Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 4GB, pink)
Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MA489LL/A
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- Bottom Line:
- The second-generation Apple iPod Nano is like the successful offspring of an iPod Mini and a first-generation iPod Nano. It's small, stylish, user-friendly, and competitively priced--a great player all around and suitable for a variety of users.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 4GB, pink) price range: $299.95
- Reviewed by: Jasmine France
- Edited by: James Kim
- Reviewed on: 09/13/2006
The good: The second-generation Apple iPod Nano takes on a new scratch-resistant aluminum body, which is available in a variety of bright and shiny colors; it's still superslender but more durable, thanks to a seamless construction. It supports photos (with thumbnail grid) and album art and has great sound quality.
The bad: The iPod Nano still doesn't play video, not that you'd want to watch it on the small screen, and there's no built-in FM tuner or recording capability; not all color options are available for all memory sizes.
The bottom line: The second-generation Apple iPod Nano is like the successful offspring of an iPod Mini and a first-generation iPod Nano. It's small, stylish, user-friendly, and competitively priced--a great player all around and suitable for a variety of users.
The second-generation (2G) Nano shuns simple white and steps out in a metallic color parade, with shiny silver available in the 2GB and 4GB flavors; bright pink, green, and blue offered in 4GB; and somber black taking the 8GB version. The body casing itself is rather like a minified Mini shell: it's seamless anodized aluminum, which means the 2G Nano is not only less scratch-prone than its predecessor, but also more durable in general. As with the old Nano, the 2G features the much praised iPod Clickwheel, which serves as the player's only controls (other than the hold switch on the top). Above the Clickwheel is the rather small (1.5-inch) color display, which is 40 percent brighter than that of its predecessor, and the bottom edge of the player houses the headphone jack and proprietary dock connector. A larger screen would have been a welcome improvement, but the benefit is the uniformity of screen size and overall dimensions (the 2G is just a hair thinner and taller than the previous Nano: 3.56 by 1.6 by 0.26 inches): all the made-for-Nano accessories should work fine with the new model.
As with other iPods, the 2G Nano is a snap to navigate, though the Clickwheel may take a little getting used to for first-time users, especially those used to other MP3 player controls. The Main Menu includes selections for Music, Photos, Extras, Settings, and Shuffle Songs--this last is particularly handy. Music is conveniently sorted by Playlists, Artists, Albums, and so on. And if you can't remember who a particular song or album falls under, you can use the new Search function (found in the Music submenu).
The 2G Nano is light on extras, though its small, excellently designed packaging includes all that you might need for basic use: a dock adapter, a USB cable for syncing/charging, a pair of white earbuds, and a quick-start guide. You'll have to download iTunes from the Web, since Apple doesn't include a disc in the box--a forgivable omission, considering that it cuts down on use of materials for packaging.
If you want to listen to FM radio on the Nano, you'll need to pick up Apple's $49 Radio Remote (or similar accessory). Similarly, recording features require a separate accessory, such as Belkin's TuneTalk. It'd be a nice surprise if Apple would include such features in an iPod, but at least it's nice that you have the option to add them. Features the Nano does have built in are photo viewing (with a neat 3x3 thumbnail preview grid) and album art support. Video playback is conspicuously absent, as many Nano competitors have it (the Creative Zen V Plus, iRiver Clix, and SanDisk Sansa e200 series, to name a few). But we're not sure we'd want to watch video on the tiny screen anyway. The 2G Nano is capable of gapless playback (finally!), but that must be designated in iTunes 7.
