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| Apple iPod nano 4 GB Black (1st Generation) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Apple
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy Refurbished: $89.88
You Save: $110.11 (55%)
New (1) Used (5) Refurbished (5) from $89.88
Avg. Customer Rating:  358 reviews
Sales Rank: 2223
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Hard Drive Size: 4
Clothing Size: 4GB
Size: 4GB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 0.6 x 5.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: MA107LL/A
Model: MA107LL/A
UPC: 885909055180
EAN: 0885909055180
ASIN: B0007Y79B2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 4 GB model stores up to 1000 songs; supports AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC, MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3 and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, AIFF | | • | Only .27 inches thin and 1.5 ounces, with a bright color display | | • | Up to 14 hours of music playback; up to 4 hours of slideshows with music | | • | Comes with earbud headphones, USB cable, dock adapter | | • | Compatible with Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later; Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later |
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Product Description
Includes: earbud headphones, USB cable, dock adapter,&iTunes for Mac and Windows.Apple 4GB iPod nano - Come one, come all and witness the incredible shrinking iPod!! With the nano, Apple introduces the latest member of the highly successful iPod family of digital audio players. The nano is aptly named since it's a fraction of the size of it's larger iPod cousins. It has the width of a pencil and comes in at a feather-light 1.5 ounces. For Apple's next trick, they've taken this new diminutive iPod and added all of the features of a regular iPod. You get a bright full color display, Apple's famous click wheel, and up to 14 hours of battery life. With that said, take a peek behind the curtain and be amazed at the rest of what the iPod nano has to offer... Connector for optional dock Stereo Minijack Hold Switch Charge Time - about 3 hours (1.5 hour fast charge to 80% capacity) Audio Support - AAC (16 to 320 Kbps) / Protected AAC (from iTunes Music Store) / MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps) / MP3 VBR / Audible (formats 2, 3,&4) / Apple Lossless / WAV / AIFF Photo Support - JPEG / BMP / GIF / TIFF / PSD (Mac only) / PNG Sync&Charge via USB Cable Adjust audiobook playback speed Create multiple on-the-go playlists Shuffle songs or albums Repeat one or all 20 Equalizer settings Backlight Timer Display Contrast Alarm - On / Off / Silent Sleep Timer Date&Time Display time in menu bar Color - Black Supports - Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later, Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later Unit Dimensions - 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.27 Unit Weight - 1.5 ounces
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| Customer Reviews: Read 353 more reviews...
Before you take the plunge ... September 20, 2005
1333 out of 1399 found this review helpful
I love the iPod. Always have. At home, we have five, including this one: the 4GB iPod nano black.
Before you leap, realize two things: (1) this iPod is extremely fragile compared to other iPods, particularly the tough-as-nails iPod mini (a drop of a couple of feet onto a linoleum floor took out the screen); and (2) the black version gets scratched very easily, and shows scratches far more than any white iPod I've owned (after a day and before dropping the damn thing, it already looked awful from scratching -- and it was treated with kid gloves).
Okay, if you can live with those caveats, and invest in a durable protector (we bought the arm-band holder, which does a lousy job of protecting the iPod nano)--none of which are out yet--then this new iPod is truly an amazing bit of technology. It's tiny (it feels even smaller than the photos suggest), has great sound quality (better, I think, than any other iPod I've owned), and the display is gorgeous (even though tiny).
For me, the mini (now defunct, but bargains still abound) is the better choice given its sturdiness. I'm not up for museum-relic care for my electronics, which would certainly help if you own one of these.
Another beautiful, functional gizmo from Apple. Just know what you're getting. Some websites claim the nano is sturdy. I can tell you, from first hand experience, it isn't. So, you be the judge. (Sure, the thing still played, but replacing the screen will set you back at least $90, and, even on the web sites in question, the screen broke.)
(Oh, and if you see someone taking shots at the iTunes software, don't believe it. It's the best music software out there, and its integration with this--or any--iPod is a joy.)
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Follow up ... Apple has admitted a problem with some of the nano screens and is doing the right thing: replacing the units with new ones. BRAVO!
 The iPod We've Been Waiting On... September 17, 2005
476 out of 597 found this review helpful
When one finds the iPod line hasn't changed much in a while, just wait a few days, and you are likely to be blown off your feat. Apple is constantly innovating, and pushing the limit, in order to bring you the world's greatest products.
Apple CEO and co-founder, Steve Jobs, calls the creation, "impossibly small," and "magic." While it might be a stretch to refer to the Nano as impossible or magic, it is the first reaction one has, when they see the product.
