Apple iPod Nano 8GB 3G
No one can deny that Apple Inc., has an uncanny ability to keep innovating great products. Its third generation ipod nano 8GB has peeped into the markets with a dramatic change in its design. It is shorter and wider than its former version of ipod nano 8GB second generation (52 H * 70 W* 6.5 D) just to accommodate the bigger display screen. The nano is more curvaceous and its brushed-finish aluminum makes way to a shiny chrome back plate.
This 3G Apple iPod Nano has finally caught up with the video capability to their premium flash memory. Apple claims that this new 2 inch LCD screen is 65% brighter than their previous generation ones. Its playback footage of 30fps (frames per second) overcomes the disadvantage of small screen and avails smooth judder-free viewing.
The coolest thing about this ipod nano is its GUI. The audio quality can be said as good but not great. One of the most attractive changes compared to its previous model is the split screen main menu on the right half and a picture related to the selection on the left.
Design:
This light 3rd generation product Apple is just 0.26 inches thin and 1.41 ounces light. Apple ipod nano embeds into its diminutive design. This provides a brighter colour display. It has a richer look on its Steel anodized aluminium body material. It comes in eye catching six colours which includes silver, black, pink, red, green and blue. Ipod nano 8 GB 3G is designed to be user friendly, which is one of the major goals of apple Inc.
Menu:
The menu option allows you to navigate through by song, album, artist, composer, genre or play list. The shuffle songs option allows you to mix up your tracks.
The screen display makes the music look as good as it sounds. You can see music as you play it. Wondering how?. The album art appears along side your song titles.
I-tunes:
The i-tunes stores features a large variety of free pod casts. The pod casts can be integrated in to your ipod once they are browsed and subscribed. The ipod casts appear in their own menu in nano which makes navigation easier. The digital stores have in stock a large number of audio books. Exclusive series are also available such as that of the harry potter series. Ipod nano also helps you in recognising where you left reading and book marks it. The audio books can be browsed separately in their specific menu. Another interesting option available is that the reading speed can be changed to suit you.
Photos:
The ipod nano 8GB can hold up to 25000 photos that you can sync from Mac or Windows pc via i-tunes. To scroll through your photo thumbnails, make use of the click wheel. The center button is clicked to view the picture full screen. The photos can also be viewed as slide shows as we listen to some melody. By selecting the slide show settings, we can choose the interval between the slides, the transition effect and the music.
Extras:
In the extras menu, they have calendars, contact, world clocks and a few more handy items.The ipod nano can be kept off from prying eyes by using the four digit combination for the screen lock. A dock connector goes hand in hand with the ecosystem of the ipod accessories.
Gaming:
The ipod nano features four fun games:
- music quiz
- Solitaire
- Brick
- Parachute
Warranty:
Apple iPod Nano 8gb third generation comes with 12 months warranty for parts.
Technical Specification Details of Apple iPod Nano 8GB 3G
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| Model Name | Apple ipod nano 8GB |
| iPod Type | iPod Nano |
| Generation | Third |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 7 x 5.2 x 0.7 cm |
| Display | 2 inch diagonal colour LCD with LED back light |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 pixel |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Audio formats supported | ACC, MP3, MP3 VBR, audiable , WAV, AIFF, Apple lossless |
| Battery | Player rechargeable lithium ion battery |
| Battery life | 5hrs video play back 24hrs digital play back |
| Charge time | Full charge time - 3hrs |
| Memory capacity | 8GB |
| Photo formats supported | JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), PNG |
| Video formats supported | MPEG-4 (mp4), h.264, MOV |
| Play back modes | All tracks repeat, one track repeat, play list, random play/ shuffle |
| AC adapter included | No |
| Ear phones | Yes (binaural stereo 3.5mm) |
| Photo viewer | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB cable included | Yes |
| Voice recording | No |
| Wireless internet access | No |
| Special features | Metal casing, built-in clock, file browser, 21 languages, stop watch, calendar, photo viewer, cover flow, address book, video playback, game function, ID3 tags support, variable bit-rate compatible. |
| Body material | Steel anodized aluminium |
| Colours Available | Silver, Pink, Blue, Green, Red and Black |
| Included accessories | Docking station adapter |
| Service & support | 12 months parts 12 months labour Phone consulting - 90 days |
| Weight | 49 grams |
| Box content | Apple ipod nano 8GB Ear phones USB2.0 cable Dock adapter Quick starter guide |
February 17th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
If only Apple’s products worked as well as their marketing. Three times in the past five years I have either purchased or (one two occasions) been given an Apple i-pod. Despite barely using them and being very careful with them, on each occasion they have broken down for no discernible reason within an average period of 6 months.
I wouldn’t mind if they did not cost three figures. Once is an oversight but three is a disgrace. They won’t be getting anymore of my business and I intend to spread the word to as many people as I can, so hopefully others won’t be ripped off as I have been.