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Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MA352LL/A
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- Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPod Nano (1GB, Black) price range: $250.00
- Reviewed by: James Kim
- Edited by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 09/12/2005
- Released on: 09/07/2005
The good: The iPod Nano has a gorgeous, superslim design with a bright, photo-friendly screen. It is easy to operate and works seamlessly with iTunes and the iTunes Music Store, which has the world's largest selection of music. It boasts a nimble processor and system performance with no skipping, thanks to flash memory.
The bad: The iPod Nano suffers from unspectacular battery life, and though the device is durable, it scratches easily; blemishes show up more drastically on the black version. The Nano is pricey in terms of gigabytes per dollar, and its 4GB maximum capacity is not a good fit for many power users. The player skips many sought-after extra features such as FM radio and A/V-out, and it doesn't work with Camera Connector. The USB power adapter ($29) is not included.
The bottom line: Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come.
User reviews
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I didn't want to give in, but WOW
by TechyDRGuy on March 12, 2006
Pros: Amazin' sound, simple to use, feather light, bright screen, good battery life
Cons: might feel might feel too light for some(I feel that if I drop it it might shatter into pieces) Black smudges easy, but it's easy to clean
Summary: I had a Dell DJ Pocket before this and it was great. The problem is that the volume button broke... So I had the difficult task of finding a new ...
Summary: I had a Dell DJ Pocket before this and it was great. The problem is that the volume button broke... So I had the difficult task of finding a new MP# player, since Dell doesn't sell the DJ anymore and my warrenty finished.
The search. I actually bought 2 MP3 players before getting this one, but they didn't work too well because they work with programs that i needed to update, but I wasn't able to. Out of the two the Creative Zen Micro was the best. It has great sound quality so if anyone is looking for somethig other than an iPod (like I was) go for Creative.
The answer. After not being able to use both player with my computer I had to get an iPod. This is one spunky player. I'm happy that it is flash because towards the end of my DJ's life it started skipping frequently. The screen is bright and can be used as a photo viewer. The sound quality blew me away. The bass is very rich (I listen to a lot of latin music which is rich with bass) and everything is clear. The menu is very easy to use, unlike the Toshiba Gigabeat, which I had for a few days. It's light, so it might feel delicate to some people. It also smudges easily, but it's easy to clean. So, as a few final words, I really hate going with the latest trends, but for this one time I'll go with it. If you want an alternative go with the Creative Zen Micro one of the only players that can actually rival this one.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great product, good for my needs
by hofman-c on March 21, 2006
Pros: Good sound quality, great screen, very nice looking, good features
Cons: Battery isnt great, no FM tuner
Summary: This product is amazing, It looks awesome, great sound quality, good quality vibrant LCD screen, very easy on the eyes, easy on my pocket(moneywise). It's true that the ...
Summary: This product is amazing, It looks awesome, great sound quality, good quality vibrant LCD screen, very easy on the eyes, easy on my pocket(moneywise). It's true that the face of this 1GB unit is indented, but its not a bad thing, I didnt notice it after a day of use. The battery life I am not happy with, advertised as 14 hours, I only get 8 hours with the EQ on, bass booster on and the backlight set to 2 seconds and the volume at middle. Only one more problem, is that there is no FM tuner, its not a big problem, but it would be nice having one(i can just get the radio remote). The headphones are great! They stay in my ears, they have AWESOME sound quality and they are lightweight with a long cord. iTunes is quite easy to use once you get the hang of it, I have 122 songs and 16 photos and 266MB free space. The games are very entertaining and I zone out when im playing them
All in all for the price, this unit is awesome, i LOVE it and would suggest it to anyone.Hope this helped.Updated
I used to get 8 hours battery life, but for some reason it has improved to about 13 hours. I can't explain it but I'm very happy about it now, it lasts me almost 2 days now(Not non-stop)Updated
Well, I thought this was great for awhile, but then I started noticing other MP3 players that are the same price or less then the nano but with more features. I am intrigued by the feature of video on an mp3 player. I'm keeping my nano until ("It breaks") but I'm planning on buying a PSP since they have such great features and they are about the same price as a video iPod with games, movies, memory card etc.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Music on the go
by cgramer on January 3, 2008
Pros: Very small, great sound, plenty of EQ settings, photo viewer
Cons: Small capacity, no video playback, now-dated interface
Summary: The 1GB iPod Nano looks and sounds great and is extremely pocketable for listening while walking or running (or any other outdoor activity).
