<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224522422510707252</id><updated>2011-11-27T15:22:01.597-08:00</updated><category term='Apple iPod nano 8 GB Blue (3rd Generation)'/><category term='Apple iPod nano 4 GB Silver (3rd Generation)'/><category term='Apple iPod classic 120 GB Black (6th Generation) LATEST MODEL'/><category term='Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation)'/><category term='Apple iPod touch 16 GB (2nd Generation) LATEST MODEL'/><category term='Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (3rd Generation)'/><category term='Apple iPod touch 32 GB (2nd Generation) LATEST MODEL'/><category term='Apple iPod touch 8 GB (2nd Generation) LATEST MODEL'/><category term='Apple iPod touch 16 GB'/><title type='text'>Buy Cheap Apple iPod nano - 8GB - Black</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3224522422510707252/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>pattayahotels-thailand.com</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12284553185814613632</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>12</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224522422510707252.post-7950117249120780819</id><published>2009-07-18T17:08:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-18T17:13:19.478-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Apple iPod classic 120 GB Black (6th Generation) LATEST MODEL'/><title type='text'>Apple iPod classic 120 GB Black (6th Generation) LATEST MODEL</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt; Apple iPod classic 120 GB Black (6th Generation) LATEST MODEL&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="margin: 10px; float: left;"&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F7AHXM/?tag=ipod-love-20" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41zt-RXYhfL._SL210_.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="margin: 5px; float: left;"&gt;&lt;iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=ipod-love-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=as1&amp;amp;asins=B001F7AHXM&amp;amp;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have a nice time i find  Apple iPod classic 120 GB Black (6th Generation) LATEST MODEL Yes, I think that interesting .  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Customer Shopping BuZZ&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;The Original - Survives&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The updated iPod Classic was probably the least exciting of the new iPods announced in the September 2008 update, but that does not mean it should be dismissed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I own the 160 GB iPod Classic that has now been discontinued, but there are few differences (perhaps the biggest being the much slimmer shape of this 120 model), and I did get to check this updated 120 GB version out at the store, when picking up the new nano and touch.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Firstly, the 120 GB version is again smaller than the largest capacity available last year, but it is a single platter hard drive, which allows it to maintain the slim shape of the 80 GB version from last year. More storage, a hundred dollars less, and just as small. That is progress despite calls from others that the classic isn't exciting. It still serves its purpose as the original iPod idea. Big capacity in a simple to use device.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next, the software has been slightly updated on the iPod Classic. It now includes Genius, like iTunes and the other new iPods. This allows you, when on a song you enjoy, to select the genius feature. The iPod will then compile a list of songs (playlist), which goes together with the original song you were listening to. This helps you rediscover music in your library, with a playlist to fit your mood at the time. I have been using the genius feature for a few days now, and it is impressive the way it compiles these playlists. I was skeptical, but overall, it does a good job. Furthermore, as another review mentioned, the iPod does seem more responsive with this update from what I saw at the store compared to my original 160 GB iPod Classic. Some speculation has been that the older iPod Classics will receive the software update of this new one, but I'm not holding my breath on that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Overall, the original iPod concept was so good, and that is why the iPod Classic is still a solid choice for a music and media player. It will hold thousands and thousands of songs (up to 30,000 according to Apple at 128 bitrate). I also backup some important files to my iPod Classic, in disk mode, so that I have that additional extra copy of my most vital files. When you have such a large iPod, you can do that. It shouldn't be forgotten either that while the display of the iPod Classic isn't as good as the iPod Touch or iPhone, it is still quite good and you can play music videos, TV shows, and movies purchased on the iTunes Store.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Battery life for this new 120 GB model improved over the 80GB model from last year. Apple now estimates it at 36 hours audio and 6 hours video.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I'd recommend the iPod Classic without hesitation, to those who have more than 8 or 16 GBs of music in their iTunes library and want to carry their entire collection. Furthermore, if you have videos and video podcasts you want to always carry with you, again, you can't beat the storage. I have the lower capacity flash devices as well, but the big hard drive based iPod Classic continues to play an important role in my iPod Collection.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;The Music Lover's iPod&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In a number of circles, the iPod Classic is now considered the "less sexy" iPod. Largely because of the things it appears to lack vis-a-vis the newest "fully-wired" iPods/iPhones: it doesn't have a phone function (d'oh!), it doesn't "do" wide-screen for video and games the way an iPhone/iPod Touch does, and...well, it doesn't seem as much *fun*, darn it! (Memo to the only-two-colors-available fashionistas: silver and [charcoal] black, being *classic* colors, go with everything. When's the last time you saw a pink Audi or Merc? Mary Kay doesn't hand either of those out to its top sales stars, which is just as well.) ;-)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Let's rewind a bit (sorry for the tape-based analogy) to a MacWorld seemingly long, long ago.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At the time, people were clamoring for Apple to include video in their next-generation iPods (they had just announced the iPod Photo, which was the very first iPod I ever owned...sometimes, not being an "early adopter' can pay off). His Steveness replied, more or less, that people value music a lot more than than they value TV/video stuff, so for the time being, no video iPods. While I happened to agree with Jobs' sentiments (I rarely watch the box, so there), I also knew how shrewd a businessman he was, and if the Hoi Polloi wanted video in their iPods, by cracky, he'd make 'em! And while I wouldn't damn him to Hades for such a pragmatic decision (he's doing this stuff to make a buck, okay?), the aesthete in me would be put off just a bit. That was then.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;NOW: Through a bit of hard work and happenstance, an iPod Classic (120GB) happened to fall into my lap recently (long story). My beloved 60GB iPod Photo wasn't even half-full, but I welcomed this newest 'Pod with open arms. The reasons?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Capacity. Let the deniers who bought their iPhones, Touches, and nanos prattle on; if you're a serious music lover, you've got a ton of music on the home front, and, if you're Of A Certain Age, probably in more than one format: CD, LP cassette, and, if you're particularly well-preserved, you might even have a few commercially-produced open-reel tapes lurking about. Paying upwards of $400 or so for the "biggest" iPod Touch might be a bit of a stretch for you...am I right? You might not even give a rat's tuchus (it's okay to say that here, right?) about video and gaming capability, but you'll really care about capacity. Are we grokking here?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Good. Because this iPod, even this late in the game, is aimed toward you and me. Apple, now the 900lb gorilla of the portable digital-media market (how strange that must be to Mssrs Gates &amp;amp; Ballmer) has the market covered: you want a device that's all-singing, all-dancing? You can get an iPhone, or, short of that, an iPod Touch. If it's got to be as tiny as possible (I won't ask why...), there's the nano, or, if it really has to be much smaller, the lovely 2nd-Gen Shuffle (which my Significant Other managed to lose shortly after I presented one to her as a gift; she'll inherit my iPod Photo now).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- True Gapless Playback. The iPod Photo had just one glaring flaw: any album by a group that had a thing for track-into-track segues (say, XTC, the Beatles, Pink Floyd...you get the idea) didn't translate at all with the Photo; you'd get an abrupt track change instead of the smooth, proper transition the band and engineers intended. I know the iPod Generation kicked off the "rip/mix/burn-it-like-you-wanna" thing, but if I want to hear the damn album the way it was released, then I should be able to. In the iPod world, this possibility didn't materialize until the 5th Gen iPod (video). Now that I have the newest Classic, I really, really appreciate this.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The Sound. Most talk about getting good sound from an iPod is almost entirely focused on headphones, usually fairly pricey ones. But, to use a high-end audio mantra, you only get out what you put in. Sometime around the introduction of the first iPod Classic, Apple quietly made some serious engineering changes in the output section of the iPod, resulting in both a reduced noise floor and improved detail. One online review stated that the new design appeared to be ever-so-slightly less "warm" sounding than the previous design, but between the lowered noise floor and improved musical detail the new design was a solid net gain. I concur: subjectively, the Classic's overall sound might sound a tad less "euphonic" than my iPod Photo, but I also notice better transient detail and handling of low, delicate notes with both my semi-isolating, against-the-ear Sennheiser PMX200 headphones and my Sony MDR-EX85LP in-ear 'phones. Somehow this seems to have at least a slight effect on line output, too: playback through the living-room hi-fi (via a Griffin AirDock, also a screaming bargain at its current price) offers similar, but not quite as obvious improvements over the iPod Photo. This isn't a case of bad versus good: this is good versus Mighty Good.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The Classic is, as close as can be, a direct descendant of the original iPod that turned the portable digital music-player market on its ear. The enhancements it has picked up since then have made sense insomuch as they haven't gotten much in the way of the Prime Directive, if you will: allowing the user to carry and access her/his music collection about easily, and with reasonable fidelity. No, it was never a direct replacement for a killer home 'fi (which most people don't possess), but more than ear-pleasing in the environs in which these devices are most-often used. (Yes, as a New Yorker, the subway comes to mind most often...particularly the F, A, C, and #2/3 lines.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- While I do admit that the iPhone/iPod Touch interface is mad-cool and industry-leading, I still believe the Click Wheel more than holds its own in terms of overall ergonomics; as has been pointed out in a few other reviews here, it's still the only interface you can manage one-handed, and which allows you to navigate between music tracks without looking at the unit (why isn't THIS the iPod "Touch?"). Like the 5G iPod, you get video, which for the most part I couldn't care less about (although I can now view the video portion of my iTunes purchase of The Traveling Wilburys Collection, which is sort of nice). The notion of watching music videos, let alone feature-length movies, on a not-even-three-inch screen, when we're being assaulted with the idea that a 32" screen at home is woefully inadequate, 'specially if it ain't high-def, is a bit inconsistent.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But, this is about music, music you can take with you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;By this lone standard, the iPod Classic clearly blows everything else Apple offers into the weeds. Anything not made by Apple, IMO, hasn't even found its way to the starting line. The interface is highly functional and sexy enough, without allowing surface to roll straight over substance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The happy thing is that Apple offers options to fit just about anyone. If you need a single do-it-all device, and don't care (at least at the moment) about capacity for all your fave tracks, you've got either the iPhone 3G or iPod Touch; if you want your device as tiny and unobtrusive as possible, you've got either the Shuffle or the polychromatic nano. And, finally, if, like me, you want, over all else, as much of your music at hand, wherever you are, as your balm, your salve, your relief from waiting-room Hell or airport Purgatory, the Classic is really it. And, for what it's worth, the current (120GB) Classic wil be able to use the newest Apple earbuds with in-line remote control and microphone (they've got a twin-driver 'phone "coming soon" that promises to be grand-sounding; we'll see). If you haven't checked out any 'Pods since the Photo or before, this is likely the one to finally pop for.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;I Actually bought one (Unlike some people) and I love it!&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I am a big tech nerd, and although I am a little disappointed that apple will be paying less attention to the classic ipod I bought one, and I really enjoy It!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I previously had a 30GB Video Ipod and It lasted me about 3 years. Its being repaired for a new battery now, but I figured I would upgrade since my library had grown.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not much has changed to these new ones, except the interface a little. I love genius and I am stoked that it was worked into the functionality. It remains about the same size as my 5th generation? video and so still fits my old rubber case (which is nice).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Probably the best thing about it is, doing a comparison between my roommates 30GB ipod video and this one, I find that the audio quality on this one has improved quite a bit. I don't know if its the connectors or maybe a d-a converter, but it definitely sounds better. I am a recording engineer so I might be a little more apt to hear it, but its cool.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Overall I am stoked about my new ipod. Its a great device! I will be sad to see apple move on to more of a multi-tool type device, but that doesn't sway my review on this one. Enjoy!&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;h2&gt;About  Apple iPod classic 120 GB Black (6th Generation) LATEST MODEL detail&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Amazon Sales Rank: #13 in Consumer Electronics &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Color: Black&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brand: Apple&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Model: MB565LL/A&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dimensions: .41" h x 2.40" w x 4.10" l, .31 pounds &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Display size: 3.5&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;h3&gt;Features&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;120 GB capacity for 30,000 songs, 25,000 photos, or 150 hours of video&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Up to 36 hours of music playback or 6 hours of video playback when fully charged&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;2.5-inch color LCD with LED backlight and 320-by-240-pixel resolution&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supported audio formats: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supported video formats: H.264, MPEG-4; Supported image file types: JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;    &lt;span&gt;List Price: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="amount" id="detailListPrice"&gt;$249.99&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Amazon  &lt;span&gt;Price: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="amount" id="detailOfferPrice"&gt;$224.89&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="supersaver"&gt; &amp;amp; eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?tag=ipod-love-20&amp;amp;linkCode=sb1&amp;amp;camp=212353&amp;amp;creative=380561&amp;amp;pop-up=1&amp;amp;nodeId=527692" onclick="popUp(this.href); return false;"&gt; Details &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F7AHXM/?tag=ipod-love-20" rel="nofollow"&gt; &lt;img src="http://www.electronext.com/wp-content/plugins/iPhoenix1.1/image/buycom.gif" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Source From &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://astore.amazon.com/ipod-love-20"&gt;ipod-love-20&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have a Nice Days!&lt;br /&gt;Cheers&lt;br /&gt;Now you can take it with you. All of it. Available in a 120 GB model that holds up to 30,000 songs, 150 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination, the new iPod classic fills your pocket with sight and sound. Available in quintessential silver or striking new black, iPod classic catches your eye with its sleek, all-metal enclosure composed of anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel. The new Genius Playlist feature creates an on-the-fly playlist of tracks in your library that go great with the song you're listening to. And Cover Flow lets you flip through your music by album artwork. Discovering new music, movies, TV shows, games, audiobooks, and podcasts is easy on the iTunes Store. Even rent a movie from iTunes and watch it on the go. To get everything into your pocket, just connect iPod classic to your Mac or PC, and iTunes transfers your music and more in one seamless sync.   &lt;table style="float: left;" cellpadding="20" width="300"&gt;   &lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;     &lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/B001F7AHXM-1-th.jpg" border="0" /&gt;         &lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;With the new iPod classic, you can take it with you...all of it. Click to enlarge.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/small&gt;     &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;   &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;   &lt;table style="float: right;" cellpadding="10" width="300"&gt;   &lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;     &lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/B001F7AHXM-2-th.jpg" border="0" /&gt;         &lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Up to 30,000 songs, 150 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination to fill your pocket with sight and sound. Click to enlarge.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/small&gt;     &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;   &lt;/tr&gt;   &lt;tr&gt;     &lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/B001F7AHXM-3-th.jpg" border="0" /&gt;         &lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;120 GB at under a half an inch deep.  Click to enlarge.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/small&gt;     &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;   &lt;/tr&gt;   &lt;tr&gt;     &lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/B001F7AHXM-4-th.jpg" border="0" /&gt;         &lt;p&gt;&lt;small&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Available in quintessential silver or striking new black. Click to enlarge.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/small&gt;     &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/td&gt;   &lt;/tr&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;    &lt;h2&gt;&lt;b&gt;Space Available, and Lots of It&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;  &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Meet a Musical Genius&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Say you're listening to a song you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. With a few clicks, the new Genius feature finds the songs in your library that go great together and makes a playlist for you. You can listen to the playlist right away, save it for later, or even refresh it and give it another go. Count on Genius to create a mix you wouldn't have thought of yourself. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hold Everything&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;iPod classic gives you 120 GB of storage capacity, good for up to 30,000 songs, 150 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination. And you get up to 36 hours of battery life, so you can keep on rocking for a long, long time.* &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Leave No Tune Behind&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With 120 GB of space, iPod classic means you can always have your entire music and movie library with you. Carry it from the living room to a party in the backyard. Or take it on a cross-country road trip and never listen to the same song twice. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Click to Enjoy&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Finding exactly what you want to watch or listen to is easy. Use the Click Wheel to browse by album art with Cover Flow or navigate your songs and videos by playlist, artist, album, genre, and more. You also can search for specific titles and artists. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs for a different experience every time. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Watch Movies and TV Shows&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The vivid 2.5-inch display makes video come alive. Purchase or rent movies, buy TV shows, and download video podcasts from the iTunes Store, then sync them to your iPod classic to watch anywhere, anytime. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Play iPod Games&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Put hours of fun at your fingertips. iPod classic comes with three games--Vortex, iQuiz, and Klondike--and you can purchase games, such as Monopoly, from the iTunes Store. All iPod games are designed specifically for the iPod interface. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Share Your Photos&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;iPod classic uses iTunes to sync the photos you have in iPhoto on a Mac or Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Photoshop Album on a PC. 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At that time, I found that even though it had some flaws, the over-all package made it one of the best iPods available. Now, one year later, Apple has released the next generation Touch. I've now had it for a few days, and here's what I found: the second gen iPod Touch is a marked improvement over the the first gen, and comes even closer to perfection. Keeping this in mind, this review will show one big, and a number of smaller shortcomings. It may also be difficult to justify upgrading from the 1st to 2nd gen unless you simply must have one of the few hardware improvements, and can live with the fact that you may have to re-purchase some of your accessories.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Size and Dimensions&lt;br /&gt;The iPod Touch now sports a more rounded design on the back, making it look slightly thinner and more like the iPhone than the original did (it is not really thinner than it's predecessor, just looks that way). Unfortunately, the back plate is still made from stainless steel, and this plate attacts fingerprints and scratches almost magically. After one year of near-constant use the backplate of my first gen Touch looks a bit like a wild etch-a-sketch (I carry the Touch in my pocket). Interestingly, the glass on the front appears (after one year of heavy use) to be absolutely scratch-resistant. It's the backside (that also carries the custom engraving) that quickly becomes blemished. I would have preferred a brushed metal/aluminium backplate. I had to look it up, but the new Touch is slightly lighter (a few grams) - but it looks thinner (thanks to the tapered edge design). The rounded edges make it fit my palm slightly better, making it feel just right (to be honest, the original Touch was already very, very good in this respect). Other than that the outside dimensions exactly match that of the original Touch. The most visible change from the front is that the steel from the backplate now frames the glass much like it did on the original iPhone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Touch Screen and Controls&lt;br /&gt;The screen is simply gorgeous. It's bright, crisp, has great contrast, and can adapt it's brightness to the ambient light. In direct sunlight, much like it's predecessor it becomes difficult to read correctly. In shade it's perfectly readable -- a feat considering how bright a display has to be to achieve that. Color temperature of the display has shifted slightly downwards (or, to sound less pompuous: the display's colors have shifted slightly from a blueish to a golden tinge, something you wouldn't notice unless you have the two devices side by side).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The touch screen is very responsive, and as I stated before, absolutely scratch-resistant. Surviving a full year in my pocket along with metallic objects such as my keys is a testament to it's durability (looking at the stainles steel backside is a constant reminder just how badly it could have been scratched). As with the original Touch, the same problems occur when you try to control the device 'blind' (i.e. while it is in your pocket): without looking at it, you simply can't. Fortunately, Apple has addressed the most important drawback with this design: a hardware volume control. The screen's resolution remains at 480x320, which is very good (certainly better than my iPod Classic's). Interestingly, I've found out that ripping videos to this resolution does not necessarily yield noticeably better results than for the iPod classic's (320x240) screen, so I now rip to that resolution, conserving some memory.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;iPod / iTunes&lt;br /&gt;After one year of owning the original Touch I have to remind myself that this device originally is an iPod -- or rather a digital music player. As it turns out, although I also use it for music playing, this function has more and more been relegated to a background task -- a task, nontheless, that it handles really well. The coverflow, browsing and display functionality has evolved nicely from the original (1.0 and 2.0) versions, and are still the best in the market. The interface improvements support nice touches such as displaying a song's lyrics on single tap, bringing up the volume/cue controls on double-tap of the home button, an alphabetic slide rule when browsing titles, etc. Still missing is a search function, though. And, especially in light of the gorgeous display capabilities and the recent addition of a new visualitzer (in additional to the existing ones in iTunes), I would have loved to see a visualizer on the Touch as well. The biggest (and in my oppinion delibarate (as in spiteful)) omission is this: you still can't enable 'hard drive mode', i.e. use the Touch as a mass storage device. The biggest boon is improved battery life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Video is crisp (still no contrast control, though), and audio playback is just as you expect (again: I'm no audiophile. I'm absolutely happy with most player's audio capabilities). Again I'm not using the Apple-provided white and quite sub-par headphones. I'm using separately purchased ones. New for the second gen is a built-in speaker. Audio quality here is not actually terrible, but close. The sound is tinny, weak, and just somehow comes out of the iPod (mono, of course). I believe that the addition of the speaker has a specific reason different from HiFi: it makes playing games on the Touch without headphones so much more enjoyable. But for listening to music I would prefer headphones or active speakers. To be honest, I prefer not listening to music from that speaker.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;iTunes integration is top-notch as before. Some sort of bug-fix now has made data backup much faster, and both iTunes and the Touch now sport a new kind of smart playlist that is called 'Genius'. Initially, I wasn't impressed by this feature. Although iTunes 8 has had this feature I regarded it primarily as a well executed new way to sell song and hence didn't use it. On my iPod, however (which only carries a subset of my library due to memory contraints), this feature literally rocks. On my first day alone it had me re-discover five songs I never knew I had (much less liked).