4 GB (Built-in Memory), 1000 Songs, 1.5 oz., Audio Files: MP3, WAV, AAC, MP3 VBR, AIFF. Display Size: 1.5 inch
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: $98 - $115
Epinions Rating: 
(93 Reviews)
MPN: MA005LL/A
Storage Capacity: 4 GB
Number of Songs: 1000
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, Internal Battery, 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: 27560269
Release Date: 7 September, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small size, nice screen, good sound, easy to us
Cons: Mediocre earbuds, scratches easily, too few extra features, poor battery life
The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a tiny, fun MP3 player that won't let you down, the iPod nano is a great choice
Review: The first generation iPod nano is the first, and only MP3 player that I have ever owned. That being said, I believe that I made a good choice in an entry level product. Size and form: The first thing that jumps out at you as soon as you open... Read Full Review by timothysmith, Jun 12, 2008
Author's Rating:
Pros: everything
Cons: wish it could hold a little more music
The Bottom Line: null
Review: The iPod nano is durable and can hold the perfect amount of music. It's small and can fit just about anywhere, which allows your to take it everywhere. There are a good price for what you get which makes it a really good present to give. It also can... Read Full Review by rachelhc316, Nov 16, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: *small *works really well *holds a lot of songs
Cons: *scratches on the back pretty easily *some say the screen is too small
The Bottom Line: null
Review: The ipod nano is one of the best inventions created. It's small enough to hold in your pocket, but big enough to hold 1000 songs. In a high school class, this is a must-have! It works well, never freezes or has malfunctions. Some people claim that the... Read Full Review by laurahc316, Nov 14, 2007
Not fragile at all, lots of space!
Author's Rating:
Pros: Sturdy, Lots of space, can fit into my pocket,
Cons: Crap earphones, pricey
The Bottom Line: null
Review: My iPod has been dropped in and out of its case at least 80 times. Not one scratch on it. Earphones were crap, they fell out of the sockets, etc. I had a 4 GB one and it had plenty of space It was pretty pricey;400 dollars Canadian but I assume it was... Read Full Review by omigodzilla, Jul 24, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Sound Quality, and teenie size
Cons: Cost, battery not user replacable, and poor headphones
The Bottom Line: Light, small, good sound (with stock ear buds replaced), and great battery life
Review: This portable audio player is outta this world!!! Lets review the skinny first, then more details later. I love my ipod and find it one of the best portable audio devices around. I've since purchased several sets of high end phones and a portable... Read Full Review by trihonda, Jun 15, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Hear the music you love, anywhere you want!
Cons: Honestly, doesn't have
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I Love all iPods. Apple, without any doubt is the best MP3 supplier of the market. The wheel button is, probably, the best invention in the last 10... Read Full Review by thireimao, Apr 13, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: great for running, clear, small, lightweight
Cons: Stopped working after only a year.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I bought my Nano when they first came out at the end of 2005. Since that time, I have gone through two nanos because of their faulty manufacturing defects. To top it all off, the first nano that I purchased stopped working exactly one day after the... Read Full Review by hondafan2001, Apr 3, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Works great.........
Cons: For only about 6-12 mos I am on my 3rd Ipod......
The Bottom Line: null
Review: My first Ipod lasted 6 mos then had to pay 50 bucks so Ipod can return me a refurbished replacement! The nano lasted 8 mos. I guess if you plan on using it alot BUY AN EXTENDED... Read Full Review by lvnurse1972, Mar 17, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: intuitive, iconic, impossibly small
Cons: lasts about a year.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: This could not be a more revolutionary device. I love it. I use it when I run, at home plugged into my reciever, at work with noise blocking earphones, whilst playing chess,... you get the idea. But dang, make one that last for longer than a year... Read Full Review by learnights, Mar 13, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Compact; Great Capacity; Good Battery Life
Cons: Apple tech support is awful; rather delicate; inferior earbuds
The Bottom Line: Decent performer, but there are better players that don't tie you into iTunes.
Review: I have thousands of MP3 files in my collection with which I've used several MP3 players. Perhaps because I am decidedly"not hip", I felt no need to buy an iPod nano. Having received one as a gift, it was time to see if the most talked about player... Read Full Review by phlyter, Feb 13, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Tiny unit, unbelievable capacity, great sound and battery life.
