Complete iPod Nano Guide

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NanoDescendant of the no longer produced mini, this model has seen great success after its initial release in September. The newest addition to the family most noticeably features a color screen and very small and sleek design. Is 3.5 inches tall, 1.6 inches wide, and an impressive 0.27 inch thickness small enough for you? A pencil and a stack of four quarters are both thicker than this player. If this does not impress you than the color screen and features will surly get you. The ability to gebine the image viewing ability of the iPod Color, the music playing ability of the original iPod, and the small portable size of the shuffle make this the most versatile player ever released. The downside, however, is that you will be limited on storage gepared to the original. If you have fewer than 500 songs in your library than this will not effect you, but if you do not want to be limited on space than you may want to look into the other iPod models. Usage of the photo features will also decrease your storage, a small price to pay for using the way cool feature of watching slide shows as you listen.

Of course, as with all ipods, you will pay for all of these features. With an average selling price ranging from $149 to $249, you will pay every cent the features are worth with a little more for the brand name. An additional expense to consider in the future will be the internal rechargeable battery. After a long period of regular use the battery life will begin to diminish as with all rechargeable batteries. Your only option to get it replaced is to have it done by Apple for $65. Unfortunately, this means time away from your baby as you ship it to the facility. If you are still covered under warranty, you can get the battery replaced for free but only if it is under 50 percent capacity. The 14-hour battery life is great for music playing. However, as the battery capacity decreases, constant charging may begee frustrating, especially if you plan to watch slideshows, view pictures, or play games, as this will cut the battery life to a mere 4 hours at full capacity. The charge time is impressive, only 1.5 hours for 80% and three hours for a full charge.

Every person I have spoken to about this model absolutely adore their new player, however, a small geplaint I have heard from many also has to do with the durability of the product. The nanos size geparison to a pencil may also be an appropriate contrast to its delicate construction. An additional service plan or a quality protector case at least are absolutely necessary profess its users. A small accident can easily turn into a scratch, cracked screen, or even a severed iPod. Apple has announced however that they will reexamine the construction, particularly the screen, to make it more durable, a good note in a list of a few bad. One more negative note before we move on. Due to the headphones port being located next to the connector port, you will be unable to use many accessories available for the other models.

Now the good news that you have been waiting for to convince you to own this beauty for yourself. First, for only fifty more dollars you will double your storage space from 500 to 1000 songs. Second, the battery will last you at least two years with average use. And lastly, it is fairly sturdy considering its weight and size. The main problem has to do with the screen cracking. Apple is fixing this problem and will also now replace broken screens. Contrary to many customer reviews, I have found the nano to be very sturdy. I placed a fair amount of pressure to the screen and also tried to bend it at the center. The screen is recessed behind the top layer of the acrylic. It, for this reason, is not likely to crack unless if you drop it. The iPod would not bend the slightest bit in my quick test either. Many customer reviews give the wrong impression. It will not just break after trying to turn up the volume. Its size gives the immediate impression that it is very fragile, however, it is a lot sturdier than it feels. Just be careful when using the plug adapter to charge or USB cable for uploading. They weight more than the nano and tripping over it will send it fling across the room. If you can manage to not test its toughness by squeezing the screen too hard or testing its flexibility, you will be ok. I would still invest in a protective case immediately with your nano purchase and slip it on after you remove the plastic cover. It is about as prone to scratch as the bottom of a CD. The scratches are also more visible on the black model. I also would not regemend carrying it in your back pocket, as you will forget it is there and you may sit on it. Yes, it is also true that a majority of the accessories made for previous models are not gepatible with the nano. However, if the accessory does not require use of headphones such as some radio tuners, than you can use it. There is also a growing selection of accessories made specifically for the nano. This will only be a temporary problem until outside gepanies start put more accessories on the market.

Overall customer satisfaction of purchase is near perfect. Apples obsession with presentation of product will be the first thing you notice when you open the alluring box. The gepanys trendy gemercials and advertising is how they manage to sell their product so effectively. When you watch the gemercial you forget about all other music players. As well as presentation, they always also stressed selling a geplete package. For this reason I was saddened to see the contents list for the nano. The absence of a wall charger will be a major geplaint from customers. It is a necessity that you will have to pay an extra $29 for unless if you are a previous iPod owner in which case you will be able to use that wall adapter. If you plan to use the USB connector to charge, the only other option, than your geputer will need to be running. Another absents from the package is a printed manual. You can only access an electronic version on the CD included. I have also heard several geplaints on the sound quality of the included headphones. The iPod has a glossy acrylic face in the front and a polished metal plate in the back. Although the acrylic scratches very easily, especially the black version, it is very beautifully designed. So much so that it will make you smile when you first hold it in your hands. If you choose to buy from the Apple Store than you will also be able to have custom text laser etched on the rear at no additional cost.

So how does the nano gepare to the other models. Is it superior to the iPod mini that saw its end with the release of this model? In some ways it is not. Of course the nano wins in the size category, but is that all it has going for itself? It may appear so to you depending on what you are looking for in your music player. The mini was sold in two capacities, one in 4GB and the other in 6GB. The price is equal to the current 2GB and 4GB nano models, so obviously, you get more storage for your money with the mini. In the appearance sector, the mini did originally gee in five colors and it was less prone to scratching and breaking, but with a size and weight half that of the mini, this bicolor (black or white) nano wins this round. The mini also had a longer battery life, but that is to be expected with its monochrome display gepared to the nanos 1.5 color screen. The major feature addition in the nano is the ability to view pictures and watch slide shows as you listen. A useful feature for some but to many more it proves to be impractical. All picture uploads have to be uploaded through Apples software which may begee frustrating. This is due largely in part to the softwares requirement that all pictures be gepressed before their upload. All of your efforts will result in limited viewing to the size of the screen. A small screen to view pictures that you cannot zoom. Even so, pictures are clear and easy to view with the screens bright backlight. The photo feature is not likely to be used often after the first time you explore its abilities. For this reason I do not regemend buying this player for the sole reason of this feature unless you are absolutely sure you will use. My reason for not being satisfied with the photo capabilities is due largely in part to the inability to use the camera accessory. It was, in my opinion, the only reason that you would want photos stored on your iPod. If you, however, are interested in buying the nano for its size and music playing abilities, you will not be disappointed. The ability to play music and play lots of it, with a capacity near 70 hours, will prove very useful in such a small package. Its weight of 1.5 ounces makes it easy to slip it in your pocket and forget its there. With an investment of a good case or holder it is also a great workout device. Its flash based storage will never skip when you jog unlike the hard drive based mini and original models. The new stopwatch feature will let you time your runs and store the results of several statistics for future reference. One feature that is seen on other models but left out in the nano is the voice recorder. A feature that I rarely used and will not miss. For the impatient people out there you will be happy to hear that the nano is the fastest iPod yet, both in uploading and regular music playing functions.

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