Black, 4 gigs please. Yes, I did it, I bought one. What do I think? Believe it or not I have some mixed feelings although overall it's good.
The good:
+ Apple really knows how to package an item. Even opening it, out of the box is an experience and a presentation by itself.
+ Super slick design, super small, same iPod interface and can do even photos
+ Hey, 4 gigs flash ram. No hardisk to deal with.
The bad:
+ When I first connected it, it froze on me. I had to do the iPod nano reboot sequence which I didn't find at first, but to Apple's credit it's the first item on the "How to..." list on their instructions.
+ Nano-scratchable. Yes, it's true. The iPod Nano is super prone to scratches. Metal part or non metal front. I am a bit amazed this is so. My iRiver after using it a lot with no case to protect it, putting it in pockets and many otherp laces is near unscratched. Funny that the iRiver is plastic but it certainly holds better.
+ I really think Apple should have included a belt clip for the price. Particularly because it's just so scratchable.
+ When I ejected the nano today from windows, I had to force disconnect it as at one point apparently "some application was using it." That caused it to not find any of its songs on the way back home- apparently the table of contents (or equivalent) file got corrupted. Connecting it when I got home fixed the problem and didn't have to re-download all songs.
+ I am not thrilled the battery is not user replaceable- and I know iPod has been like that since forever, but I am not really too happy about the $60 USD Apple charges you to replace the battery.
I have to say, if I could have used iTunes to sync my iRiver, I would not have bought the nano. Having 4 gigs is sure nice but I feel like I am carrying a piece of delicate glass with me- and that's not cool.
Other goodies:
+ I like the contacts and notes feature. It's totally readable.
+ I really like all the options for play lists, ratings, etc.
* I like how iTunes works with it for the most part.
Anyone knows if iTunes allows you to browse for a CD/album by pictures thumbnails?
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