Apple iPod nano 8 GB Silver (3rd Generation) OLD MODEL by Apple Computer
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Digital camera reviews of Apple iPod nano 8 GB Silver (3rd Generation) OLD MODEL
Digital camera Review: Almost perfect
Summary: 4 Stars
Nano-nano! I like the new 3G. I wish it came with some type of clip holder. Also the closeness of the plugins on the bottom are not very convenient.Digital camera Review: Almost perfect, just needs a little bit more memory
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my third iPod, but my first flash-based one. I really like the form factor of the new iPod Nano. While some people have complained about it being fatter than the previous gen Nano, it's still wonderfully small, thin, and light. The new Nano is also shorter, which personally I think makes it a better fit for small places like the coin pocket of your jeans w/o sticking out and jabbing you.
I had previously held out on getting a flash-based iPod because the storage capacity wasn't quite enough to hold my iTunes library (currently ~12GB in size). I was disappointed that the new Nano still has the same 8GB capacity as the 2nd gen Nano, but I just couldn't wait any longer. Too many cool features to resist, I would just have to trim down my playlists a little.
BTW, an "8GB" iPod Nano actually only has 7.41GB of usable storage space. Presumably some of that missing storage is due to formatting, the iPod operating system, and other what not.
The new Nano's fatter body allows for a wider screen suitable for watching videos and some new user interface features, most notably the Cover Flow view. iTunes has had Cover Flow view for a while. Now it's available on the iPod. Albums w/ missing cover artwork are displayed as annoying white music notes on a gray background. (WARNING: Some individuals, like me unfortunately, may be susceptible to getting an uncontrollable urge to want to fill in all the missing cover art. I spent an entire Saturday tracking down missing cover art on the web, and even dug up a couple dozen original CDs to scan in the cover art myself for those last few albums...)
I really like the additional info displayed in the various lists. For example, the album list displays the album name, the artist beneath, and a tiny thumbnail of the album cover; the old interface displayed only the album name. As another example, the song list displays the song name with the artist name underneath; the old interface displayed just the song name, which can be confusing when you have different songs with the same name.
Minor gripes:
- The HOLD switch, dock connector, and headphone jack are all now located on the bottom of the Nano. As a result, the dock connector and headphone jack are so close together that it's hard to squeeze the sides of USB connector to disconnect it while the headphones are still plugged in.
- If I connect the Nano to the USB port of my monitor, I get a "USB Device Not Recognized" error. Instead, I have to connect the Nano directly to my computer's USB port. Not sure why this is. My 5th gen iPod Video works fine connecting to my monitor's USB port.
Digital camera Review: Amanda
Summary: 5 Stars
Awesome product so far... my daughter wanted this for Christmas, and I was having trouble finding it, as most stores only sell the 4th generation ipod nano now. She was adamant about wanting the older 3rd generation ipod nano. I was able to find it online and buy it for her through amazon. She loves it!Digital camera Review: Apple 8 GB iPod Nano AAC/MP3 Player Silver (3rd Generation)
Summary: 5 Stars
This item came in a larger box with other items. Because of its small size, was nearly missed within all the other wrapping! Would have eventually found it with the packing slip! The iPod was packaged very well, in beautiful shape, and made our daughter VERY happy Christmas Day! Thank you!Digital camera Review: Apple iPod nano 8 GB
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent piece of tech. It is loaded with innovative options and fantastic ideas. With its unbeatable quality and responsiveness, it is definitely worth its price and more.