Size - I did not even fully comprehend how impressed I would be, when I held the Nano in my hands. The iPod Nano's size is its greatest attribute. Its depth is slightly less than a number two pencil. In fact, the iPod Nano is thinner than the iPod Shuffle. Of course, it is also significantly less wide and tall, than the original iPods, and the iPod Mini it replaces. Weight is another jaw-dropping figure. The iPod Nano is almost four times lighter than the iPod Photo 20 Gigabyte player.
It seems and feels even smaller in person, but everything fits together beautifully as well. The seems around the edges are very neat and nearly impossible to notice. When holding the iPod Nano, you really get the feeling that you are holding something of appreciable quality.
Reliability - The iPod Nano will prove to be incredibly reliable. Why? The Nano uses solid-state flash memory, which means there are no moving parts, in the player. The original iPod and iPod Mini used miniature hard drives, while still a good solution, they were bigger and could become damaged, when taking a hit. A lot of people who were upset that their iPod with a hard drive went out, would likely not have any problems, with the iPod Nano.
Storage - This 4-gigabyte iPod Nano is the best value. It is only $50 more than the 2-gigabyte model, so you get twice as much storage, for only $50 more. Don't forget you can also backup important files to your iPod, so you may find some extra space valuable. The 4-gigaybtes is capable of holding approximately 1000 songs.
Display - The display on the new iPod Nano is fantastic. It features a nice resolution, and color. You can view your photographs, or the album art, from your music. There are also the standard iPod games to play, in color.
Click Wheel - The click wheel continues to make iPod the most convenient and easy-to-use music player around. Being used to the slightly larger click wheel, on the full size iPod, I was concerned the Nano's smaller click-wheel would be less functional, but that concern was quickly dismissed, when I saw it works as easy and efficiently as ever.
Color - White is the traditional iPod color, and the white-colored iPod Nano will match many other Apple products. However, the black iPod nano is an intense and sleek finish, beautiful in person. It might show scratches and fingerprints more easily, but it looks so great that it may be the most popular color choice of this new player.
Battery Life - Battery life is always an important feature. After all, what good is it having 1000 songs in your pocket, if you can't listen to them? The iPod Nano lasts 14 hours, on a single charge, under ideal conditions. Ideal conditions are allowing the playing to play on its own, without accessing menus regularly, which turns on the backlight and drains the battery. Even with regular fiddling, you should last well over ten hours.
Overall, Apple truly hit a home run, with the iPod Nano. Some companies follow, and some companies innovate and change the world. Apple is one of those companies. I love the nano, and my music can no go with me to even more places, with a player that is lighter than ever. The iPod Nano is destined to become the best selling music player in the world, and it will be for good reason.
 CRUDDY PLASTIC September 26, 2005
94 out of 124 found this review helpful
after buying 2 of these for family members it turns out they suck! they scratch SO easy it not even funny. i gave them as gifts to some family members who were very excited but after opening them and passing them to 2 other friends sitting with us they were scratched how the heck can a brand new item get scratched in 2 min without leaving the hand?!? come on apple get off you bottom and fix this prob or i will NOT buy your products this coming holiday season for the rest of my family (which is kinda large and they all want nanos). untill apple sorts out this issue my review is 1 star but i really wish it was like -5 stars because thay how much it sucks. fix the scratches!
hb.
No stars - Not a real consumer product. September 27, 2005
91 out of 119 found this review helpful
NO STARS! MINUS SEVERAL BILLION STARS ACTUALLY.
The demand for smaller and smaller devices has finally come to a dead-end. This product is way too fragile for the consumer market. Indeed using it as displayed in the advertising will get you a damaged Nano with Apple saying - 'Yes, well we may advertise people putting in their pocket, but we never expected anybody would. I'm afraid keeping the Nano in your pocket is considered abuse of the product and therefore *NO* WARENTEED replacement or FREE REPAIR is available.
DON'T buy it or any other Apple product until they stop screwing the public like this.
Nano needs materials rethink September 22, 2005
90 out of 114 found this review helpful
I have just arranged to return my black nano due to the amazingly soft plastic that covers the front of the device. This material scratches even when wiping with a soft cotton t-shirt. The result is a device that looks as though it has been abused and neglected. I had only peeled off the protective cover and wiped the grease marks away when I noticed the first scratches across the whole length of the front. Damned annoying.
Apple have an issue with this device and they need to fix it. Why should I be compelled to nuy a case that makes the player larger than it needs to be and why can't I put it, naked, in my pocket as advertised by Mr Jobs or wear it next to clothing?
My advice, go and look at a display device in a store and make sure it is one which has the protective cover removed. You will love the size and the screen and the weight but you won't buy one.
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