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First review: iPod Nano 4gb version lacks definition
Mark Prigg, Science and Technology Correspondent10.09.09
iPod Nano
4gb version, £115
***
The new nano from Apple is most definitely an evolution rather than a revolution.
It adds a video camera (oddly it can't take still photos), FM radio and a pedometer.
All worthy additions, and the video camera in particular works well - although while the video quality is good, it is definitely not high definition.
The FM radio is also impressive, allowing listeners to pause live radio, and there's a neat tagging feature to identify and buy songs that are broadcast.
The unit itself is stunning, and the new aluminium colours make this arguably the best looking MP3 player on the market.
Sound quality is superb, but overall this is an upgrade.
If you were considering a nano anyway, it's highly recommended.
However, this definitely isn't the revolution Apple fans were hoping for.
Reader views (2)
Sir, this is the 4th generation Nano, IE, iPod Nano 4G or V4, or I suppose, it may become known as the iPod Nano Video. You refer to it as the 4GB - that indicates 4GB of memory. In fact, as Marvyl says, it comes with 8 or 16GB of memory.
- Oflife, Oxford
I just bought the Nano and it comes either 8 gb or 16 gb. I don't believe the video Nano comes in a 4 gb. I haven't opened the box yet, but the video in such a small package is why I bought it. I'll read more reviews before I open the box.
- Marvyl, Faribault, USA