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On the downside, the Touch still does not support playlist groups, which is a constant annoyance to me. I'm also disappointed to see that the Touch still can't synch wirelessly, nor can it be used to access shared playlists (other than downloading them, of course). An application in the App store offers this functionality, albeit only for non-DRM'd titles, proving the point that this is possible.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Images (from iPhoto) can also be synched to the Touch, and nothing is more fun than showing off your iPod's capabilities using a nice picture and 'pinch' and 'swipe'. Interestingly (or rather: unfortunately), iTunes appears to down-sample large images to a smaller resolution, probably to conserve memory. This may make sense, but I would like to be able to have more control over this feature (i.e. decide myself what the image's resolution on the iPod should be).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Accessories - the Big Bad Ugly&lt;br /&gt;Unfortunately, Apple has changed the pin-out (*again*) for the iPod connector. As a result, some 'made for iPod' accessories either don't work, or don't work fully any more. For example, my Altec Lansing active speakers can't charge the Touch any more (it was able to charge the 1st gen Touch). This is truly, truly annoying as you don't know if your iPod works with your 'made for iPod' devices any longer, and makes purchasing new accessories a game of chance. My car has a (hideously expensive) iPod integration that luckily still works (including re-charging). Still, the iPod connector compatibility (or lack thereof) is becoming a big mess. Just imagine you want to buy an accessory for your kid or friend, and too late find out that it does not work with it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;WiFi / Internet&lt;br /&gt;A year ago I purchased an iPod, and got a fully integrated web accesory kit. As it turned out, the addition of WiFi and full internet access is a killer feature to me. The web browser (a mobile version of Safari) is very capable. Much has been said about the fact that Mobile Safari does not support Flash. This is annoying if you visit sites that use it. The pinch/slide gesture-based interface works so well that I regularely use the Touch for normal web surfing. The general experience has increased over the past few month, no doubt in no small amounts due to the fact that many sites have beed re-designed with the iPhone in mind. Since the Touch's browser is exactly the same, it inherits the benefit. WiFi speed is good (although it still uses the 802.11b/g, not the n variant) - and mostly depends on the hotspot you are connected to. It remembers the hotspots it has connected to (much like a laptop would), and can also connect using WPA. There are other Web enabled applications that come with the iPod (Maps, which can pinpoint your location by the position of hotspots close to you), Stocks, YouTube, and Weather, which are nice, but remarkable. WiFi reception range is average, but definitely below that of some PC laptops.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then, the Touch also comes with Mail, Calendar and Adressboock, and these do become killer fieatures, especially when coupled with an Exchange server or (as Apple would prefer) MobileMe. Mail supports 'push' technology, meaning that (almost) as soon an there is an incoming mail (and your Touch is connected to a hotspot), you are notified by a little discreep 'bleep'. Reading emails, including mails with rich content works very well. Composing any but the shortes emails, on the other hand, is bothersome, verging on annoying due to the small virtual keyboard). Still, simply being able to do this makes all the difference. Live Calender updates have saved my bacon a few times already, as you do not have to remember to actively synch your iPod after you have made a change to the calender.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Integration with Exchange (at the point of writing) remains a tad spotty, with no messages appearing for s few hours, and then suddenly many appearing at once (I initially suspected a configuration issue on the Exchange Server, but this appears not to be the case). Depending upon how you configure MobileMe on your Mac, the results are similar to what you can expect from Exchange (with the difference, of course, that Apple is running the servers for you). Unfortunately, MobileMe currently does not synch your Notes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nicely executed is the integrated iTunes store. While possibly just another mechanism to generate sales, I simply love the fact that if I hear or remember a song, I can almost always instantly purchase it and have it on my touch within seconds. Songs purchased on the Touch synchronize back to your main library in iTunes (into a rather silly 'Purchased on Touch' playlist). If a download has to discontinue because the network connection was lost (or for any other reasons), it will continue as soon as the connection to the Internet is restored.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Interestingly, the touch sports (I'm a sucker for lame puns) the required hardware to connect to the 'Nike + iPod' sports accessories built-in (i.e. you do not have to connect the dongle). I say interestingly because these devices utilize the bluetooth frequency band, yet the Touch does not support bluetooth devices (headphones, mikes, car integration and printers come to mind). Since I use a shuffle for work-out, this is not a must-have feature for me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Applications/App Store&lt;br /&gt;If Mail, Calendar and Browser are killer apps, Apple has added another killer feature to the Touch (and iPhone) that expands the device's usability (and customizability) by orders of magnitude: the App store. In appearance similar to the iTunes Store, here you can choose from literally hundrets of applictions (of greatly varying quality, though), purchase and install them instantly. Prices run from free to roughly 10 USD (there are some more expensive titles, but the majority are priced at a couple of USD). The apps are presented in three different ways ('featured', 'top', browse by category), plus you have the ability to search for keywords.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although the 'signal to noise' ratio isn't that great (there are quite a lot of useless or awfully executed applications), there are some jaw-droppingly good apps that truly enhance your Touch. Among the first to mention is Apple's own (free) 'Remote' app, which allows you to remote-control iTunes on your Mac or Apple TV - with real-time full visual feedback, and full search capability (allegedly, it is also a real boon for Apple TV users, as it provides a virtual keyboard as input means. Not having Apple TV, I can't comment on this). Then there is an application that allows you to stream all your music (well, the unprotecte at least) to your Touch - over the Internet to wherever you are (interestingly, this App was not produced by Apple).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Greatly enhancing the Touch's usability are eBook readers (the Touch is almost perfect for rading books, giving you that 'Star Trek' info pad feeling) as well as off-line news readers. Another important category are applications that enable you to easily transfer (and view) files from your Mac/PC to the Touch. I would have expected Apple to integrate this feature into iTunes (perhaps rudimentary support for PDF), but third party providers are more than happy to bridge this gap for you. And for the geeks there are VNC and SSH clients that finally allow them to control their server cluster using an iPod.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For those who want radio, there are lots of offerings for IP radios. Of course this means that your iPod must remain in range of a hotspot to use this feature. Mine does, so I alos now have radio -- and re-discovered just why I never missed it. I'm simply not a radio guy, I guess. I do know that many people miss it, and wish apple had gone the last mile and also added an FM tuner.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Two Apps I'm sure that will arrive soon at the App store is due to another addition to the Touch: support for extenal microphones. Apple's hi-end earphones have both a remote and mike built in, and are said to be compatible with the 2nd (and only 2nd) gen Touch. Audio note pads, and VoIP apps (a la Skype) that allows phone functionality over WiFi are sure to follow soon (note: I have seen these apps available in the US stores; sadly they are not yet available here in Switzerland Also, I interpret Apple's docs that the 2nd gen Touch supports external microphones, as they have not yet shipped the combined mike/remote headphones to me).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And then there are games. They currently are the biggest category of all applications. The Touch, with it's integrated accelerometer, 480x320 color screen and touch interface makes a nice gaming device, and developers have come up with some truly fun and innovative games ('Toy Bot' may serve as a great example). Apple may have realized that this is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the Touch: the Gen 2 device sports a speaker that makes little sense - except to improve the gaming experience (believe me: playing an accelerometer-based game with headphones on can be verry little fun when it gets exciting). And improving the experience it does. The Touch is ill suited for classic 'control pad' based games (e.g. Tetris, Pac Man), and most of their Touch adaptations suffer accordingly. Other games, however, adapt nicely to touch/accelerometer input (Monkey Ball, Crash Cart etc), or are a natural fit (Labyrinth, Sudoku, Solitair, Othello)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Super-geeks can also download the iPhone/Touch SDK and create their own applications. This is not for the faint of heart, as you first download a few gigabytes (Apple's XCode development environment), and then will have to code in Objective-C (an extension to standard C) and use the Cocoa framework. Plus, you'll need a Mac to do so. The environment is actually very good, and includes an iPhone simulator to test your software before deployment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I should mention that most of the improvements (with the exception of the hardware upgrades: mike support, built-in nike support, volume buttons and battery life) can be had for free on your 1st gen Touch (if you have the 2.0 Update), or a couple of bucks if you havn't upgraded yet. Unless you (like me) want the larger memory (my first gen only has 16GB), the decision to upgrade to 2nd gen may be difficult.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Summary:&lt;br /&gt;The 2nd generation iPod Touch is an almost perfect device. It combines top-notch video/audio, world-class UI, great casual gaming, hundrets of apps, and full access to the Internet into a single, beautiful package. To sum it up neatly: Untouchable. Well -- almost. It has one big flaw if you have invested in accessories: it may not be compatible with them, as Apple has changed the iPod connector pin-out (again). With those reservations, I recommend the Touch to anyone. Also great: owners of the 1st gen Touch can get most of these goodies with a simple, inexpensive software upgrade.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hits&lt;br /&gt;+ great display&lt;br /&gt;+ good audio&lt;br /&gt;+ gesture-based interface&lt;br /&gt;+ accelerometer for controls&lt;br /&gt;+ great integration with your music library (via iTunes)&lt;br /&gt;+ long battery life&lt;br /&gt;+ wireless music store&lt;br /&gt;+ wireless App store (killer feature)&lt;br /&gt;+ Speaker for gaming&lt;br /&gt;+ Mail, Calendar and Address book with Push&lt;br /&gt;+ WiFi Internet (killer feature)&lt;br /&gt;+ Remote App (free) for your PC/Mac's iTunes/AppleTV&lt;br /&gt;+ SDK freely available for anyone&lt;br /&gt;+ Microphone and remote support&lt;br /&gt;+ Nike + iPod without dongle&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Misses&lt;br /&gt;- incompatibility with 'made for iPod' devices (bad, bad, bad)&lt;br /&gt;- stainless steel backplate (fingerprints and scratches easily)&lt;br /&gt;- no wireless synching&lt;br /&gt;- no wireless playback of streamed iTunes content (an Appstore application can stream unprotected content, though)&lt;br /&gt;- no visualizer&lt;br /&gt;- no search function&lt;br /&gt;- no playlist groups (why, oh why?)&lt;br /&gt;- no GPS nor FM radio&lt;br /&gt;- Notes not synched with MobileMe&lt;br /&gt;- no hard drive mode&lt;br /&gt;- no synching documents (except third party Apps)&lt;br /&gt;- downsampling of photos&lt;br /&gt;- currently tops out at 32GB (would have preferred 64)&lt;br /&gt;- no bluetooth&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Updated iPod Touch Delivers Nice New Features&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The iPod Touch debuted only one year ago, and this is the first update. I was excited to pick up the new iPod Touch at the Apple Store because I had never owned a first generation, though I do own iPhones.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I want to concentrate primarily on the new features:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;First, physical volume buttons are now placed on the side of the iPod Touch as they are on the iPhone. This is very convenient. It allows you to adjust the volume of your music, without having to pull the entire device out of your pocket and activate the screen. A time saver.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Second, many people requested a built-in speaker for the iPod Touch like is available on the iPhone. Apple listened. However, there is one important point to make on this! The iPod Touch is incredibly small, and Apple is forced to put an incredibly small speaker. The speaker in the iPod Touch sounds worst than the speaker in the iPhone. I have compared it side by side, and it's fairly significant, and the iPhone speaker isn't that great to begin with. However, in a quiet room, the speaker is still useful for previewing a song you might want to buy, or for playing games. However, still, if you want great sound, you need to connect your headphones.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Genius - This new feature is really surprisingly good. When you're listening to a song you enjoy, select the genius option. It will create a playlist for you, with songs that go together nicely with the one you started with. It helps you rediscover great music from your collection with a playlist suited to the mood you're in. I didn't think it would do a good job compiling this list, but it has been quite impressive.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Applications - It's great to have the ability to buy (or get some free) applications right on the iPod Touch. Furthermore, with the software update this new iPod Touch comes with, the Application installation process is so much smoother than it had been even on my iPhone. It now works how you want it to, seamlessly. I like having a weather application that includes doppler radar images, and that is free. I also have several games on it. There is a great variety of applications available from hundreds of third-parties right on the iPod itself, so you are certain to find something that interests you. I really like the new release of Spore, for the iPod Touch and iPhone. Apple is really pushing the games and quietly suggest they are challenging Nintendo and Sony. They are innovative and interesting games, but I think they have a ways to go, to challenge those game makers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nike + is now built in too, so if you have the shoes and the puck, the iPod Touch is ready to receive the data from it. Battery life is improved to 36 hours audio and 6 hours video according to Apple. I find the audio number fairly accurate if you don't light up the display much, but the video number is a slight bit harder to achieve.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course, the new ipod Touch does look and feel even better than the first generation, from my small experiences with the previous one. I also think it feels cooler than my iPhones, but obviously your interpretation may very. I like the metal back on the iPod Touch. It looks classy, though it is prone to scratches.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of my favorite features continues to be, when in my home on Wi-Fi, to reach down for the Touch, use Safari web browser and look something up. It's great.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Overall, it was a solid update for the iPod Touch. I wish the speaker could be better on it, but I believe that is due to the physical restrictions of the small device. I could have knocked it to four stars for that, but I think most people realize a built in speaker isn't the way you want to listen to most audio on an iPod to begin with. I'm impressed by the second generation iPod Touch, and I think with the third party applications getting better and becoming more popular, more people will consider the Touch. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Hope you live in a temperate climate...&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star10_tpng.png" alt="1" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Obviously from all these other reviews this is by far the most functional product out there, and I'm not disputing that at all, I loved my Ipod touch, but they have a ridiculously short lifespan. 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&lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Almost "Untouchable"&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One year ago I purchased the 16GB original iPod Touch. At that time, I found that even though it had some flaws, the over-all package made it one of the best iPods available. Now, one year later, Apple has released the next generation Touch. I've now had it for a few days, and here's what I found: the second gen iPod Touch is a marked improvement over the the first gen, and comes even closer to perfection. Keeping this in mind, this review will show one big, and a number of smaller shortcomings. It may also be difficult to justify upgrading from the 1st to 2nd gen unless you simply must have one of the few hardware improvements, and can live with the fact that you may have to re-purchase some of your accessories.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Size and Dimensions&lt;br /&gt;The iPod Touch now sports a more rounded design on the back, making it look slightly thinner and more like the iPhone than the original did (it is not really thinner than it's predecessor, just looks that way). Unfortunately, the back plate is still made from stainless steel, and this plate attacts fingerprints and scratches almost magically. After one year of near-constant use the backplate of my first gen Touch looks a bit like a wild etch-a-sketch (I carry the Touch in my pocket). Interestingly, the glass on the front appears (after one year of heavy use) to be absolutely scratch-resistant. It's the backside (that also carries the custom engraving) that quickly becomes blemished. I would have preferred a brushed metal/aluminium backplate. I had to look it up, but the new Touch is slightly lighter (a few grams) - but it looks thinner (thanks to the tapered edge design). The rounded edges make it fit my palm slightly better, making it feel just right (to be honest, the original Touch was already very, very good in this respect). Other than that the outside dimensions exactly match that of the original Touch. The most visible change from the front is that the steel from the backplate now frames the glass much like it did on the original iPhone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Touch Screen and Controls&lt;br /&gt;The screen is simply gorgeous. It's bright, crisp, has great contrast, and can adapt it's brightness to the ambient light. In direct sunlight, much like it's predecessor it becomes difficult to read correctly. In shade it's perfectly readable -- a feat considering how bright a display has to be to achieve that. Color temperature of the display has shifted slightly downwards (or, to sound less pompuous: the display's colors have shifted slightly from a blueish to a golden tinge, something you wouldn't notice unless you have the two devices side by side).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The touch screen is very responsive, and as I stated before, absolutely scratch-resistant. Surviving a full year in my pocket along with metallic objects such as my keys is a testament to it's durability (looking at the stainles steel backside is a constant reminder just how badly it could have been scratched). As with the original Touch, the same problems occur when you try to control the device 'blind' (i.e. while it is in your pocket): without looking at it, you simply can't. Fortunately, Apple has addressed the most important drawback with this design: a hardware volume control. The screen's resolution remains at 480x320, which is very good (certainly better than my iPod Classic's). Interestingly, I've found out that ripping videos to this resolution does not necessarily yield noticeably better results than for the iPod classic's (320x240) screen, so I now rip to that resolution, conserving some memory.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;iPod / iTunes&lt;br /&gt;After one year of owning the original Touch I have to remind myself that this device originally is an iPod -- or rather a digital music player. As it turns out, although I also use it for music playing, this function has more and more been relegated to a background task -- a task, nontheless, that it handles really well. The coverflow, browsing and display functionality has evolved nicely from the original (1.0 and 2.0) versions, and are still the best in the market. The interface improvements support nice touches such as displaying a song's lyrics on single tap, bringing up the volume/cue controls on double-tap of the home button, an alphabetic slide rule when browsing titles, etc. Still missing is a search function, though. And, especially in light of the gorgeous display capabilities and the recent addition of a new visualitzer (in additional to the existing ones in iTunes), I would have loved to see a visualizer on the Touch as well. The biggest (and in my oppinion delibarate (as in spiteful)) omission is this: you still can't enable 'hard drive mode', i.e. use the Touch as a mass storage device. The biggest boon is improved battery life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Video is crisp (still no contrast control, though), and audio playback is just as you expect (again: I'm no audiophile. I'm absolutely happy with most player's audio capabilities). Again I'm not using the Apple-provided white and quite sub-par headphones. I'm using separately purchased ones. New for the second gen is a built-in speaker. Audio quality here is not actually terrible, but close. The sound is tinny, weak, and just somehow comes out of the iPod (mono, of course). I believe that the addition of the speaker has a specific reason different from HiFi: it makes playing games on the Touch without headphones so much more enjoyable. But for listening to music I would prefer headphones or active speakers. To be honest, I prefer not listening to music from that speaker.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;iTunes integration is top-notch as before. Some sort of bug-fix now has made data backup much faster, and both iTunes and the Touch now sport a new kind of smart playlist that is called 'Genius'. Initially, I wasn't impressed by this feature. Although iTunes 8 has had this feature I regarded it primarily as a well executed new way to sell song and hence didn't use it. On my iPod, however (which only carries a subset of my library due to memory contraints), this feature literally rocks. On my first day alone it had me re-discover five songs I never knew I had (much less liked).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On the downside, the Touch still does not support playlist groups, which is a constant annoyance to me. I'm also disappointed to see that the Touch still can't synch wirelessly, nor can it be used to access shared playlists (other than downloading them, of course). An application in the App store offers this functionality, albeit only for non-DRM'd titles, proving the point that this is possible.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Images (from iPhoto) can also be synched to the Touch, and nothing is more fun than showing off your iPod's capabilities using a nice picture and 'pinch' and 'swipe'. Interestingly (or rather: unfortunately), iTunes appears to down-sample large images to a smaller resolution, probably to conserve memory. This may make sense, but I would like to be able to have more control over this feature (i.e. decide myself what the image's resolution on the iPod should be).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Accessories - the Big Bad Ugly&lt;br /&gt;Unfortunately, Apple has changed the pin-out (*again*) for the iPod connector. As a result, some 'made for iPod' accessories either don't work, or don't work fully any more. For example, my Altec Lansing active speakers can't charge the Touch any more (it was able to charge the 1st gen Touch). This is truly, truly annoying as you don't know if your iPod works with your 'made for iPod' devices any longer, and makes purchasing new accessories a game of chance. My car has a (hideously expensive) iPod integration that luckily still works (including re-charging). Still, the iPod connector compatibility (or lack thereof) is becoming a big mess. Just imagine you want to buy an accessory for your kid or friend, and too late find out that it does not work with it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;WiFi / Internet&lt;br /&gt;A year ago I purchased an iPod, and got a fully integrated web accesory kit. As it turned out, the addition of WiFi and full internet access is a killer feature to me. The web browser (a mobile version of Safari) is very capable. Much has been said about the fact that Mobile Safari does not support Flash. This is annoying if you visit sites that use it. The pinch/slide gesture-based interface works so well that I regularely use the Touch for normal web surfing. The general experience has increased over the past few month, no doubt in no small amounts due to the fact that many sites have beed re-designed with the iPhone in mind. Since the Touch's browser is exactly the same, it inherits the benefit. WiFi speed is good (although it still uses the 802.11b/g, not the n variant) - and mostly depends on the hotspot you are connected to. It remembers the hotspots it has connected to (much like a laptop would), and can also connect using WPA. There are other Web enabled applications that come with the iPod (Maps, which can pinpoint your location by the position of hotspots close to you), Stocks, YouTube, and Weather, which are nice, but remarkable. WiFi reception range is average, but definitely below that of some PC laptops.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then, the Touch also comes with Mail, Calendar and Adressboock, and these do become killer fieatures, especially when coupled with an Exchange server or (as Apple would prefer) MobileMe. Mail supports 'push' technology, meaning that (almost) as soon an there is an incoming mail (and your Touch is connected to a hotspot), you are notified by a little discreep 'bleep'. Reading emails, including mails with rich content works very well. Composing any but the shortes emails, on the other hand, is bothersome, verging on annoying due to the small virtual keyboard). Still, simply being able to do this makes all the difference. Live Calender updates have saved my bacon a few times already, as you do not have to remember to actively synch your iPod after you have made a change to the calender.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Integration with Exchange (at the point of writing) remains a tad spotty, with no messages appearing for s few hours, and then suddenly many appearing at once (I initially suspected a configuration issue on the Exchange Server, but this appears not to be the case). Depending upon how you configure MobileMe on your Mac, the results are similar to what you can expect from Exchange (with the difference, of course, that Apple is running the servers for you). Unfortunately, MobileMe currently does not synch your Notes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nicely executed is the integrated iTunes store. While possibly just another mechanism to generate sales, I simply love the fact that if I hear or remember a song, I can almost always instantly purchase it and have it on my touch within seconds. Songs purchased on the Touch synchronize back to your main library in iTunes (into a rather silly 'Purchased on Touch' playlist). If a download has to discontinue because the network connection was lost (or for any other reasons), it will continue as soon as the connection to the Internet is restored.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Interestingly, the touch sports (I'm a sucker for lame puns) the required hardware to connect to the 'Nike + iPod' sports accessories built-in (i.e. you do not have to connect the dongle). I say interestingly because these devices utilize the bluetooth frequency band, yet the Touch does not support bluetooth devices (headphones, mikes, car integration and printers come to mind). Since I use a shuffle for work-out, this is not a must-have feature for me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Applications/App Store&lt;br /&gt;If Mail, Calendar and Browser are killer apps, Apple has added another killer feature to the Touch (and iPhone) that expands the device's usability (and customizability) by orders of magnitude: the App store. In appearance similar to the iTunes Store, here you can choose from literally hundrets of applictions (of greatly varying quality, though), purchase and install them instantly. Prices run from free to roughly 10 USD (there are some more expensive titles, but the majority are priced at a couple of USD). The apps are presented in three different ways ('featured', 'top', browse by category), plus you have the ability to search for keywords.