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: Be Careful
Summary: 3 Stars
I recently ordered a silver 4GB for myself and a black 4GB for my husband. The silver one has the new case which is much sleeker, lighter, and has curved sides. The black one is in the old "body style". I think Apple must have had a bunch of these laying around and decided to use them for the supposed new generation. Since silver is a new color, this was not an issue.Digital camera Review: Be careful
Summary: 4 Stars
This was the old version of the Nano. The new version has the battery that last much longer.Digital camera Review: Beautiful Blackness
Summary: 5 Stars
The nano is definitely the way to go. I've got room for 1000 songs - who needs anymore? I just put my favorite songs on there and am up to 175 or so (as of 11/9/06). I think the black ipods look more elegant than the white ones, plus they seem to be less common. :D Which is good.:D I love the size and the simplicity of the process. Of course, it's NOT the ipod to watch movies on because the screen is so small, but even the video ipods have smaller screens. If you're gonna watch a movie, watch it on a TV.
Everyone wishes for an everlasting battery, but this battery is not bad. Mine is relatively new, and I've heard that the battery juice goes down with age, but right now I'm very happy with the life of the battery. I don't use the ipod for hours on end - I DO have a social life.
Digital camera Review: Beautiful with great sound but lacking key features
Summary: 3 Stars
I just received the Nano as a graduation gift and the size, the beauty, and the sound of it really did impress me. However, my previous MP3 player was a Creative Muvo and I miss many of the features on that player such as radio, voice recorder, and a much longer battery life. If you're looking for an mp3 player for around the same price I recommend the the Sandisk Sansa e260 or e70. It sounds just as good as the ipod nano, is almost as small, and includes all of the features above including a larger screen.Digital camera Review: Before you take the plunge ...
Summary: 4 Stars
I love the iPod. Always have. At home, we have five, including this one: the 4GB iPod nano black.
Before you leap, realize two things: (1) this iPod is extremely fragile compared to other iPods, particularly the tough-as-nails iPod mini (a drop of a couple of feet onto a linoleum floor took out the screen); and (2) the black version gets scratched very easily, and shows scratches far more than any white iPod I've owned (after a day and before dropping the damn thing, it already looked awful from scratching -- and it was treated with kid gloves).
Okay, if you can live with those caveats, and invest in a durable protector (we bought the arm-band holder, which does a lousy job of protecting the iPod nano)--none of which are out yet--then this new iPod is truly an amazing bit of technology. It's tiny (it feels even smaller than the photos suggest), has great sound quality (better, I think, than any other iPod I've owned), and the display is gorgeous (even though tiny).
For me, the mini (now defunct, but bargains still abound) is the better choice given its sturdiness. I'm not up for museum-relic care for my electronics, which would certainly help if you own one of these.
Another beautiful, functional gizmo from Apple. Just know what you're getting. Some websites claim the nano is sturdy. I can tell you, from first hand experience, it isn't. So, you be the judge. (Sure, the thing still played, but replacing the screen will set you back at least $90, and, even on the web sites in question, the screen broke.)
(Oh, and if you see someone taking shots at the iTunes software, don't believe it. It's the best music software out there, and its integration with this--or any--iPod is a joy.)
Follow up ... Apple has admitted a problem with some of the nano screens and is doing the right thing: replacing the units with new ones. BRAVO!