Apple IPOD Nano 8GB Black 3rd Generation

Apple IPOD Nano 8GB
Price in GBP: £76.33 Incl VAT (EU)

The Apple IPOD Nano 8GB Black 3rd Gen: More Than Music

IPOD has created huge waves of success in the past few years as MP3 and other forms of audio files and music playing have synonymously been acquainted with the device itself. The Apple IPOD Nano 8GB Black 3rd Gen features more than just music such as videos and games. It also boasts of a new handy design and enhanced memory capable of storing huge file types for different uses. Here's more info.

The Design

The Apple IPOD Nano 8GB Black 3rd Gen measures a mere 2.75 inches in length, 2 inches in width and 0.25 inch in thickness. It is a lot different compared to the 2nd generation. The thickness is generally similar. The faceplate has matte, anodized aluminium just like others before it. The sides and back is similar to the IPOD video, which is rounded, glossy and with a chrome enclosure. The bottom part has a proprietary USB port, together with the headphone jack and hold switch.

The famous Apple Click Wheel is still present, but is much smaller. It measures on 1 inch compared to the former 1.25 inches. The bigger and brighter screen is well loved by majority of users. It features 2 full inches of 320 x 240 video resolution, better than any other in its kind. It is very sharp and also includes scratch-prone plastic.

The menu system has also improved significantly. It features a split-screen menu that shows the menu on the right half of the screen, while the left half shows a picture pointing to the selection. The effect can apply in menu items like podcasts, photos and movies. The Cover Flow system is also available for the first time in the Nano series.

Features to Look Forward To

The 3rd generation Nano can support MPEG4 or H.264 video in file formats MP4, M4V and MOV, having a maximum resolution of 640x480 up to 30 frames per second. The iTunes on-line store is also available where you can purchase videos. You may also import the files into iTunes then have them converted for playback. The Nano can support video features that others in its class could not. The Nano can also skip and recognize between DVD-like chapter markers fixed in QuickTime files. Video playback is immediately available since the last time you viewed.

It can also support video games from iTunes. There are 3 games that are pre-installed namely Solitaire, Vortex and iQuiz. You can quickly engage and disengage the shuffle function using only a few presses on the center button of the Click Wheel. You can randomize songs easily.

More to Expect

It is important that you ensure first the any accessories you intend to use on the Apple IPOD Nano 8GB Black 3rd Gen are compatible. There should be labels stating its compatibility with the 3rd Gen. The Component AV Cable and Universal iPod Dock by Apple will surely be compatible. The whole package only comes in at less than £200.

It has so many features and characteristics that people have never experienced before in any MP3 player. The 3rd Gen Nano is ideal for jogging when placed in an armband or pocket. The presence of iTunes is still one of the most appealing factors when compared to other MP3 players. Some may need more time to accustom themselves to the smaller Click Wheel and new form.

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