Apple iPod Nano 1st Generation Review

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Apple iPod Nano 1st Generation Review By Daniel Dwase...

Apple iPod Nano 1st Generation uses flash memory rather than hard drive and comes in three models. A 1GB, 2GB and 4GB models and comes in two color choices... black or white.

Pros	Apple iPod Nano 1st Generation... Super slim design Responsive controls Clear and bright screen Support for viewing photos Does not skip due to flash memory Synchronizes quickly
Cons	Scratches very easily (iPod Nano case will do the trick) Blemishes show up more drastically on the black version No synchronizing via FireWire
Manufacturer	Apple Inc.
Website	http://www.apple.com
Price	1GB $129, 2GB $149, 4GB $199
Rating

The higher capacity nano holds up to 1000 songs or up to 25,000 photos.

It has a crisp color display and lets you view album art as well as downloaded pictures from your computer.

Apple iPod Nano 1st generation features an ultra-portable, lightweight design with a gorgeous color screen, Apple's patent pending Click Wheel, a stop watch, screen lock and a clock that allows you to create multiple analogue/digital clocks.

At 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.27in and weighing 1.5 ounces, the nano is as deep as six stacked credit cards and thinner than a pencil. It was designed to replace the iPod Mini and neatly fills the gap that the iPod Mini left behind.

Its 1.5in LCD screen makes viewing photos gorgeous and the LED backlight offers amazing clear view of your photos. The screen is extremely sharp, with great contrast and allows you to display album art while playing music, view photo slideshows or playing games in full color.

At the top of the iPod nano features a hold button to lock out the Click Wheel. This prevents accidentally skipping to the next song or changing the volume. The bottom of the iPod Nano holds the input of the earphones and a 30 pin connector that links up the Nano to your computer.

Linking is done via a USB 2.0 cable. When linked up, the computer charges the iPod Nano. You must make sure your computer features USB 2.0 because USB 1.1 can't charge and no separate AC adapter is included.

Given its diminuitive size, the nano's click wheel is responsive in normal use. You feelâ?¦and hear, in a quiet environment and scrolls smoothly as you move your thumb around the click wheel.

It integrates with the iTunes Music Store and iTunes 6 or later including an AutoSync Technology that automatically downloads your music collection, podcasts, photos onto your iPod Nano that keeps you up to date whenever you plug your iPod Nano into your computer.

What's included

Apple iPod Nano 1st Generation comes with earbud headphones, a USB 2.0 cable, dock adaptor and a CD with iTunes for Mac and Windows.

Requirements

Mac| PC

• USB 2.0 port
• Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later
• iTunes 6 or later
• Internet connection (Broadband recommended. Fees may apply)

Verdict

A clear color-screen, responsive and manageable controls, photo viewing, fast syncing, and impossibly thin... in my view the Apple iPod Nano 1st Generation is a perfect fit for anyone looking for great music on the go and for photo viewing.

It sounds great and mixes the best features of the shuffle, mini, and color iPods. Your decision to purchase this slick iPod will simply boil down to this: what are you willing to cough up for cool?...Because there just isn't a cooler iPod than this one.

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Specification

Installed Memory	1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB
Audio Format	AAC, Protected AAC, MP3 , MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, AIFF
Interface Provided	Headphones, USB
iPod Ports	Dock connector, stereo minijack
Connectivity	USB through Dock connector
System Compatibility	Mac, PC
Display	1.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight
Power Source	Lithium-based rechargeable battery
Battery Lifes	14 hour(s)
Recharge Time	3 hour(s)
Base Warranty	1 year warranty
Photo support	JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only) and PNG formats
Weight	1.5 oz
Dimension (inches)	3.5 in x 1.6 in x 0.27 in (HxWxD)

See Also...

• iPod touch Review
• iPod classic Review
• iPod video Review
• iPod nano 3rd generation Review
• iPod nano 2nd generation Review
• iPod shuffle 3rd generation Review
• iPod shuffle 2nd generation Review
• iPod shuffle 1st generation Review
• iPhone Review
• iPod comparison chart
• Tips after buying an iPod

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