Cons: No case, screen too small to view photos, very limited instructions included.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I never gave an MP3 player any thought until my wife started bugging me to get her one for Christmas. So all right, anything to make her happy, right? I plopped down my $199 and got her the shiny blue model. After loading the iTunes software on... Read Full Review by rl1958, Jan 26, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Its cute, sporty and in style.
Cons: Lifetime less then a year bad sound not easy to charge
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Well I waited forever for what I thought was going to be a great new mp3 player. Now don't get me wrong I love the ipod but there are just too many new things out there that makes the ipod look bad. Lets just say my new mp3 player is a 50 dollar... Read Full Review by rnbwevogyrl, Jan 15, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: might be good if it worked
Cons: tried to download from the internet and response was that it was defective
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I received this item from refurbdepot.com and it was dented and scratched. It did not come with any instructions or a cd, not even an invoice. Since it is defective I am returning it and they are charging me 15% plus... Read Full Review by tylersipod, Jan 11, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Lightweight, very easy to use, battery lasts for days, and it holds pictures.
Cons: It scratches easily I would suggest a protective cover.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I got my ipod nano free with my mac and I absolutely love it! I take it everywhere and try not to sing (too loud) out loud in public. I have put every song I could think of on it and it's memory is only half full. I like it a lot better than the bigger... Read Full Review by ashlashes, Dec 14, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small, good sound, young people seem to enjoy.
Cons: Apple simply does not stand behind their product; disappointed in trying to get repair done.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I purchased 4 Ipods for Christmas presents last year for my grandsons, even had them engraved"Merry Christmas 2005"at a cost of $249 each. Last month my one grandson was having difficulty with his as only first two lines on the screen came up so he... Read Full Review by solle, Nov 27, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: good amount of space, lightweight, easy to use, good battery life
Cons: expensive, non-replaceable battery
The Bottom Line: It is lightweight, portable and easy to use! I love it and will definitely continue to use it.
Review: Background I was lucky enough to receive my iPod Nano as a gift from my husband for Christmas. Well, technically, we went to the store and picked one out together before Christmas and then it‘magically’ appeared all wrapped up under the... Read Full Review by HJS33, Oct 20, 2006
The Ipod Nano, Just a trend or is it worth it?
Author's Rating:
Pros: Good looks, lots of storage space, accessories
Cons: Fragile, compatibility, battery life, price
The Bottom Line: A great mp3 player that will fill most of your needs!
Review: When I first saw the Ipod several years ago, I figured it to be a quickly passing fad. I couldn’t imagine it sticking around much longer than the next big mp3 player hit. Much to my surprise it wasn’t so, and Apple has continually upgraded and... Read Full Review by prorally, Oct 4, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: None
Cons: Terrible Service
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I had a iPod Shuffle for a year and loved it. It died so I went to buy a Nano at the Apple store. Within days I was having trouble with it. The battery died without use and it would skip thru songs uncontrollably. When I contacted Apple, they left me on... Read Full Review by dmahony65, Sep 23, 2006
New 2006 IPOD NANO is a small but significant improvement
Author's Rating:
Pros: Great battery life, scratch resistant case, stylishly small and intutive
Cons: Cost
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Firstly, the battery life is great. I have the 4gb edition in black and get about 18 hours of music on one charge. Secondly, the shell of the unit is now finished in brushed aluminum while the screen itself is made of much tougher clear plastic. What I... Read Full Review by iesosa, Sep 21, 2006
Take a bite out of apple (corny again I know)
Author's Rating:
Pros: Quality,ease of use,design/looks,sound quality
Cons: No AC charger..thats it!!
The Bottom Line: Just buy it and stop reading reviews
Review: So after my problems with Creative Zen Touch (read my review...AWESOME player BUT don't upgrade the firmware will leave it useless)decided to get a new one and apple being all the range decided to give them a try. I picked the Apple Ipod Nano 4gb (the... Read Full Review by oneballjaywax, Sep 3, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: size, music space, not hard to use
Cons: NONE
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I recieved a black ipod nano for christmas from my husband and i could not be with out it! I asked for it becasue its so convenient for working out. I love the size of it and how many songs you can fit on it. I doubt ill ever use up the full amount of... Read Full Review by alliewhite331, Jul 12, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Durable (to a point), fairly inexpensive, tiny, functional
Cons: Limited memory, collects scratches like Courtney Love collects felonies
The Bottom Line: It's a crazy small iPod! Why not?
