Apple iPod nano (8GB, 3rd Generation, Black) - Expert Reviews

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: The iPod nano is the single best selling portable MP3 player in the world and Apple's price point has had much to do with its success. By selling a reasonably sized player (previously 1, 2 and 4GB,...

Pros: Compact size and lightweight, At last, colors!, iTunes integration, Awesome battery life, Durable aluminum alloy casing, Brighter LCD, Double the storage compared to 1G nano at same price,

Cons: Price premium (40-50% according to analysts), Search feature isn't terribly useful on small capacity iPods, Still no built-in FM tuner, Color selection is limited by capacity (see below for details), , 4GB, Silver, Pink, Blue, Green,

Verdict: The battery life was astounding. In our somewhat scientific test we achieved over a 100% increase from the previous generation iPod nano. Even if you were to run a more practical situation and cut 20% off battery life, you're still looking at almost ...

Award: Editor's Choice!

Pros: Scratch-resistant aluminium body ; variety of bright and shiny colours ; superslender but more durable ; supports photos with thumbnail grid and album art ; great sound quality

Cons: Still doesn't play video ; no built-in FM tuner or recording capability ; not all colour options are available for all 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

Review summary: No sooner had Apple announced the new Nano we rushed down to our local Apple store to find one. The new range topper with its 8gb memory, smooth curves and brighter screen caught our eye and it's been the centre of attention ever since.

Verdict: The new Nano is certainly more iPod for your money, and there's no doubt that, feature-wise, it's a big improvement over the first-generation model. Me, I prefer the look of the old one, but if the popularity of the multi-coloured iPod Mini is ...

Review summary: Return of the iPod mini?