The latest version of iTunes is a nice improvement over version 6, and you can read more about it in the
We're pleased to note that Apple had a stab at the original Nano's rather paltry 12-hour battery life, doubling that rating to a respectable 24 hours. Turns out Apple was right on the money: CNET Labs coaxed 24.5 hours out of the player. As far as sound quality is concerned, we couldn't notice a difference between the old Nano and the 2G: it still sounds excellent across nearly all genres of music. Bass response could be tighter, and we didn't think the included earbuds sounded that great, but they're certainly passable (the design seems a bit more ergonomic than earlier ones). We had some mixed results with gapless playback--albums transferred from a Windows machine still had hiccups, while those from a Mac were seamless--but this is likely an iTunes issue, rather than a Nano one. Navigation was superspeedy, thanks to a fast processor, and photos loaded quickly.
The 2G Nano doesn't really bring anything new to the table in the fast-advancing world of MP3 players, but the improvements over the original are certainly welcome. This player is sure to be a top choice among a wide range of users, and it's a stellar option for first-timers. Just make sure you're aware that the same $249 for an 8GB Nano will get you a larger but video-capable 30GB iPod.
User reviews
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Made for Nano items NOT compatible
by techfan2001 on September 14, 2006
Pros: Great Mp3 Player
Cons: made for nano accesories will NOT work
Summary: Despite what the above review says, the dock connector on the bottom of the new Nano has been shifted as has the headphone jack, so many made for nano products (...
Summary: Despite what the above review says, the dock connector on the bottom of the new Nano has been shifted as has the headphone jack, so many made for nano products (any that involve the dock connector) will not work unless purchased specifically for the new one
6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Give it a rest, already, CNET
by b_baggins on September 14, 2006
Pros: Ideal MP3 player
Cons: There really aren't any
Summary: No one but you cares about having an FM tuner in an MP3 player. You just sound like boring zealots when you keep ranting about it as a "negative."
Summary: No one but you cares about having an FM tuner in an MP3 player. You just sound like boring zealots when you keep ranting about it as a "negative."
11 out of 22 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Better than original in every way.
by marsenye on September 24, 2006
Pros: scratch resistant, long battery life, click wheel, capacity, competitive pricing, stylish
Cons: None really.
Summary: Why does CNET think it needs to bash Apple products? The cons they list are completely rediculous. Who would want to watch video on the Nano's screen? If Apple ...
Summary: Why does CNET think it needs to bash Apple products? The cons they list are completely rediculous. Who would want to watch video on the Nano's screen? If Apple had made the screen bigger, the product itself would become bigger, and CNET would hate on it because it's not as small as the original. I still don't see a point in having video iPods. In my opinion, it's just a novelty. Even all of my favorite movies and clips only get 2 or 3 views from me, and then I never watch them again.
Radio is another small con that shouldn't even be listed. Who would actually want to listen to the horrible quality of FM radio when they can already put thousands of songs and podcasts on their iPods? If you want it that bad, you can always dish out some extra cash to by the accesory. I would never use the radio feature on my iPod, so I would basically be paying extra for something I don't need.
The new Nano makes up for every problem that the first had; mainly battery life and its being scratch-prone.2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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It has everything I expected from apple...
by Kelsito on September 20, 2006
Pros: Great design, huge battery life, slick and better value
Cons: No FM tunner, LOL just kiding, no con for me....
Summary: We don't need FM tunner on the ipod, that why we have something way cooler called PODCASTS (which I believe could be the evolution of radio), who cares about ...
Summary: We don't need FM tunner on the ipod, that why we have something way cooler called PODCASTS (which I believe could be the evolution of radio), who cares about the radio and 5 hours of comercials per song... Duh!! Hello?? Whatever works for you, but you fm tunner people really deserve a Duh!! I can listen to the radio... WOW... THIS IS A MP3 PLAYER....
I skipped the first Ipod Nano Generation cause of its scratchy surface, and I always wanted a smaller mini, feature packed... with color screen and the ability to see photos, larger battery life, and more options for capacity and stuff, and guess what, I have it now, so thank you Apple, I already own mine, and got one for my brother and sister... They love it... Awsome product here...1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Improvement where it is needed...offers 8gb
by aqaxz on September 18, 2006
Pros: Better battery life, higher quality case
Cons: no fm radio
Summary: The second-generation nano delivers improvement where it is needed. With a new battery set, the nano offers up to a days worth of life (24 hours). Plus its new sleek ...
