Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (3rd Generation) OLD MODEL
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Manufacturer: Apple ComputerBrand: Apple
Edition: Electronics
Release Date: 2007-09-05
Model: MB261LL/A
Color: Black
Publisher: Apple Computer
Studio: Apple Computer
Music Label: Apple Computer
Product features:
- Now the world's most popular music player lets you enjoy up to 5 hours of TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more
- An enhanced interface offers a whole new way to browse and view your music and video
- iPod nano sports a larger, 320-by-240-resolution display that's 65 percent brighter than before
- In anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel, iPod nano is now 6.5 mm thin and even more beautiful
- Measures 2.75 x 2.06 x 0.26 inches (H x W x D), weighs 1.74 ounces
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Customer Review: Excelent little player!
Summary: 5 Stars
I received my 3rd Gen. iPod Nano a little less than a month ago as a gift. Before that, I had a clunky, ugly, and constrained Nomad Muvo2 from Creative Labs. It was functional, but it was so constrained that I could do no more than listen to music. I never actually wanted an iPod before I saw the Nano in the Apple store. What a breath of fresh air!! The new iPod Nano is so versatile, so intuitive, and so sleek that I will never try an inferior brand of MP3 players again. And talk about video quality! I thought that I would get eyestrain watching such a tiny screen, but the quality of the iPod's screen is so detailed that your eyes trick you into thinking you're watching your video on a bigger screen, and iPod games look great on this player.
I must mention that there are several downsides that you should know before buying this otherwise great system:
1. You can't play radio right off--you'll have to buy an FM receiver which is sold by a plethora of companies in just about any store.
2. You can only synch to one playlist. This means that you can't take files off several computers at the same time like MP3 players, instead you have to have all of your music on one computer.
3. You can't play MP3. You instead have to go through a lengthy process of letting iTunes convert all of your MP3 files into a readable format.
4. Unlike most MP3 players, you can't just slide off a panel in the back and insert a new rechargeable battery when yours dies. You can buy replacement batteries for the iPod, but you have to crack open your iPod to insert it. So, unless you are comfortable messing with hardware (like myself), plan on buying a new iPod in three to four years (that's probably time for a new one anyway, though.
5. Battery life: it's very limited (2-5 hours depending on what you're doing), and you can only charge from your computer unless you buy an AC or DC adapter. I wouldn't go on a long car-trip without a car charger.
6. iPod only supports MPEG4 videos. This means that, if you have a system that can record TV and put it on you computer in readable files, it has to be able to record in MPEG4, or you have to get file converter software, which can be expensive.
7. When the iPod crashes (it's happened to me twice in the time that I've had it), it is easily remedied with the restore function on iTunes. But, before you click that button, I must warn you that it will erase all of your settings (except the time and date) and all of the high-scores and accounts on your games.
I know that all of these "downsides" sound like I'm trying to discourage you, but I still give the Nano a 5-star rating because, in spite of all of these little bugs and disadvantages (which aren't all that difficult to deal with), the Apple 3rd Gen. iPod Nano is still, at the end of the day, one of the best (if not the best) music player on the market today. If you can find a better player anywhere, please tell me, I would like to know.
Description of Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (3rd Generation) OLD MODEL
An anodized aluminum top and polished stainless steel back. Five eye-catching colors. A larger, brighter display with the most pixels per inch of any Apple display, ever. iPod nano stirs up visual effects from the outside in.And it'll wow you for hours. Play up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on a single charge. All that staying power and a wafer-thin, 6.5-mm profile makes iPod nano one small big attraction.If a picture says a thousand words, think of what all the album art in your collection might say. With Cover Flow on iPod nano, you can flip through your music to find the album you want to hear. Use the Click Wheel to browse music by album cover, then select an album to flip it over and see the track list.An anodized aluminum top and polished stainless steel back. Five eye-catching colors. A larger, brighter display with the most pixels per inch of any Apple display, ever. iPod nano stirs up visual effects from the outside in.
And it'll wow you for hours. Play up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on a single charge. All that staying power and a wafer-thin, 6.5-mm profile makes iPod nano one small big attraction.
Cover Flow
If a picture says a thousand words, think of what all the album art in your collection might say. With Cover Flow on iPod nano, you can flip through your music to find the album you want to hear. Use the Click Wheel to browse music by album cover, then select an album to flip it over and see the track list.
 In addition to listening to music you can now enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more. View iPod nano dimensions. |
 The iPod nano comes in a host of exciting new colors. |
 Play up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on one charge. View larger. |
Use the Click Wheel to adjust volume, navigate songs, browse in Cover Flow, or explore the Music menu by playlist, artist, album, song, genre, composer, and more. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs. iPod nano makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to its bright color display.
Movies
Buy movies from the iTunes Store and you can sync them to your iPod nano to watch anywhere, anytime. Up to 5 hours of video playback means you can watch two movies back to back. And for your viewing pleasure, the 320-by-240-pixel display--with a whopping 204 pixels per inch--is 65 percent brighter than before.
TV Shows
There's always something good on iPod nano. Browse thousands of episodes of your favorite TV shows on the iTunes Store, buy them for just $1.99 each, then sync them to your iPod nano. Watch last night's episodes this morning, or buy a whole TV series and play a pocket-size marathon.
Podcasts
The iTunes Store features thousands of free video and audio podcasts, including indie favorites and offerings from such big names as ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod nano. You can even play video podcasts on TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.
Audiobooks
The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks--including exclusives like the entire Harry Potter series--so you can catch up on your reading wherever iPod nano takes you. iPod nano even recognizes where you left off reading and bookmarks your place.
Games
Put hours of fun at your fingertips. iPod nano comes with three games--Vortex, iQuiz, and Klondike--and you can download more from the iTunes Store for $4.99 each. All iPod games are designed specifically for the iPod interface. And all of them look great on the 2-inch color display.
Photos
iPod nano holds up to 7,000 photos you can sync from your Mac or PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails. To see a photo full screen, click the center button. You can even view your photo slideshows--complete with music and transitions--on a TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.
Extras
Calendars, contacts, and a screen lock appear in the Extras menu, along with a few more handy items. Take the world clock, for example. Spin the Click Wheel to choose different clocks for cities all over the world. For workouts, use the built-in stopwatch to log your best times.
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