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Apple Apple iPod Nano 3rd Generation

79

Good

  • Pros
  • Slim, elegant design
  • Attractive video playback
  • Cons
  • Lacks radio
  • Doesn't allow voice recording

Product Specs

Battery
Hours of Play (Per vendor)24 hours
Display
Screen Resolution320 by 240 pixels
Screen Size (inches)2 inches
Disply
ScreenTypeColor
Features
Equalizer Settings22
FM RecordingNo
Plays For SureNo
Replaceable Battery0
Video OutputNo
Video SupportYes
Voice RecordingNo
General
DockNo
FM tunerNo
Included Hardware
AC AdapterNo
Firewire cableNo
Included Hardware
Remote ControlNo
USB cableYes
Included Software
Included Software
Interface Connections
FirewireNo
Headphone outputYes
Line OutNo
Microphone inputNo
USB Yes
USB Host AdapterNo
Software
ItunesYes
NapsterNo
RhapsodyNo
Storage Included
Built-in Capacity8GB
Storage Media
Compact FlashNo
Memory StickNo
Memory Stick MicroNo
micro SDNo
mini SDNo
SD cardNo
Smart MediaNo
xD Picture CardNo
Supported Audio Formats
AAC Yes
AIFF Yes
Apple LosslessYes
AudibleYes
MP3 Yes
WAV Yes
Supported Image Formats
BMP Yes
GIF Yes
JPG Yes
Photo Support
  • Yes
PNGYes
Supported Video Formats
H 264Yes
mpeg4
  • Yes

User Reviews for Apple Apple iPod Nano 3rd Generation

  • Reviewed by: nguan

    Duration of ownership: 3 Months

    Strengths: Nice and Clean Look, Perfect Size, Good Size Storage

    Weaknesses:

    Overall Evaluation: This is my first IPod. It is cool little music player that amazes me how versatile it is. It is easy to use once you are familiar with it. For first time buyer like me, you might find hard time to learn how to use it. I had hard time trying to figure out how to download music. I had to go to Apple web site to download manual which I think it should come with it at least Quick Use Manual. see MP3 Players low price at http://musicplayershop.blogspot.com/

  • Reviewed by: kaolan

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: It's an ipod!

    Weaknesses: Itunes, accessories too expansive

    Overall Evaluation: I love the blue color and I think the 3rd generation has a more appealing appearance than the original Nano. It can also play video, very nice feature. 8GB can hold thousands of songs. I don't know if it is me but I do find the sound quality is also better than the 2nd generation Nano. One thing I don't like about ipod is the software. Itunes is slow. Moreover, it only offers synchronization so you can't add or delete songs directly on ipod. I found a alternative free software to replace itunes. It's called Winamp and it's free. It's a much smaller software, easy to use with powerful features. As usual, accessories are expensive, like speakers, fm tuner, and case etc. I really like it. Recommended!