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Based on 16 expert reviews, the average rating for Apple iPod Nano 2GB Black (2nd Generation) is 4.3/5. Expert Reviews for MP3 Players are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Apple iPod Nano (1st Gen)

(12/2/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 275270 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
Country: US
90.0 / 100.0
Testwinner Title:

Apple iPod Nano 2GB Black (2nd Generation)

(11/19/08)
Summary: 32 experts have reviewed the Apple iPod Nano 2GB Black (2nd Generation), giving it an average score of 85 out of 100 and a total of 12 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review
Country: UK
85.0 / 100.0
CNET.com Title:

Apple iPod Nano (2nd generation, 2GB, silver)

(9/13/06)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: The second-generation Apple iPod Nano is like the successful offspring of an iPod Mini and a first-generation iPod Nano. It's small, stylish, user-friendly, and competitively priced--a great player all around and suitable for a variety of users.
Pros: ; The second-generation Apple iPod Nano takes on a new scratch-resistant aluminum body, which is available in a variety of bright and shiny colors; it's still superslender but more durable, thanks to a seamless construction. It supports photos (with thumbnail grid) and album art and has great sound quality.
Cons: ; The iPod Nano still doesn't play video, not that you'd want to watch it on the small screen, and there's no built-in FM tuner or recording capability; not all color options are available for all memory sizes.
Country: US
8.3 / 10.0
PC Plus Title:

PC Plus

(2/2/06)
Summary: Imagine an iPod that’s been shrunk to a third of the size and you have the nano. Read the full review
Country: UK
90.0 / 100.0
T3 Title:

iPod nano

(11/4/05)
Summary: Can the newest iPod live up to its high-flying brothers?... Read the full review
Verdict: It's got all the beauty of an iPod, shrunk into an amazingly small shell. Go buy one - now!
Pros: ; Tiny size; Great design; Easy controls
Cons: ; Oddly placed headphones socket
Country: UK
N/A
MP3.com Title:

Apple iPod Nano (4GB)

(9/7/05)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: The pricey Apple iPod Nano is thin, beautiful, and feature filled, but 2GB or 4GB may not be enough for many power users.
Pros: ; Gorgeous, superslim design with bright, photo-friendly screen; easy to operate; works seamlessly with iTunes and iTunes Music Store, which has the world's largest selection of music; nimble processor and system performance; no skipping, thanks to flash memory.
Cons: ; Unspectacular battery life; though durable, device scratches easily; pricey in terms of gigabytes per dollar; 4GB maximum capacity is not a good fit for many power users; no sought-after extra features such as FM radio; no A/V-out; doesn't work with Camera Connector.
Country: US
8.3 / 10.0
Techtree Title:

Apple iPod Nano

(11/30/70)
Summary: Apple iPod Nano... Read the full review
Pros: ; Slim and gorgeous housing, Good sound quality, Amazing video playback, Comfortable ear-phones, Easy-to-use User Interface, Fast data transfers, price.
Cons: ; No synchronization software provided along with the package, Normal drag-n-drop of media not possible.
Country: US
4.5 / 5.0
Lordpercy.com Title:

Lordpercy.com


Summary: No sooner had Apple announced the new Nano we rushed down to our local Apple store to find one. The new range topper with its 8gb memory, smooth curves and brighter screen caught our eye and it's been the centre of attention ever since. Read the full review
Country: UK
N/A
CNET.co.uk Title:

Apple iPod nano (2nd generation, 4GB) review


Summary: : A more powerful nano with incremental improvements on the original... Read the full review
Verdict: The second-generation Apple iPod nano is like the successful offspring of an iPod Mini and a first-generation iPod nano. It's small, stylish, user-friendly and competitively priced -- an all-round great player and suitable for a variety of users
Pros: ; Scratch-resistant aluminium body; variety of bright and shiny colours; superslender but more durable; supports photos with thumbnail grid and album art; great sound quality
Cons: ; Still doesn't play video; no built-in FM tuner or recording capability; not all colour options are available for all sizes
Country: UK
8.0 / 10.0
Computer Active Title:

iPod nano


Summary: Impossibly small? Maybe. Preposterously pricey? Definitely... Read the full review
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
Everything USB Title:

Apple 2G iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Features? What new features? This is a bug fix, and a highly recommended one at that.
Pros: ; iPod mini casing in multiple colors; Excellent audio quality; Gapless playback; 27 hour battery life; Bright & colorful screen; Aluminium casing
Cons: ; USB speed 50% slower than previous generation; No downlodable games; No exciting new features
Country: US
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