Apple 8 GB iPod nano MP3 Player
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Apple 8 GB iPod nano MP3 Player - 2nd Generation
You're ready to take the iPod plunge, but you've decided you don't need the most expensive model with the most capacity. And maybe you'd like to exercise with it and not worry about damaging the internal hard drive. If this sounds like you, the 2nd-generation
Apple iPod nano is an excellent choice.
With a sleek new design that moves away from the earlier nano's criticized clear surface that scratched too easily, the gen 2
Apple iPod nano is more likely to withstand bumps and knocks without looking too worse for wear. And if you plan to bike or run with your
Apple iPod nano, you won't have to worry about disturbing the player, as it runs on flash memory rather than a hard disc drive.
And perhaps the
Apple iPod nano's biggest selling point is its software: iTunes. No other media management system is as easy to use, intuitive and well-designed. You'll be able to subscribe to your favorite podcasts, buy songs from the iTunes Music Store, and sync your
Apple iPod nano to your iTunes library without even pressing a button.
Further reading:
Check out what buyers of the iPod nano have to say about it at Amazon.comFEATURES AND SPECS:Apple 8 GB iPod nano MP3 Player - Second GenProduct Features
- 46-inch Digital Light Projection (DLP) HDTV; measures 42.8 x 32 x 13.4 inches (WxHxD)
- Latest Texas Instruments DLP chip faster than any other HDTV technology
- 1280 x 720-pixel resolution; 2500:1 contrast ratio; 3-line digital comb filter; Cinema Smooth 3:2 pull-down film mode
- Connections: 3 composite A/V (1 front), 2 S-Video (1 front), 2 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 2 HDMI, 1 RF, 1 USB
- Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround
Technical Details
- Screen size: 46 inches
- TV type: DLP
- HDTV capable: Yes, with integrated ATSC receiver
- Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Speaker wattage per channel: 10 watts
- Number of speakers: 2
- Contrast ratio: 2500:1
- Comb filter: Yes, 3-line digital
- 3:2 pulldown correction: Yes
- Scan velocity modulation: No
- Line doubling: No
- Color temperature control: Yes
- Includes DVD player: No
- Includes VCR: No
- Signal type: NTSC/ATSC
- Auto channel setup: Yes
- Closed captioning: Yes
- Last-channel recall: Yes
- Multilingual menu: Yes
- Parental control: Yes
- Picture-in-picture (PIP): No
- Remote control: Yes
- SAP: Yes
- Sleep timer: Yes
- Composite A/V: 3 in (1 front)
- S-Video: 2 in
- Component video: 2 in
- DVI: 0
- HDMI: 2
- RF: 1
- PC VGA: 1
- USB: 1
- Firewire: 0
- Headphone jack: 0
- Front/Side AV jacks: Front
- Surround sound: Yes, virtual
- Sound leveler system: Yes
- Item width: 42.8 inches
- Item height: 32 inches
- Item depth: 13.4 inches
- Item weight: 67 pounds
- Stand included: No
- Power consumption: Information unavailable
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor (including lamp)
- In the box: DLP TV, remote control (with batteries), power cord, printed operating instructions
FROM THE MANUFACTURER:
Apple 8 GB iPod nano MP3 Player - 2nd Generation
A thinner design, stylish colors, a brighter display, hours of battery life--just about the only thing that hasn't changed on the 8 GB Apple iPod nano is the name. Your music says a lot about you, and so should your Nano. The super-slim design--0.26-inches thin and a light 1.41 ounces--says you always have room for music, 2,000 songs, in fact. Durable anodized aluminum says you won't let the rough and tumble of everyday life ruin your groove. And the attractive colors says whatever you want.
The Apple iPod nano ships with newly-designed earbuds. Use iTunes to import your CDs, shop for songs on the iTunes Store, and then sync them to your Apple iPod nano. Possibly the world's coolest photo album, Apple iPod nano can hold tens of thousands of snapshots, and even play audiobooks and podcasts. And whether you're exercising, commuting, or taking a road trip, the Apple iPod nano delivers hours and hours of battery life to keep you rocking. While it can't stop the rain, Apple iPod nano might make your day a bit bright, 40-percent brighter to be exact. Album art pops and slideshows stun on the Apple iPod nano's dazzling, now-brighter display. That means everything looks just as good as it sounds.
Music, Podcasts, and Audiobooks
Finding and playing music on your Apple iPod nano is simple. Menu options let you browse by artist, composer, album, song, genre or playlist. Want to mix things up? Simply click Shuffle Songs. Apple iPod nano makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to a 1.5-inch color display. Album art appears alongside your song titles, so you can see your music as you play it. And when you dare to wear Apple iPod nano, that display guarantees you'll say a lot without saying a word.
The iTunes Store features thousands of free podcasts--radio-type shows you subscribe to--including indie favorites and offerings from big names such as, ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod Nano and listen anytime. All your podcasts appear in their own menu on your Apple iPod nano, so they're easy to navigate.
The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks, including such exclusives as the entire Harry Potter series. Download what you want, sync to your Apple iPod nano and catch up on your reading the audio way. Just like podcasts, you can browse audiobooks in their own menu on your Apple iPod nano. And your Nano automatically recognizes where you left off reading and bookmarks your place, so it is easy to dive back into the story. You can even change the reading speed to suit you--this is a perfect feature for learning a new language.
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