Review: The iPod nano. The smallest real iPod you'll ever own. It was dubbed the super-Shuffle before it's unveiling. It sold completely out in minutes. It came in black, finally. It was given out as a free gift to new lessees at my apartment complex... Read Full Review by ratnarat, Jun 28, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small size, Bright display screen, Quality of sound and ease of operating.
Cons: The accessories are expensive
The Bottom Line: null
Review: The Nano with 4 gigs is a real adult toy. I love my Nano. The best features are the small size, bright display screen, quality of sound and ease of operating. I appreciate the various ways I can find a song, album, artists, song title etc. I would... Read Full Review by gpizzy, Jun 26, 2006
No moving parts, tiny, big memory: great player for deployment!
Author's Rating:
Pros: No moving parts, easy to use, long battery life, lots of room
Cons: Prone to scratch; shiny chrome backing not ideal for tactical environment
The Bottom Line: The perfect bridge between the tiny Shuffle and the larger, hard-drive based iPod. Room for all your favorite songs, with a display so you can choose among them!
Review: The iPod nano is the missing link between the Shuffle and the bigger iPod, and may be the only player you need to take downrange with you. A while back, I wrote a review on how useful the t he iPod Shuffle You... Read Full Review by hzoi, Jul 16, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small, durable, light-weight, and versatile.
Cons: It's pricey and not wireless.
The Bottom Line: I would totally recommend this, everyone should own one. It has been the easiest, light-weight running companion I've ever owned.
Review: I imagine the iPod Nano will overtake the higher capacity iPods in popularity, if it hasn’t already, shortly because of its size, price, and cool factor. Apple has made the Nano smaller, without compromising much. At 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.27 inches a... Read Full Review by cox22, Jul 6, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small Size, Large Song Capacity for its Size, Easy to Use, Great Sound Quality
Cons: Easy to Scratch and Lose
The Bottom Line: I would DEFINITELY recommend you to buy an Ipod Nano. I would not recommend it for real music lovers that have a big music collection. A really incredible product.
Review: Apple has done it again ! They have made yet another great Mp3 Player! When I was looking into buying an Ipod these were the two things that came into mind, Small with a high song capacity. I started looking around and amazingly, I found EXACTLY what I... Read Full Review by jud-bug, Jun 20, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: No pros because the ipod doesn't let you play purchased music.
Cons: The ipod doesn't let you play purchased music.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Since the ipod nano came out purchased music will not play on the ipod. I run winxp pro sp2. Please do not buy this product. I've taken my nano into the Apple store and the'genius'staff say it is a known issue. Please check it out for yourself... Read Full Review by causeican, Jun 17, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: small, lightweight and so far no glitches
Cons: face surface scratches easily.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I thought this would have all the memory I needed but I used it up quickly. The face became scratched very easily. I-tunes is a good program that goes well with Ipod. I would advise investing in the higher capacity and video capable models for the small... Read Full Review by glenm125, Jun 10, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: It is wonderful before it breaks
Cons: It breaks and becomes a shuffle
The Bottom Line: null
Review: As a concept, the Nano is brilliant! For its size, it holds a great deal of music, sounds great, and with the use of the laynyard headphones, is a perfect for workouts. That being said, the Nano is not sufficiently designed to withstand its marketed... Read Full Review by cub5, Jun 1, 2006
Click, Click, Click - What's that? It's my new BEST FRIEND, my Ipod nano!
Author's Rating:
Pros: small, sleek, easy to use, perfect for the gym, awesome accessories
Cons: ear buds, can't charge except to the computer, scratches, not very durable
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this for athletes and people that have decent sized music collections.
Review: Well, I was getting tired of going to the gym and seeing all these people with Ipods strapped around there arms. I still had my bulky CD player. Danielle, get with it. For my nineteenth birthday, I asked my parents to buy me a $249 Ipod nano... Read Full Review by Twix109, May 16, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Size, ease of use
Cons: Cost is a bit high.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: This is my first MP3 player and I love it. I can not get over how small it is. It is very easy to use and it sounds great. My only real complaint is the lack of download services compatible with the IPOD. You can not use Napster or Yahoo music for on the... Read Full Review by hoondog123, Apr 17, 2006
As a previous Apple hater, I'm impressed
Author's Rating:
Pros: Size, capacity, design, click-wheel
Cons: Earphones, hold switch
The Bottom Line: It's capacity and flash memory design make it good for anyone active.
