Apple iPod Nano (4th Gen) Reviews

Expert review by: Laiq Qureshi (tech2.in.com)

iPod nano Fourth-Gen

The first-gen nano, in retrospect, was no great shakes. It had limited functions and the small screen went against it. The second was cool too, while the third-gen nano had a new chic look, with video

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Expert review by: Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Apple iPod Nano 2011 (16GB, graphite)

Editors' note: The version of the iPod Nano introduced in October 2011 is physically indistinguishable from the version launched in 2010. A handful of new features have been introduced through a software update, including improved Nike Plus fitness...

The iPod Nano costs less than before, is easier to navigate, and includes more Nike Plus fitness tracking capabilities. It's also still the best clip-on music player money can buy.

Many features have disappeared over the years, including video playback, camcorder, microphone, speaker, games, calendar, contacts, notes, and alarm clock. The touch-screen interface is overkill, requiring more attention than the time-tested click...

The sixth generation of the iPod Nano is the smallest yet, but it comes at the expense of valuable features and practical controls.

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by: Mike Kobrin (laptopmag.com)

iPod nano 4G (8GB)

The fourth-gen nano takes some cues from the iPod touch while offering an improved design.

Slim and curvy design ; Very good sound ; Accelerometer enhances many features ; Sharp and bright screen

Average battery life ; No wireless feature

While the While the $149 iPod nano 4G doesn49 iPod nano 4G doesn't incorporate wireless features like the similarly priced, flash-based Zune, it has a more compelling design. We like the accelerometer and the Genius feature; iTunes is an easier service...

Sep, 2008

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Apple iPod Nano 16GB

Apple's latest iPod nano continues to loom over the heads of its competitors despite players with better sound and more features from companies like Sony and Microsoft. The redesigned body almost seems like a brush of nostalgia, though it definitely...

Thin design; very good AV quality; useful new features

Lacks wireless features; no custom EQ; mediocre battery life

Apple's latest iPod nano continues to loom over the heads of its competitors...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by: Joshua Topolsky (engadget.com)

Apple iPod touch 2G and nano 4G: The Engadget Review

It's been just over a week since we ran a smash-and-grab at Apple's unveiling of its newest entries to the iPod family, the nano 4G and touch 2G. The devices, both set along an evolutionary (rather than revolutionary) path have certainly been nipped,...

Access to Apple's App Store ; Wide functionality in one package ; Solid hardware design

Storage quantities are limited ; Expensive ; Did we mention they're expensive

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by: Dan Frakes (pcworld.com)

Apple 8GB iPod nano (4G, late 2008)

New voice-recording functionality ; Spoken Menus and larger menu fonts improve accessibility ; More features than the iPod classic ; Genius feature works directly on iPod ; Improved interface with optional preview panel ; Better-than-estimated battery...

Same video-out restrictions as previous model ; New shape has its drawbacks, including sharp top edges and (especially) corners ; Odd landscape-mode controls ; Spoken Menus doesn’t cover all menus and has the same occasional pronunciation issues as...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by: Mark Brezinski (mediaplayerinfo.com)

Apple iPod Nano 8GB MP3 Player Review - Intro

The iPod Nano has undergone quite a transformation since it was first released. The last iteration was short, squat, and obliterated the iPod Mini from existence. The new Nano is ridiculously small and thin, and somehow manages to fit an accelerometer...

Cute, durable, portable, and supports a lot of files ; Good controls. The screen and battery life are impressive for a device this size ; Simple, intuitive layout, all basics covered.; Good sorting options, easy to use, better scroll wheel than the...

If you're sick of the way iPods look, the redesign won't do much to win you over ; Most people would rather have a mediocre large screen than a tiny one.; Not much covered besides basics ; Scroll wheels are only good for short lists, and the Nano...

Conclusion When we first looked at the Nano, we just assumed it was a flashy gadget that would favor stylish looks and a slim silhouette over functionality. It surprised us, however. While the Nano can't compete with smart phones, we couldn't help but...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by: Joe Brown (wired.com)

4th Gen iPod Nano — We Want Our Square Form Facto...

Here's a hard truth: Even if Apple decided to carve its new Nano out of petrified poo and bless it with a Braille display, the interface alone would still make

Enough colors to make you second guess dropping that third hit of acid before hitting the Apple store. Up to 16 gigs of storage. On the fly Genius (should be called Lazy) Playlists let you quickly suit your music mood. Energy saver mode is clutch. 8...

Why no love for the squarePod? Shake-to-shuffle is a nightmare during parkour outings; switching off the much-needed French Hip Hop in favor of our knitting podcasts whenever jostled. Tapered design is just curvy enough to be fey, but not quite severe...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by: Nick Mediati (pcworld.com)

Apple 16GB iPod nano (4G, late 2008)

The latest iPod Nano combines the larger screen of the third-generation Nano with the slender design and vibrant colors of the second-generation models. Taken as a whole, the fourth-generation iPod Nano marks the further evolution of an already-strong...

Very slim and lightweight ; Voice recording support

No FM tuner ; Must rotate unit on side to watch video

Despite its new design, the fourth-generation iPod Nano is more of an evolution than a major overhaul.

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by: Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation, 16GB, black)

Apple's fourth-generation iPod Nano returns to the original long, light, and slender formula that put the series on the map. Offered in an attractive range of nine colors for both the 8GB iPod Nano ($149) and 16GB iPod Nano ($199) models, Apple has yet...

The fourth-generation iPod Nano is more attractive and colorful than its predecessor and includes Apple's new Genius playlist tool, a tilt sensor, and accessibility features for the visually impaired

To use the new Nano, you must upgrade to Apple's iTunes 8 software with its laundry list of hardware requirements; the rounded screen invites glare; sound quality is only average

The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing.

Sep, 2008

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