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Apple iPod nano Third Gen. Silver (4 GB, MA978LL/A) Digital Media Player
Apple iPod nano Third Gen. Silver (4 GB, MA978LL/A) Digital Media Player

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Price Range
$142 - $149

Product Description

It’s the small iPod with one very big idea: Video. Now the world’s most popular music player lets you enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more. The larger, brighter display means amazing picture quality. In five eye-catching colors, iPod nano is stunning all around.



Apple Nano; You're the One That I Want oo,oo, ooooo!!
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Written By
popsrocks

Date Written
Jan 05 2008

Summary

I have a 60 GB iPod that I love and always have with me. My youngest daughter purchased a 30 GB iPod about half a year ago. I am very impressed with it and if I were going to purchase an iPod, that would be the one I would choose, even over the 60Gb that...

Strength

Great little size, perfect for the music-lover that doesn't have to maintain a huge library.

Weakness

Not enough storage for multi-videos. Buy a larger capacity iPod if that's your intent.

Bottom Line

After owning a 60GB iPod I'm spoiled by the movies it holds but, if I were looking for a music only iPod for traveling, it's THE one that I want.

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iPod Nano: Music, Video, and Podcasts to Go!
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Written By
brentp256

Date Written
Jan 02 2008

Summary

Having downloaded 1,000’s of songs onto my computer’s iTunes and enjoying them for quite some time, I began burning them to CD’s to listen to in my car. I really began enjoying the portability of my music and started looking around for a portable music...

Strength

Size, screen, sound, most everything!

Weakness

Lack of video support beyond the Apple world.

Bottom Line

From the ease-of-use, small size, great picture, great sound, and easy synching with my iTunes, Apple outdid themselves on this little device and it comes highly recommended!

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The Little Digital Media Player That Could
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Written By
green-z

Date Written
Sep 16 2007

Summary

Any company with a category-leading product, such as the iPod nano has to look ahead to the always coming product improvement hurdle. Time the jump wrong and another product takes the lead. Apple is keenly aware the track is lined with one hit wonder...

Strength

Plays music, photos, and video in a tiny package.

Weakness

Expensive cable required if you want to show video on a TV.

Bottom Line

The top digital media player gets better with addition of video playback. 4-8GB is just enough space for your favorite songs and a couple of TV shows/video podcasts.

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the Shuffle's big brother that you can't do without
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Written By
jdl1138

Date Written
Jan 01 2008

Summary

My wife bought me a 3rd gen silver Nano 4 GB for Christmas. Superficially, this thing is beautiful and cool looking, much better looking than the previous iPods. The Nano is a media player and will allow you to listen to music/podcasts, watch TV...

Strength

small size, styling, user interface

Weakness

the thin, squarish design is a tad hard to hold onto

Bottom Line

You don't need a Macintosh to enjoy the elegance of an Apple media player/ipod. iTunes works on PC's.

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Ipod Nano 4GB
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Written By
costas1234

Date Written
Feb 18 2008

Summary

The Ipod Nano is the latest version of this popular portable music player released by Apple Mac. It plays mp3s and a number of video formats. However given the hard-drive space you would have to replace the one movie you can store if you want to watch a...

Strength

Reliable and Effective

Weakness

Lack of sound quality compared to competitor brands.

Bottom Line

Its a good audio performer, nothing out of the ordinary. Though good itunes platform to listen songs to.

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iPod Nano, small but mighty!
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Written By
hthr

Date Written
Mar 23 2008

Summary

I got this for my birthday and it is amazing how something so tiny can hold so much. It is perfect for me because I don't think I will ever be able to fill it up with all my songs. I love how you can watch your favorite episodes of most anything on tv...

Strength

lightweight design, easy to navigate, holds many songs, movies, tv episodes

Weakness

have to pay for each individual song you want, the earphones aren't the best quality

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Waste of Money and Poor Customer Service to Boot!
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Written By
puddleracer

Date Written
Apr 02 2008

Summary

My first Ipod nano lasted 6 months. The latest 3rd generation 4 gb lasted 1 month. Sent it back as it was dead and they sent it right back saying they couldn't duplicate the problem. Called back as it was still dead. They then stated that they...

Strength

battery life

Weakness

reliability
customer service
price

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Not for those over 35!
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Written By
auntmei

Date Written
Nov 17 2007

Summary

I got this as a gift (Nov 2007) The only other MP3 player I've had is the iPod shuffle (the one that's shaped like a pack of gum). I never felt like I could get a good grip on this; it just felt TOO slim and small. Also, you can't change the font...

Strength

It's so cute!

Weakness

It's too small!

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Written By
krnsidez

Date Written
Aug 01 2008

Summary

The best MP3 Player on the market. You are defiantly getting a great band for your buck. This is my first iPod, and Apple makes it mark. This is Great. I recommend it to...

Strength

Screen, Apple Quality.

Weakness

Back Scratches easily.

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BeWare of System Requirements
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Written By
tazfreak

Date Written
Jan 02 2008

Summary

Got this for Christmas, but haven't been able to use it. Does not work with Windows 2K. Itunes Requires XP or Vista. Download older version of iTunes(compatible with win2K), and it isn't supported by the iPod. Very disappointed with Apple and the...

Strength

new, small, with lots of capabilities

Weakness

Doesn't support older operating systems even though they aren't outdated!

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