Testseek.co.uk have collected 108 expert reviews of the Apple iPod Nano 4G 8GB / 16GB and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPod Nano 4G 8GB / 16GB.
September 2008
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The editors liked
Great styling with bigger screen
Return to portrait format
Soundwithout the headphones!
Genius keeps things interesting
Improved battery life
Ditching the ‘fat’ shape of the last iPod was a bold move for Apple
But one that’s paid handsome dividends and delivered this
The thinnest (6.2mm)
Most powerful iPod nano to date. It’s not just a facelift either. Inside it&rsquo...
Video recording is handy
Sound quality good
Radio is useful
Small and compact
Cute looks
Clear
Crisp display
Exciting
Entertaining sound
Genius is brilliant
Good screen size
Accelerometer
Insanely slim and light. Great visuals. Feature count. Energetic sound
Best sound quality of any iPod
Apps galore
Stellar interface
Design
Apple's new Genius playlist tool
Accessibility features for the visually impaired
Shake to shuffle
Screen is excellent
The editors didn't like
Ditch the supplied headphones!
Still no FM tuner
Yes
It’s the thinnest iPod ever made
But only thanks to Apple’s crafty tapering at the edges. It’s also much taller than its predecessor
And unless you really
Really struggle to make mixtape-style playlists
The new Genius features w...
No still camera
Video camera lens is in an odd place
Have to use iTunes software
Not as intuitive as other Apple products
Poor headphones
No video
Requires iTunes
Theres no wi-fi
No touch screen
Shake to shuffle feature is limited
ITunes 8 arm-bending. Genius demands data. Some screen reflections. Average buds
Poor earphones
Shake to shuffle should be shake to fast forward
The fact that you have to upgrade to Apple's iTunes 8 software
Return of slim form factor, Decent sound quality, "Genius" recommendation system, Excellent screen and video quality, Simple UI, Large selection of games, Accelerometer works well in games and video, Roughly 30 hours battery life
No firewire breaks support for many 3rd party chargers, No built-in microphone, No OGG Vorbis or FLAC support...
Apple's best iPod yet hates the 3rd party chargers that preceded it. Pros & ConsReturn of slim form factor Decent sound quality "Genius" recommendation system Excellent screen and video quality Simple UI Large selection of games Accelerometer works wel...
Abstract: Apple iPod nano - 4th Generation Apples 4th Generation (4G) iPod nano represents the third redesign of the miniscule player and adds an accelerometer, more storage capacity and an improved user interface. The iPod nano has been the most popular ...
Abstract: The new iPod Nano is back, and its looking hot. Read my review for more! The New iPodI absolutely love all the iPod Nano models (except the 3rd generation. Ugh. It just sends shivers down my spine). So, while I was at the Apple Store in Chicago (wher...
Feels amazing in the hand, with onethumb clickwheel control, Unique new convenience (and coolness) features
Battery life slightly shorter for video than previous generation, Some might squint at video on the twoinch screen
Were in the fourth generation now so its easy to lose sight of the understated marvel here. Although a different experience from the second-gen iPod touch, launched concurrently, the 4th generation iPod nano is a serious entertainer in its own right...
Abstract: The 4th-generation iPod nano returns the nano to its roots – it’s once again a tall, narrow iPod. The 3rd-generation model was a radical departure for the nano line, with its squat size and square screen, but the 4th-generation model is tall, with a re...
Accelerometer is useful and fun, Easy to use, Well made, Lightweight and very portable, Lots of content for it on the iTunes store, Videos and pictures look sharp
Earbuds don’t offer the best sound quality and they aren’t very comfortable, Not exactly compatible with older accessories, Interface is touchy/over sensitive, Glass screen cover possible to break easily
The 4th Generation iPod Nano offers a few more features over the last generation that I think people will appreciate. The interface is great, the screen is bright and vivid and works well for pictures, videos and everything else it does. The built in ...
Strong PointsSlimmer than previous modelPlays videoImages twist to be viewed in widescreen modeBrowsing the albums became easierWeak PointsGenius function doesn’t work so wellBattery life could be better for video playbackLacks a charger
Light weight, Accelerometer, Voice prompts for the visually impaired, Voice recorder (have to supply your own mic tho)
Expensive
Autumn is my favorite time of year for a couple different reasons. I love the cooler weather, the changing colors of the leaves and ... new Apple iPods! For the last 4 years around this time, weve been introduced to a new iPod nano and this year is n...
There's no doubt that the fourth generation iPod nano is the best so far. The design is beautiful, even by Apple's high standards, and the user interface is as intuitive as it always was. Crossfade is superb, and makes listening on shuffle even more enjoy...
