Apple iPod nano (2GB, Black) - Expert Reviews

Pros: The second-generation Apple iPod Nano takes on a new scratch-resistant aluminum body, which is available in a variety of bright and shiny colors ; it's still superslender but more durable, thanks to a seamless construction. It supports photos (with ...

Cons: The iPod Nano still doesn't play video, not that you'd want to watch it on the small screen, and there's no built-in FM tuner or recording capability ; not all color options are available for all memory sizes

Verdict: The second-generation Apple iPod Nano is like the successful offspring of an iPod Mini and a first-generation iPod Nano. It's small, stylish, user-friendly, and competitively priced--a great player all around and suitable for a variety of users.

Pros: The second-generation Apple iPod Nano takes on a new scratch-resistant aluminum body, which is available in a variety of bright and shiny colors; it's still superslender but more durable, thanks to a seamless construction. It supports photos (with ...

Cons: The iPod Nano still doesn't play video, not that you'd want to watch it on the small screen, and there's no built-in FM tuner or recording capability ; not all color options are available for all memory sizes

Review summary: The Nano is currently Apple's mid-priced iPod solution, falling between the iPod shuffle on the low end, and the new iPod video on the high end. The Nano integrates a color screen and the patented...

Pros: Excellent sound quality and power (even with power hungry headphones), Easy to use (software and hardware), Great expandability due to many accessories, Good battery life,

Cons: No radio reception out of the box, Limited audio format support, Included case should have been better, Hard to keep as pretty as it looks out of the box, ,

Review summary: The iPod nano is still the king of ultra-slim MP3 players.

Pros: >• Slim and sturdy, • Very good sound quality, • Simple controls and navigation

Cons: >• Lacks FM radio, , , , , , , Apple's second-generation iPod nano represents the state of the art in MP3 player design, with an ultraslim metal body and the most intuitive interface in the business. It lacks extras like a built-in FM radio, voice ...

Review summary: Nano has always been the metric prefix for "10^-9." However, it also recently became an Apple suffix for "really cool iPod." The iPod nano is Apple's replacement for the now-discontinued iPod mini, which was enormously popular. The nano certainly ...

Cons: No video integration. Battery isn't removable

Verdict: The nano features an even smaller version of the click-wheel that has become synonymous with the iPod (even though it wasn't present in the 1Gs, 2Gs, or 3Gs). In spite of its size, I found the new wheel to be responsive and accurate. It also has a ...