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although the 'signal to noise' ratio isn't that great (there are quite a lot of useless or awfully executed applications), there are some jaw-droppingly good apps that truly enhance your Touch. Among the first to mention is Apple's own (free) 'Remote' app, which allows you to remote-control iTunes on your Mac or Apple TV - with real-time full visual feedback, and full search capability (allegedly, it is also a real boon for Apple TV users, as it provides a virtual keyboard as input means. Not having Apple TV, I can't comment on this). Then there is an application that allows you to stream all your music (well, the unprotecte at least) to your Touch - over the Internet to wherever you are (interestingly, this App was not produced by Apple).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Greatly enhancing the Touch's usability are eBook readers (the Touch is almost perfect for rading books, giving you that 'Star Trek' info pad feeling) as well as off-line news readers. Another important category are applications that enable you to easily transfer (and view) files from your Mac/PC to the Touch. I would have expected Apple to integrate this feature into iTunes (perhaps rudimentary support for PDF), but third party providers are more than happy to bridge this gap for you. And for the geeks there are VNC and SSH clients that finally allow them to control their server cluster using an iPod.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For those who want radio, there are lots of offerings for IP radios. Of course this means that your iPod must remain in range of a hotspot to use this feature. Mine does, so I alos now have radio -- and re-discovered just why I never missed it. I'm simply not a radio guy, I guess. I do know that many people miss it, and wish apple had gone the last mile and also added an FM tuner.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Two Apps I'm sure that will arrive soon at the App store is due to another addition to the Touch: support for extenal microphones. Apple's hi-end earphones have both a remote and mike built in, and are said to be compatible with the 2nd (and only 2nd) gen Touch. Audio note pads, and VoIP apps (a la Skype) that allows phone functionality over WiFi are sure to follow soon (note: I have seen these apps available in the US stores; sadly they are not yet available here in Switzerland Also, I interpret Apple's docs that the 2nd gen Touch supports external microphones, as they have not yet shipped the combined mike/remote headphones to me).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And then there are games. They currently are the biggest category of all applications. The Touch, with it's integrated accelerometer, 480x320 color screen and touch interface makes a nice gaming device, and developers have come up with some truly fun and innovative games ('Toy Bot' may serve as a great example). Apple may have realized that this is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the Touch: the Gen 2 device sports a speaker that makes little sense - except to improve the gaming experience (believe me: playing an accelerometer-based game with headphones on can be verry little fun when it gets exciting). And improving the experience it does. The Touch is ill suited for classic 'control pad' based games (e.g. Tetris, Pac Man), and most of their Touch adaptations suffer accordingly. Other games, however, adapt nicely to touch/accelerometer input (Monkey Ball, Crash Cart etc), or are a natural fit (Labyrinth, Sudoku, Solitair, Othello)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Super-geeks can also download the iPhone/Touch SDK and create their own applications. This is not for the faint of heart, as you first download a few gigabytes (Apple's XCode development environment), and then will have to code in Objective-C (an extension to standard C) and use the Cocoa framework. Plus, you'll need a Mac to do so. The environment is actually very good, and includes an iPhone simulator to test your software before deployment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I should mention that most of the improvements (with the exception of the hardware upgrades: mike support, built-in nike support, volume buttons and battery life) can be had for free on your 1st gen Touch (if you have the 2.0 Update), or a couple of bucks if you havn't upgraded yet. Unless you (like me) want the larger memory (my first gen only has 16GB), the decision to upgrade to 2nd gen may be difficult.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Summary:&lt;br /&gt;The 2nd generation iPod Touch is an almost perfect device. It combines top-notch video/audio, world-class UI, great casual gaming, hundrets of apps, and full access to the Internet into a single, beautiful package. To sum it up neatly: Untouchable. Well -- almost. It has one big flaw if you have invested in accessories: it may not be compatible with them, as Apple has changed the iPod connector pin-out (again). With those reservations, I recommend the Touch to anyone. Also great: owners of the 1st gen Touch can get most of these goodies with a simple, inexpensive software upgrade.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hits&lt;br /&gt;+ great display&lt;br /&gt;+ good audio&lt;br /&gt;+ gesture-based interface&lt;br /&gt;+ accelerometer for controls&lt;br /&gt;+ great integration with your music library (via iTunes)&lt;br /&gt;+ long battery life&lt;br /&gt;+ wireless music store&lt;br /&gt;+ wireless App store (killer feature)&lt;br /&gt;+ Speaker for gaming&lt;br /&gt;+ Mail, Calendar and Address book with Push&lt;br /&gt;+ WiFi Internet (killer feature)&lt;br /&gt;+ Remote App (free) for your PC/Mac's iTunes/AppleTV&lt;br /&gt;+ SDK freely available for anyone&lt;br /&gt;+ Microphone and remote support&lt;br /&gt;+ Nike + iPod without dongle&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Misses&lt;br /&gt;- incompatibility with 'made for iPod' devices (bad, bad, bad)&lt;br /&gt;- stainless steel backplate (fingerprints and scratches easily)&lt;br /&gt;- no wireless synching&lt;br /&gt;- no wireless playback of streamed iTunes content (an Appstore application can stream unprotected content, though)&lt;br /&gt;- no visualizer&lt;br /&gt;- no search function&lt;br /&gt;- no playlist groups (why, oh why?)&lt;br /&gt;- no GPS nor FM radio&lt;br /&gt;- Notes not synched with MobileMe&lt;br /&gt;- no hard drive mode&lt;br /&gt;- no synching documents (except third party Apps)&lt;br /&gt;- downsampling of photos&lt;br /&gt;- currently tops out at 32GB (would have preferred 64)&lt;br /&gt;- no bluetooth&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Updated iPod Touch Delivers Nice New Features&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The iPod Touch debuted only one year ago, and this is the first update. I was excited to pick up the new iPod Touch at the Apple Store because I had never owned a first generation, though I do own iPhones.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I want to concentrate primarily on the new features:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;First, physical volume buttons are now placed on the side of the iPod Touch as they are on the iPhone. This is very convenient. It allows you to adjust the volume of your music, without having to pull the entire device out of your pocket and activate the screen. A time saver.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Second, many people requested a built-in speaker for the iPod Touch like is available on the iPhone. Apple listened. However, there is one important point to make on this! The iPod Touch is incredibly small, and Apple is forced to put an incredibly small speaker. The speaker in the iPod Touch sounds worst than the speaker in the iPhone. I have compared it side by side, and it's fairly significant, and the iPhone speaker isn't that great to begin with. However, in a quiet room, the speaker is still useful for previewing a song you might want to buy, or for playing games. However, still, if you want great sound, you need to connect your headphones.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Genius - This new feature is really surprisingly good. When you're listening to a song you enjoy, select the genius option. It will create a playlist for you, with songs that go together nicely with the one you started with. It helps you rediscover great music from your collection with a playlist suited to the mood you're in. I didn't think it would do a good job compiling this list, but it has been quite impressive.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Applications - It's great to have the ability to buy (or get some free) applications right on the iPod Touch. Furthermore, with the software update this new iPod Touch comes with, the Application installation process is so much smoother than it had been even on my iPhone. It now works how you want it to, seamlessly. I like having a weather application that includes doppler radar images, and that is free. I also have several games on it. There is a great variety of applications available from hundreds of third-parties right on the iPod itself, so you are certain to find something that interests you. I really like the new release of Spore, for the iPod Touch and iPhone. Apple is really pushing the games and quietly suggest they are challenging Nintendo and Sony. They are innovative and interesting games, but I think they have a ways to go, to challenge those game makers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nike + is now built in too, so if you have the shoes and the puck, the iPod Touch is ready to receive the data from it. Battery life is improved to 36 hours audio and 6 hours video according to Apple. I find the audio number fairly accurate if you don't light up the display much, but the video number is a slight bit harder to achieve.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course, the new ipod Touch does look and feel even better than the first generation, from my small experiences with the previous one. I also think it feels cooler than my iPhones, but obviously your interpretation may very. I like the metal back on the iPod Touch. It looks classy, though it is prone to scratches.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of my favorite features continues to be, when in my home on Wi-Fi, to reach down for the Touch, use Safari web browser and look something up. It's great.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Overall, it was a solid update for the iPod Touch. I wish the speaker could be better on it, but I believe that is due to the physical restrictions of the small device. I could have knocked it to four stars for that, but I think most people realize a built in speaker isn't the way you want to listen to most audio on an iPod to begin with. I'm impressed by the second generation iPod Touch, and I think with the third party applications getting better and becoming more popular, more people will consider the Touch. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Hope you live in a temperate climate...&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star10_tpng.png" alt="1" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Obviously from all these other reviews this is by far the most functional product out there, and I'm not disputing that at all, I loved my Ipod touch, but they have a ridiculously short lifespan. 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At that time, I found that even though it had some flaws, the over-all package made it one of the best iPods available. Now, one year later, Apple has released the next generation Touch. I've now had it for a few days, and here's what I found: the second gen iPod Touch is a marked improvement over the the first gen, and comes even closer to perfection. Keeping this in mind, this review will show one big, and a number of smaller shortcomings. It may also be difficult to justify upgrading from the 1st to 2nd gen unless you simply must have one of the few hardware improvements, and can live with the fact that you may have to re-purchase some of your accessories.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Size and Dimensions&lt;br /&gt;The iPod Touch now sports a more rounded design on the back, making it look slightly thinner and more like the iPhone than the original did (it is not really thinner than it's predecessor, just looks that way). Unfortunately, the back plate is still made from stainless steel, and this plate attacts fingerprints and scratches almost magically. After one year of near-constant use the backplate of my first gen Touch looks a bit like a wild etch-a-sketch (I carry the Touch in my pocket). Interestingly, the glass on the front appears (after one year of heavy use) to be absolutely scratch-resistant. It's the backside (that also carries the custom engraving) that quickly becomes blemished. I would have preferred a brushed metal/aluminium backplate. I had to look it up, but the new Touch is slightly lighter (a few grams) - but it looks thinner (thanks to the tapered edge design). The rounded edges make it fit my palm slightly better, making it feel just right (to be honest, the original Touch was already very, very good in this respect). Other than that the outside dimensions exactly match that of the original Touch. The most visible change from the front is that the steel from the backplate now frames the glass much like it did on the original iPhone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Touch Screen and Controls&lt;br /&gt;The screen is simply gorgeous. It's bright, crisp, has great contrast, and can adapt it's brightness to the ambient light. In direct sunlight, much like it's predecessor it becomes difficult to read correctly. In shade it's perfectly readable -- a feat considering how bright a display has to be to achieve that. Color temperature of the display has shifted slightly downwards (or, to sound less pompuous: the display's colors have shifted slightly from a blueish to a golden tinge, something you wouldn't notice unless you have the two devices side by side).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The touch screen is very responsive, and as I stated before, absolutely scratch-resistant. Surviving a full year in my pocket along with metallic objects such as my keys is a testament to it's durability (looking at the stainles steel backside is a constant reminder just how badly it could have been scratched). As with the original Touch, the same problems occur when you try to control the device 'blind' (i.e. while it is in your pocket): without looking at it, you simply can't. Fortunately, Apple has addressed the most important drawback with this design: a hardware volume control. The screen's resolution remains at 480x320, which is very good (certainly better than my iPod Classic's). Interestingly, I've found out that ripping videos to this resolution does not necessarily yield noticeably better results than for the iPod classic's (320x240) screen, so I now rip to that resolution, conserving some memory.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;iPod / iTunes&lt;br /&gt;After one year of owning the original Touch I have to remind myself that this device originally is an iPod -- or rather a digital music player. As it turns out, although I also use it for music playing, this function has more and more been relegated to a background task -- a task, nontheless, that it handles really well. The coverflow, browsing and display functionality has evolved nicely from the original (1.0 and 2.0) versions, and are still the best in the market. The interface improvements support nice touches such as displaying a song's lyrics on single tap, bringing up the volume/cue controls on double-tap of the home button, an alphabetic slide rule when browsing titles, etc. Still missing is a search function, though. And, especially in light of the gorgeous display capabilities and the recent addition of a new visualitzer (in additional to the existing ones in iTunes), I would have loved to see a visualizer on the Touch as well. The biggest (and in my oppinion delibarate (as in spiteful)) omission is this: you still can't enable 'hard drive mode', i.e. use the Touch as a mass storage device. The biggest boon is improved battery life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Video is crisp (still no contrast control, though), and audio playback is just as you expect (again: I'm no audiophile. I'm absolutely happy with most player's audio capabilities). Again I'm not using the Apple-provided white and quite sub-par headphones. I'm using separately purchased ones. New for the second gen is a built-in speaker. Audio quality here is not actually terrible, but close. The sound is tinny, weak, and just somehow comes out of the iPod (mono, of course). I believe that the addition of the speaker has a specific reason different from HiFi: it makes playing games on the Touch without headphones so much more enjoyable. But for listening to music I would prefer headphones or active speakers. To be honest, I prefer not listening to music from that speaker.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;iTunes integration is top-notch as before. Some sort of bug-fix now has made data backup much faster, and both iTunes and the Touch now sport a new kind of smart playlist that is called 'Genius'. Initially, I wasn't impressed by this feature. Although iTunes 8 has had this feature I regarded it primarily as a well executed new way to sell song and hence didn't use it. On my iPod, however (which only carries a subset of my library due to memory contraints), this feature literally rocks. On my first day alone it had me re-discover five songs I never knew I had (much less liked).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On the downside, the Touch still does not support playlist groups, which is a constant annoyance to me. I'm also disappointed to see that the Touch still can't synch wirelessly, nor can it be used to access shared playlists (other than downloading them, of course). An application in the App store offers this functionality, albeit only for non-DRM'd titles, proving the point that this is possible.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Images (from iPhoto) can also be synched to the Touch, and nothing is more fun than showing off your iPod's capabilities using a nice picture and 'pinch' and 'swipe'. Interestingly (or rather: unfortunately), iTunes appears to down-sample large images to a smaller resolution, probably to conserve memory. This may make sense, but I would like to be able to have more control over this feature (i.e. decide myself what the image's resolution on the iPod should be).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Accessories - the Big Bad Ugly&lt;br /&gt;Unfortunately, Apple has changed the pin-out (*again*) for the iPod connector. As a result, some 'made for iPod' accessories either don't work, or don't work fully any more. For example, my Altec Lansing active speakers can't charge the Touch any more (it was able to charge the 1st gen Touch). This is truly, truly annoying as you don't know if your iPod works with your 'made for iPod' devices any longer, and makes purchasing new accessories a game of chance. My car has a (hideously expensive) iPod integration that luckily still works (including re-charging). Still, the iPod connector compatibility (or lack thereof) is becoming a big mess. Just imagine you want to buy an accessory for your kid or friend, and too late find out that it does not work with it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;WiFi / Internet&lt;br /&gt;A year ago I purchased an iPod, and got a fully integrated web accesory kit. As it turned out, the addition of WiFi and full internet access is a killer feature to me. The web browser (a mobile version of Safari) is very capable. Much has been said about the fact that Mobile Safari does not support Flash. This is annoying if you visit sites that use it. The pinch/slide gesture-based interface works so well that I regularely use the Touch for normal web surfing. The general experience has increased over the past few month, no doubt in no small amounts due to the fact that many sites have beed re-designed with the iPhone in mind. Since the Touch's browser is exactly the same, it inherits the benefit. WiFi speed is good (although it still uses the 802.11b/g, not the n variant) - and mostly depends on the hotspot you are connected to. It remembers the hotspots it has connected to (much like a laptop would), and can also connect using WPA. There are other Web enabled applications that come with the iPod (Maps, which can pinpoint your location by the position of hotspots close to you), Stocks, YouTube, and Weather, which are nice, but remarkable. WiFi reception range is average, but definitely below that of some PC laptops.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then, the Touch also comes with Mail, Calendar and Adressboock, and these do become killer fieatures, especially when coupled with an Exchange server or (as Apple would prefer) MobileMe. Mail supports 'push' technology, meaning that (almost) as soon an there is an incoming mail (and your Touch is connected to a hotspot), you are notified by a little discreep 'bleep'. Reading emails, including mails with rich content works very well. Composing any but the shortes emails, on the other hand, is bothersome, verging on annoying due to the small virtual keyboard). Still, simply being able to do this makes all the difference. Live Calender updates have saved my bacon a few times already, as you do not have to remember to actively synch your iPod after you have made a change to the calender.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Integration with Exchange (at the point of writing) remains a tad spotty, with no messages appearing for s few hours, and then suddenly many appearing at once (I initially suspected a configuration issue on the Exchange Server, but this appears not to be the case). Depending upon how you configure MobileMe on your Mac, the results are similar to what you can expect from Exchange (with the difference, of course, that Apple is running the servers for you). Unfortunately, MobileMe currently does not synch your Notes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nicely executed is the integrated iTunes store. While possibly just another mechanism to generate sales, I simply love the fact that if I hear or remember a song, I can almost always instantly purchase it and have it on my touch within seconds. Songs purchased on the Touch synchronize back to your main library in iTunes (into a rather silly 'Purchased on Touch' playlist). If a download has to discontinue because the network connection was lost (or for any other reasons), it will continue as soon as the connection to the Internet is restored.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Interestingly, the touch sports (I'm a sucker for lame puns) the required hardware to connect to the 'Nike + iPod' sports accessories built-in (i.e. you do not have to connect the dongle). I say interestingly because these devices utilize the bluetooth frequency band, yet the Touch does not support bluetooth devices (headphones, mikes, car integration and printers come to mind). Since I use a shuffle for work-out, this is not a must-have feature for me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Applications/App Store&lt;br /&gt;If Mail, Calendar and Browser are killer apps, Apple has added another killer feature to the Touch (and iPhone) that expands the device's usability (and customizability) by orders of magnitude: the App store. In appearance similar to the iTunes Store, here you can choose from literally hundrets of applictions (of greatly varying quality, though), purchase and install them instantly. Prices run from free to roughly 10 USD (there are some more expensive titles, but the majority are priced at a couple of USD). The apps are presented in three different ways ('featured', 'top', browse by category), plus you have the ability to search for keywords.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although the 'signal to noise' ratio isn't that great (there are quite a lot of useless or awfully executed applications), there are some jaw-droppingly good apps that truly enhance your Touch. Among the first to mention is Apple's own (free) 'Remote' app, which allows you to remote-control iTunes on your Mac or Apple TV - with real-time full visual feedback, and full search capability (allegedly, it is also a real boon for Apple TV users, as it provides a virtual keyboard as input means. Not having Apple TV, I can't comment on this). Then there is an application that allows you to stream all your music (well, the unprotecte at least) to your Touch - over the Internet to wherever you are (interestingly, this App was not produced by Apple).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Greatly enhancing the Touch's usability are eBook readers (the Touch is almost perfect for rading books, giving you that 'Star Trek' info pad feeling) as well as off-line news readers. Another important category are applications that enable you to easily transfer (and view) files from your Mac/PC to the Touch. I would have expected Apple to integrate this feature into iTunes (perhaps rudimentary support for PDF), but third party providers are more than happy to bridge this gap for you. And for the geeks there are VNC and SSH clients that finally allow them to control their server cluster using an iPod.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For those who want radio, there are lots of offerings for IP radios. Of course this means that your iPod must remain in range of a hotspot to use this feature. Mine does, so I alos now have radio -- and re-discovered just why I never missed it. I'm simply not a radio guy, I guess. I do know that many people miss it, and wish apple had gone the last mile and also added an FM tuner.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Two Apps I'm sure that will arrive soon at the App store is due to another addition to the Touch: support for extenal microphones. Apple's hi-end earphones have both a remote and mike built in, and are said to be compatible with the 2nd (and only 2nd) gen Touch. Audio note pads, and VoIP apps (a la Skype) that allows phone functionality over WiFi are sure to follow soon (note: I have seen these apps available in the US stores; sadly they are not yet available here in Switzerland Also, I interpret Apple's docs that the 2nd gen Touch supports external microphones, as they have not yet shipped the combined mike/remote headphones to me).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And then there are games. They currently are the biggest category of all applications. The Touch, with it's integrated accelerometer, 480x320 color screen and touch interface makes a nice gaming device, and developers have come up with some truly fun and innovative games ('Toy Bot' may serve as a great example). Apple may have realized that this is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the Touch: the Gen 2 device sports a speaker that makes little sense - except to improve the gaming experience (believe me: playing an accelerometer-based game with headphones on can be verry little fun when it gets exciting). And improving the experience it does. The Touch is ill suited for classic 'control pad' based games (e.g. Tetris, Pac Man), and most of their Touch adaptations suffer accordingly. Other games, however, adapt nicely to touch/accelerometer input (Monkey Ball, Crash Cart etc), or are a natural fit (Labyrinth, Sudoku, Solitair, Othello)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Super-geeks can also download the iPhone/Touch SDK and create their own applications. This is not for the faint of heart, as you first download a few gigabytes (Apple's XCode development environment), and then will have to code in Objective-C (an extension to standard C) and use the Cocoa framework. Plus, you'll need a Mac to do so. The environment is actually very good, and includes an iPhone simulator to test your software before deployment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I should mention that most of the improvements (with the exception of the hardware upgrades: mike support, built-in nike support, volume buttons and battery life) can be had for free on your 1st gen Touch (if you have the 2.0 Update), or a couple of bucks if you havn't upgraded yet. Unless you (like me) want the larger memory (my first gen only has 16GB), the decision to upgrade to 2nd gen may be difficult.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Summary:&lt;br /&gt;The 2nd generation iPod Touch is an almost perfect device. It combines top-notch video/audio, world-class UI, great casual gaming, hundrets of apps, and full access to the Internet into a single, beautiful package. To sum it up neatly: Untouchable. Well -- almost. It has one big flaw if you have invested in accessories: it may not be compatible with them, as Apple has changed the iPod connector pin-out (again). With those reservations, I recommend the Touch to anyone. Also great: owners of the 1st gen Touch can get most of these goodies with a simple, inexpensive software upgrade.