Summary: The second-generation nano delivers improvement where it is needed. With a new battery set, the nano offers up to a days worth of life (24 hours). Plus its new sleek case not only offer better durability, but comes in several different colors. The pricing got better too, now you can purchase an 8gb nano for same price you could buy a 4gb first-generation nano. Sure the nano doesn?t support fm radio or movies for that matter, but who in the world would want to watch a movie on this screen. The nano is mini mp3 player, nothing more. If you want to watch movies get a psp or a regular ipod.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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good as usual but lacking features
by oldindiansfan on September 16, 2006
Pros: intuitive interface, it's an ipod
Cons: pricey compared to others with more features
Summary: apple keeps producing quality players but i wouldn't call them the most innovative by far... for those of you who are new to mp3 players, ipods are great for ...
Summary: apple keeps producing quality players but i wouldn't call them the most innovative by far... for those of you who are new to mp3 players, ipods are great for their intuitiveness and their ease of use with itunes. however, apple is way behind in the features department. other players have voice recording, line in recording, fm players, fm recording, text viewing, more video capabilities, file transfer, and have far fewer copyright restrictions than apple products. many of these features should have been added before the photo capabilities. overall, nano's a great player but you should look around. before jumping to buy an ipod, check out some of cowon's, creative's, or even sandisk's players.
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a removable battery would be nice although i understand with a player of this size why that wouldn't be possible. also, it annoys me that apple and, for that matter, most other mp3 producing companies no longer provide ac power adapters.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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It would be great if it worked.
by 3WL on September 24, 2006
Pros: tiny, light, cool looking
Cons: isn't mounting to my HD after 1 week
Summary: Well, I was really enjoying my Nano for a week or so, until it quit being recognized by my computer tonight. I spent 2+ hours going through all the steps ...
Summary: Well, I was really enjoying my Nano for a week or so, until it quit being recognized by my computer tonight. I spent 2+ hours going through all the steps that Apple reccomends, trying to figure out what the problem was, but to no avail. My computer no longer recognizes my Nano.
I'm taking it back tomorrow to get it replaced.
Cnet should create some non-numerical rating system for gear that breaks, so that 1.) owners of broken gear don't skew the ratings and 2.) viewers can see exactly how many reviews deal with broken units.1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The Almost Perfect MP3 Player
by lhsonic on September 14, 2006
Pros: Anodized Aluminum casing, small, durable, great interface. iTunes
Cons: No FM radio/recording, No video playback
Summary: What is the perfect MP3 player?
It is a player that can play MP3s very nicely. It is a player that looks stylish. It is small. It also has the ...Summary: What is the perfect MP3 player?
It is a player that can play MP3s very nicely. It is a player that looks stylish. It is small. It also has the ability to view photos. It also has the ability to watch video. It also plays back FM radio and records it. There is an acceptable amount of memory. It is affordable. Syncing songs is easy and fast.
Arguably, the new 2nd generation Nano fits 7 of these 9 bills. The nano is amazingly sleek and good looking. All the nano lacks is video playback and FM radio, possibly even some downloadable games. The price point is much less than it was for the first generation players.
When you can get a refurbished 30GB iPod from Apple for less than a 4GB nano (by the way, Apple refurbs are very nicely reconditioned and perform and look just like new), there BETTER be some key points that will keep the nano going and the nano has them.1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Perfect for the Gym
by wonggies on August 12, 2008
Pros: compact, light weight
Cons: only 4Gb in colors
Summary: Great buy for the gym go-er! it's small, it's light, perfect.
sometimes I feel that the simpler the equipment the better. The less features, the less complex and ...Summary: Great buy for the gym go-er! it's small, it's light, perfect.
sometimes I feel that the simpler the equipment the better. The less features, the less complex and hiccups that a product will have. Although, I do love my itouch, I feel that for just simply playing music this ipod nano is fabulous!
