Testseek.com have collected 108 expert reviews of the Apple iPod Nano 4G 8GB / 16GB and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPod Nano 4G 8GB / 16GB.
September 2008
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The editors liked
Sleek and sexy design
Slim
Photos
Podcasts
And Videos support
Good quality sound
Lots of features for a mere media player
Available on different flavours (colours)
IPod Nano 4th Generation
Very slim and lightweight
Supports voice recording
Attractive allinone matte metallic design
Better menu with option to turn off graphics
Easier to operate onehanded than the thirdgen model
Great selection of colour options
Increase to 16GB capacity
Beautiful user interface
Variety of colours
Genius Playback
Accelerometer features
The editors didn't like
The annoying “Genius is unavailable for the selected song” error
Shake feature is fun
But not practical Battery life is not so great
A bit confusing on the navigation
Can’t play songs when the iPod is connected to the PC iTunes reliant
Bookmark and Share
No FM tuner
Must be turned sideways for video viewing
Headphones and sound quality are the same as before
Thumb can feel a bit squished
Some features require the purchase of additional accessories
Abstract: So where else could Apple take the Nano? I think it’s obvious that the iPod Classic with its big hard drive is eventually going to go the way of the dinosaur. Maybe Apple could expand the screen to 2.5-inches along with maybe 32 to 64GBs of flash storage?.
Slim and curvy design, Very good sound, Accelerometer enhances many features, Sharp and bright screen
Average battery life, No wireless feature
While the $149 iPod nano 4G doesn’t incorporate wireless features like the similarly priced, flash-based Zune, it has a more compelling design. We like the accelerometer and the Genius feature; iTunes is an easier service to use in regard to pricing...
So, should you get the 4G iPod nano? Probably. If you have an older 1G or 2G nano, you should upgrade, if only for the improved screen, increased storage capacity and better battery life. Some 3G nano owners may not want to upgrade, particularly i...
Abstract: The new iPod nano has added some compelling features, writes reviewer Chris Maxcer. The aluminum frame is incredibly thin but also has a nice solid feel, and the screen plays back video with great clarity. The accelerometer -- a feature familiar to use...
Abstract: Apple has a knack for manufacturing hype and consumer interest for their iPod lines. With multiple iterations debuting annually, it has become increasingly hard to determine just how much necessity there really is for the latest and arguably greatest i...
Accelerometer enhances interface and games, Extremely thin design and lots of color choices, Very good AV quality, Useful new features like Genius, adjustable font size, and spoken menus
No wireless features, No custom EQ, Mediocre battery life, *
Overall, were pretty satisfied with the new nano, even though its nowhere near as sexy as the newly revamped iPod touch. And on a small, dedicated audio player thats focused on slim design and pocketability, we dont feel too slighted that the nano ...
Triumphant return to the stick design, hooray!, Support for new headphones with clicker and/or iPhone headphones, New features make it the best click-wheel iPod yet (shake to shuffle, Genius playlists, accelerometer)
Apple is hitting a dead end with UI innovation for these things, Many games made for click-wheel iPods dont make use of the accelerometer, and therefore suck (but some do!)
As an Apple-made portable media device, the 4G iPod nano is quite solid—surprisingly so, given the fact that half the world has already moved on to the iPhone and iPod touch. But the new nano gives potential buyers—including many of our own re...
Abstract: Now you might us may not have thought we needed a new iPod Nano, after all what was wrong with the old one? But like everything in gadgets the latest upgrade is around the corner and here the new 4th generation Nano from Apple jumps from 4 and 8gb to 8...
Most capacious nano yet; more features than the iPod classic; Genius feature works directly on iPod; better-than-estimated battery life; Spoken Menus and larger menu fonts improve accessibility; improved interface with optional preview panel; audio-crossf...
iderably under-hyped is the 4G nano’s new Spoken Menus feature, which actually “reads aloud” as you browse the iPod’s menus, offering nearly-complete navigation even if you can’t see the iPod’s screen. Designed to incre...
Aesthetic changes aside, the fourth-generation iPod nano isn’t the dramatic overhaul last year’s nano was. If you’ve already got a 3G nano, the 4G model’s new features may not be compelling enough to get you to upgrade—especi...
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Published: 2008-09-15, Author: Prince , review by: appleinsider.com
Abstract: For its third anniversary, the highly portable 4G iPod nano gets a new tall and slim design, Genius Playlists, audio recording and other new software features, twice the storage at the same price, and a new array of colors. It continues to offer high...