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hits&lt;br /&gt;+ great display&lt;br /&gt;+ good audio&lt;br /&gt;+ gesture-based interface&lt;br /&gt;+ accelerometer for controls&lt;br /&gt;+ great integration with your music library (via iTunes)&lt;br /&gt;+ long battery life&lt;br /&gt;+ wireless music store&lt;br /&gt;+ wireless App store (killer feature)&lt;br /&gt;+ Speaker for gaming&lt;br /&gt;+ Mail, Calendar and Address book with Push&lt;br /&gt;+ WiFi Internet (killer feature)&lt;br /&gt;+ Remote App (free) for your PC/Mac's iTunes/AppleTV&lt;br /&gt;+ SDK freely available for anyone&lt;br /&gt;+ Microphone and remote support&lt;br /&gt;+ Nike + iPod without dongle&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Misses&lt;br /&gt;- incompatibility with 'made for iPod' devices (bad, bad, bad)&lt;br /&gt;- stainless steel backplate (fingerprints and scratches easily)&lt;br /&gt;- no wireless synching&lt;br /&gt;- no wireless playback of streamed iTunes content (an Appstore application can stream unprotected content, though)&lt;br /&gt;- no visualizer&lt;br /&gt;- no search function&lt;br /&gt;- no playlist groups (why, oh why?)&lt;br /&gt;- no GPS nor FM radio&lt;br /&gt;- Notes not synched with MobileMe&lt;br /&gt;- no hard drive mode&lt;br /&gt;- no synching documents (except third party Apps)&lt;br /&gt;- downsampling of photos&lt;br /&gt;- currently tops out at 32GB (would have preferred 64)&lt;br /&gt;- no bluetooth&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Updated iPod Touch Delivers Nice New Features&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The iPod Touch debuted only one year ago, and this is the first update. I was excited to pick up the new iPod Touch at the Apple Store because I had never owned a first generation, though I do own iPhones.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I want to concentrate primarily on the new features:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;First, physical volume buttons are now placed on the side of the iPod Touch as they are on the iPhone. This is very convenient. It allows you to adjust the volume of your music, without having to pull the entire device out of your pocket and activate the screen. A time saver.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Second, many people requested a built-in speaker for the iPod Touch like is available on the iPhone. Apple listened. However, there is one important point to make on this! The iPod Touch is incredibly small, and Apple is forced to put an incredibly small speaker. The speaker in the iPod Touch sounds worst than the speaker in the iPhone. I have compared it side by side, and it's fairly significant, and the iPhone speaker isn't that great to begin with. However, in a quiet room, the speaker is still useful for previewing a song you might want to buy, or for playing games. However, still, if you want great sound, you need to connect your headphones.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Genius - This new feature is really surprisingly good. When you're listening to a song you enjoy, select the genius option. It will create a playlist for you, with songs that go together nicely with the one you started with. It helps you rediscover great music from your collection with a playlist suited to the mood you're in. I didn't think it would do a good job compiling this list, but it has been quite impressive.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Applications - It's great to have the ability to buy (or get some free) applications right on the iPod Touch. Furthermore, with the software update this new iPod Touch comes with, the Application installation process is so much smoother than it had been even on my iPhone. It now works how you want it to, seamlessly. I like having a weather application that includes doppler radar images, and that is free. I also have several games on it. There is a great variety of applications available from hundreds of third-parties right on the iPod itself, so you are certain to find something that interests you. I really like the new release of Spore, for the iPod Touch and iPhone. Apple is really pushing the games and quietly suggest they are challenging Nintendo and Sony. They are innovative and interesting games, but I think they have a ways to go, to challenge those game makers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nike + is now built in too, so if you have the shoes and the puck, the iPod Touch is ready to receive the data from it. Battery life is improved to 36 hours audio and 6 hours video according to Apple. I find the audio number fairly accurate if you don't light up the display much, but the video number is a slight bit harder to achieve.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course, the new ipod Touch does look and feel even better than the first generation, from my small experiences with the previous one. I also think it feels cooler than my iPhones, but obviously your interpretation may very. I like the metal back on the iPod Touch. It looks classy, though it is prone to scratches.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of my favorite features continues to be, when in my home on Wi-Fi, to reach down for the Touch, use Safari web browser and look something up. It's great.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Overall, it was a solid update for the iPod Touch. I wish the speaker could be better on it, but I believe that is due to the physical restrictions of the small device. I could have knocked it to four stars for that, but I think most people realize a built in speaker isn't the way you want to listen to most audio on an iPod to begin with. I'm impressed by the second generation iPod Touch, and I think with the third party applications getting better and becoming more popular, more people will consider the Touch. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Hope you live in a temperate climate...&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star10_tpng.png" alt="1" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Obviously from all these other reviews this is by far the most functional product out there, and I'm not disputing that at all, I loved my Ipod touch, but they have a ridiculously short lifespan. 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&lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Almost "Untouchable"&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One year ago I purchased the 16GB original iPod Touch. At that time, I found that even though it had some flaws, the over-all package made it one of the best iPods available. Now, one year later, Apple has released the next generation Touch. I've now had it for a few days, and here's what I found: the second gen iPod Touch is a marked improvement over the the first gen, and comes even closer to perfection. Keeping this in mind, this review will show one big, and a number of smaller shortcomings. It may also be difficult to justify upgrading from the 1st to 2nd gen unless you simply must have one of the few hardware improvements, and can live with the fact that you may have to re-purchase some of your accessories.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Size and Dimensions&lt;br /&gt;The iPod Touch now sports a more rounded design on the back, making it look slightly thinner and more like the iPhone than the original did (it is not really thinner than it's predecessor, just looks that way). Unfortunately, the back plate is still made from stainless steel, and this plate attacts fingerprints and scratches almost magically. After one year of near-constant use the backplate of my first gen Touch looks a bit like a wild etch-a-sketch (I carry the Touch in my pocket). Interestingly, the glass on the front appears (after one year of heavy use) to be absolutely scratch-resistant. It's the backside (that also carries the custom engraving) that quickly becomes blemished. I would have preferred a brushed metal/aluminium backplate. I had to look it up, but the new Touch is slightly lighter (a few grams) - but it looks thinner (thanks to the tapered edge design). The rounded edges make it fit my palm slightly better, making it feel just right (to be honest, the original Touch was already very, very good in this respect). Other than that the outside dimensions exactly match that of the original Touch. The most visible change from the front is that the steel from the backplate now frames the glass much like it did on the original iPhone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Touch Screen and Controls&lt;br /&gt;The screen is simply gorgeous. It's bright, crisp, has great contrast, and can adapt it's brightness to the ambient light. In direct sunlight, much like it's predecessor it becomes difficult to read correctly. In shade it's perfectly readable -- a feat considering how bright a display has to be to achieve that. Color temperature of the display has shifted slightly downwards (or, to sound less pompuous: the display's colors have shifted slightly from a blueish to a golden tinge, something you wouldn't notice unless you have the two devices side by side).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The touch screen is very responsive, and as I stated before, absolutely scratch-resistant. Surviving a full year in my pocket along with metallic objects such as my keys is a testament to it's durability (looking at the stainles steel backside is a constant reminder just how badly it could have been scratched). As with the original Touch, the same problems occur when you try to control the device 'blind' (i.e. while it is in your pocket): without looking at it, you simply can't. Fortunately, Apple has addressed the most important drawback with this design: a hardware volume control. The screen's resolution remains at 480x320, which is very good (certainly better than my iPod Classic's). Interestingly, I've found out that ripping videos to this resolution does not necessarily yield noticeably better results than for the iPod classic's (320x240) screen, so I now rip to that resolution, conserving some memory.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;iPod / iTunes&lt;br /&gt;After one year of owning the original Touch I have to remind myself that this device originally is an iPod -- or rather a digital music player. As it turns out, although I also use it for music playing, this function has more and more been relegated to a background task -- a task, nontheless, that it handles really well. The coverflow, browsing and display functionality has evolved nicely from the original (1.0 and 2.0) versions, and are still the best in the market. The interface improvements support nice touches such as displaying a song's lyrics on single tap, bringing up the volume/cue controls on double-tap of the home button, an alphabetic slide rule when browsing titles, etc. Still missing is a search function, though. And, especially in light of the gorgeous display capabilities and the recent addition of a new visualitzer (in additional to the existing ones in iTunes), I would have loved to see a visualizer on the Touch as well. The biggest (and in my oppinion delibarate (as in spiteful)) omission is this: you still can't enable 'hard drive mode', i.e. use the Touch as a mass storage device. The biggest boon is improved battery life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Video is crisp (still no contrast control, though), and audio playback is just as you expect (again: I'm no audiophile. I'm absolutely happy with most player's audio capabilities). Again I'm not using the Apple-provided white and quite sub-par headphones. I'm using separately purchased ones. New for the second gen is a built-in speaker. Audio quality here is not actually terrible, but close. The sound is tinny, weak, and just somehow comes out of the iPod (mono, of course). I believe that the addition of the speaker has a specific reason different from HiFi: it makes playing games on the Touch without headphones so much more enjoyable. But for listening to music I would prefer headphones or active speakers. To be honest, I prefer not listening to music from that speaker.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;iTunes integration is top-notch as before. Some sort of bug-fix now has made data backup much faster, and both iTunes and the Touch now sport a new kind of smart playlist that is called 'Genius'. Initially, I wasn't impressed by this feature. Although iTunes 8 has had this feature I regarded it primarily as a well executed new way to sell song and hence didn't use it. On my iPod, however (which only carries a subset of my library due to memory contraints), this feature literally rocks. On my first day alone it had me re-discover five songs I never knew I had (much less liked).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On the downside, the Touch still does not support playlist groups, which is a constant annoyance to me. I'm also disappointed to see that the Touch still can't synch wirelessly, nor can it be used to access shared playlists (other than downloading them, of course). An application in the App store offers this functionality, albeit only for non-DRM'd titles, proving the point that this is possible.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Images (from iPhoto) can also be synched to the Touch, and nothing is more fun than showing off your iPod's capabilities using a nice picture and 'pinch' and 'swipe'. Interestingly (or rather: unfortunately), iTunes appears to down-sample large images to a smaller resolution, probably to conserve memory. This may make sense, but I would like to be able to have more control over this feature (i.e. decide myself what the image's resolution on the iPod should be).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Accessories - the Big Bad Ugly&lt;br /&gt;Unfortunately, Apple has changed the pin-out (*again*) for the iPod connector. As a result, some 'made for iPod' accessories either don't work, or don't work fully any more. For example, my Altec Lansing active speakers can't charge the Touch any more (it was able to charge the 1st gen Touch). This is truly, truly annoying as you don't know if your iPod works with your 'made for iPod' devices any longer, and makes purchasing new accessories a game of chance. My car has a (hideously expensive) iPod integration that luckily still works (including re-charging). Still, the iPod connector compatibility (or lack thereof) is becoming a big mess. Just imagine you want to buy an accessory for your kid or friend, and too late find out that it does not work with it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;WiFi / Internet&lt;br /&gt;A year ago I purchased an iPod, and got a fully integrated web accesory kit. As it turned out, the addition of WiFi and full internet access is a killer feature to me. The web browser (a mobile version of Safari) is very capable. Much has been said about the fact that Mobile Safari does not support Flash. This is annoying if you visit sites that use it. The pinch/slide gesture-based interface works so well that I regularely use the Touch for normal web surfing. The general experience has increased over the past few month, no doubt in no small amounts due to the fact that many sites have beed re-designed with the iPhone in mind. Since the Touch's browser is exactly the same, it inherits the benefit. WiFi speed is good (although it still uses the 802.11b/g, not the n variant) - and mostly depends on the hotspot you are connected to. It remembers the hotspots it has connected to (much like a laptop would), and can also connect using WPA. There are other Web enabled applications that come with the iPod (Maps, which can pinpoint your location by the position of hotspots close to you), Stocks, YouTube, and Weather, which are nice, but remarkable. WiFi reception range is average, but definitely below that of some PC laptops.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then, the Touch also comes with Mail, Calendar and Adressboock, and these do become killer fieatures, especially when coupled with an Exchange server or (as Apple would prefer) MobileMe. Mail supports 'push' technology, meaning that (almost) as soon an there is an incoming mail (and your Touch is connected to a hotspot), you are notified by a little discreep 'bleep'. Reading emails, including mails with rich content works very well. Composing any but the shortes emails, on the other hand, is bothersome, verging on annoying due to the small virtual keyboard). Still, simply being able to do this makes all the difference. Live Calender updates have saved my bacon a few times already, as you do not have to remember to actively synch your iPod after you have made a change to the calender.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Integration with Exchange (at the point of writing) remains a tad spotty, with no messages appearing for s few hours, and then suddenly many appearing at once (I initially suspected a configuration issue on the Exchange Server, but this appears not to be the case). Depending upon how you configure MobileMe on your Mac, the results are similar to what you can expect from Exchange (with the difference, of course, that Apple is running the servers for you). Unfortunately, MobileMe currently does not synch your Notes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nicely executed is the integrated iTunes store. While possibly just another mechanism to generate sales, I simply love the fact that if I hear or remember a song, I can almost always instantly purchase it and have it on my touch within seconds. Songs purchased on the Touch synchronize back to your main library in iTunes (into a rather silly 'Purchased on Touch' playlist). If a download has to discontinue because the network connection was lost (or for any other reasons), it will continue as soon as the connection to the Internet is restored.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Interestingly, the touch sports (I'm a sucker for lame puns) the required hardware to connect to the 'Nike + iPod' sports accessories built-in (i.e. you do not have to connect the dongle). I say interestingly because these devices utilize the bluetooth frequency band, yet the Touch does not support bluetooth devices (headphones, mikes, car integration and printers come to mind). Since I use a shuffle for work-out, this is not a must-have feature for me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Applications/App Store&lt;br /&gt;If Mail, Calendar and Browser are killer apps, Apple has added another killer feature to the Touch (and iPhone) that expands the device's usability (and customizability) by orders of magnitude: the App store. In appearance similar to the iTunes Store, here you can choose from literally hundrets of applictions (of greatly varying quality, though), purchase and install them instantly. Prices run from free to roughly 10 USD (there are some more expensive titles, but the majority are priced at a couple of USD). The apps are presented in three different ways ('featured', 'top', browse by category), plus you have the ability to search for keywords.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although the 'signal to noise' ratio isn't that great (there are quite a lot of useless or awfully executed applications), there are some jaw-droppingly good apps that truly enhance your Touch. Among the first to mention is Apple's own (free) 'Remote' app, which allows you to remote-control iTunes on your Mac or Apple TV - with real-time full visual feedback, and full search capability (allegedly, it is also a real boon for Apple TV users, as it provides a virtual keyboard as input means. Not having Apple TV, I can't comment on this). Then there is an application that allows you to stream all your music (well, the unprotecte at least) to your Touch - over the Internet to wherever you are (interestingly, this App was not produced by Apple).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Greatly enhancing the Touch's usability are eBook readers (the Touch is almost perfect for rading books, giving you that 'Star Trek' info pad feeling) as well as off-line news readers. Another important category are applications that enable you to easily transfer (and view) files from your Mac/PC to the Touch. I would have expected Apple to integrate this feature into iTunes (perhaps rudimentary support for PDF), but third party providers are more than happy to bridge this gap for you. And for the geeks there are VNC and SSH clients that finally allow them to control their server cluster using an iPod.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For those who want radio, there are lots of offerings for IP radios. Of course this means that your iPod must remain in range of a hotspot to use this feature. Mine does, so I alos now have radio -- and re-discovered just why I never missed it. I'm simply not a radio guy, I guess. I do know that many people miss it, and wish apple had gone the last mile and also added an FM tuner.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Two Apps I'm sure that will arrive soon at the App store is due to another addition to the Touch: support for extenal microphones. Apple's hi-end earphones have both a remote and mike built in, and are said to be compatible with the 2nd (and only 2nd) gen Touch. Audio note pads, and VoIP apps (a la Skype) that allows phone functionality over WiFi are sure to follow soon (note: I have seen these apps available in the US stores; sadly they are not yet available here in Switzerland Also, I interpret Apple's docs that the 2nd gen Touch supports external microphones, as they have not yet shipped the combined mike/remote headphones to me).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And then there are games. They currently are the biggest category of all applications. The Touch, with it's integrated accelerometer, 480x320 color screen and touch interface makes a nice gaming device, and developers have come up with some truly fun and innovative games ('Toy Bot' may serve as a great example). Apple may have realized that this is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the Touch: the Gen 2 device sports a speaker that makes little sense - except to improve the gaming experience (believe me: playing an accelerometer-based game with headphones on can be verry little fun when it gets exciting). And improving the experience it does. The Touch is ill suited for classic 'control pad' based games (e.g. Tetris, Pac Man), and most of their Touch adaptations suffer accordingly. Other games, however, adapt nicely to touch/accelerometer input (Monkey Ball, Crash Cart etc), or are a natural fit (Labyrinth, Sudoku, Solitair, Othello)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Super-geeks can also download the iPhone/Touch SDK and create their own applications. This is not for the faint of heart, as you first download a few gigabytes (Apple's XCode development environment), and then will have to code in Objective-C (an extension to standard C) and use the Cocoa framework. Plus, you'll need a Mac to do so. The environment is actually very good, and includes an iPhone simulator to test your software before deployment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I should mention that most of the improvements (with the exception of the hardware upgrades: mike support, built-in nike support, volume buttons and battery life) can be had for free on your 1st gen Touch (if you have the 2.0 Update), or a couple of bucks if you havn't upgraded yet. Unless you (like me) want the larger memory (my first gen only has 16GB), the decision to upgrade to 2nd gen may be difficult.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Summary:&lt;br /&gt;The 2nd generation iPod Touch is an almost perfect device. It combines top-notch video/audio, world-class UI, great casual gaming, hundrets of apps, and full access to the Internet into a single, beautiful package. To sum it up neatly: Untouchable. Well -- almost. It has one big flaw if you have invested in accessories: it may not be compatible with them, as Apple has changed the iPod connector pin-out (again). With those reservations, I recommend the Touch to anyone. Also great: owners of the 1st gen Touch can get most of these goodies with a simple, inexpensive software upgrade.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hits&lt;br /&gt;+ great display&lt;br /&gt;+ good audio&lt;br /&gt;+ gesture-based interface&lt;br /&gt;+ accelerometer for controls&lt;br /&gt;+ great integration with your music library (via iTunes)&lt;br /&gt;+ long battery life&lt;br /&gt;+ wireless music store&lt;br /&gt;+ wireless App store (killer feature)&lt;br /&gt;+ Speaker for gaming&lt;br /&gt;+ Mail, Calendar and Address book with Push&lt;br /&gt;+ WiFi Internet (killer feature)&lt;br /&gt;+ Remote App (free) for your PC/Mac's iTunes/AppleTV&lt;br /&gt;+ SDK freely available for anyone&lt;br /&gt;+ Microphone and remote support&lt;br /&gt;+ Nike + iPod without dongle&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Misses&lt;br /&gt;- incompatibility with 'made for iPod' devices (bad, bad, bad)&lt;br /&gt;- stainless steel backplate (fingerprints and scratches easily)&lt;br /&gt;- no wireless synching&lt;br /&gt;- no wireless playback of streamed iTunes content (an Appstore application can stream unprotected content, though)&lt;br /&gt;- no visualizer&lt;br /&gt;- no search function&lt;br /&gt;- no playlist groups (why, oh why?)&lt;br /&gt;- no GPS nor FM radio&lt;br /&gt;- Notes not synched with MobileMe&lt;br /&gt;- no hard drive mode&lt;br /&gt;- no synching documents (except third party Apps)&lt;br /&gt;- downsampling of photos&lt;br /&gt;- currently tops out at 32GB (would have preferred 64)&lt;br /&gt;- no bluetooth&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Updated iPod Touch Delivers Nice New Features&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The iPod Touch debuted only one year ago, and this is the first update. I was excited to pick up the new iPod Touch at the Apple Store because I had never owned a first generation, though I do own iPhones.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I want to concentrate primarily on the new features:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;First, physical volume buttons are now placed on the side of the iPod Touch as they are on the iPhone. This is very convenient. It allows you to adjust the volume of your music, without having to pull the entire device out of your pocket and activate the screen. A time saver.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Second, many people requested a built-in speaker for the iPod Touch like is available on the iPhone. Apple listened. However, there is one important point to make on this! The iPod Touch is incredibly small, and Apple is forced to put an incredibly small speaker. The speaker in the iPod Touch sounds worst than the speaker in the iPhone. I have compared it side by side, and it's fairly significant, and the iPhone speaker isn't that great to begin with. However, in a quiet room, the speaker is still useful for previewing a song you might want to buy, or for playing games. However, still, if you want great sound, you need to connect your headphones.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Genius - This new feature is really surprisingly good. When you're listening to a song you enjoy, select the genius option. It will create a playlist for you, with songs that go together nicely with the one you started with. It helps you rediscover great music from your collection with a playlist suited to the mood you're in. I didn't think it would do a good job compiling this list, but it has been quite impressive.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Applications - It's great to have the ability to buy (or get some free) applications right on the iPod Touch. Furthermore, with the software update this new iPod Touch comes with, the Application installation process is so much smoother than it had been even on my iPhone. It now works how you want it to, seamlessly. I like having a weather application that includes doppler radar images, and that is free. I also have several games on it. There is a great variety of applications available from hundreds of third-parties right on the iPod itself, so you are certain to find something that interests you. I really like the new release of Spore, for the iPod Touch and iPhone. Apple is really pushing the games and quietly suggest they are challenging Nintendo and Sony. They are innovative and interesting games, but I think they have a ways to go, to challenge those game makers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nike + is now built in too, so if you have the shoes and the puck, the iPod Touch is ready to receive the data from it. Battery life is improved to 36 hours audio and 6 hours video according to Apple. I find the audio number fairly accurate if you don't light up the display much, but the video number is a slight bit harder to achieve.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course, the new ipod Touch does look and feel even better than the first generation, from my small experiences with the previous one. I also think it feels cooler than my iPhones, but obviously your interpretation may very. I like the metal back on the iPod Touch. It looks classy, though it is prone to scratches.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of my favorite features continues to be, when in my home on Wi-Fi, to reach down for the Touch, use Safari web browser and look something up. It's great.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Overall, it was a solid update for the iPod Touch. I wish the speaker could be better on it, but I believe that is due to the physical restrictions of the small device. I could have knocked it to four stars for that, but I think most people realize a built in speaker isn't the way you want to listen to most audio on an iPod to begin with. I'm impressed by the second generation iPod Touch, and I think with the third party applications getting better and becoming more popular, more people will consider the Touch. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Hope you live in a temperate climate...