Take everything you love about iPod and shrink it. Now shrink it again. With 2GB (500 songs) and 4GB (1,000 songs) models, the pencil-thin iPod nano packs the entire iPod experience into an impossibly small design. So small, it will take your music places you never dreamed of.
Price Range: $95 - $139
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Includes: earbud headphones, USB cable, dock adapter,&iTunes for Mac and Windows. Apple 2GB iPod nano - Come one, come all and witnessthe incredible shrinking iPod!! With the nano, Apple introduces the latest member of the highly successful iPod family of digital audio players. The nano is aptly named since it's a fraction of the size of it's larger iPod cousins.
It has the width of a pencil and comes in at a feather-light 1.5 ounces. For Apple's next trick, they've taken this new diminutive iPod and added all of the features of a regular iPod. You get a bright full color display, Apple's famous click wheel, and up to 14 hours of battery life.
With that said, take a peek behind the curtain and be amazed at the rest of what the iPod nano has to offer... Connector for optional dock Stereo Minijack Hold Switch Charge Time - about 3 hours (1.5 hour fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps) / Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store) / MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps) / MP3 VBR / Audible (formats 2, 3,&4) / Apple Lossless / WAV / AIFF Photo Support - JPEG / BMP/ GIF / TIFF / PSD (Mac only) / PNG Sync&Charge via USB Cable Adjust audiobook playback speed Create multiple on-the-go playlists Shuffle songs or albums Repeat one or all 20 Equalizer settings Backlight Timer Display Contrast Alarm - On / Off / Silent Sleep Timer Date&Time Display time in menu bar Color - Black Supports - Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later, Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later Unit Dimensions - 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.27 Unit Weight - 1.5 ounces.
MPN: MA099LL/A
Storage Capacity: 2 GB
Number of Songs: 500
Family Line: iPod nano
Main Storage Type: Built-in Memory
Audio Format: MP3, WAV, AAC, MP3 VBR, AIFF
MP3 Bit-Rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps
Frequency Respone: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
On Screen Display: ID3 Tag Info, Battery Level, Play Mode, Elapsed Time
Screen Size: 1.5 inch
Interface: USB 2.0
Outputs: Headphone Jack
Additional Features: Sleep Timer
Power Source: Rechargeable via USB cable, AC/DC Adapter
Battery Life: Up to 14 hrs.
Width: 1.6 in.
Depth: 0.27 in.
Height: 3.5 in.
Weight: 1.5 oz.
Warranty: 1 Year
Product ID: 27560266
Release Date: 7 September, 2005
exactly as described
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this was exactly how it was described and very fast shipping. Thank you so much!
Sep 22, 2008
It was cool in like 2006
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I received this iPod on my birthday a few years back. It was my first iPod, and I didn't know what to expect. It holds a satisfactory capacity, it can't hold many songs. I had this iPod for about two years, until it came to a point where it would only hold a charge for several minutes, and I had bought the 3rd-gen nano. Of course, I used it for several hours just about everyday, and took it on numerous long car rides and vacations. So yes, I got more than my money's worth out of it. But it also had several problems, like it would randomly freeze or shut off. Other than those glitches, it was pretty good. Get this if you just want a minimal amount of songs and not a very fancy iPod.
Sep 14, 2008
Green Comet
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Great product, no complaints, works as advertised. Seller had to send out second 4G 2G Ipod after the first one had an inoperative wheel.
Sep 06, 2008
Amazing MP3 player.
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I've never been an Apple fan, my apprecation for their products going only as far as the styling. But when I got my first iPod to replace a horrific dollar-store MP3 player, I became an instant fan of this line of products (as well as iTunes).
Sure, the 4GB Nano doesn't hold a TON of music, but seriously, 800 songs is plenty for me. And not all of my files are compressed to AAC. The metal case does invoke scratching, but keep it safe in your pocket and it should fare pretty well. I love the anodized aluminum much better than any plastic case.
The Nano's biggest benefit (as its name implies) is its small size. I was surprised at how small and thin it was; even pictures don't do it justice. Yet, it is still large enough to be comfortably held and the screen is still readable.
I especially like the Nano's on-the-go features such as playlist creation, song rating (if I get a bunch of new music and choose to listen to it while working, I can rate it for future reference), and album art viewer. I also like the common iPod feature of logging song plays which then compile with my iTunes total plays when I sync.