The only major issue I have with ...Summary: The 1GB iPod Nano looks and sounds great and is extremely pocketable for listening while walking or running (or any other outdoor activity).
The only major issue I have with it is its limited storage capacity. If you usually rip your CDs at high bitrates, you won't be able to store a whole lot of music on the 1GB version. However, if you're more interested in listening to podcasts or audiobooks while commuting, the 1GB model is just the ticket.
I also didn't like the earbuds that came with the Nano. It wasn't a matter of sound quality, but rather that I couldn't get the earbuds to stay in my ears. I haven't tried the more expensive in-ear earbuds yet, so I generally use more traditional over-the-head headphones, and the Nano sounds great, delivering loud, clear sound that's adjustable to just about any particular headphones thanks to its many EQ presets. (I use the "Classical" EQ setting on my Sony Walkman "acoustic turbo" in-ear headphones.)
Viewing photos on the Nano is easy and the colors are bright, though the small screen makes looking at photos a less-than-enjoyable experience. And this 1st-generation Nano doesn't play video at all.
Overall, I'm very satisfied with my Nano for what it is, and plan to upgrade to either the iPod Touch or maybe a 3rd-gen Nano within a year or so (or maybe a 2nd-gen Touch or 4th-gen Nano by then!). -
Fantastic and smalll
by ZhenS777 on September 27, 2007
Pros: No more carry CDs,it is small and it looks good
Cons: The LCD is too small
Summary: I like my ipod nano. I got it when it first came out so it's only a 1GB. I like the fact that it is fully compatible with my ...
Summary: I like my ipod nano. I got it when it first came out so it's only a 1GB. I like the fact that it is fully compatible with my mac and I don't have to ever fuzz about putting music....my mac and ipod are like hand and glove.
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Not normally an Apple guy, but this Nano is nice
by Luv2Ski217 on August 1, 2007
Pros: Size, ease of use,
Cons: Scratches easily, freezes periodically
Summary: The ipod nano is great for anyone who is active. It is a great tool for anyone who loves music and is on the go. This is nice for T ...
Summary: The ipod nano is great for anyone who is active. It is a great tool for anyone who loves music and is on the go. This is nice for T rides into and out of the city, or for rocking out at your desk at work.
Excellent purchase. Great as a gift too. -
Great for it's size
by hionpcs on April 9, 2007
Pros: Easy to carry around
Cons: touch screen too sensitve
Summary: I have the 30 gig video, but the nano is great for the gym. light weight and easy to store on body while running.
My only issue is that the ...Summary: I have the 30 gig video, but the nano is great for the gym. light weight and easy to store on body while running.
My only issue is that the touch screen is so sensitive that if i don't put the lock on my battery is sure to be dead when i go to use it and that's a bummer when you're at the gym and now have to workout without any tunes. -
Okay, for a while
by redjet3 on December 24, 2006
Pros: Flash drive, music options
Cons: music store, viewing screen
Summary: The Ipod Nano 1gb, was very nice for a while until I found that there were much better things that I could of bought with this money. The good thing ...
Summary: The Ipod Nano 1gb, was very nice for a while until I found that there were much better things that I could of bought with this money. The good thing about the nano was that you can hold many songs and it sound very nice. You can also see what album it is if you add it. The pictures are also nice to view, but the screen is very hard to view. The music is very difficult to use if you have a microsoft computer and it is old. My computer takes 3 minutes just to open it. I wish that I could of gotten something with an easier place to put you music and pictures.