&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star10_tpng.png" alt="1" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Obviously from all these other reviews this is by far the most functional product out there, and I'm not disputing that at all, I loved my Ipod touch, but they have a ridiculously short lifespan. The kicker is that if you as much as sweat on it or expose it to rapidly changing temperatures (as is common in the upper midwest) your warranty is voided and your Ipod might not last long at all.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I just lost an Ipod touch due to moister condensation from taking it from 30 degree weather to 70 degree weather. That created enough condensation to trip the water marker inside the Ipod which voids the warranty and shorted out the screen. 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Check it Out!&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple 4 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Silver (3rd Generation)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's new nano is designed to improve upon past models and add some functionality. The improved video, smaller thinner body and updated firmware are enough to make it stand out. The slightly lower price tag is also sure to help sell more units.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I think most buyers will opt to get the 8GB, considering it is only $50 more than the 4GB and actually makes the video function more usable. Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Blue (3rd Generation) Regardless, the new nano is an improvement in any size.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Pros&lt;br /&gt;+ Small size - so thin!!!!&lt;br /&gt;+ Nice design - shorter, fatter form factor for more reliability&lt;br /&gt;+ Brushed aluminum front seems more durable than plastic composite of 2nd generation nano&lt;br /&gt;+ Many color options - Silver, blue, green, black, etc.&lt;br /&gt;+ Brighter screen with better contrast than previous generation&lt;br /&gt;+ Great video option is a nice to have for sample TV shows, clips, etc&lt;br /&gt;+ Works with most traditional iPod accessories (except old A/V cable)&lt;br /&gt;+ Priced to sell! Lowest price Apple video capable player&lt;br /&gt;+ Lower price tag than 2nd Generation nano&lt;br /&gt;+ Unlike iPod classic, all flash memory means less failures and breakage&lt;br /&gt;+ Flash memory also awesome for running / working out&lt;br /&gt;+ Slightly better sound quality than 2nd generation&lt;br /&gt;+ Apple reputation is highly deserved&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cons&lt;br /&gt;- 4 GB capacity is very limited for a video player and will require constant reloading via iTunes&lt;br /&gt;- New 2GB Shuffle option provides a workout alternative at about 1/3 the price&lt;br /&gt;- New design not ideal for very big hands due to smaller click wheel&lt;br /&gt;- Universal dock now required for video out (no more A/V cable)&lt;br /&gt;- Slightly shorter battery life than other iPods&lt;br /&gt;- No expandability or SD card slot like Sansa View or Creative Zen&lt;br /&gt;- iTunes software with limited native formats (MP3, AAC)&lt;br /&gt;- Coverflow still buggy / slow&lt;br /&gt;- Features built-in to competing players, like FM radio &amp;amp; voice recording, much be bought as add-ons,&lt;br /&gt;- Competing players now available at 16GB flash at similar body size&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Looks&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some people prefered the gen2 nano's longer body and larger click wheel. The longer nano was prone to bend (and sometimes break) when people put them in their pocket and sat down or moved around. The smaller click-wheel can be awkward, particularly for those with large hands. But it's a worthy trade-off for the smaller size and better durability.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another change motivated by durability is the metal face. The old clear composite face was a magnet for smudges and scratches. The new brushed metal face holds up nicer. Be warned though; it can chip and scratch, so get a cover.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Sound&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sound quality is not significantly improved from previous models. The slight improvements touted in Apple's marketing are exaggerated. However, let's be fair to Apple here. MP3 and even CD audio have inherent sound quality limitations.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MP3 is a compression technology that does experience quality loss, however minimal. With a lower bitrate your MP3 files will lose more and more of the sound integrity from the original recording. Combine that with the fact many people rip from sources that are not digitally mastered, and you would get inferior sound quality with any device.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Almost no MP3 players are actually designed for audiophiles / musicians / sound engineers; i.e., the people who could tell the difference between good sound and great sound. Fortunately, some of these devices are starting to come onto the market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Features and Software&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Few new features are noteworthy with this device. Changes in the components and software make the screen brighter and allow you to do more things, including watch videos and play games. Some complain there isn't enough memory for video. You can still get enough on here to watch one movie or fit some TV shows with your music. It's a nice extra even if these nanos don't have tremendous memory.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The flash memory in this device could have been a faster speed. However, the main advantages of the flash player are still here: less risk of hardware failure associated with a hard disk drive player (better for running or working out).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The device does seem to have a shorter battery life than advertised. Perhaps because of the smaller body size Apple placed a smaller batter inside. As long as you sync and charge at night, it's ok. You are still likely to get a day's worth of use from a full charge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's software is still a weakness with very limited direct control over your device library and few native file options. All formats can be converted using iTunes or another software. You can convert pretty much any file to the MP3, MP4, or AAC formats you need for iTunes. This will mean that those of us with other players will have to have 2 versions of our libraries on our computers, eating up hard-drive space. That's because there's no drag and drop adding into the player, you have to add it to iTunes first and then sync.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, most users have limited needs and will not notice if they are using MP3s. Apple hits the minimum compatibility needs of most of the market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coverflow is little more than a gimmick. It's still buggy and covers tend to blank out if you scroll quickly. Cover art has been downloaded with previous software versions and most other video players, so the ability to scroll covers is not really a breakthrough.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Competitors Pros and Cons&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's devices are obviously more expensive than other players on a per gigabyte $ cost. In addition, the iPod still has fewer built-in features than most competitive devices. It doesn't have a built-in FM radio tuner, voice recorder, Bluetooth, WMA support, and an SD card expansion slot. Both the Creative Zen Creative Zen 4 GB MP3 Player (Black) and the Sansa View SanDisk Sansa View 8 GB MP3 Player have micro SD slots, FM tuners and voice recording components built in. Both are better priced. The Sansa View comes in a 16GB size for the same price as the 8GB nano.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Still the iPod Nano beats both those players on size as the Creative Zen is much thicker and the Sansa View is taller. Also keep in mind that the Creative Zen has been somewhat buggy, and the View doesn't have as long a track record only being released in November 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The new Sony players have finally abandoned their own bad software, and now provide some good competition to the iPod nano. In typical Sony fashion, they are priced just as high as the nano. But they do have quality components and better sound quality. Sony NWZA816BLK 4GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Black)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The new 2 GB iPod Shuffle, released in February 2008, probably provides the biggest competition if you don't care about video and your only use is working out. Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Silver (2nd Generation) For 1/3 the price, you get a player with half the capacity that's designed for longer battery life and more active use.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Conclusion&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the end, what the iPod nano does, it does very well. Apple really wins with sleek design and a wealth of accessories. This unit is no different. Not all docks and accessories work with the 3rd generation, but many do. And for that large number of users already using iTunes, moving your music over to the nano is a snap.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Overall this device is an improvement. Apple's entry level video player will continue to be popular due to great features, acceptable pricing and the Apple brand.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;The 8 GB iPod Nano - The Best Small Music And Video Player&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (3rd Generation)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This review is for the 8GB iPod Nano. All the reviews for the third generation Nanos have been combined by Amazon. While this unit is very similar to the 4GB iPod Nano Apple 4 GB iPod Nano (3rd Gen) there are enough differences that they each deserve a closer look.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Choosing Among iPods&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Overall, I would choose the 8 GB iPod Nano over the 4 GB nano and the 8 GB iPod Touch. This unit is priced right, and at only $50 more than the 4 GB unit it's a no brainer. Those who want to step up should look to the 16 GB Apple iPod Touch 16 GB or 32 GB iPod Touch Apple iPod touch 32 GB. I have been lucky enough to live with all these players, so I hope this helps you decide.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hopefully Apple will soon make a 16 GB or even a 32 GB Nano available. Only the iPod Touch currently sports those capacities. Till they offer larger sizes the 8GB is the biggest option. The screen is small, but the regular buttons and click wheel allow easier volume and track changes and better use on the go than the iPod Touch.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some may choose to pay an extra $100 more than this to step up to the 8 GB iPod Touch Apple iPod touch 8 GB with Software Upgrade. The extra features of the Touch are awesome. The high overhead of the Touch software gives you 6 to 6.5 GB of useable space out of those 8 GB. That is just not enough to justify the higher price.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Comparing to Competing Players - Features and Concerns&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The iPod Nano still has less features than most competitive devices. It doesn't have a built-in FM radio tuner, voice recorder, bluetooth, WMA support, or an expansion slot. More and more users demand those features. Both the thicker Creative Zen Creative Zen 8 GB (Black) and the taller Sansa ViewSanDisk Sansa View 8 GB MP3 Player include most of those features. They both also now come in 16GB and 32GB capacities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Creative Zen does have slightly better sound and file version support. But its native software is even worse and the company has acquired a reputation for high failure rates. Conversely, the Sansa View is perhaps the best value but the video screen and sound quality is less attractive than either two. Perhaps the new Sansa Fuze may have more improvements, but we'll have to wait and see SanDisk Sansa Fuze 8 GB MP3 Player (Silver).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course the growing Zune population gets wireless sharing and syncing Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player Black (2nd Generation). But Zune's screen is also less attractive for video and the device has other issues. So I would still choose the Nano over the Zune.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Perhaps the best new competitor is the 800 series Sony MP3 player Sony NWZA818BLK 8GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Black). For years, Sony devices suffered from proprietary audio formats and both annoying and unethical software limitations. Sony has finally given in to MP3 format, though I'm sure they will try to sneak in DRM at every turn. Surprisingly, even though Apple is the clear market leader Sony's has almost overpriced their units. While expensive, they do have the durable metal body like Nanos. And in terms of sound quality, I would say they are just as good if not slightly better. I just don't consumers should pay them a premium.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Sound&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sound quality has been slightly improved. Apple has a much better reputation and lower failure rates than music players marketed on high fidelity sound. Quality components and jacks still matters. But there is still no player on the market today that can truly claim hi-fi sound.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some technical limits make it very difficult to get lossless sound out of any device regardless of source file. Lower bitrates make your MP3 files lose more and more sound integrity, and even CDs have quality limits, which are even lower if they are not digitally mastered.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Looks&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple shortened the body and added a brushed metal face for durability. There was a previous Nano version with a rounded metal face. Then they tried the clear composite plastic face that so easily scratched and smudged. The back still has the shiny aluminum surface used on most iPods that is known for attracting fingerprints. The brushed metal face holds up better, but you still need a cover.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The screen is smallish, though I would argue still adequate. But the thin body alone allows this player to overcome having less features than many competing players. Apple does lose points for the smaller click-wheel being awkward for those with big hands.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Features&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The ability to watch videos and play games is huge. With the 8 GB capacity you can still get enough on here for a flight. That's the main advantage over the 4GB model. Watching videos will cut battery life to about 5 hours though.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's software gives you limited direct control over your music and few file options. For people like me with multiple players, it's harder to manage your music library with multiple copies. iTunes is good enough for most users. You can easily convert and import your files, but it's an annoying extra step.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cover-flow still underperforms on the Nano versus the iPod Touch. To me it's not a deal-breaker with the nano's real buttons. You still have the advantages of a flash-based player.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Conclusion&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's nice price, sleek design and a wealth of accessories overcome any missing features or annoying software limits. Unless you can afford a 16 or 32 GB iPod Touch or demand some of the missing features offered by the competition, go with this iPod Nano 8 GB and don't look back.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Amazing, just be careful with Coverflow&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So last night I picked up my first Ipod, got a Black 8 GB Nano. Glad I waited for the new "fat" version. A few months back I bought my sister a Nano as a gift so comparing the "slim" Nano to the "fat" video Nano I like the one better, the extra width helps me hold onto the player better.&lt;br /&gt;My one caution is this: with the new coverflow feature you need to be very careful how you organize your music, spent a fair amount of time last night getting that sorted out. If any of the tag information on any song(s) is off from the rest of the album it will create multiple albums in coverflow, also not having any album art for any music becomes annoying in coverflow. So my advice is; make sure you're meticulous on how you organize in iTunes. I did notice a few times that the coverflow artwork did take a second to load the image as I was scrolling, but this seems to go away after a few times.&lt;br /&gt;The "split" screen from the menu that randomly shows some of your album art is very cool, since the half screen can't show a whole album cover it pans across the album art randomly, the cover that is show is random as well.&lt;br /&gt;Very cool.&lt;br /&gt;Last item, some people will rant about how the 8 GB Nano is on $50 bucks less than the 80 GB Classic. Remember its hard drive vs. flash memory, as I tend to be active and move around a lot and plan to use the Nano while at the gym I wanted the stability of flash memory. to me comparing the two is like comparing a dump truck to a sports car, you may want one or the other at a given time so it's really up to decide what is important, capacity or portability?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;h2&gt;About  Apple iPod nano 4 GB Silver (3rd Generation) detail&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Amazon Sales Rank: #373 in Consumer Electronics &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Size: 4 GB&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Color: Silver&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brand: Apple&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Model: MA978LL/A&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Released on: 2007-09-05&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dimensions: 1.50" h x 2.60" w x 3.40" l, .35 pounds &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hard Disk: 4GB&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Display size: 2&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;h3&gt;Features&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Now the world's most popular music player lets you enjoy up to 5 hours of TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;An enhanced interface offers a whole new way to browse and view your music and video&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;iPod nano sports a larger, 320-by-240-resolution display that's 65 percent brighter than before&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;In anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel, iPod nano is now 6.5 mm thin and even more beautiful&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Measures 2.75 x 2.06 x 0.26 inches (H x W x D), weighs 1.74 ounces&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;h2&gt;Product Description&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;It's the small iPod with one very big idea: Video. Now the world's most popular music player lets you enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more. The larger, brighter display means amazing picture quality. 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Check it Out!&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple 4 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Silver (3rd Generation)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's new nano is designed to improve upon past models and add some functionality. The improved video, smaller thinner body and updated firmware are enough to make it stand out. The slightly lower price tag is also sure to help sell more units.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I think most buyers will opt to get the 8GB, considering it is only $50 more than the 4GB and actually makes the video function more usable. Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Blue (3rd Generation) Regardless, the new nano is an improvement in any size.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Pros&lt;br /&gt;+ Small size - so thin!!!!&lt;br /&gt;+ Nice design - shorter, fatter form factor for more reliability&lt;br /&gt;+ Brushed aluminum front seems more durable than plastic composite of 2nd generation nano&lt;br /&gt;+ Many color options - Silver, blue, green, black, etc.&lt;br /&gt;+ Brighter screen with better contrast than previous generation&lt;br /&gt;+ Great video option is a nice to have for sample TV shows, clips, etc&lt;br /&gt;+ Works with most traditional iPod accessories (except old A/V cable)&lt;br /&gt;+ Priced to sell! Lowest price Apple video capable player&lt;br /&gt;+ Lower price tag than 2nd Generation nano&lt;br /&gt;+ Unlike iPod classic, all flash memory means less failures and breakage&lt;br /&gt;+ Flash memory also awesome for running / working out&lt;br /&gt;+ Slightly better sound quality than 2nd generation&lt;br /&gt;+ Apple reputation is highly deserved&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cons&lt;br /&gt;- 4 GB capacity is very limited for a video player and will require constant reloading via iTunes&lt;br /&gt;- New 2GB Shuffle option provides a workout alternative at about 1/3 the price&lt;br /&gt;- New design not ideal for very big hands due to smaller click wheel&lt;br /&gt;- Universal dock now required for video out (no more A/V cable)&lt;br /&gt;- Slightly shorter battery life than other iPods&lt;br /&gt;- No expandability or SD card slot like Sansa View or Creative Zen&lt;br /&gt;- iTunes software with limited native formats (MP3, AAC)&lt;br /&gt;- Coverflow still buggy / slow&lt;br /&gt;- Features built-in to competing players, like FM radio &amp;amp; voice recording, much be bought as add-ons,&lt;br /&gt;- Competing players now available at 16GB flash at similar body size&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Looks&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some people prefered the gen2 nano's longer body and larger click wheel. The longer nano was prone to bend (and sometimes break) when people put them in their pocket and sat down or moved around. The smaller click-wheel can be awkward, particularly for those with large hands. But it's a worthy trade-off for the smaller size and better durability.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another change motivated by durability is the metal face. The old clear composite face was a magnet for smudges and scratches. The new brushed metal face holds up nicer. Be warned though; it can chip and scratch, so get a cover.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Sound&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sound quality is not significantly improved from previous models. The slight improvements touted in Apple's marketing are exaggerated. However, let's be fair to Apple here. MP3 and even CD audio have inherent sound quality limitations.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MP3 is a compression technology that does experience quality loss, however minimal. With a lower bitrate your MP3 files will lose more and more of the sound integrity from the original recording. Combine that with the fact many people rip from sources that are not digitally mastered, and you would get inferior sound quality with any device.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Almost no MP3 players are actually designed for audiophiles / musicians / sound engineers; i.e., the people who could tell the difference between good sound and great sound. Fortunately, some of these devices are starting to come onto the market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Features and Software&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Few new features are noteworthy with this device. Changes in the components and software make the screen brighter and allow you to do more things, including watch videos and play games. Some complain there isn't enough memory for video. You can still get enough on here to watch one movie or fit some TV shows with your music. It's a nice extra even if these nanos don't have tremendous memory.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The flash memory in this device could have been a faster speed. However, the main advantages of the flash player are still here: less risk of hardware failure associated with a hard disk drive player (better for running or working out).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The device does seem to have a shorter battery life than advertised. Perhaps because of the smaller body size Apple placed a smaller batter inside. As long as you sync and charge at night, it's ok. You are still likely to get a day's worth of use from a full charge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's software is still a weakness with very limited direct control over your device library and few native file options. All formats can be converted using iTunes or another software. You can convert pretty much any file to the MP3, MP4, or AAC formats you need for iTunes. This will mean that those of us with other players will have to have 2 versions of our libraries on our computers, eating up hard-drive space. That's because there's no drag and drop adding into the player, you have to add it to iTunes first and then sync.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, most users have limited needs and will not notice if they are using MP3s. Apple hits the minimum compatibility needs of most of the market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coverflow is little more than a gimmick. It's still buggy and covers tend to blank out if you scroll quickly. Cover art has been downloaded with previous software versions and most other video players, so the ability to scroll covers is not really a breakthrough.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Competitors Pros and Cons&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's devices are obviously more expensive than other players on a per gigabyte $ cost. In addition, the iPod still has fewer built-in features than most competitive devices. It doesn't have a built-in FM radio tuner, voice recorder, Bluetooth, WMA support, and an SD card expansion slot. Both the Creative Zen Creative Zen 4 GB MP3 Player (Black) and the Sansa View SanDisk Sansa View 8 GB MP3 Player have micro SD slots, FM tuners and voice recording components built in. Both are better priced. The Sansa View comes in a 16GB size for the same price as the 8GB nano.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Still the iPod Nano beats both those players on size as the Creative Zen is much thicker and the Sansa View is taller. Also keep in mind that the Creative Zen has been somewhat buggy, and the View doesn't have as long a track record only being released in November 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The new Sony players have finally abandoned their own bad software, and now provide some good competition to the iPod nano. In typical Sony fashion, they are priced just as high as the nano. But they do have quality components and better sound quality. Sony NWZA816BLK 4GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Black)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The new 2 GB iPod Shuffle, released in February 2008, probably provides the biggest competition if you don't care about video and your only use is working out. Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Silver (2nd Generation) For 1/3 the price, you get a player with half the capacity that's designed for longer battery life and more active use.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Conclusion&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the end, what the iPod nano does, it does very well. Apple really wins with sleek design and a wealth of accessories. This unit is no different. Not all docks and accessories work with the 3rd generation, but many do. And for that large number of users already using iTunes, moving your music over to the nano is a snap.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Overall this device is an improvement. Apple's entry level video player will continue to be popular due to great features, acceptable pricing and the Apple brand.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;The 8 GB iPod Nano - The Best Small Music And Video Player&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (3rd Generation)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This review is for the 8GB iPod Nano. All the reviews for the third generation Nanos have been combined by Amazon. While this unit is very similar to the 4GB iPod Nano Apple 4 GB iPod Nano (3rd Gen) there are enough differences that they each deserve a closer look.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Choosing Among iPods&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Overall, I would choose the 8 GB iPod Nano over the 4 GB nano and the 8 GB iPod Touch. This unit is priced right, and at only $50 more than the 4 GB unit it's a no brainer. Those who want to step up should look to the 16 GB Apple iPod Touch 16 GB or 32 GB iPod Touch Apple iPod touch 32 GB. I have been lucky enough to live with all these players, so I hope this helps you decide.