Compare Prices : Apple iPod nano (16 GB, 4th Generation, Purple) - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Holds up to 1000 songs and full-color album art...

Review summary: The slimmest iPod ever is a truly entertaining ultraportable - buy some decent 'buds and enjoy

Pros: A joy to behold, hold and use; upbeat, punchy performance; surprisingly watchable screen

Cons: May not charge in some older iPod docks/systems; the headphones remain woeful

Review summary: Last time, we met the third-generation iPod nano, whose video playback capability and small size instantly made it one of the most popular citizens in all of Podville. But then came the shocking twist: When the users discovered that the third-gen nano ...

Pros: Sleek, lightweight design ; enhanced storage capacity up to 16 GB ; bright, clear screen ; includes an accelerometer

Cons: No portrait orientation for video or purchased games ; battery life could still use improvement

Verdict: The fourth-gen is the first nano to have an accelerometer (similarly to the iPhone), which enables it to determine which angles you are holding or rotating it at. Turning the iPod on its side while navigating the menus automatically places you in ...

Review summary: Apple's latest iPod nano continues to loom over the heads of its competitors despite players with better sound and more features from companies like Sony and Microsoft. The redesigned...

Pros: Thin design ; very good AV quality ; useful new features

Cons: Lacks wireless features ; no custom EQ ; mediocre battery life