Apple iPod nano Third Gen Silver (4 GB, MA978LL/A) Digital Media Player Features and Information

Apple has an uncanny ability to keep on making greatMP4 or M4V formats. Although we didn't expect it to
products. Every time you think it's impossible to makeblow us away with its quality, we were surprised yet
improvements to their iPod music players, along comesagain. The video quality is amazing, and if the only
another revamp that raises the bar yet again.And withvideo device you own is the iPod Nano, you could
the design and desirability of the latest batch, it haspossibly survive with full scale movie watching on a
excelled itself once again, especially with the new2-inch display. But hey, don't get too excited and think
nano. Unless you've been hiding under a rock for theabout replacing your dedicated portable video players
past week or so, you'll know roughly what it looks like.or notebook computers in lieu of the Nano. It's
In order to accommodate the bigger screen, it's bothexcellent, but it's not a replacement for a dedicated
shorter and wider than the previous nano - 52 x 70 xvideo device. If for nothing else, then think about your
6.5mm (WxHxD) to be precise.eyes and the migraines you will get after hours of
The newly revamped iPod nano is surprisingly differentsquinting on a tiny display. Also, the device is smart
from its 1st rev ancestor in that it is much moreenough to skip the unnecessary DVD chapters and
scratch resistant. The anodized (which means 'coatedstart right off with the video, and it also remembers to
with a protective oxide layer') aluminum body is tough -start the movie at the point you stopped it the last
much like the iPod mini - and does not show hairlinetime. How nice is that!
scratches like the plastic/resin and mirror-like metal ofFeatures:-
the original nano. Of course, any metal can beStorage Capacity : 4.0 GB
scratched if enough force is applied or if the scratchingNumber of Songs : 1000.0
object is sharp enough, but in terms of "normal use",Family Line : iPod nano
the new nano is far, far tougher than its predecessor. ItVideo Format : MPEG-4, H.264
also looks like the screen on the new nano is made ofVideo Bit-Rate : 2500.0 kbps
a different, more durable material. Well done, Apple!Max Video Resolution : 640 x 480
Apple has also overhauled the Nano's user interface.Audio Format : MP3, WAV, AAC, MP3 VBR, AIFF,
The most notable improvement is the addition of theAudible
split-screen menu feature, which lists menu items onMP3 Bit-Rate : 16 kbps - 320 kbps
the left, along with a visual preview of the menuFrequency Respone : 20 Hz - 20, 000 Hz
selection on the right half of the display. (If you selectOn Screen Display : ID3 Tag Info, Battery Level, USB
"Music" from the top-level menu, for example, floating,Connection,
rotating album covers from your music collectionScreen Size : 2.0 inch
appear to the right of the menu list.) It's a nice touchAdditional Features : Personal Address Book, Games,
that makes good use of the white space to the rightSleep Timer,
of the menu text and takes advantage of the Nano'sInterface : USB 2.0
wide display. Apple also added Cover Flow-the abilityOutputs : Headphone Jack
to "flip through" your library by album cover. WhilePower Source : Rechargeable via USB cable, Internal
browsing with Cover Flow is a bit slow, it's a niceBattery
option to have, even though the feature is more fun toBattery Type : Rechargeable Lithium Battery
use on a device with a touch interface, such as theBattery Life : 24.0 hrs.
iPhone or the iPod Touch.Width : 2.06 in.
On the UI front, Apple added a plethora of newHeight : 2.75 in.
functions that look amazing, thanks to the wonderfullyWeight : 1.74 oz.
bright display. One such feature is the added videoRead about Digital Camera Reviews and Mobile
capability. It can play H.264 or MPEG4 in either MOV,Phone Reviews.