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hopefully Apple will soon make a 16 GB or even a 32 GB Nano available. Only the iPod Touch currently sports those capacities. Till they offer larger sizes the 8GB is the biggest option. The screen is small, but the regular buttons and click wheel allow easier volume and track changes and better use on the go than the iPod Touch.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some may choose to pay an extra $100 more than this to step up to the 8 GB iPod Touch Apple iPod touch 8 GB with Software Upgrade. The extra features of the Touch are awesome. The high overhead of the Touch software gives you 6 to 6.5 GB of useable space out of those 8 GB. That is just not enough to justify the higher price.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Comparing to Competing Players - Features and Concerns&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The iPod Nano still has less features than most competitive devices. It doesn't have a built-in FM radio tuner, voice recorder, bluetooth, WMA support, or an expansion slot. More and more users demand those features. Both the thicker Creative Zen Creative Zen 8 GB (Black) and the taller Sansa ViewSanDisk Sansa View 8 GB MP3 Player include most of those features. They both also now come in 16GB and 32GB capacities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Creative Zen does have slightly better sound and file version support. But its native software is even worse and the company has acquired a reputation for high failure rates. Conversely, the Sansa View is perhaps the best value but the video screen and sound quality is less attractive than either two. Perhaps the new Sansa Fuze may have more improvements, but we'll have to wait and see SanDisk Sansa Fuze 8 GB MP3 Player (Silver).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course the growing Zune population gets wireless sharing and syncing Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player Black (2nd Generation). But Zune's screen is also less attractive for video and the device has other issues. So I would still choose the Nano over the Zune.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Perhaps the best new competitor is the 800 series Sony MP3 player Sony NWZA818BLK 8GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Black). For years, Sony devices suffered from proprietary audio formats and both annoying and unethical software limitations. Sony has finally given in to MP3 format, though I'm sure they will try to sneak in DRM at every turn. Surprisingly, even though Apple is the clear market leader Sony's has almost overpriced their units. While expensive, they do have the durable metal body like Nanos. And in terms of sound quality, I would say they are just as good if not slightly better. I just don't consumers should pay them a premium.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Sound&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sound quality has been slightly improved. Apple has a much better reputation and lower failure rates than music players marketed on high fidelity sound. Quality components and jacks still matters. But there is still no player on the market today that can truly claim hi-fi sound.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some technical limits make it very difficult to get lossless sound out of any device regardless of source file. Lower bitrates make your MP3 files lose more and more sound integrity, and even CDs have quality limits, which are even lower if they are not digitally mastered.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Looks&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple shortened the body and added a brushed metal face for durability. There was a previous Nano version with a rounded metal face. Then they tried the clear composite plastic face that so easily scratched and smudged. The back still has the shiny aluminum surface used on most iPods that is known for attracting fingerprints. The brushed metal face holds up better, but you still need a cover.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The screen is smallish, though I would argue still adequate. But the thin body alone allows this player to overcome having less features than many competing players. Apple does lose points for the smaller click-wheel being awkward for those with big hands.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Features&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The ability to watch videos and play games is huge. With the 8 GB capacity you can still get enough on here for a flight. That's the main advantage over the 4GB model. Watching videos will cut battery life to about 5 hours though.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's software gives you limited direct control over your music and few file options. For people like me with multiple players, it's harder to manage your music library with multiple copies. iTunes is good enough for most users. You can easily convert and import your files, but it's an annoying extra step.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cover-flow still underperforms on the Nano versus the iPod Touch. To me it's not a deal-breaker with the nano's real buttons. You still have the advantages of a flash-based player.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Conclusion&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's nice price, sleek design and a wealth of accessories overcome any missing features or annoying software limits. Unless you can afford a 16 or 32 GB iPod Touch or demand some of the missing features offered by the competition, go with this iPod Nano 8 GB and don't look back.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Amazing, just be careful with Coverflow&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So last night I picked up my first Ipod, got a Black 8 GB Nano. Glad I waited for the new "fat" version. A few months back I bought my sister a Nano as a gift so comparing the "slim" Nano to the "fat" video Nano I like the one better, the extra width helps me hold onto the player better.&lt;br /&gt;My one caution is this: with the new coverflow feature you need to be very careful how you organize your music, spent a fair amount of time last night getting that sorted out. If any of the tag information on any song(s) is off from the rest of the album it will create multiple albums in coverflow, also not having any album art for any music becomes annoying in coverflow. So my advice is; make sure you're meticulous on how you organize in iTunes. I did notice a few times that the coverflow artwork did take a second to load the image as I was scrolling, but this seems to go away after a few times.&lt;br /&gt;The "split" screen from the menu that randomly shows some of your album art is very cool, since the half screen can't show a whole album cover it pans across the album art randomly, the cover that is show is random as well.&lt;br /&gt;Very cool.&lt;br /&gt;Last item, some people will rant about how the 8 GB Nano is on $50 bucks less than the 80 GB Classic. Remember its hard drive vs. flash memory, as I tend to be active and move around a lot and plan to use the Nano while at the gym I wanted the stability of flash memory. to me comparing the two is like comparing a dump truck to a sports car, you may want one or the other at a given time so it's really up to decide what is important, capacity or portability?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;h2&gt;About  Apple iPod nano 8 GB Blue (3rd Generation) detail&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Amazon Sales Rank: #588 in Consumer Electronics &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Size: 8 GB&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brand: Apple&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Model: MB249LL/A&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Released on: 2007-09-05&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dimensions: .26" h x 2.06" w x 2.75" l, .11 pounds &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Display size: 2&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;h3&gt;Features&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Now the world's most popular music player lets you enjoy up to 5 hours of TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;An enhanced interface offers a whole new way to browse and view your music and video&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;iPod nano sports a larger, 320-by-240-resolution display that's 65 percent brighter than before&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;In anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel, iPod nano is now 6.5 mm thin and even more beautiful&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Measures 2.75 x 2.06 x 0.26 inches (H x W x D), weighs 1.74 ounces&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;h2&gt;Product Description&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;It's the small iPod with one very big idea: Video. Now the world's most popular music player lets you enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more. The larger, brighter display means amazing picture quality. 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Check it Out!&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple 4 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Silver (3rd Generation)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's new nano is designed to improve upon past models and add some functionality. The improved video, smaller thinner body and updated firmware are enough to make it stand out. The slightly lower price tag is also sure to help sell more units.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I think most buyers will opt to get the 8GB, considering it is only $50 more than the 4GB and actually makes the video function more usable. Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Blue (3rd Generation) Regardless, the new nano is an improvement in any size.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Pros&lt;br /&gt;+ Small size - so thin!!!!&lt;br /&gt;+ Nice design - shorter, fatter form factor for more reliability&lt;br /&gt;+ Brushed aluminum front seems more durable than plastic composite of 2nd generation nano&lt;br /&gt;+ Many color options - Silver, blue, green, black, etc.&lt;br /&gt;+ Brighter screen with better contrast than previous generation&lt;br /&gt;+ Great video option is a nice to have for sample TV shows, clips, etc&lt;br /&gt;+ Works with most traditional iPod accessories (except old A/V cable)&lt;br /&gt;+ Priced to sell! Lowest price Apple video capable player&lt;br /&gt;+ Lower price tag than 2nd Generation nano&lt;br /&gt;+ Unlike iPod classic, all flash memory means less failures and breakage&lt;br /&gt;+ Flash memory also awesome for running / working out&lt;br /&gt;+ Slightly better sound quality than 2nd generation&lt;br /&gt;+ Apple reputation is highly deserved&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cons&lt;br /&gt;- 4 GB capacity is very limited for a video player and will require constant reloading via iTunes&lt;br /&gt;- New 2GB Shuffle option provides a workout alternative at about 1/3 the price&lt;br /&gt;- New design not ideal for very big hands due to smaller click wheel&lt;br /&gt;- Universal dock now required for video out (no more A/V cable)&lt;br /&gt;- Slightly shorter battery life than other iPods&lt;br /&gt;- No expandability or SD card slot like Sansa View or Creative Zen&lt;br /&gt;- iTunes software with limited native formats (MP3, AAC)&lt;br /&gt;- Coverflow still buggy / slow&lt;br /&gt;- Features built-in to competing players, like FM radio &amp;amp; voice recording, much be bought as add-ons,&lt;br /&gt;- Competing players now available at 16GB flash at similar body size&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Looks&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some people prefered the gen2 nano's longer body and larger click wheel. The longer nano was prone to bend (and sometimes break) when people put them in their pocket and sat down or moved around. The smaller click-wheel can be awkward, particularly for those with large hands. But it's a worthy trade-off for the smaller size and better durability.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another change motivated by durability is the metal face. The old clear composite face was a magnet for smudges and scratches. The new brushed metal face holds up nicer. Be warned though; it can chip and scratch, so get a cover.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Sound&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sound quality is not significantly improved from previous models. The slight improvements touted in Apple's marketing are exaggerated. However, let's be fair to Apple here. MP3 and even CD audio have inherent sound quality limitations.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MP3 is a compression technology that does experience quality loss, however minimal. With a lower bitrate your MP3 files will lose more and more of the sound integrity from the original recording. Combine that with the fact many people rip from sources that are not digitally mastered, and you would get inferior sound quality with any device.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Almost no MP3 players are actually designed for audiophiles / musicians / sound engineers; i.e., the people who could tell the difference between good sound and great sound. Fortunately, some of these devices are starting to come onto the market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Features and Software&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Few new features are noteworthy with this device. Changes in the components and software make the screen brighter and allow you to do more things, including watch videos and play games. Some complain there isn't enough memory for video. You can still get enough on here to watch one movie or fit some TV shows with your music. It's a nice extra even if these nanos don't have tremendous memory.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The flash memory in this device could have been a faster speed. However, the main advantages of the flash player are still here: less risk of hardware failure associated with a hard disk drive player (better for running or working out).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The device does seem to have a shorter battery life than advertised. Perhaps because of the smaller body size Apple placed a smaller batter inside. As long as you sync and charge at night, it's ok. You are still likely to get a day's worth of use from a full charge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's software is still a weakness with very limited direct control over your device library and few native file options. All formats can be converted using iTunes or another software. You can convert pretty much any file to the MP3, MP4, or AAC formats you need for iTunes. This will mean that those of us with other players will have to have 2 versions of our libraries on our computers, eating up hard-drive space. That's because there's no drag and drop adding into the player, you have to add it to iTunes first and then sync.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, most users have limited needs and will not notice if they are using MP3s. Apple hits the minimum compatibility needs of most of the market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coverflow is little more than a gimmick. It's still buggy and covers tend to blank out if you scroll quickly. Cover art has been downloaded with previous software versions and most other video players, so the ability to scroll covers is not really a breakthrough.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Competitors Pros and Cons&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's devices are obviously more expensive than other players on a per gigabyte $ cost. In addition, the iPod still has fewer built-in features than most competitive devices. It doesn't have a built-in FM radio tuner, voice recorder, Bluetooth, WMA support, and an SD card expansion slot. Both the Creative Zen Creative Zen 4 GB MP3 Player (Black) and the Sansa View SanDisk Sansa View 8 GB MP3 Player have micro SD slots, FM tuners and voice recording components built in. Both are better priced. The Sansa View comes in a 16GB size for the same price as the 8GB nano.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Still the iPod Nano beats both those players on size as the Creative Zen is much thicker and the Sansa View is taller. Also keep in mind that the Creative Zen has been somewhat buggy, and the View doesn't have as long a track record only being released in November 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The new Sony players have finally abandoned their own bad software, and now provide some good competition to the iPod nano. In typical Sony fashion, they are priced just as high as the nano. But they do have quality components and better sound quality. Sony NWZA816BLK 4GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Black)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The new 2 GB iPod Shuffle, released in February 2008, probably provides the biggest competition if you don't care about video and your only use is working out. Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Silver (2nd Generation) For 1/3 the price, you get a player with half the capacity that's designed for longer battery life and more active use.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Conclusion&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the end, what the iPod nano does, it does very well. Apple really wins with sleek design and a wealth of accessories. This unit is no different. Not all docks and accessories work with the 3rd generation, but many do. And for that large number of users already using iTunes, moving your music over to the nano is a snap.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Overall this device is an improvement. Apple's entry level video player will continue to be popular due to great features, acceptable pricing and the Apple brand.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;The 8 GB iPod Nano - The Best Small Music And Video Player&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (3rd Generation)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This review is for the 8GB iPod Nano. All the reviews for the third generation Nanos have been combined by Amazon. While this unit is very similar to the 4GB iPod Nano Apple 4 GB iPod Nano (3rd Gen) there are enough differences that they each deserve a closer look.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Choosing Among iPods&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Overall, I would choose the 8 GB iPod Nano over the 4 GB nano and the 8 GB iPod Touch. This unit is priced right, and at only $50 more than the 4 GB unit it's a no brainer. Those who want to step up should look to the 16 GB Apple iPod Touch 16 GB or 32 GB iPod Touch Apple iPod touch 32 GB. I have been lucky enough to live with all these players, so I hope this helps you decide.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hopefully Apple will soon make a 16 GB or even a 32 GB Nano available. Only the iPod Touch currently sports those capacities. Till they offer larger sizes the 8GB is the biggest option. The screen is small, but the regular buttons and click wheel allow easier volume and track changes and better use on the go than the iPod Touch.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some may choose to pay an extra $100 more than this to step up to the 8 GB iPod Touch Apple iPod touch 8 GB with Software Upgrade. The extra features of the Touch are awesome. The high overhead of the Touch software gives you 6 to 6.5 GB of useable space out of those 8 GB. That is just not enough to justify the higher price.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Comparing to Competing Players - Features and Concerns&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The iPod Nano still has less features than most competitive devices. It doesn't have a built-in FM radio tuner, voice recorder, bluetooth, WMA support, or an expansion slot. More and more users demand those features. Both the thicker Creative Zen Creative Zen 8 GB (Black) and the taller Sansa ViewSanDisk Sansa View 8 GB MP3 Player include most of those features. They both also now come in 16GB and 32GB capacities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Creative Zen does have slightly better sound and file version support. But its native software is even worse and the company has acquired a reputation for high failure rates. Conversely, the Sansa View is perhaps the best value but the video screen and sound quality is less attractive than either two. Perhaps the new Sansa Fuze may have more improvements, but we'll have to wait and see SanDisk Sansa Fuze 8 GB MP3 Player (Silver).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course the growing Zune population gets wireless sharing and syncing Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player Black (2nd Generation). But Zune's screen is also less attractive for video and the device has other issues. So I would still choose the Nano over the Zune.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Perhaps the best new competitor is the 800 series Sony MP3 player Sony NWZA818BLK 8GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Black). For years, Sony devices suffered from proprietary audio formats and both annoying and unethical software limitations. Sony has finally given in to MP3 format, though I'm sure they will try to sneak in DRM at every turn. Surprisingly, even though Apple is the clear market leader Sony's has almost overpriced their units. While expensive, they do have the durable metal body like Nanos. And in terms of sound quality, I would say they are just as good if not slightly better. I just don't consumers should pay them a premium.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Sound&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sound quality has been slightly improved. Apple has a much better reputation and lower failure rates than music players marketed on high fidelity sound. Quality components and jacks still matters. But there is still no player on the market today that can truly claim hi-fi sound.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some technical limits make it very difficult to get lossless sound out of any device regardless of source file. Lower bitrates make your MP3 files lose more and more sound integrity, and even CDs have quality limits, which are even lower if they are not digitally mastered.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Looks&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple shortened the body and added a brushed metal face for durability. There was a previous Nano version with a rounded metal face. Then they tried the clear composite plastic face that so easily scratched and smudged. The back still has the shiny aluminum surface used on most iPods that is known for attracting fingerprints. The brushed metal face holds up better, but you still need a cover.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The screen is smallish, though I would argue still adequate. But the thin body alone allows this player to overcome having less features than many competing players. Apple does lose points for the smaller click-wheel being awkward for those with big hands.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Features&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The ability to watch videos and play games is huge. With the 8 GB capacity you can still get enough on here for a flight. That's the main advantage over the 4GB model. Watching videos will cut battery life to about 5 hours though.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's software gives you limited direct control over your music and few file options. For people like me with multiple players, it's harder to manage your music library with multiple copies. iTunes is good enough for most users. You can easily convert and import your files, but it's an annoying extra step.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cover-flow still underperforms on the Nano versus the iPod Touch. To me it's not a deal-breaker with the nano's real buttons. You still have the advantages of a flash-based player.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Conclusion&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's nice price, sleek design and a wealth of accessories overcome any missing features or annoying software limits. Unless you can afford a 16 or 32 GB iPod Touch or demand some of the missing features offered by the competition, go with this iPod Nano 8 GB and don't look back.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Amazing, just be careful with Coverflow&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So last night I picked up my first Ipod, got a Black 8 GB Nano. Glad I waited for the new "fat" version. A few months back I bought my sister a Nano as a gift so comparing the "slim" Nano to the "fat" video Nano I like the one better, the extra width helps me hold onto the player better.&lt;br /&gt;My one caution is this: with the new coverflow feature you need to be very careful how you organize your music, spent a fair amount of time last night getting that sorted out. If any of the tag information on any song(s) is off from the rest of the album it will create multiple albums in coverflow, also not having any album art for any music becomes annoying in coverflow. So my advice is; make sure you're meticulous on how you organize in iTunes. I did notice a few times that the coverflow artwork did take a second to load the image as I was scrolling, but this seems to go away after a few times.&lt;br /&gt;The "split" screen from the menu that randomly shows some of your album art is very cool, since the half screen can't show a whole album cover it pans across the album art randomly, the cover that is show is random as well.&lt;br /&gt;Very cool.&lt;br /&gt;Last item, some people will rant about how the 8 GB Nano is on $50 bucks less than the 80 GB Classic. Remember its hard drive vs. flash memory, as I tend to be active and move around a lot and plan to use the Nano while at the gym I wanted the stability of flash memory. to me comparing the two is like comparing a dump truck to a sports car, you may want one or the other at a given time so it's really up to decide what is important, capacity or portability?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;h2&gt;About  Apple iPod nano 8 GB Blue (3rd Generation) detail&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Amazon Sales Rank: #588 in Consumer Electronics &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Size: 8 GB&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brand: Apple&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Model: MB249LL/A&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Released on: 2007-09-05&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dimensions: .26" h x 2.06" w x 2.75" l, .11 pounds &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Display size: 2&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;h3&gt;Features&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Now the world's most popular music player lets you enjoy up to 5 hours of TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;An enhanced interface offers a whole new way to browse and view your music and video&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;iPod nano sports a larger, 320-by-240-resolution display that's 65 percent brighter than before&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;In anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel, iPod nano is now 6.5 mm thin and even more beautiful&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Measures 2.75 x 2.06 x 0.26 inches (H x W x D), weighs 1.74 ounces&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;h2&gt;Product Description&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;It's the small iPod with one very big idea: Video. Now the world's most popular music player lets you enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more. The larger, brighter display means amazing picture quality. In five eye-catching colors, iPod nano is stunning all around.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Amazon  &lt;span&gt;Price: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="amount" id="detailOfferPrice"&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BR0MFK/?tag=ipod-love-20" rel="nofollow"&gt; &lt;img src="http://www.electronext.com/wp-content/plugins/iPhoenix1.1/image/buycom.gif" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Source From &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://astore.amazon.com/ipod-love-20"&gt;ipod-love-20&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I would be grateful if you would give me the Interview&lt;br /&gt;Cheers !.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3224522422510707252-8838714407558568263?l=buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com/feeds/8838714407558568263/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com/2009/07/apple-ipod-nano-8-gb-blue-3rd.