Apple iPod nano 4 GB Black (1st Generation) OLD MODEL by Apple Computer
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Digital camera reviews of Apple iPod nano 4 GB Black (1st Generation) OLD MODEL
Digital camera Review: ?????
Summary: 5 Stars
Jeez, after reading all these durability issue reviews, I was expecting an IPOD made out of an eggshell!!! What are you guys doing with these things?
I just got back from Best Buy, a store that has IPODs on a leash on display.
As I was walking to them, I was thinking "Best Buy's got to be dumb as h^&* to be putting something so fragile on display like that."
I was totally surprised to see that the only damage to the IPOD was a few scratches... BIG DEAL!!!
I asked my friend that worked there how long that specific IPOD was on display, he said since around Thanksgiving.
That's four months of consumer abuse and there wasn't anything worse than a couple cm scratch.
Then I told him about the durability complains on Amazon (along with the fragile screen that breaks when dropping comment).
My friend just laughed... then he picked it up and smacked it screen first on the display case (the dumba&%)... LOL... It didn't break (or even crack).
Giving the IPOD durability bashers the benefit of a doubt... maybe they happened to buy lemons, I wouldn't know.
What I do know is that the IPOD on display at Best Buy was as durable as one would want (or at least as durable as I would expect).
Everything scratches, big deal, as long as it's still readable & in working order, I don't see it as different than any other product, unless it's made of diamond.
I'm cheap, I have a really old Sony Sports discman. This thing's supposed to be the toughest workout audio gear... it scratched up pretty bad in one workout, but it's worked perfect for over 5 years... all that matters!!!
If you want to test this product's durability, go to an electronics store to see the Ipods on display (most have them out). You'll see that they are way more durable than people are reviewing.
(I'd rate it 5 stars (based on quality) but I don't agree with the price. There's other MP3 players with more options that are cheaper and sound just as good. My five star ratings go with them!)
Digital camera Review: A Few Scratches So What...
Summary: 4 Stars
Who cares if it gets a few scratches...It is by far the best looking MP3 player on the market. Not to mention it is easy to use even being that small. I love it for jogging. Downfalls are that I wish it had more storage space, I'm finding it hard to choose what to take off when I buy new songsDigital camera Review: A Gadget 2 Good 2 be True...MUST HAVE!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Ipod Nano is a dream come true for people who appreciate new technology and enjoy listening to unlimited music along with interactive photo features without limitations.
Key Features
- Music (1000 songs)
- Photos (25,000), Watch slideshow with Music
- Organize Music (Playlists, Album, Artist, Rating, Genre etc etc)
- Album Art
- World Clock
- Games
- Synochrize contacts, calendars
- Stopwatch
- Screenlock
It's only been 3 days since I have bought the Ipod Nano 4gb in black and believe me when I first bought it, I was extremely impressed by it's very sleek and small packaging, which says a lot about any product in this day and age. When I opened it I was even more shocked and surprised like most people, of how small and slim the Ipod Nano was. It was unbelievable and I was thrilled to own such a smart item with excellent functions and performance.
I did my research before buying this product and a lot of people said that it is easily scratched but it still didn't put me off from buying it because I wanted to buy it ages ago but due to high demand, it was always out of stock when I wanted it. Therefore, when I bought it, I also purchased a rubber protective sleeve to prevent any scratches. I put the sleeve on right away on top of the cellophine protector on the front of the Ipod to ensure that it stays good as new, at least for 6 months...Lol
I have never bought or used an Apple product and this was my 1st and I found that the Ipod Nano is very user friendly because it only took someone like me 5mins to install the software provided and transfer my music collection immediately, thanks to the simple instruction guide sheet. All products should be like this SHORT, SIMPLE & PRECISE when it comes to User Guides!
Previously, I have been using the 256mb Creative mp3 player, which only held around 40 odd tracks so I purchased the ARCHOS media player a few months ago for £315, because I have always wanted to store my favorite CD collection and playlists on to one single device. But although it had all the capabilities of storing music, photos and video recordings, I found that I never seem to use it often because even though its meant to be a pocket video recorder, it still feels too BIG to carry around everywhere, especially for listening to music! There are far too many bundles of wires in the process of recording and transferring music, videos and photos with the Archos. I have hardly used it and I am hoping to sell it soon because I am extremely happy and satisfied with the Ipod Nano because I have now stored my favorite CD collection and Playlists in one sleek and small device, which I can now take with me wherever I want. This just shows that the quality of a product doesn't always mean it's good if you pay a high price!!!!
Although I prefer transferring my music through DRAG & DROP, I don't really think the iTunes software with the Ipod Nano is bad at all compared to what people have said about it. I think it is very easy to organize your music collection in a few simple steps and I think it is very creative for people who want to arrange their music to their own requirements. But it would have been nice if Apple had also enabled the DRAG & DROP feature for music...!
Overall, I don't normally write reviews online but the Ipod Nano has made me very happy and I thought it deserved a review because it is one of those items that tempt you to tell the world about it. It has got several features which can keep you occupied whenever you're bored!!!! I can't imagine anyone buying this product and regretting it, it is truly the NO.1 GIFT of the year and future, especially at a reasonable price of £179.00! You definitely can't go wrong for what you're getting in return....!!!!
I SIMPLY LOVE IT....!
Digital camera Review: A classic
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, it's shiny, and may show scratches, but this is not an object you throw around? right? I love this version, and I've bought 3 others as gifts. I prefer this one so it will fit into the iMac extreme/neoprene sleeve. The one you can wear on your arm or wrist during workouts. I was worried the 2nd generation version was too thin to stay in the armband.Digital camera Review: A great leap forward
Summary: 4 Stars
Without a doubt, iPod Nano is a big improvement from iPod Mini. I sold my Mini the day Nano came out. Here are my bullet point cons and pros
Obvious Pros (that everyone already knows)
* Much smaller
* Color screen. The screen is very bright and much more pleasurable to navigate around compared to Mini.
Not So Obvious Pros
* Robust. Because Nano uses flash memory as opposed to hard drives in regular iPod or Mini, Nano is immune to shock. I dropped it from my shoulder height while playing, and the music played as usual. And there is nothing wrong afterward
* Transfer speed. Again, because of the flash memory, Nano is able to transfer files 1.5x faster than Mini
Cons
* Very vulnerable to scratch (especially the black version). I keep the protective plastic at the front, plus a self-made paper wrap to protect it.
* Expensive accessories. Speaking of protective wrap, the currently available ones are way overpriced. That is why it led me to make one from paper myself.
* Incompatible accessories with Mini. Because of the removal of the extra hole near the head phone plug, many Mini accessories are incompatible with Nano. One noticeable one is Griffin iTrip (the FM transmitter). I guess accessory manufacturers will come up with more Nano accessories over time.
* Slightly shorter battery life than Mini. 14 hours v.s. 18 hours (official numbers). However, I have no problem with that 4 hours difference.
I like it a lot, but I have to give it a 4 stars for all the cons. I suggest you buy the 4 GB version instead of the 2 GB. For extra $50 you get twice as much the space. And if you plan to bring it when you travel, and you don't have/want to bring your laptop, then you better buy an AC converter for recharging, as it is not included in the box.