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A wonderful little music player, but the limited capacity drives me nuts.
by LinuxAddict2010 on December 19, 2006
Pros: Small size, good battery life
Cons: Small size, easy to scratch up, limited capacity
Summary: My university's computer store was selling off first-gen iPod nanos awhile back in order to make room for the second-gen ones, so I decided to go and invest in ...
Summary: My university's computer store was selling off first-gen iPod nanos awhile back in order to make room for the second-gen ones, so I decided to go and invest in one. But I was too late, and all they had were the 1 GiB models. Anyway, black being my favorite color, I decided to invest in a black iPod nano. What an investment it was.
When I got my iPod home, I hooked it up to my laptop and started charging it. Along with charging it, I threw on a couple of French music CDs and waited. A couple of hours later, after going to class and having lunch, I took it off the charger and started listening to music and learning my way around the user interface.
Thankfully, there wasn't terribly much to learn. I used the iPod with a minimum of problems and loved the solid feel the device had in my hand.
The prudent reader will note that the small size of the device is both a pro and a con of ownership. After all, it's wonderful to slip an MP3 player in the watch pocket of your jeans and take off to go to class or lunch or whatever, and it's equally wonderful to only carry around a few ounces and have 240 songs at your disposal. However, 240 songs just isn't enough for me. I don't need a full-blown iPod capable of video (I'm not a movie person, and I don't much care for most TV shows, even documentaries), nor do I need a hard drive in my pocket, so the nano is the perfect candidate. But I refer the reader to a nano with more memory should s/he want to carry more music with her/him. Likewise, the nano is a bit easy to misplace because of its small size (the remote that came with my MacBook isn't much smaller than my nano).
I realize that there is a profusion of products out there available to protect one's iPod from the ravages of pockets and disorganized backpacks, and the good people at Apple even slip you a protective sleeve for it when you procure a nano, but it's easy to forget to put those things on your iPod, and even easier to misplace them. So your iPod nano is going to get scratched. There's just no way around it. It will receive scratches, especially on its metal casing on the back.
In spite of the scratches and limited capacity, I still love my nano for its ease of use and small size. But I plan to upgrade to the full-sized iPod when it comes time to do so. -
Must have!
by yonkek2k6 on August 18, 2006
Pros: Lightweight, sleek, nice display
Cons: Album cover pics don't automatically show, low battery life
Summary: Very nice mp3player! My only beef with it was that album covers don't automatically get detected. I had to download a separate program called iArt and go through my ...
Summary: Very nice mp3player! My only beef with it was that album covers don't automatically get detected. I had to download a separate program called iArt and go through my entire collection. The other thing was that the battery life isn't very long (maybe a day?), depending on your use. However, like anything else, I think this is mainly due to the backlight (which I reduced to 2 sec).
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I should have paid $40 more to get double the storage
by Big Rich 408 on August 9, 2006
Pros: Slim and sleek, bright, easy to read screen, easy to use.
Cons: Screen and case is way too easy to scratch, song capacity, battery life.
Summary: I've had mine for a couple weeks now the only thing I really have an issue with is the song capacity. I should have paid the extra $40 to ...
Summary: I've had mine for a couple weeks now the only thing I really have an issue with is the song capacity. I should have paid the extra $40 to get the 2gb version, at the very least. However, it's a nice piece to own since it's so small and lacks bulk. As for the sensitivity to scratches and what not, I alleviated that problem by getting a protective case for it. The battery life is significantly reduced depending on the volume you listen to it at and if you're steadily manipulating the click wheel.
The last thing I don't like is the lack of the ability to manually manipulate the EQ settings. The presets are nice, and with as many as it has it will surely have one most of us can find tolerable, but I'd like to be able to set my own custom setting. Hopefully the next gen Nano's have this feature.