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3224522422510707252/posts/default/8838714407558568263'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3224522422510707252/posts/default/8838714407558568263'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com/2009/07/apple-ipod-nano-8-gb-blue-3rd.html' title='Apple iPod nano 8 GB Blue (3rd Generation)'/><author><name>pattayahotels-thailand.com</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12284553185814613632</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224522422510707252.post-8094166916115848586</id><published>2009-07-18T09:13:00.004-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-18T09:16:27.910-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation)'/><title type='text'>Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation)</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt; Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="margin: 10px; float: left;"&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EPHP4U/?tag=ipod-love-20" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/3144942M4YL._SL210_.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="margin: 5px; float: left;"&gt;&lt;iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=ipod-love-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=as1&amp;amp;asins=B000EPHP4U&amp;amp;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are interested in Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation) Yes, I think that interesting .  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Customer Shopping BuZZ&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;You've gotta hold it to believe it&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I've had a chance to play around with this for a few days now, and while I am a huge fan of the iPod Nano, it will not be replacing my 20GB iPod Photo anytime soon. It's Apple's own fault, really; they gave me 20GB (or 40, or 60) of space first, and now they want to take 90% of it away? Don't think so. I've come to believe what Apple's been telling me for a few years now: I NEED to take my entire music collection around with me everywhere I go. It's as essential as my cell phone and Metro Card. So for the storage reason alone, I can't chuck my 20GB model just yet. But the Nano really is a cool machine, and I imagine it will overtake the higher capacity iPods in popularity shortly because of its size, price, and cool factor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here's what I consider the improvements to be:&lt;br /&gt;1. First and foremost, the transition to flash memory. This enables the Nano to be smaller and operate quieter than iPods that are hard drive-based. Make no mistake, flash memory is the future of digital music players;&lt;br /&gt;2. The size, duh. Apple has made the Nano smaller without compromising much of the bright colorful screen. As we all now by now, it is thinner than a number two pencil (my 20GB iPod Photo, on the other hand, is probably three pencils thick). But it's still too large and delicate to jog with, without an optional accessory or two (arm band, lanyard headphones); and&lt;br /&gt;3. The Apple-brand accessories that have been released concurrently with the Nano are affordable and well-designed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;...And what's not-so-great:&lt;br /&gt;1. The price drop isn't that substantial, especially for what you get. For an extra $100, you can upgrade to a Photo that has ten times the capacity; and&lt;br /&gt;2. The headphone jack is on the bottom of the Nano. I'm not sure what the logic behind this is-it seems like making a change for the sake of making a change to me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some wonderful things about the color iPods in general: they're very easy to use; their demure size could hardly be improved upon; the color screen is beyond adequate for viewing photos and album art; the battery life is exceptional; making playlists and controlling iTunes are simple tasks; all are compatible with Mac or Windows; and if you use a Mac, you can sync your iPod with your address book, to do list, and calendar (this has come in handy for me a number of times when I'm traveling). Also, if you're a college student or an educator at any level, the Apple Store (both the b&amp;amp;m and online versions) gives discounts on just about everything. For iPods it's about $20, but for computers it's up to $300&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The bottom line on the Nano: it's a great entry-level MP3 player that will probably suffice for most listeners. However, if you're a music warrior who listens for many hours a day, many days a week, then 2-4GB is just too small to suit you--but of course you've had an iPod for three years now, and you already knew that. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;A word of caution to PC users&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I bought a 2nd Generation 8 GB Nano to supplement (and probably eventually replace) my 20GB Color iPod, which has been developing signs of old age, getting stuck at innopportune moments. I decided that 8 gig is really big enough to listen to the music I actually listen to every day at the gym, and I wanted to replace my disk-based iPod with a solid state device.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;My first reaction upon opening the box was astonishment at how small the Nano is! I had never seen one before. It is very slick.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Itunes is pretty smart about letting me update the 8 GB Nano from the music library I had accumulated for my 20 GB iPod. It creates a special playlist for the Nano to define what songs are specifically downloaded to the smaller device. I had actually thought I would have to set up a completely new music library, and go through the tedium of reloading all those CDs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One extremely important note of caution for PC users: this is the first USB device I have owned (and I own a lot of different USB devices) that really requires a USB 2.0 port. I didn't even realize that my 3-year-old home-brew Windows machine didn't have USB 2.0; it was never really an issue before. Apple says that USB 2.0 is highly recommended for the 2nd generation Nano, but it really should be a hard requirement. The behavior of my PC while trying to talk to the Nano over a USB 1.1 port was truly bizarre. The Nano basically brought the PC to its knees. I was able eventually to start updating the Nano but after 24 hours had only loaded about 400 songs. The response time of my PC during this ordeal was utterly ridiculous. During the day I bought a USB 2.0 PCI card, shut down the PC, installed the card, and was able to finish updating the Nano in a matter of minutes.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Fragile... yet beautiful! A review by a non-iPodder&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Let me start by saying that I'm coming to the iPod Nano from the world of flash MP3 players, this is my first iPod because I was waiting for Apple to make a decent flash MP3... and they've finally done it! So here are the things I love about my iPod Nano after about a month of use:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1) Making playlists on iTunes, this is a wonderful feature that you just don't find outside the iPod world!&lt;br /&gt;2) Beauty, the iPod Nano is without doubt the sexiest MP3 player alive today. Apple really knows how to make beautiful products.&lt;br /&gt;3) Sound is great.&lt;br /&gt;4) Love that click wheel thing, another great idea by Apple.&lt;br /&gt;5) Beautiful big color display makes navigation easy and fun.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I know much of that is old hat to the iPod world, but for me coming from a world of Muvo's and iAudio these are wonderful features. Now for the bad news, why I didn't give the Nano a 5:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1) Fragile!! Doesn't Apple understand that part of the appeal of a flash player is ruggedness? I'm scared to take this thing outside or even put it in my pocket without protection.. I immediately went out and spent another $30 for a decent case which leads to&lt;br /&gt;2) Where are the accessories? My iAudio's and Muvos came with cases and lanyards and armbands. iPod Nano: nothing!! The most expensive player I've bought to date and the one most in need of a protective case and I have to go and spend an extra $30 for what should have been included!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In summary, this is a wonderful product and a delight to use and behold. However, Apple does need to get a clue about durability and accessories imho!&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;h2&gt;About  Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation) detail&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Amazon Sales Rank: #2992 in Consumer Electronics &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Size: 2 GB&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Color: Black&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brand: Apple&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Model: MA497LL/A&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Format: CD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dimensions: 15.75" h x 35.43" w x 2.56" l, .0 pounds &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;h3&gt;Features&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;iPod Nano holds 2000 songs and thousands of photos on 8 GB of storage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Download songs, podcasts, and audiobooks from the iTunes Store&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Large, 1.5-inch color display is 40-percent brighter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Customize menus, check capacity, change language, and more from the Nano's Settings menu&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Measures 1.6 x 3.5 x 0.26 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 1.41 ounces&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;h2&gt;Product Description&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;Only 0.26 thin and 1.41 ounces light, iPod nano packs a lot into its diminutive design. Up to 24 hours of battery life, 2GB of storage and a bright color display. The dock connector that fits an entire system of iPod accessories. Music Finding and playing music on iPod nano is simple. Menu options let you browse by artist, composer, album, song, genre, or playlist. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs. iPod nano makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to a 1.5-inch color display. Album art appears alongside your song titles, so you see your music as you play it. And when you dare to wear iPod nano, that display guarantees you ll say a lot without saying a word. Podcasts The iTunes Store features thousands of free podcasts - radio-type shows you subscribe to - including indie favorites and offerings from such big names as ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod nano and listen anytime, anywhere. Podcasts appear in their own menu on your iPod nano, so you can navigate them easily. Audiobooks The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks - including such exclusives as the entire Harry Potter series - so you can catch up on your reading wherever iPod nano takes you. Browse audiobooks in their own menu on your iPod nano. iPod nano automatically recognizes where you left off reading and bookmarks your place. You can even change the reading speed to suit you. Photos iPod nano holds up to 25,000 photos you can sync from your Mac or Windows PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails the same way you scroll through song titles. To see a photo full-screen, click the center button. You can even view photo slideshows, complete with music. Package includes: iPod nano Earphones USB 2.0 cable Dock adapter Quick Start guide&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Amazon  &lt;span&gt;Price: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="amount" id="detailOfferPrice"&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EPHP4U/?tag=ipod-love-20" rel="nofollow"&gt; &lt;img src="http://www.electronext.com/wp-content/plugins/iPhoenix1.1/image/buycom.gif" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Source From &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://astore.amazon.com/ipod-love-20"&gt;ipod-love-20&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have a COOL !&lt;br /&gt;Cheers&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3224522422510707252-8094166916115848586?l=buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com/feeds/8094166916115848586/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com/2009/07/apple-ipod-nano-8-gb-black-2nd_244.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3224522422510707252/posts/default/8094166916115848586'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3224522422510707252/posts/default/8094166916115848586'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com/2009/07/apple-ipod-nano-8-gb-black-2nd_244.html' title='Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation)'/><author><name>pattayahotels-thailand.com</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12284553185814613632</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224522422510707252.post-2106024261613901017</id><published>2009-07-18T09:13:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-18T09:13:37.032-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation)'/><title type='text'>Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation)</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="margin: 10px; float: left;"&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EPHP4U/?tag=ipod-love-20" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/3144942M4YL._SL210_.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="margin: 5px; float: left;"&gt;&lt;iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=ipod-love-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=as1&amp;amp;asins=B000EPHP4U&amp;amp;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are interested in Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation) Yes, I think that interesting .  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Customer Shopping BuZZ&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;You've gotta hold it to believe it&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I've had a chance to play around with this for a few days now, and while I am a huge fan of the iPod Nano, it will not be replacing my 20GB iPod Photo anytime soon. It's Apple's own fault, really; they gave me 20GB (or 40, or 60) of space first, and now they want to take 90% of it away? Don't think so. I've come to believe what Apple's been telling me for a few years now: I NEED to take my entire music collection around with me everywhere I go. It's as essential as my cell phone and Metro Card. So for the storage reason alone, I can't chuck my 20GB model just yet. But the Nano really is a cool machine, and I imagine it will overtake the higher capacity iPods in popularity shortly because of its size, price, and cool factor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here's what I consider the improvements to be:&lt;br /&gt;1. First and foremost, the transition to flash memory. This enables the Nano to be smaller and operate quieter than iPods that are hard drive-based. Make no mistake, flash memory is the future of digital music players;&lt;br /&gt;2. The size, duh. Apple has made the Nano smaller without compromising much of the bright colorful screen. As we all now by now, it is thinner than a number two pencil (my 20GB iPod Photo, on the other hand, is probably three pencils thick). But it's still too large and delicate to jog with, without an optional accessory or two (arm band, lanyard headphones); and&lt;br /&gt;3. The Apple-brand accessories that have been released concurrently with the Nano are affordable and well-designed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;...And what's not-so-great:&lt;br /&gt;1. The price drop isn't that substantial, especially for what you get. For an extra $100, you can upgrade to a Photo that has ten times the capacity; and&lt;br /&gt;2. The headphone jack is on the bottom of the Nano. I'm not sure what the logic behind this is-it seems like making a change for the sake of making a change to me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some wonderful things about the color iPods in general: they're very easy to use; their demure size could hardly be improved upon; the color screen is beyond adequate for viewing photos and album art; the battery life is exceptional; making playlists and controlling iTunes are simple tasks; all are compatible with Mac or Windows; and if you use a Mac, you can sync your iPod with your address book, to do list, and calendar (this has come in handy for me a number of times when I'm traveling). Also, if you're a college student or an educator at any level, the Apple Store (both the b&amp;amp;m and online versions) gives discounts on just about everything. For iPods it's about $20, but for computers it's up to $300&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The bottom line on the Nano: it's a great entry-level MP3 player that will probably suffice for most listeners. However, if you're a music warrior who listens for many hours a day, many days a week, then 2-4GB is just too small to suit you--but of course you've had an iPod for three years now, and you already knew that. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;A word of caution to PC users&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I bought a 2nd Generation 8 GB Nano to supplement (and probably eventually replace) my 20GB Color iPod, which has been developing signs of old age, getting stuck at innopportune moments. I decided that 8 gig is really big enough to listen to the music I actually listen to every day at the gym, and I wanted to replace my disk-based iPod with a solid state device.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;My first reaction upon opening the box was astonishment at how small the Nano is! I had never seen one before. It is very slick.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Itunes is pretty smart about letting me update the 8 GB Nano from the music library I had accumulated for my 20 GB iPod. It creates a special playlist for the Nano to define what songs are specifically downloaded to the smaller device. I had actually thought I would have to set up a completely new music library, and go through the tedium of reloading all those CDs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One extremely important note of caution for PC users: this is the first USB device I have owned (and I own a lot of different USB devices) that really requires a USB 2.0 port. I didn't even realize that my 3-year-old home-brew Windows machine didn't have USB 2.0; it was never really an issue before. Apple says that USB 2.0 is highly recommended for the 2nd generation Nano, but it really should be a hard requirement. The behavior of my PC while trying to talk to the Nano over a USB 1.1 port was truly bizarre. The Nano basically brought the PC to its knees. I was able eventually to start updating the Nano but after 24 hours had only loaded about 400 songs. The response time of my PC during this ordeal was utterly ridiculous. During the day I bought a USB 2.0 PCI card, shut down the PC, installed the card, and was able to finish updating the Nano in a matter of minutes.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Fragile... yet beautiful! A review by a non-iPodder&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Let me start by saying that I'm coming to the iPod Nano from the world of flash MP3 players, this is my first iPod because I was waiting for Apple to make a decent flash MP3... and they've finally done it! So here are the things I love about my iPod Nano after about a month of use:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1) Making playlists on iTunes, this is a wonderful feature that you just don't find outside the iPod world!&lt;br /&gt;2) Beauty, the iPod Nano is without doubt the sexiest MP3 player alive today. Apple really knows how to make beautiful products.&lt;br /&gt;3) Sound is great.&lt;br /&gt;4) Love that click wheel thing, another great idea by Apple.&lt;br /&gt;5) Beautiful big color display makes navigation easy and fun.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I know much of that is old hat to the iPod world, but for me coming from a world of Muvo's and iAudio these are wonderful features. Now for the bad news, why I didn't give the Nano a 5:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1) Fragile!! Doesn't Apple understand that part of the appeal of a flash player is ruggedness? I'm scared to take this thing outside or even put it in my pocket without protection.. I immediately went out and spent another $30 for a decent case which leads to&lt;br /&gt;2) Where are the accessories? My iAudio's and Muvos came with cases and lanyards and armbands. iPod Nano: nothing!! The most expensive player I've bought to date and the one most in need of a protective case and I have to go and spend an extra $30 for what should have been included!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In summary, this is a wonderful product and a delight to use and behold. However, Apple does need to get a clue about durability and accessories imho!&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;h2&gt;About  Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation) detail&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Amazon Sales Rank: #2992 in Consumer Electronics &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Size: 2 GB&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Color: Black&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brand: Apple&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Model: MA497LL/A&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Format: CD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dimensions: 15.75" h x 35.43" w x 2.56" l, .0 pounds &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;h3&gt;Features&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;iPod Nano holds 2000 songs and thousands of photos on 8 GB of storage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Download songs, podcasts, and audiobooks from the iTunes Store&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Large, 1.5-inch color display is 40-percent brighter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Customize menus, check capacity, change language, and more from the Nano's Settings menu&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Measures 1.6 x 3.5 x 0.26 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 1.41 ounces&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;h2&gt;Product Description&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;Only 0.26 thin and 1.41 ounces light, iPod nano packs a lot into its diminutive design. Up to 24 hours of battery life, 2GB of storage and a bright color display. The dock connector that fits an entire system of iPod accessories. Music Finding and playing music on iPod nano is simple. Menu options let you browse by artist, composer, album, song, genre, or playlist. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs. iPod nano makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to a 1.5-inch color display. Album art appears alongside your song titles, so you see your music as you play it. And when you dare to wear iPod nano, that display guarantees you ll say a lot without saying a word. Podcasts The iTunes Store features thousands of free podcasts - radio-type shows you subscribe to - including indie favorites and offerings from such big names as ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod nano and listen anytime, anywhere. Podcasts appear in their own menu on your iPod nano, so you can navigate them easily. Audiobooks The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks - including such exclusives as the entire Harry Potter series - so you can catch up on your reading wherever iPod nano takes you. Browse audiobooks in their own menu on your iPod nano. iPod nano automatically recognizes where you left off reading and bookmarks your place. You can even change the reading speed to suit you. Photos iPod nano holds up to 25,000 photos you can sync from your Mac or Windows PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails the same way you scroll through song titles. To see a photo full-screen, click the center button. You can even view photo slideshows, complete with music. Package includes: iPod nano Earphones USB 2.0 cable Dock adapter Quick Start guide&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Amazon  &lt;span&gt;Price: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="amount" id="detailOfferPrice"&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EPHP4U/?tag=ipod-love-20" rel="nofollow"&gt; &lt;img src="http://www.electronext.com/wp-content/plugins/iPhoenix1.1/image/buycom.gif" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Source From &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://astore.amazon.com/ipod-love-20"&gt;ipod-love-20&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have a COOL !&lt;br /&gt;Cheers&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3224522422510707252-2106024261613901017?l=buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com/feeds/2106024261613901017/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com/2009/07/apple-ipod-nano-8-gb-black-2nd_18.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3224522422510707252/posts/default/2106024261613901017'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3224522422510707252/posts/default/2106024261613901017'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com/2009/07/apple-ipod-nano-8-gb-black-2nd_18.html' title='Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation)'/><author><name>pattayahotels-thailand.com</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12284553185814613632</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224522422510707252.post-7791463432307181063</id><published>2009-07-18T09:13:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-18T09:13:33.754-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation)'/><title type='text'>Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation)</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="margin: 10px; float: left;"&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EPHP4U/?tag=ipod-love-20" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/3144942M4YL._SL210_.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="margin: 5px; float: left;"&gt;&lt;iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=ipod-love-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=as1&amp;amp;asins=B000EPHP4U&amp;amp;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are interested in Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation) Yes, I think that interesting .  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Customer Shopping BuZZ&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;You've gotta hold it to believe it&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I've had a chance to play around with this for a few days now, and while I am a huge fan of the iPod Nano, it will not be replacing my 20GB iPod Photo anytime soon. It's Apple's own fault, really; they gave me 20GB (or 40, or 60) of space first, and now they want to take 90% of it away? Don't think so. I've come to believe what Apple's been telling me for a few years now: I NEED to take my entire music collection around with me everywhere I go. It's as essential as my cell phone and Metro Card. So for the storage reason alone, I can't chuck my 20GB model just yet. But the Nano really is a cool machine, and I imagine it will overtake the higher capacity iPods in popularity shortly because of its size, price, and cool factor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here's what I consider the improvements to be:&lt;br /&gt;1. First and foremost, the transition to flash memory. This enables the Nano to be smaller and operate quieter than iPods that are hard drive-based. Make no mistake, flash memory is the future of digital music players;&lt;br /&gt;2. The size, duh. Apple has made the Nano smaller without compromising much of the bright colorful screen. As we all now by now, it is thinner than a number two pencil (my 20GB iPod Photo, on the other hand, is probably three pencils thick). But it's still too large and delicate to jog with, without an optional accessory or two (arm band, lanyard headphones); and&lt;br /&gt;3. The Apple-brand accessories that have been released concurrently with the Nano are affordable and well-designed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;...And what's not-so-great:&lt;br /&gt;1. The price drop isn't that substantial, especially for what you get. For an extra $100, you can upgrade to a Photo that has ten times the capacity; and&lt;br /&gt;2. The headphone jack is on the bottom of the Nano. I'm not sure what the logic behind this is-it seems like making a change for the sake of making a change to me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some wonderful things about the color iPods in general: they're very easy to use; their demure size could hardly be improved upon; the color screen is beyond adequate for viewing photos and album art; the battery life is exceptional; making playlists and controlling iTunes are simple tasks; all are compatible with Mac or Windows; and if you use a Mac, you can sync your iPod with your address book, to do list, and calendar (this has come in handy for me a number of times when I'm traveling). Also, if you're a college student or an educator at any level, the Apple Store (both the b&amp;amp;m and online versions) gives discounts on just about everything. For iPods it's about $20, but for computers it's up to $300&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The bottom line on the Nano: it's a great entry-level MP3 player that will probably suffice for most listeners. However, if you're a music warrior who listens for many hours a day, many days a week, then 2-4GB is just too small to suit you--but of course you've had an iPod for three years now, and you already knew that. