes allows you to convert the CDs you already own to digital audio files, and you'll also be able to purchase new music from the iTunes store. Once the music is loaded onto the nano, you'll be able to access it any which way you'd like -- via album, artist, song title, or playlists. In addition to the playlists you create in the iTunes software, the nano supports the Apple Genius feature -- simply activate Genius when you are listening to a song and the nano will create an on-the-fly playlist of 25 songs that complement it. It's perfect for those times when you'd like to create a mix of a certain kind of music, but don't want to take the time to craft a playlist yourself. And, if you have no idea what you want to listen to at all, just shake the player -- it will start shuffling your music.
Believe it or not, despite advances in digital music, satellite, and other space-age technologies, there are still a lot of radio stations out there broadcasting using good ol' fashioned FM technology. The iPod nano is able to tune in to your favorite FM station with ease. You'll even be able to pause an FM broadcast for up to 15 minutes.
The nano works with Nike's iPod Sports Kit, which is available separately. This system allows the player to communicate with select Nike running shoes, helping you to keep track of your workout and giving you real-time voice feedback on your exercises. Even if you don't have special shoes -- or shoes at all, for that matter -- you can use the nano as a pedometer to keep track of your steps.
The nano even features a number of functions that are intended to help users with disabilities enjoy the device. The VoiceOver function, which requires the optional Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic to function, lets you control your music without looking at the screen -- it speaks the name of the song or artist via the earphones -- in any of 29 languages. Visually impaired users will also appreciate the ability to set the display to high contrast mode -- all text is displayed as white on a black background. Users who only have hearing in one ear will appreciate the ability to set the player to mono mode -- which routes all audio into both earbuds, eliminating the possibility of missing parts of a song due to stereo separation.
| Type | Flash Drive |
| Capacity | 8GB |
| Memory Card Slot | None |
| Display |
1.5" Multi-Touch LCD 240 x 240 Pixel Resolution |
| FM Tuner | Yes |
| FM Recording | No |
| Voice Recording | No |
| Data Storage | Yes |
| Photo Capture | No |
| Photo Viewing | Yes |
| Video Recording | No |
| Video Playback | No |
| Text Reader | No |
| Formats Supported | Audio: AAC (8-320kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8-320kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV |
| Wireless | None |
| Connections | Dock Connector |
| Battery | 1x Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery |
| Charger |
USB 2.0 AC Adapter (optional) |
| System Requirements |
Operating System Windows XP (SP3), Vista, Vista (SP1), Vista (SP2), 7 Mac OS X 10.50.8 Hardware USB 2.0 Port Software iTunes 10 |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 1.61 x 1.48 x 0.35" / 4.09 x 3.76 x 0.89 cm |
| Weight | 0.74 oz / 21 g |
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Comments about Apple 8GB iPod nano (Pink, Current Model):
Excellent product!
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sports, free time, relax..
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Love this! Just right size for working out. Clip is strong enough to hold.
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Sound is great. Small compact design. Excellent purchase.
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hi B&H team,
Let me say a big thank you. It was my first trip to NY and i must say that i never thought B&H will be such a huge store. I took this ipod for gifting it to my wife. she loved it. I got best prices in NY for the product and argubaly the best people to deal with. You guys were so friendly and cooperative that i will always recommnad my colleague to shop at B&H for themselves and for me as well.
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Comments about Apple 8GB iPod nano (Pink, Current Model):
I use my new nano for listening to music while I do school work, chores, and while I exercise. The touch screen makes for a very compact yet user friendly experience. It is easy to navigate. The inability to use videos on it is a plus for me due to my religious lifestyle.
There is no speed adjustment to listen to lectures on a faster speed so I am stuck mainly using it for listening to music.
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I primarily bought the IPOD Nano for working out. I love all the new features APPLE has come out, coming from someone who previously had a shuffle.
-The music is nicely organized
-I like the shake up feature to make the music shuffle
-I love the fitness features on it.
-The Built in AM/FM Radio is great when working out inside the gym when you want to tune into the gym t.v.s
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Lots of features in a small unit.
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fun,fun,fun
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I bought this for my granddaughter - this made for a great 1st iPod.
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Bought this for my daughter, and frankly, I wish I had given her my old Nano and taken this one for myself. Well-designed and very small, it serves up music easily with its touch-screen. The built-in radio is an added bonus. Price is a bit steep, but B&H was cheaper than all competitors.
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I like this thing so much because it is so convenient to carry and the feeling is great!
I will definitely recommend this to my friends.
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It's a nano, its tiny and it's got a touch screen. The only complaint I have is that they sell it as 8gb when mine was really more like 7.5gb. Normally this wouldn't be a big deal but 8gb is such a small storage size as it is. To lose out on almost 20 percent of the storage it's sold as is not very cool.
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very ggod
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