Apple has kept up its tradition of producing a new iPod Nano every September since 2005. However, this year Apple changed around its iPod line of products completely, and it seems as if the Nano brings the most value of them all.
Obviously, the biggest change on the Nano is the video capability, where crisp 320x240 video resolution is displayed on a 2 inch screen. Even though the screen is small, video playback looks fantastic on it, and it fits well with the Nano's new menu system. And Apple has managed to keep the Nano small, as it is 2.75 inches long, 2 inches wide, and 0.25 inch thick, so it still feels like a Ritz cracker in your hand.
The new menu design still allows old-fashioned menu browsing, but it has two new features- a...
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Apple has kept up its tradition of producing a new iPod Nano every September since 2005. However, this year Apple changed around its iPod line of products completely, and it seems as if the Nano brings the most value of them all.
Obviously, the biggest change on the Nano is the video capability, where crisp 320x240 video resolution is displayed on a 2 inch screen. Even though the screen is small, video playback looks fantastic on it, and it fits well with the Nano's new menu system. And Apple has managed to keep the Nano small, as it is 2.75 inches long, 2 inches wide, and 0.25 inch thick, so it still feels like a Ritz cracker in your hand.
The new menu design still allows old-fashioned menu browsing, but it has two new features- a split-screen menu and Cover Flow mode. The split-screen option lets you browse the menu on the right side with cover art displayed on the left, and it looks great. The Cover Flow mode is just like in the new iTunes version and the iPhone, where you can browse through your albums' cover art directly, although this works a little slowly here.
Among other features, the Nano can also double as a USB flash drive. It comes in two different models- 4GB or 8GB, for $149 or $199, respectively. The Nano provides great value for its price, bringing great video quality at a very affordable price. If Apple brings out a 16GB model in the future, the Nano would be absolutely unbeatable.
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Reviewed by: Reuben Katzen on 11/11/07
Great Video Screen
Small Size & Weight
Affordable Price
Good Playback Features
Long Battery Life
No FM Radio
Headphone Jack Can't Be Used For Video-Output
No SD Memory Expansion Option
The verdict:An outstanding compact video-capable MP3 player.
Great Video Screen
No FM Radio
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