I don't like the current design of the nano b/c it's not as friendly of a shape to fit in your hand when running. Also, I don't always have time to re-program the music i want to hear that day for the gym so I wish it had a bigger HD in PINK! -
Extreamly crap
by this_is_an_outrage on April 19, 2008
Pros: Has alot of memory
Cons: Not worth it
Summary: Brakes to easily mine wont load onto the computer
Summary: Brakes to easily mine wont load onto the computer
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MA489LL/A
- Description: Only 0.26 of an inch thin and 1.41 ounces light, iPod nano packs a lot into its diminutive design. A brighter color display. A dock connector that fits an entire ecosystem of iPod accessories. With features like these, iPod nano changes the way you experience your music and more. Finding and playing music on iPod nano is simple. Menu options let you browse by artist, composer, album, song, genre, or playlist. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs. iPod nano makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to a 1.5-inch color display. Album art appears alongside your song titles, so you see your music as you play it. And when you dare to wear iPod nano, that display guarantees you'll say a lot without saying a word. The iTunes Store features thousands of free podcasts - radio-type shows you subscribe to - including indie favorites and offerings from such big names as ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod nano and listen anytime, anywhere. Podcasts appear in their own menu on your iPod nano, so you can navigate them easily. The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks - including such exclusives as the entire Harry Potter series - so you can catch up on your reading wherever iPod nano takes you. Browse audiobooks in their own menu on your iPod nano. iPod nano automatically recognizes where you left off reading and bookmarks your place. You can even change the reading speed to suit you. iPod nano holds up to 25, 000 photos you can sync from your Mac or Windows PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails the same way you scroll through song titles. To see a photo full-screen, click the center button. You can even view photo slideshows, complete with music. Just select Slideshow Settings and choose the time between slides, the transition effect, and the music. Calendars, contacts, and the World Clock appear in the Extras menu, along with a few more handy items. Take the Screen Lock, for example. Spin the Click Wheel to choose a four-digit combination and protect your iPod nano from prying eyes. If you forget your combination, you can reset it at your next sync. Or use the built-in Stopwatch to log your best times. When it's finally time to play, iPod nano features four fun games: Music Quiz, Solitaire, Brick, and Parachute.
General
- Product type Digital player
- PC interface(s) supported USB
- Flash memory installed 4 GB Integrated
- Digital storage None
- Weight 1.4 oz
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in
- Body material Anodized aluminum
- Color Pink
- Included accessories Docking station adapter
- iPod Generation 2G
Carrying Case
- Case type None
Digital Player / Recorder
- Supported digital audio standards AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless
- Playback modes Repeat all, One track repeat, Random play / shuffle
- Response bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Supported bit rate 16 - 320
- 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 Czech, Dutch, Greek, Danish, French, German, Korean, Polish, English, Finnish, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Japanese, Hungarian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)
Audio Features
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Timer Wake, Sleep, Stopwatch
- Built-in clock Alarm, Timer, Digital clock
- Additional features Calendar, Date display, Built-in games, Volume limiter, Upgradeable firmware, USB 2.0 compatibility
Equalizer
- 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 USB cable - External
- Connector type 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking station
Battery / Power
- Battery Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
- Mfr estimated battery life 24 hour(s)
- Recharge time 3 hour(s)
- Power device type None
System Requirements
- Peripheral / Interface devices USB port (compatible with 2.0 specification)
- Operating system Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later
Product series
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Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 4GB, green)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, 4 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 4GB, silver)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, 4 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 4GB, blue)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, 4 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 4GB, pink)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, 4 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 2GB, silver)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, 2 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 8GB, black)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, 8 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Apple iPod Nano (Product) Red (4GB)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, 4 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Digital player, 8 GB, AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Audible, Apple Lossless, Lithium ion Rechargeable Player batteryIntegrated
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