Apple iPod nano (4GB, 3rd Generation, Silver) - Expert Reviews

Pros: Attractive, compact design ; large, beautiful screen ; excellent battery life

Cons: Small Click Wheel ; Cover Flow browsing is slow

Verdict: With its cool, new shape, big, bright screen, and added video capability, the third-generation Nano gets almost everything right.

Review summary: The squat, third-generation Nano plays video and comes with a brand new interface

Verdict: Apple's new Nano looks distinctly stubby compared its predecessor thanks to it being 20mm shorter.

Pros: Excellent interface, brighter and larger display for video playback, anodised aluminium front, improved battery life, Cover Flow feature

Cons: The screen is a little small for comfortable video playback, chrome backing shows scratches and fingerprints easily, small and stubborn hold switch

Verdict: Despite its shape and size changing dramatically, the new iPod nano still manages to be the best designed player on the market. Under the hood lies an excellent music player, and a capable video player representing great value at this price.

Review summary: Despite its new design, the fourth-generation iPod Nano is more of an evolutionary step than a major overhaul.

Pros: Slim, elegant design, Attractive video playback

Cons: Lacks radio and voice recording

Verdict: Completely redesigned, the third-generation Nano adds video playback and redefines the portable media player.