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The iPod 4th gen nano is a great mp3 player. I used to be anti-Apple, but once I received a nano, my views changed. It's got an easy to use scrolling wheel and a big screen for such a small player. The only thing I don't like about it is the "shake to shuffle" feature, because if you put it in your pocket and walk a bit, it will shuffle at the most random times and when you WANT it to shuffle, you look like a fool trying to shake the living daylights out of it. Overall good piece of technology!
The 4th generation Nano, Available in capacities of 8GB, and 16GB (priced at $149 & $199 respectively) these have a scratch-resistant aluminum body and are now slimmer than ever. The unit has new rounded, contour edges that make it feel thinner than it is and feel right in your hand. The new line-up comes in a whole array of colors to match the rainbow, and to match your personality as well. The 4th Generation Nano has completely redesigned the Nano over the 3rd generation “Fat”, and it feels like it is different on the sides when you hold it comparatively to the older generations. Stepping back to the 1st and 2nd generation designs, it takes the good of the style of the 2nd gen, along with the advancements in the “Fat” 3rd generation versions, and creates a winning design. This design is a lot thinner than it was, yet retains the 2-inch screen, though it is millimeters thinner. The new screen saves the room for viewing your tracks and playing games, but the genius comes in the flipping of the screen. The screen with this change, still has a 2-inch viewing area, which makes it very easy to use, browse and watch. When view movies, shows, podcasts with the new Nano, the Nano should be flipped to a “widescreen” view, in which the new accelerometer changes the landscape and viewing of this device. This new Nano still has a long battery life. Apple claims that it will last 36 hours, but I was able to get just over 32 hours of playtime – which is nice… real nice. The video experience was just over 6 hours – as advertised. Another thing about the accelerometer. The accelerometer also enables 'shake to shuffle', where a flick of the wrist will choose a random song. This feels like it has been done right. It also allows easy use of the coverflow system, which runs much smoother this time around. The new music search functions (Genius), the brighter screen,, sound quality, smoother ease and use of coverflow, and continued games support give the new iPod added flare. The addition of voice notes won't make a difference to most people, as you'll need to buy some extra headphones with a microphone built in – but it is nice to know that it is there if you do. The addition of Genius, an automatic playlist generator, is going to be a massive hit with iPod fans. Genius will be massive, because it will - if it works as advertised - unlock the potential of your iPod library and help keep parties jumping or evenings chilled. It will also allow Apple to recommend tracks to you by your listening tastes as well. As a fan small MP3 players, and of the past Nano line-ups, I love this design. I really do. I think the all aluminum casing is the way to go, and I am happy again that it is all around the unit. Should you replace your old 8GB Nano (3rd Generation) with the new one? If you really want accelerometer video abilities and Genius, I would say yes. Regardless if you upgrade, or decided to wait it out, I highly recommended this device to Apple lovers and new MP3 enthusiasts alike. Pros: -Brighter, crisper viewing screen -Aluminum scratch-resistant casing all around the body -Amazing battery-life: 30+ hours plus (6+ with video)! -Search features, cover flow, album art, Genius -Accelerometer for video viewing and song shuffling -Genius song selection -Microphone capabilities -LOTS of new colors to choose from -Games via iTunes Cons -Still no built in FM tuner -Limited space when it comes to video & gamesRead full review
I love this new generation of ipods! I originally had an ipod video of the earlier generations which I really enjoyed but I had to replace it with a new one after it broke and I am honestly not disappointed. Holds a good capacity of songs for those like me who don't buy over 4,000 songs. Still great and easy to work the ipod, the little clicker is just as efficient and this ipod comes with a new option known as the cover flow that allows you to browse through your albums, all you have to do is move your ipod sideways to get that option, very simple. The cover flow option comes in really handy sometimes if I don't feel like scrolling through my whole list of songs. It also comes with a new feature that if you shake it a certain way it skips to the next song, but I'm still trying to really get a hang for that, don't worry, you can still jam to your song without it skipping to the next song, it takes a bit of work to get it to skip. Great screen, love the fact that it's bigger now which makes it nicer when watching videos on it, and overall, I still continue to love Apple's Ipods!Read full review
The ipod is small enough to fit in a pocket without taking up a lot of room. Holds alot of music. I haven't put any videos or pictures in it yet. When I first received it, I downloaded itunes to start importing music. It was alittle difficult at first to figure out how to get the songs download, but once you get it, is simple. You can put any CD in your computer and download the songs into the iPod. You don't have to get music from the iTunes store. You can also download music into it from downloads you got off the internet thats already on you computer or new downloads. I couldn't figure out a easier way to get the songs that you stored on iTunes music library to the music library on the iPod. There should be a way to just import them straight to your iPod but I had to double click on iPod music to open a separate window them drag the music files from the iTunes music library to the iPod music. That so far is the most of the cons I have. This is my first mp3 player, and I'm please at how the iPod works and sounds, definately worth the buy.Read full review
I like that this ipod has a video camera and that it is small and easy to carry around. Love the color! However, it really doesn't hold 4,000 songs. I have 3600 songs on my itunes and it only fit about 3,000 of them. Other than that everything rocks! THe built in speakers are awesome! i always hate sharing my earphones with a friend when we want to listen to a certain song and now i dont have to. When u turn the ipod sideways you can flip through the album covers and pick an album you want to listen to. Overall- excellent!
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