The battery on this iPod is really good. I was on an airplane and discovered that my iPod's battery lasts over 4 times as long as the one in my laptop, which is great for listening to music not only all day, but if you don't have time to charge it up before the next use.
Overall, I'm very impressed with this tiny player, its stylish design, easy interface, and genious click wheel. My only complaints are that, of course, more HD space is better, the standard headphones are cheap trash, and sometimes holding the play button won't turn it off until you flick the "Hold" switch back and forth several times. Otherwise, it's a great device and makes my college life a lot more enjoyable.
Sep 04, 2008
Amazing MP3 player.
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I've never been an Apple fan, my apprecation for their products going only as far as the styling. But when I got my first iPod to replace a horrific dollar-store MP3 player, I became an instant fan of this line of products (as well as iTunes).
Sure, the 4GB Nano doesn't hold a TON of music, but seriously, 800 songs is plenty for me. And not all of my files are compressed to AAC. The metal case does invoke scratching, but keep it safe in your pocket and it should fare pretty well. I love the anodized aluminum much better than any plastic case.
The Nano's biggest benefit (as its name implies) is its small size. I was surprised at how small and thin it was; even pictures don't do it justice. Yet, it is still large enough to be comfortably held and the screen is still readable.
I especially like the Nano's on-the-go features such as playlist creation, song rating (if I get a bunch of new music and choose to listen to it while working, I can rate it for future reference), and album art viewer. I also like the common iPod feature of logging song plays which then compile with my iTunes total plays when I sync.
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Happy with my ipod
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I did not buy my ipod online so I am writing this as a general review. I am very happy and satisfied with this IPOD NANO and I think it was a wise purchase. No problem at all and works smoothly. Great item and am hopeful to buy a newer version of iPod in the near future.
Sep 01, 2008
Pleased as Punch
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I am writing this review in order to let the public know, That you too can have practically brand new items for half the cost. The product I ordered was a Apple Ipod (2Nd Generation) when I recieved it, I was very impressed. my Ipod is like New & plays perfect. I Highly recommend this sit to anyone. Patricia
Aug 29, 2008
Apple did it again
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PRO: Very nice cuality product like only apple knows to make it. Resistant. Supports iTunes.Supports fotos.
CONS: Only 2GB. Does not supports video or wma files.
Aug 27, 2008
This thing has a horizontal line on the screen which never goes away and Steve Jobs and Apple refuses to fix or even address.
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This thing has a horizontal line on the screen which never goes away and Steve Jobs and Apple refuses to address.
Mine and other people I know and read their posts experience a mysterious horizontal line of uniform width and height, just a solid horizontal bar of what may be dead pixels.
It happens if the Nano is left on a charger for a while, or taken in a backpack during winter and other things the owners describe.
The comments on the discussion forums at Apples web site are numerous but are unanswered by Apple support techs (worthless as they are anyway) and the Apple web site even has the audacity to archive the postings so you can't even respond to them if you had a solution !!!
I'm sure the Steve Jobisciples will flame this review with unhelpful votes and flaming comments and you should as long as Apple is providing you with whatever narcotic to keep you spending on these substandard products. Microshaft isn't any better but at least they post fixes and address issues while Apple just ignores what is obviously a wide spread problem.
Aug 25, 2008
This thing has a horizontal line on the screen which never goes away and Steve Jobs and Apple refuses to fix or even address.
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This thing has a horizontal line on the screen which never goes away and Steve Jobs and Apple refuses to address.
Mine and other people I know and read their posts experience a mysterious horizontal line of uniform width and height, just a solid horizontal bar of what may be dead pixels.
It happens if the Nano is left on a charger for a while, or taken in a backpack during winter and other things the owners describe.
The comments on the discussion forums at Apples web site are numerous but are unanswered by Apple support techs (worthless as they are anyway) and the Apple web site even has the audacity to archive the postings so you can't even respond to them if you had a solution !!!
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Apple SUCKS!
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Honestly, why would anyone buy any apple product when you can get any other Mp3 player that would be twice as good for half the price.
Aug 15, 2008
Disappointed
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I was not told about a fairly large dent against the earphone socket- the earphones still worked, but I would have liked to be aware of a dent in such an important place instead of being told that there were simply "dents."
Jul 22, 2008
