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iPod nano Fourth-Gen
By: Laiq Qureshi   |   Sep 29, 2008
  • 4.5
Great design
Coverflow
Accelerometer
Shake-to-shuffle option
Fast performance
Genius works only with songs bought from the Apple store
Still no customizable EQ

The first-gen nano, in retrospect, was no great shakes. It had limited functions and the small screen went against it. The second was cool too, while the third-gen nano had a new chic look, with video capabilities and a bigger, sharper screen. It was worth its price, but I still couldn't understand why the capacity had to remain the same.

Now, with the new nano, I have to say a lot of my prayers have been answered. It has a sleeker look, a lot of new features, and more colors (nine, but only eight available in India) to choose from. The space has been upped to 8GB and 16GB. Let's see if its worth the deal

Design and UI performance
While the second-gen nano was a sweeping change from the first, the new series from the Chromatic line bears an uncanny semblance to it. It's gone back to a taller form factor, and the screen has become sharper. A good two inches (diagonal) is exactly what you need, and the sharpness and contrast has only gotten better.

Thin is in. You don't believe it? The new nano has been beautifully shrunk and there's a nice affected curve that I like. Hold the nano perpendicular to your line of vision, and you will notice that not only are the edges curved; the bend runs through the course of the body too, including the screen.

How did they manage to do that to the screen, you ask? Well, they didn't! Look closely and you will see that the screen is actually flat, and insulated by glass covering. The body is all-aluminum, with glass for the screen. The depth is just 6.2mm, while the height and width are 90.7mm x 38.7mm. All in all, a  neat design.

The piece that we got for review was blue, and although I wouldn't go out of my way to pick this particular color, I must admit it looks pretty good. The white of the wheel and the Apple logo are done pretty well.

The click wheel is a wonder to work with, and it's very responsive too. The nano doesn't take any time at all to start up. Keep it on hold after switching it off; a tiny jab will get it up and running. The overall performance of the player makes it a wonder to use... something that isn't easily forgotten when you have 8GB or 16GB of content to pull.


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ipod 3g looks better tan 4g,its smaller and more stylish...its havin the same screen size and 4g cost is more than 3g when i bought it
ram @ Oct 31, 2008
screen Size sucks but slim and light feature is cuil
Danny @ Oct 17, 2008
Actually the problem is em from Jabalpur( MP)...n I cannot find the original product....If neone knowz this place so plz temme from where to buy?
Priyansh @ Oct 12, 2008
Can u'll please lemme know where i will get these ipods/mp3 playerz?
Priyansh @ Oct 12, 2008
@John

The price mentioned in the site are without taxes...If u include tax it will be equal to the price mentioned here....
Namit @ Oct 07, 2008
guys....this.....the 3rd gen ipod nano..........u gotta be kiddin me.....its da 4th gen nano and da battery life is even less than da 3rd which i have...........da screens also da same as da 3rd but only its lined vetically........
Abir Sharda @ Oct 07, 2008
@ reviewer

anybody there??? Nooo one has mentioned the reviewer has mad a huuuugge mistake in the heading itself coz these are the fourth generation iPods and not the third generation ones ...........!!

@ Karthik @ Oct 03, 2008

In US the 8gb costs $150 (Rs. 7250) and the 16gb costs $200 (Rs. 9500)

@ the product

I love these iPods, the are seriousy the best ever made without any debate ...........!! awesome design mannn ...........!!
Nikhil Jain @ Oct 03, 2008
how much it cost if i get it from usa ?
Karthik @ Oct 03, 2008
Prices of iPod Nano mentioned in this article are higher than actual price on Apple India website.

Nano 8GB: Rs. 8,200 &
Nano 16GB: Rs 10,500.
john @ Oct 02, 2008
guys...the reviewer is entitled to his opinion...and for the folks who think that the ipod ear phones suck...i'd like to see them name some mp3 players in the same price range, tht come with better bundled earphones, rather than just mouthing off!!!
PR @ Oct 01, 2008
well ipod earphones are modest.
street price of 8 gb is around 8500 nad 11500 for 16 gb .
Enjoy (Y)
venkat @ Oct 01, 2008
iphone earphones is not good but i like those coming with creative.
dpk @ Oct 01, 2008
personally , I dont think that there is any major difference between the earlier ipod n this one.
Its got the same screen size....
it has also got coverflow(doesnt the reviewer know that even the earlier ipod have got coverflow).
even the battery life is BETTER in the older version......
if one is buying an 8gb nano i think he should seriously think about buying the earler version at a much lower price !!!!!!!!
sagar @ Oct 01, 2008
guys I know that iPOd earpones suck but think about the price of them !!!any one can't get atleast suck quality earphones at such price range??
ashik @ Sep 30, 2008
you love iPOD earphones..? hey he might be right..
I think he has been using those earphones available for 20 bucks or something for those China made radios ;-)
Som @ Sep 30, 2008
"I've always loved the earphones packed with the iPod"
Seriously who is this guy.
You shouldn't be reviewing gear out here. And is there no one who reviews your articles @ tech2?
Samrat @ Sep 30, 2008
"I've always loved the earphones packed with the iPod"

I think you will be the only one filling that category cause the earphones provided with ipods suck!!
Tushar @ Sep 30, 2008
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