The Ipod is easy to use and the sound is amazing, but the cord falls out a little easier than I expected and the dial is very sensitive, so if you have it on your hip and it slightly bumps around it skips songs. Aside from those two issues its a really nice product.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Too many of the used ones have limited or unknown battery life. Some batteries are dead. Battery replacement will be $20-$60. Ask how long it will last on a charge BEFORE bidding.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The 8GB 4th gen. iPod I purchased plays music just fine, and the product was in the exact physical condition described. The screen, however, remains constantly bright to the point of being unable to see any images/text/color, and no amount of changing the settings or resetting the ipod to default settings will fix it. This was not mentioned in the description, but since I only need it to play music and the shuffle feature is easy enough to start up I do not wish to return it (plus, tilting the screen at just the right angle produces a negative image, allowing me to select menus to some degree of accuracy). Aside from this problem, the product is fine; I do wish, however, that all faults had been listed in the description before purchase.
I am very happy with my pink Apple iPod nano (8gb). It holds thousand of photos, songs and even movies, I'm told, although I haven't tried this feature yet. One of my favorite functions is being able to play games on it. I have downloaded Maze and Tetris and it is very convenient to take my iPod anywhere and have these games available if I'm in a line, on a car trip or just hanging out. My kids really like it, too, and my son has a refurbished blue one (also 8gb). My only complaint is that I find the enclosed earphones really uncomfortable and I've learned that comfortable earphones will be an extra expense and sometimes hard to find. Maybe kids have no problems with these but I really can't use the earphones for very long at all before having to remove them. Overall, however, this is a very sleek little gizmo and it's fun to have something so easy to carry around and play with or to listen to songs that I select whenever I want to hear them. I would recommend this product to someone who wants an easy to use technological toy who likes to listen to music, too. That's why I bought it and I am, for the most part, very happy with this purchase.Read full review
This IPod is a great improvement over the older Nano's solely because of the video feature. I never had a problem with my original Nano, but it's lack of video capability did start to irritate me. So, instead of buying new for $150, I bought a gently used pink one on Ebay here for less than $100 including shipping...pretty good savings. As for the drawbacks, I didn't like the "shake" feature at all...that's where the shaking of the IPod would skip it to the next song. But, if you go to settings playback shake you can switch it to OFF which I promptly did. Also, it's missing my favorite game, the music quiz name-that-tune like game...but it does have some new ones, including solitaire which is nice for killing time. The battery life is a bit below what I'd like, but not horrible. On the up side, the screen is incredibly sharp and clear for such a small, lightweight device. Sound is incredible as always, though I did replace the included headset and got the in-ear version...I'm in the medical field and I prefer the stethoscope-style just from force of habit, I guess. Memory capacity is great. The colors are cool, especially if a number of folks in the same house have a 4th Gen Nano...all can have their favorite color! There are seldom any glitches in operation, and usually you can get it right back up and running by holding down the center button and the top of the click wheel until an apple appears. This effectively resets the IPod without any loss of what's on it. And to be honest, if someone had told me back when I was in high school (lugging around my suitcase full of cassette tapes) that someday I'd be able to fit all my favorite songs on a machine this tiny, I'd have died laughing at the thought. Whew, I'm glad technology has advanced, and that it's easy enough for me to actually use and affordable enough that I can have one :o) Apple is awesome, and if you're ever stuck you can call 1-800-MY-APPLE and the automated thing will usually be able to help...for FREE! We have a Macbook now too, and highly doubt we will ever go back to using a Windows PC either.Read full review
Love the design and features. the camerais nice to have a fun to use. easy to use and durable. like the wy you slide your finger to scroll the bar instead of hitting a button. The colors are great. not made of cheap plastic like other MP3's. It s is a great starter product for a young child that is just starting to get into the whole MP3 and IPOD scene. Mom approved!!
I got this for my 11 yr old daugher who was having a fit over one. The music quality is great. Although I may have trouble operating it, she has very little trouble. We did have an instance when it wouldn't come on and we knew the battery had been charged. For some reason, it needed to be reset. Not sure what that's all about, but we did find this issue in the papers that came with it. I would recommend this IPod....once you get used to the functions, it's not that bad. I feel like some of the functions could be better explained or listed on the IPod without having to see what everything is in the book.
This is the 1st iPod I've ever owned even though I have several other brands of mp3's. I love the pink color of the nano. The finish doesn't scratch easily or show finger prints. It has great sound quality, and the videos I've bought from itunes are clear and such high quality that it doesn't seem like a small screen. The only thing I don't like about it is how hard it is to transfer my own videos to the iPod. Even though I converted them to the mp3 format, it won't recognize them as videos. The sound control dial is very touchy and changes volume by itself if I put it in my pocket. I am very happy with it other than those small problems.
I purchased this Ipod about two weeks before Christmas. There were no Ipods left in local stores so I went to Ebay to look for one. The Apple iPod nano has a slim, sleek, attractive design. I initially wanted black but it was no longer available. I had to settle for hot pink. While not initially crazy about this, I'm now quite pleased because no one else has this color. It's bright and I can find it quickly! The iPod package I purchased arrived with almost everything I needed to start with... earphones; both car charger and standard charger; a retractable, yes, retractable port/charge cable AND the standard USB. I found the quick reference folder explaining what the dial did, but for some reason, it didn't come with the users manual, something that would have saved me the humiliation of asking one of my kids how to play with my new toy... I got the package for much less than I could have purchased it for in local stores (had it been available)in the same time frame. I have been impressed with the storage capabilities of this little gadget. I can store hundreds of pictures, videos, thousands of songs, even entire episodes of shows. I'm sure there are even more features I don't know about because I didn't get the user's manual, but I will... The sound is crystal clear and the picture quality is crisp. I like the iPod's ability to change the screen view depending on the position it's held in... meaning if you turn it to its side, the picture flips to accommodate the change. I don't like hearing the clicking sound as I search for artists, playlists, etc. One other thing I find annoying is having to tuck it into a pocket, my waistband, or having to hold it while using it. I've had it sitting on the desk, been listening to something, gotten up, and had the iPod swinging from the earpods more than once. Apparently, armband and belt holsters similar to those used for cell phones are available so I'll be buying one of those. I appreciate the availability and sound quality of base docks so you can use the iPod to play music from like a regular home system. The shuffle effect is nice. There are smaller personal speakers but I haven't been able assess the sound quality of one of those yet... the ear pods are fine for now. I also like being able to plug the iPod into my car with an adapter (not included with basic package)so I don't have to carry a bunch of CD's around. Overall, this is a fantastic new toy; it's superior to any portable CD player. I realize this is my first MP3 but I can't help but say the performance of the Apple IPod nano is so much more than I ever expected. In addition, the ease of loading data makes the experience even better. The iTunes Store makes it almost TOO easy to have all the media you'd ever want! The only thing I'm starting to worry about is that I like using it too much. With my love of music, it is now possible to do what I thought was impossible....I could actually use up 8 GB's and have to make choices about what to keep!!!!Read full review
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
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