Review: I've had my Ipod for just over a month now. I've had my original Creative Nomad Jukebox for about 5 years now and I also have a tiny Panasonic SD80 player, so I'm not exactly new to this game. I never really rated previous ipod's, I felt they were... Read Full Review by hod01, Apr 14, 2006
The best and smallest iPod yet!
Author's Rating:
Pros: Super small, great color screen, great sound, inexpensive
Cons: The back is a finger print magnet!
The Bottom Line: Apple's iPod nano is a super small MP3 player with all the features you could ever want!
Review: I'm extremely happy with my 4GB iPod nano! I couldn't believe how small it was! When I first got the nao I was pretty much expecting a slightly smaller iPod mini with a color screen but the nano is far from it. It's a thin as a magazine and smaller... Read Full Review by charlesp2001, Mar 27, 2006
Practical Review of the IPod Nano
Author's Rating:
Pros: ulta-lite, ulta-thin, cute, hot, battery lasts 12 hours, intuitive controls
Cons: scratches easily, closed standard (it's by design though: apple needs to make money somehow)
The Bottom Line: Nano is the best mp3 player in my opinion. It has plenty of storage space for songs. it's solid-state and hot.
Review: I got the Nano as a gift in November of 2005. I have been using it for almost five months now therefore my review will be very helpful because I will not let my emotions interfere with the review. Why? Because it's obviously hard not to get emotional... Read Full Review by unk1911, Mar 24, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Easy to use,light to carry,clear sounds and especially fun to have !
Cons: I just want longer battery life,,,
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Easy to use,light to carry,clear sounds and especially fun to have ! It's perfect but one point. I just want longer battery... Read Full Review by shiho0215us, Feb 22, 2006
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Pros: Overly sensitive control wheel.
Cons: Size..but ofcourse! Color screen. Same IPOD styling (unlike the Mini). FLASH drive!
The Bottom Line: null
Review: One sweet mp3 player. All the features on the iPod photo but in micro size. I love using this while doing outside yard work, etc. Battery lasts all day and the hold button (to prevent accidental button/volume adjustmens is a good feature. The only gripe... Read Full Review by akiko0716, Feb 22, 2006
Overpriced? Perhaps. Stylin'? Hell yeah!
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small, stylish, color screen, durable internals, interface, software
Cons: pricey, screen too small, scratches easily
The Bottom Line: iPod is always a good choice. The 30 GB is better value, but if small floats your boat, this is the one for you.
Review: With the wide gamut of portable listening devices available to consumers today, it can be difficult to choose the product that's right for you. Nearly every option imaginable is available at the right price - music is no longer the selling point of an... Read Full Review by childebrand, Feb 13, 2006
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small, compact, thin, lots of memory.
Cons: easily scratched, small controls and screen.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Apple strikes again. This time with a mp3 player that is unbelievely thin and small. Holding the product, the ipod nano felt very light, almost as if it was weightless. The controls were the same as my ipod (30 gig) but with my bad eyesight, the screen... Read Full Review by dookaraki, Feb 9, 2006
The Apple iPod nano- A Product of Greatness and Simplicity
Author's Rating:
Pros: The size and capacity of the nano
Cons: The screen can be slightly small in design
The Bottom Line: null
Review: The objective of this review will be to outline the greatness and simplicity of the iPod nano. This device is built with the minimalist design creating great joy to the consumer. The 4GB is sufficient in its capacity to entertain the user and the... Read Full Review by bradbury, Feb 4, 2006
Hello, you wonderful little thing...
Author's Rating:
Pros: Very small and light, great battery life, good sound, very nice controls
Cons: Scratches easily, headphone port close to dock port causes a minor problem
The Bottom Line: The size of the device is superb, as is the battery life. The small capacity is less of an issue than it may seem.
Review: There were two things I hated about my Generation 2 iPod: 1) the battery life sucked and got worse with age, and 2) it was kind of big and heavy. Nothing to stick in a pocket. The Nano fixes both of these incredibly well. I think I'm in love... Read Full Review by seanmcleary, Feb 2, 2006
