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

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Review summary: Apple's 4th generation nano is the best yet. Could this be the coolest music player available?

Review summary: It's ridiculously slim and blessed with some new bells and whistles. We take a close look at the 4th generation of the iPod Nano.

Pros: Ultra-sleek and Light-weight, Built-in Accelerometer, Good audio and video quality, Decent battery life, Intuitive User Interface, Good data transfer rates

Cons: Drag-n-drop of media not possible, Screen a bit too small for videos, Basic features like FM radio and voice recorder still missing

Verdict: Characters are not case sensitive

Review summary: Apple Korea announced the new fourth-generation iPod nano, iPod the thinnest ever with a new design with an elegant curve of aluminum and glass enclosure in

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Review summary: The new version of the nano offers some unique new features, more storage for the same price, and a new design. We take a look at Apple's best nano ever.

Pros: More features than the iPod classic ; twice the capacity of previous generation for just £10 more ; Genius feature works directly on iPod ; better-than-estimated battery life ; Spoken Menus and larger menu fonts improve accessibility ; improved ...

Cons: New shape has its drawbacks, including sharp top edges and (especially) corners ; odd landscape-mode controls ; doesn't charge from some older accessories ; Spoken Menus doesn't cover all menus and has the same occasional pronunciation issues as ...

Verdict: Aesthetic changes aside, the fourth-generation iPod nano isn't the dramatic overhaul last year's nano was. If you've already got a 3G nano, the 4G model's new features may not be compelling enough to get you to upgrade €" especially if you prefer the ...

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Review summary: The fourth-gen nano takes some cues from the iPod touch while offering an improved design.

Pros: Slim and curvy design, Very good sound, Accelerometer enhances many features, Sharp and bright screen

Cons: Average battery life, No wireless feature

Verdict: While the $149 iPod nano 4G doesn't incorporate wireless features like the similarly priced, flash-based Zune, it has a more compelling design. We like the accelerometer and the Genius feature; iTunes is an easier service to use in regard to pricing, ...