Apple iPod nano (8GB, 4th Generation, Purple) - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Apple seems to release new iPod models every other day, but this newest iPod nano really does impress. At just 6mm thick, it's the thinnest one they've ever made -- but there's more to it than that. New features include the Genius playlist tool, tilt ...

Pros: Design ; Apple's new Genius playlist tool ; accessibility features for the visually impaired

Cons: The fact that you have to upgrade to Apple's iTunes 8 software ; the rounded screen invites glare ; average sound quality

Verdict: The fourth-generation iPod nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Look out for innovative accessibility features and the Genius playlist tool, but just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before ...

Review summary: Is thin and tall the answer?

Pros: Bigger screen, Genius mode, colour option

Cons: No Wi-Fi, change in shape but not in features

Verdict: From our brief play, it's hard not to like the new model if it's the iPod you've got to have

Pros: The fourth-generation iPod Nano is more attractive and colorful than its predecessor and includes Apple's new Genius playlist tool, a tilt sensor, and accessibility features for the visually impaired

Cons: To use the new Nano, you must upgrade to Apple's iTunes 8 software with its laundry list of hardware requirements ; the rounded screen invites glare ; sound quality is only average

Verdict: The Nano's scroll wheel is snappy and responsive, however, the controls become a little confusing after turning the iPod sideways to watch video.

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: Apple's slimmed-down, slicker-than-ever iPod nano responds to your movements, creates playlists it thinks you'll like, and makes the competition look like a bunch of clunkers.

Pros: Sexy, thin, rounded design. Same excellent user interface as in previous nanos. Built-in accelerometer shifts screen for horizontal viewing (like on the iPhone and iPod touch) and lets you shuffle songs by shaking the player. Genius feature creates on ...

Cons: No built-in micyou need to upgrade earbuds to use the integrated voice recorder. Apple still hasn't upgraded those lame bundled earbuds ; Watch the iPod nano (4th Gen) and touch Video Preview

Verdict: It doesn't do as much as some other players, but damn it's beautiful