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;A word of caution to PC users&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I bought a 2nd Generation 8 GB Nano to supplement (and probably eventually replace) my 20GB Color iPod, which has been developing signs of old age, getting stuck at innopportune moments. I decided that 8 gig is really big enough to listen to the music I actually listen to every day at the gym, and I wanted to replace my disk-based iPod with a solid state device.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;My first reaction upon opening the box was astonishment at how small the Nano is! I had never seen one before. It is very slick.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Itunes is pretty smart about letting me update the 8 GB Nano from the music library I had accumulated for my 20 GB iPod. It creates a special playlist for the Nano to define what songs are specifically downloaded to the smaller device. I had actually thought I would have to set up a completely new music library, and go through the tedium of reloading all those CDs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One extremely important note of caution for PC users: this is the first USB device I have owned (and I own a lot of different USB devices) that really requires a USB 2.0 port. I didn't even realize that my 3-year-old home-brew Windows machine didn't have USB 2.0; it was never really an issue before. Apple says that USB 2.0 is highly recommended for the 2nd generation Nano, but it really should be a hard requirement. The behavior of my PC while trying to talk to the Nano over a USB 1.1 port was truly bizarre. The Nano basically brought the PC to its knees. I was able eventually to start updating the Nano but after 24 hours had only loaded about 400 songs. The response time of my PC during this ordeal was utterly ridiculous. During the day I bought a USB 2.0 PCI card, shut down the PC, installed the card, and was able to finish updating the Nano in a matter of minutes.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Fragile... yet beautiful! A review by a non-iPodder&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Let me start by saying that I'm coming to the iPod Nano from the world of flash MP3 players, this is my first iPod because I was waiting for Apple to make a decent flash MP3... and they've finally done it! So here are the things I love about my iPod Nano after about a month of use:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1) Making playlists on iTunes, this is a wonderful feature that you just don't find outside the iPod world!&lt;br /&gt;2) Beauty, the iPod Nano is without doubt the sexiest MP3 player alive today. Apple really knows how to make beautiful products.&lt;br /&gt;3) Sound is great.&lt;br /&gt;4) Love that click wheel thing, another great idea by Apple.&lt;br /&gt;5) Beautiful big color display makes navigation easy and fun.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I know much of that is old hat to the iPod world, but for me coming from a world of Muvo's and iAudio these are wonderful features. Now for the bad news, why I didn't give the Nano a 5:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1) Fragile!! Doesn't Apple understand that part of the appeal of a flash player is ruggedness? I'm scared to take this thing outside or even put it in my pocket without protection.. I immediately went out and spent another $30 for a decent case which leads to&lt;br /&gt;2) Where are the accessories? My iAudio's and Muvos came with cases and lanyards and armbands. iPod Nano: nothing!! The most expensive player I've bought to date and the one most in need of a protective case and I have to go and spend an extra $30 for what should have been included!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In summary, this is a wonderful product and a delight to use and behold. However, Apple does need to get a clue about durability and accessories imho!&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;h2&gt;About  Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation) detail&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Amazon Sales Rank: #2992 in Consumer Electronics &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Size: 2 GB&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Color: Black&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brand: Apple&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Model: MA497LL/A&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Format: CD&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dimensions: 15.75" h x 35.43" w x 2.56" l, .0 pounds &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;h3&gt;Features&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;iPod Nano holds 2000 songs and thousands of photos on 8 GB of storage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Download songs, podcasts, and audiobooks from the iTunes Store&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Large, 1.5-inch color display is 40-percent brighter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Customize menus, check capacity, change language, and more from the Nano's Settings menu&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Measures 1.6 x 3.5 x 0.26 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 1.41 ounces&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;h2&gt;Product Description&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;Only 0.26 thin and 1.41 ounces light, iPod nano packs a lot into its diminutive design. Up to 24 hours of battery life, 2GB of storage and a bright color display. The dock connector that fits an entire system of iPod accessories. Music Finding and playing music on iPod nano is simple. Menu options let you browse by artist, composer, album, song, genre, or playlist. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs. iPod nano makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to a 1.5-inch color display. Album art appears alongside your song titles, so you see your music as you play it. And when you dare to wear iPod nano, that display guarantees you ll say a lot without saying a word. Podcasts The iTunes Store features thousands of free podcasts - radio-type shows you subscribe to - including indie favorites and offerings from such big names as ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod nano and listen anytime, anywhere. Podcasts appear in their own menu on your iPod nano, so you can navigate them easily. Audiobooks The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks - including such exclusives as the entire Harry Potter series - so you can catch up on your reading wherever iPod nano takes you. Browse audiobooks in their own menu on your iPod nano. iPod nano automatically recognizes where you left off reading and bookmarks your place. You can even change the reading speed to suit you. Photos iPod nano holds up to 25,000 photos you can sync from your Mac or Windows PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails the same way you scroll through song titles. To see a photo full-screen, click the center button. You can even view photo slideshows, complete with music. Package includes: iPod nano Earphones USB 2.0 cable Dock adapter Quick Start guide&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Amazon  &lt;span&gt;Price: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="amount" id="detailOfferPrice"&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EPHP4U/?tag=ipod-love-20" rel="nofollow"&gt; &lt;img src="http://www.electronext.com/wp-content/plugins/iPhoenix1.1/image/buycom.gif" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Source From &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://astore.amazon.com/ipod-love-20"&gt;ipod-love-20&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Have a COOL !&lt;br /&gt;Cheers&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3224522422510707252-7791463432307181063?l=buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com/feeds/7791463432307181063/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com/2009/07/apple-ipod-nano-8-gb-black-2nd.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3224522422510707252/posts/default/7791463432307181063'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3224522422510707252/posts/default/7791463432307181063'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://buy-cheap-ipod-nano-8gb-black.blogspot.com/2009/07/apple-ipod-nano-8-gb-black-2nd.html' title='Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (2nd Generation)'/><author><name>pattayahotels-thailand.com</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12284553185814613632</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224522422510707252.post-7116680014723758452</id><published>2009-07-18T08:47:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-18T08:55:54.474-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (3rd Generation)'/><title type='text'>Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (3rd Generation)</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="margin: 10px; float: left;"&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JO3N3S/?tag=ipod-love-20" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41zqx-LTVqL._SL210_.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="margin: 5px; float: left;"&gt;&lt;iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=ipod-love-20&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;p=8&amp;amp;l=as1&amp;amp;asins=B000JO3N3S&amp;amp;md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&amp;amp;fc1=000000&amp;amp;IS2=1&amp;amp;lt1=_blank&amp;amp;m=amazon&amp;amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;amp;bc1=&amp;amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;amp;f=ifr" style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;To day I find introduce you this Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (3rd Generation) I will think This Interesting ,and you can see that &lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Customer Shopping BuZZ&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;The 4 GB Apple iPod Nano - An Improved Entry Level Media Player! Check it Out!&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple 4 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Silver (3rd Generation)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's new nano is designed to improve upon past models and add some functionality. The improved video, smaller thinner body and updated firmware are enough to make it stand out. The slightly lower price tag is also sure to help sell more units.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I think most buyers will opt to get the 8GB, considering it is only $50 more than the 4GB and actually makes the video function more usable. Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Blue (3rd Generation) Regardless, the new nano is an improvement in any size.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Pros&lt;br /&gt;+ Small size - so thin!!!!&lt;br /&gt;+ Nice design - shorter, fatter form factor for more reliability&lt;br /&gt;+ Brushed aluminum front seems more durable than plastic composite of 2nd generation nano&lt;br /&gt;+ Many color options - Silver, blue, green, black, etc.&lt;br /&gt;+ Brighter screen with better contrast than previous generation&lt;br /&gt;+ Great video option is a nice to have for sample TV shows, clips, etc&lt;br /&gt;+ Works with most traditional iPod accessories (except old A/V cable)&lt;br /&gt;+ Priced to sell! Lowest price Apple video capable player&lt;br /&gt;+ Lower price tag than 2nd Generation nano&lt;br /&gt;+ Unlike iPod classic, all flash memory means less failures and breakage&lt;br /&gt;+ Flash memory also awesome for running / working out&lt;br /&gt;+ Slightly better sound quality than 2nd generation&lt;br /&gt;+ Apple reputation is highly deserved&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cons&lt;br /&gt;- 4 GB capacity is very limited for a video player and will require constant reloading via iTunes&lt;br /&gt;- New 2GB Shuffle option provides a workout alternative at about 1/3 the price&lt;br /&gt;- New design not ideal for very big hands due to smaller click wheel&lt;br /&gt;- Universal dock now required for video out (no more A/V cable)&lt;br /&gt;- Slightly shorter battery life than other iPods&lt;br /&gt;- No expandability or SD card slot like Sansa View or Creative Zen&lt;br /&gt;- iTunes software with limited native formats (MP3, AAC)&lt;br /&gt;- Coverflow still buggy / slow&lt;br /&gt;- Features built-in to competing players, like FM radio &amp;amp; voice recording, much be bought as add-ons,&lt;br /&gt;- Competing players now available at 16GB flash at similar body size&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Looks&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some people prefered the gen2 nano's longer body and larger click wheel. The longer nano was prone to bend (and sometimes break) when people put them in their pocket and sat down or moved around. The smaller click-wheel can be awkward, particularly for those with large hands. But it's a worthy trade-off for the smaller size and better durability.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another change motivated by durability is the metal face. The old clear composite face was a magnet for smudges and scratches. The new brushed metal face holds up nicer. Be warned though; it can chip and scratch, so get a cover.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Sound&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sound quality is not significantly improved from previous models. The slight improvements touted in Apple's marketing are exaggerated. However, let's be fair to Apple here. MP3 and even CD audio have inherent sound quality limitations.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MP3 is a compression technology that does experience quality loss, however minimal. With a lower bitrate your MP3 files will lose more and more of the sound integrity from the original recording. Combine that with the fact many people rip from sources that are not digitally mastered, and you would get inferior sound quality with any device.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Almost no MP3 players are actually designed for audiophiles / musicians / sound engineers; i.e., the people who could tell the difference between good sound and great sound. Fortunately, some of these devices are starting to come onto the market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Features and Software&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Few new features are noteworthy with this device. Changes in the components and software make the screen brighter and allow you to do more things, including watch videos and play games. Some complain there isn't enough memory for video. You can still get enough on here to watch one movie or fit some TV shows with your music. It's a nice extra even if these nanos don't have tremendous memory.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The flash memory in this device could have been a faster speed. However, the main advantages of the flash player are still here: less risk of hardware failure associated with a hard disk drive player (better for running or working out).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The device does seem to have a shorter battery life than advertised. Perhaps because of the smaller body size Apple placed a smaller batter inside. As long as you sync and charge at night, it's ok. You are still likely to get a day's worth of use from a full charge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's software is still a weakness with very limited direct control over your device library and few native file options. All formats can be converted using iTunes or another software. You can convert pretty much any file to the MP3, MP4, or AAC formats you need for iTunes. This will mean that those of us with other players will have to have 2 versions of our libraries on our computers, eating up hard-drive space. That's because there's no drag and drop adding into the player, you have to add it to iTunes first and then sync.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, most users have limited needs and will not notice if they are using MP3s. Apple hits the minimum compatibility needs of most of the market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coverflow is little more than a gimmick. It's still buggy and covers tend to blank out if you scroll quickly. Cover art has been downloaded with previous software versions and most other video players, so the ability to scroll covers is not really a breakthrough.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Competitors Pros and Cons&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's devices are obviously more expensive than other players on a per gigabyte $ cost. In addition, the iPod still has fewer built-in features than most competitive devices. It doesn't have a built-in FM radio tuner, voice recorder, Bluetooth, WMA support, and an SD card expansion slot. Both the Creative Zen Creative Zen 4 GB MP3 Player (Black) and the Sansa View SanDisk Sansa View 8 GB MP3 Player have micro SD slots, FM tuners and voice recording components built in. Both are better priced. The Sansa View comes in a 16GB size for the same price as the 8GB nano.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Still the iPod Nano beats both those players on size as the Creative Zen is much thicker and the Sansa View is taller. Also keep in mind that the Creative Zen has been somewhat buggy, and the View doesn't have as long a track record only being released in November 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The new Sony players have finally abandoned their own bad software, and now provide some good competition to the iPod nano. In typical Sony fashion, they are priced just as high as the nano. But they do have quality components and better sound quality. Sony NWZA816BLK 4GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Black)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The new 2 GB iPod Shuffle, released in February 2008, probably provides the biggest competition if you don't care about video and your only use is working out. Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Silver (2nd Generation) For 1/3 the price, you get a player with half the capacity that's designed for longer battery life and more active use.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Conclusion&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the end, what the iPod nano does, it does very well. Apple really wins with sleek design and a wealth of accessories. This unit is no different. Not all docks and accessories work with the 3rd generation, but many do. And for that large number of users already using iTunes, moving your music over to the nano is a snap.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Overall this device is an improvement. Apple's entry level video player will continue to be popular due to great features, acceptable pricing and the Apple brand.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;The 8 GB iPod Nano - The Best Small Music And Video Player&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star40_tpng.png" alt="4" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (3rd Generation)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This review is for the 8GB iPod Nano. All the reviews for the third generation Nanos have been combined by Amazon. While this unit is very similar to the 4GB iPod Nano Apple 4 GB iPod Nano (3rd Gen) there are enough differences that they each deserve a closer look.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Choosing Among iPods&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Overall, I would choose the 8 GB iPod Nano over the 4 GB nano and the 8 GB iPod Touch. This unit is priced right, and at only $50 more than the 4 GB unit it's a no brainer. Those who want to step up should look to the 16 GB Apple iPod Touch 16 GB or 32 GB iPod Touch Apple iPod touch 32 GB. I have been lucky enough to live with all these players, so I hope this helps you decide.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hopefully Apple will soon make a 16 GB or even a 32 GB Nano available. Only the iPod Touch currently sports those capacities. Till they offer larger sizes the 8GB is the biggest option. The screen is small, but the regular buttons and click wheel allow easier volume and track changes and better use on the go than the iPod Touch.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some may choose to pay an extra $100 more than this to step up to the 8 GB iPod Touch Apple iPod touch 8 GB with Software Upgrade. The extra features of the Touch are awesome. The high overhead of the Touch software gives you 6 to 6.5 GB of useable space out of those 8 GB. That is just not enough to justify the higher price.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Comparing to Competing Players - Features and Concerns&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The iPod Nano still has less features than most competitive devices. It doesn't have a built-in FM radio tuner, voice recorder, bluetooth, WMA support, or an expansion slot. More and more users demand those features. Both the thicker Creative Zen Creative Zen 8 GB (Black) and the taller Sansa ViewSanDisk Sansa View 8 GB MP3 Player include most of those features. They both also now come in 16GB and 32GB capacities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Creative Zen does have slightly better sound and file version support. But its native software is even worse and the company has acquired a reputation for high failure rates. Conversely, the Sansa View is perhaps the best value but the video screen and sound quality is less attractive than either two. Perhaps the new Sansa Fuze may have more improvements, but we'll have to wait and see SanDisk Sansa Fuze 8 GB MP3 Player (Silver).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course the growing Zune population gets wireless sharing and syncing Zune 8 GB Digital Media Player Black (2nd Generation). But Zune's screen is also less attractive for video and the device has other issues. So I would still choose the Nano over the Zune.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Perhaps the best new competitor is the 800 series Sony MP3 player Sony NWZA818BLK 8GB Walkman Video MP3 Player (Black). For years, Sony devices suffered from proprietary audio formats and both annoying and unethical software limitations. Sony has finally given in to MP3 format, though I'm sure they will try to sneak in DRM at every turn. Surprisingly, even though Apple is the clear market leader Sony's has almost overpriced their units. While expensive, they do have the durable metal body like Nanos. And in terms of sound quality, I would say they are just as good if not slightly better. I just don't consumers should pay them a premium.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Sound&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sound quality has been slightly improved. Apple has a much better reputation and lower failure rates than music players marketed on high fidelity sound. Quality components and jacks still matters. But there is still no player on the market today that can truly claim hi-fi sound.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some technical limits make it very difficult to get lossless sound out of any device regardless of source file. Lower bitrates make your MP3 files lose more and more sound integrity, and even CDs have quality limits, which are even lower if they are not digitally mastered.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Looks&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple shortened the body and added a brushed metal face for durability. There was a previous Nano version with a rounded metal face. Then they tried the clear composite plastic face that so easily scratched and smudged. The back still has the shiny aluminum surface used on most iPods that is known for attracting fingerprints. The brushed metal face holds up better, but you still need a cover.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The screen is smallish, though I would argue still adequate. But the thin body alone allows this player to overcome having less features than many competing players. Apple does lose points for the smaller click-wheel being awkward for those with big hands.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Features&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The ability to watch videos and play games is huge. With the 8 GB capacity you can still get enough on here for a flight. That's the main advantage over the 4GB model. Watching videos will cut battery life to about 5 hours though.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's software gives you limited direct control over your music and few file options. For people like me with multiple players, it's harder to manage your music library with multiple copies. iTunes is good enough for most users. You can easily convert and import your files, but it's an annoying extra step.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cover-flow still underperforms on the Nano versus the iPod Touch. To me it's not a deal-breaker with the nano's real buttons. You still have the advantages of a flash-based player.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Conclusion&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's nice price, sleek design and a wealth of accessories overcome any missing features or annoying software limits. Unless you can afford a 16 or 32 GB iPod Touch or demand some of the missing features offered by the competition, go with this iPod Nano 8 GB and don't look back.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;span class="reviewtitle"&gt;Amazing, just be careful with Coverflow&lt;img name="pngImage" class="custReviewStars" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/associates/network/star50_tpng.png" alt="5" height="11" width="56" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So last night I picked up my first Ipod, got a Black 8 GB Nano. Glad I waited for the new "fat" version. A few months back I bought my sister a Nano as a gift so comparing the "slim" Nano to the "fat" video Nano I like the one better, the extra width helps me hold onto the player better.&lt;br /&gt;My one caution is this: with the new coverflow feature you need to be very careful how you organize your music, spent a fair amount of time last night getting that sorted out. If any of the tag information on any song(s) is off from the rest of the album it will create multiple albums in coverflow, also not having any album art for any music becomes annoying in coverflow. So my advice is; make sure you're meticulous on how you organize in iTunes. I did notice a few times that the coverflow artwork did take a second to load the image as I was scrolling, but this seems to go away after a few times.&lt;br /&gt;The "split" screen from the menu that randomly shows some of your album art is very cool, since the half screen can't show a whole album cover it pans across the album art randomly, the cover that is show is random as well.&lt;br /&gt;Very cool.&lt;br /&gt;Last item, some people will rant about how the 8 GB Nano is on $50 bucks less than the 80 GB Classic. Remember its hard drive vs. flash memory, as I tend to be active and move around a lot and plan to use the Nano while at the gym I wanted the stability of flash memory. to me comparing the two is like comparing a dump truck to a sports car, you may want one or the other at a given time so it's really up to decide what is important, capacity or portability?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;   &lt;h2&gt;About  Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (3rd Generation) detail&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Amazon Sales Rank: #458 in Consumer Electronics &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Size: 8 GB&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Color: Black&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brand: Apple&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Model: MB261LL/A&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Released on: 2007-09-05&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dimensions: 2.75" h x .26" w x 2.06" l, .11 pounds &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Display size: 2&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; &lt;h3&gt;Features&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Now the world's most popular music player lets you enjoy up to 5 hours of TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;An enhanced interface offers a whole new way to browse and view your music and video&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;iPod nano sports a larger, 320-by-240-resolution display that's 65 percent brighter than before&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;In anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel, iPod nano is now 6.5 mm thin and even more beautiful&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Measures 2.75 x 2.06 x 0.26 inches (H x W x D), weighs 1.74 ounces&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;  &lt;h2&gt;Product Description&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt;It's the small iPod with one very big idea: Video. Now the world's most popular music player lets you enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more. The larger, brighter display means amazing picture quality. 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