Apple iPod Nano (1st Gen) Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10239 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the interface. The size also impresses, but many are less positive about the price.

Interface, Size, Sound

Price, Battery, Appearance

Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 83/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players, the Apple iPod Nano (1st Gen) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very Godd quality.

There are new iPods in town, and Ars puts the new iPod nano and iPod classic through their paces to see if the new design for the nano and the UI enhancements come at a cost.

The nano comes in the classic plastic case, complete with all the accessories iPod owners have come to expect: standard iPod connector, dock adapter, headphones, and a little booklet

On September 12, 2006, Steve Jobs announced the immediate release of the "completely remastered" iPod nano.  The new iPod nano sports an entire physical redesign and...

Much improved design ; 24 hour battery

2GB available only in silver ; 8GB only available in black

The first thing you notice about the flash-based iPod Nano, of course, is its tiny size. The slim 4GB Nano costs $249 (as of 4/13/06), and a 2GB model sells for $199. And its bright, crisp color display makes navigating your tunes a snap. But what's ...

Elegant design High audio quality

Limits you to iTunes Music Store

Slender, lightweight music player has a bright color display and 4GB of flash memory.

The first thing you notice about the flash-based iPod Nano, of course, is its tiny size. The slim 4GB Nano costs $249 (as of 4/13/06), and a 2GB model sells for $199. And its bright, crisp color display makes navigating your tunes a snap. But what's ...

Elegant design High audio quality

Limits you to iTunes Music Store

But if you're an iTunes devotee already--or if you want a featherweight, fashionable MP3 player--you'll find plenty to love about the iPod Nano

Tune your run! Everybody like to enjoying in music while exercise. Apple in cooperation with Nike has announced the Nike+iPod Sports Kit. Some people think this could get the geek out of the bedroom, but i don't agree. I think this product is for ...

[Editors' Note: This review was first posted on September 11, 2005 for Apple Computer's original 2GB and 4GB iPod nano models. On February 7, 2006, Apple released a new 1GB iPod nano, which is now covered in a special new section of this review ("What ...

Incredibly thin color-screened iPods with audio and photo performance virtually identical to full-sized fourth-generation iPods, but at 1/4 the weight. Bleeding edge engineering and industrial design with visual cues from best prior iPods, resulting ...

Lower storage capacity for the dollar than prior iPod minis, fewer color options and lower battery life as well. Because of relocated and changed headphone port, incompatible with virtually all top-mounting iPod and iPod mini accessories. Requires ...

Regarding the "smaller capacity for the same money" gripes: the 6GB mini was not selling hardly at all - the 4GB model was the popular one. Clearly, no one needed 6GB. They either spent a bit more and went for 20, or just got a 4GB mini. Therefore, a ...

If you've got a lot of music or are looking for the the most storage space for your money, a full-size iPod (with video) is the way to go. But if you don't need immense space, the nano line offers a near-perfect compromise between the "budget" iPod ...

Provides "full" iPod experience at the lowest price yet ; responsive controls ; excellent sound quality ; color screen supports photo viewing ; skip-proof flash memory

No syncing via FireWire ; review unit's screen not as bright and clear as that of 2GB/4GB models ; cannot view photos on a television ; no AutoFill feature

To be clear, the differences we're seeing could simply be due to manufacturing variations, rather than a difference in the actual quality of screens used in the various iPod nano models; however, we've seen similar reports around the Web

The pricey Apple iPod Nano is thin, beautiful, and feature filled, but 2GB or 4GB may not be enough for many power users.

Gorgeous, superslim design with bright, photo-friendly screen ; easy to operate ; works seamlessly with iTunes and iTunes Music Store, which has the world's largest selection of music ; nimble processor and system performance ; no skipping, thanks to ...

Unspectacular battery life ; though durable, device scratches easily ; pricey in terms of gigabytes per dollar ; 4GB maximum capacity is not a good fit for many power users ; no sought-after extra features such as FM radio ; no A/V-out ; doesn't work ...

Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous Apple iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come.