If size is your main consideration, this is a great choice, but if capacity means more to you then spend a little more money and get at least the 2gb version or better cause 240 songs just isn't as much as it seems.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MA352LL/A
- Description: Take everything you love about iPod and shrink it - then shrink it again. Now meet iPod nano, the pencil-thin marvel featuring a color display, up to 14 hours of battery life and space for skip-free songs, audiobooks and podcasts. When it comes to iPod nano, you need to reconsider your definition of "small." Slip it in your pocket - it weighs less than a handful of change. Or wear it around your neck and forget it's there. Want to take it for a jog? No problem. Your music will never skip. Thanks to its 1.5-inch color display, iPod nano makes your music look as good as it sounds. View album art as you play your music. Browse your favorite photos. Or navigate bright, easy-to-read menus. Add accessories to your iPod nano and your music will always keep up with you - at home, on the go, even in your car. Get started by exploring Apple's ingenious Lanyard Headphones and iPod nano Armbands. iPod nano's Click Wheel puts music under your thumb. Click to fast-forward, rewind, play, pause or access menus. Run your thumb over the touch-sensitive surface to control volume. The iPod battery can be charged up to 80 percent capacity in an hour and a half; a full charge takes just 3 hours.
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported USB
- Flash memory installed 1 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 1.5 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in
- Color Black
- Included accessories [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Miscellaneous] Docking station adapter,
USB cable - Software type Apple iTunes for Mac,
Apple iTunes for Windows - iPod Generation 1G
Carrying Case
- Case type None
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards Apple Lossless ,
WAV ,
MP3 ,
AIFF ,
Audible ,
AAC - Playback modes Random play / shuffle,
One track repeat,
Repeat all - Edit functions Erase
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Supported bit rate 16 - 320 Kbps
- ID3 tags support Yes
- External hard drive function Yes
- Additional features Variable bit-rate compatible
Built-in Display
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Diagonal size 1.5 in
- Resolution 176 x 132
- Backlight display Yes
- Display illumination color Blue,
White - Display menu language Danish,
Korean,
Greek,
Chinese (traditional),
Chinese (simplified),
Turkish,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
Finnish,
Polish,
Portuguese,
Norwegian,
Italian,
French,
Dutch,
Spanish,
Russian,
English,
German,
Japanese Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Timer Wake,
Sleep - Built-in clock Timer,
Digital clock - Addtional features Upgradeable firmware,
Date display,
USB 2.0 compatibility CD System
- Playback modes [Jan 21, 2011 from CDS: CD System] Random play,
Repeat one/all,
Program play - Digital audio standards supported MP3,
AAC,
Protected AAC,
WAV,
AIFF - ID3 tag support Yes
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Built-in
- Equalizer factory preset qty 20
Remote Control
- Remote control None
Headphones
- Headphones type Binaural Ear-bud
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Impedance 32 Ohm
- Connectivity technology Wired
Connectivity
- Cable(s) included 1 x,
USB cable - External - Connector type 1 x Docking station,
1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 14 hour(s)
- Recharge time 3 hour(s)
- Power device type [Feb 24, 2011 from CDS: Power Device] None
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices [Dec 3, 2010 from CDS: System Requirements] USB port
- Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later,
Apple MacOS X 10.3.4 or later,
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later
Product series
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Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 2 GB,
1.5 in,
14 hour(s),
1.5 oz,
1,
Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion,
Apple Lossless,
WAV,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC,
Digital player -
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 4 GB,
1.5 in,
14 hour(s),
1.5 oz,
1,
Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion,
Apple Lossless,
WAV,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC,
Flash player -
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 2 GB,
1.5 in,
14 hour(s),
1.5 oz,
1,
Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion,
Apple Lossless,
WAV,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC,
Digital player -
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 4 GB,
1.5 in,
14 hour(s),
1.5 oz,
1,
Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion,
Apple Lossless,
WAV,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC,
Flash player -
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 1 GB,
1.5 in,
14 hour(s),
1.5 oz,
1,
Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion,
Apple Lossless,
WAV,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC,
Digital player -
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: 1 GB,
1.5 in,
14 hour(s),
1.5 oz,
1,
Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion,
Apple Lossless,
WAV,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC,
Digital player
Manufacturer info
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- Address:
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