Why Buy The Ipod Nano?
January 7th, 2009

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Why buy an iPod Nano? The iPod Nano packs a lot considering that it is only the width of a pencil. The Nano, which replaced the iPod mini, comes equipped with NAND flash memory, a 1.5" inch crystal clear display, and can hold up to a maximum of 1,000 songs. Songs can be played in many formats: MP3, MP3 VBR, AAC, Protected AAC, WAV, AIFF, Audible and Apple Lossless. The Nano also has the ability to upgrade firmware that will enable it to play future formats. The Nano's casing is very smooth and has no extruding parts like screws. The only exception is the hold switch. For the first time, you can buy an iPod Nano in a jet-black color, or you can stick with the classic pearl white. It is also compatible with either Mac or Windows.

Despite the size of this mp3 player, the Nano holds 4GB of memory, which is more than any other flash mp3 player. The size of the iPod Nano makes it very easy to fit into your pant or jean pocket, making it an ideal player for men who can easily slip it into their pocket. The Nano may look quite weak but upon further inspection is quite rugged and sturdy. Scratches may be a problem if not taken care of, but that is to be said about all handheld devices.

The joystick type control of the iPod Nano takes some time getting used to, but is quickly preferred because you do not have to continuously click up and down, which can become tiresome. The control of the iPod Nano relies on single direction and timing. Continuing with the ease of control is the ease and simplicity of the Nano's interface. To select an item, all you have to do is scroll to it and click the center button. The main menu can be customized to allow the user quicker access to frequently used features. The sound from the iPod Nano is very clear and the included earbud headphones can be easily used when jogging or other type of exercise activity. During song play, album art is displayed, as well as other track information. Music can be sorted according to artist, album, song, or genre. You can even make your own playlists. If you feel like listening to all your songs in no particular order, there is the ability to shuffle songs.

The battery life of the iPod Nano is very long, coming in at around fifteen hours. The small display screen on the Nano displays vibrant colors and sharp text. Music files, as well as photos are easily transferred from computer. The Nano comes packed with extras. These include; a world clock that can hold over twenty times zones at once, a stopwatch that is able to save the time of previous sessions, and the ability to lock the Nano screen that can be unlocked with a simple four digit code. And of course, the Nano comes with four games; Brick (similar to Breakout), Solitaire, Parachute, and Music Quiz. Music Quiz plays a random clip from a song and the user has to quickly guess it before the allotted time runs out. Personal contacts can also be stored, as well as a calendar feature and a notes feature.

Just plugging it into any computer can easily use the USB port. Apart from music and photos, you have the ability to store just about anything that the Nano can hold. Transferring data is very quick and will take only about eighteen minutes to completely fill the iPod Nano. Other features of the Nano like the auto sensing head phone jack (which will pause a song if the headphones are removed); make this mp3 player one of the best. Another feature that many users enjoy is that the iPod Nano is compatible with iTunes, which can be dragged and dropped from one to the other.

Taking into consideration the size of the Nano, as well as the aesthetically pleasing interface, long lasting battery life, good audio, clear photos, games, and much more make this small mp3 player a steal. The 4GB iPod Nano comes in at around $250, which makes this an affordable buy for just about anyone

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