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(based on 14 ratings)

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Brand: Apple

Located in: Portable Electronics, iPods & MP3 Players

Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano - MA497LLA/ Holds Up To 2000 Songs/25000 iPod Nano Viewable Photos/ 1.5" (Diagonal) Liquid Crystal Display With Blue-White LED Backlight/ Up To 24 Hours Playback When Fully Charged/ Skip-Free Playback/ Mac And Windows Compatible/ Black Finish

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 14 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

How long have you owned it:

A month or less(3)

Pros:

Easy to set up(12), Great sound(12), Lots of storage(13), Reliable(11), Simple controls(12)

Best Uses:

At home(6), At work(9), Commuting(8), Gym / working out(4), Sports(6)

Describe Yourself:

Avid listener(3)

Primary use:

Personal(5)

Completely Satisfied

By Good Jam Makes Work Bearable

from Louisville, KY on 10/5/2007

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact

Cons:

Get a rubber cover, Screen Breaks Easily

Best Uses:

At Work, Gym / Working Out, Nice Batter Life, Sports, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Audiophile

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano:

I had a 2 gig nano and gave it away to someone leaving the country so I already knew what to expect . I replaced it with an 8 gig nano and love the extra space. The replaced these with the video nano but the battery life on those is not nearly as strong.

great product. love the small size

By mark56

from boston, ma on 10/2/2007

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact

Cons:

No instructions

Best Uses:

At Work, Car with fm converter, Commuting, Gym / Working Out, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Avid Listener

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano:

great in the car. no more cds

My first Mp3 player ...

By kre8iv1

from Flemington, NJ on 10/1/2007

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact, Tough

Cons:

Clock is TOO SMALL

Best Uses:

At Work, Gym / Working Out, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Avid Listener

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano:

This is my very first Mp3 player, and I'm GLAD I decided to go with the iPod over the Sandisk Sansa.

I researched Mp3's for over 4 months, and in the end chose the iPod because of the number of accessories available, and the ease of use. To date, I am still extremely pleased with my choice.

The ONE THING I am unhappy with is the size of the CLOCK - I use the iPod to do massages, and I absolutely CANNOT see the time during a session. I wish there was a control to make the clock cover the ENTIRE SCREEN (at least during the massage session) so I can keep track of my time!

iTunes software was easy to set up (I DON'T have Vista - I have W2000) and use. It was a bit difficult finding the software version I needed on the Apple site, but eventually I found it.

It's easy to both rip my CD's with iTunes (I've never done it before!) and transfer them to the iPod. This was a HUGE relief to me! I don't have time to fuss when it comes to transferring my CD collection to iPod, and they way iTunes is set up, I can start the ripping process and walk away to do other things while it's doing its thing.

I feel proud that I have stepped into the new technology, and the iPod made the transition much less stressful and even pleasant.

Service & Delivery comments:

Prompt delivery, packed securely, excellent condition.

Customer service was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the purchasing process easy and satisfying.

I will DEFINITELY recommend your company to my family, friends, and clients.

Thank you!

enjoying the 21st century!

By new to nano

from melbourne, fl on 9/17/2007

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact

Best Uses:

At Home, Gym / Working Out

Describe Yourself:

Casual Listener

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano:

My iPod Nano was fairly easy to get set up, even for a non-technical person such as myself. I am enjoying the convenience.

Powerful and Unobtrusive Device

By Big H

from Houston, TX on 7/28/2007

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Sleek/Compact, Tough, Unbreakable Screen

Cons:

Could Use A Bass Boost

Best Uses:

At Work, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Avid Listener

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano:

I don't know of anything better. I can keep the unit in my shirt pocket along with other items. The screen is easy to read. And the sound is quite good.

Great sounds in a tiny package.

By Irene

from San Mateo. CA on 6/12/2007

Pros:

Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Travel

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Traveler, Technically Challenged

Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano:

The sounds are fantastic and the size is great. It doesn't take up any space and it's weightless.

Love iT

By Yosh

from Champaign on 6/9/2007

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Sports, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Athlete, Student

Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano:

This ipod works perfectly for me. I have not had any problems with it and there is enough room where I can switch playlists and add to existing ones without worrying about having enough space. I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for an ipod with a sizeable storage capacity.

Great design but software is restrictive

By Saiat

from New York on 5/23/2007

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Long battery, Lots of Storage, Simple Controls, Slick design, Tough

Cons:

Very restrictive software

Best Uses:

At Home, At Work, Commuting, Sports, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Traveler, Student

Bottom Line:

Comments about Apple Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano:

I really like the physical design. It is slim, and the controlls are easy to manipulate. The sofware end is what's upsetting in this otherwise great machine. Songs cannot be deleted or moved to folders on the device. It does not support multi language fonts. I went for the design and battery longevity and settled for the software. Unfortunately, today there are not too many choices in that niche of MP3 players.

I see why it's so popular

By Philly

from Bryan, Oh on 12/4/2006

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

At Home, At Work, Commuting, Sports, Travel

Comments about Apple Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano:

I now know why the Ipod is so popular...

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Easy to use and beautiful display.

By reg779

from Syosset, NY on 11/22/2006

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

At Home, At Work, Commuting, Travel

Comments about Apple Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano:

Very easy to use with i-tunes....runs for what seems like forever!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great product even for "young at heart"

By Ernestine

from Boston, MA on 10/27/2006

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance

Cons:

Sensitive controls

Best Uses:

Commuting, Gym, Travel

Comments about Apple Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano:

It is small enough to make it easy to carry in my briefcase. Accessories are expensive.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Best MP3 player on the market

By CIN

from Brooklyn on 10/23/2006

Pros:

Excellent battery life, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Stylish

Cons:

Cheap headphones, No turn-off button

Best Uses:

Commuting, Sports, Travel

Comments about Apple Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano:

Be careful with sweat, rain or spills, especially if you jog with it.
Bought this to replace prior generation 4 GB nano that died on me (I opened it and saw 2 drops of water that got inside and burned out the power chip). I could have tried sending it back for warranty but Appple may charge you 100$ and send it back without repairing it if they determine it is due to extreme temperature and/or humidity, which is a very nebulous term.
Headphones were decent but not good and do not fit well when running. Had to buy Sony's and sound is excellent.
Controls work flawlessly and it is very stylish.
Battery life significantly longer that prior nano model.
Still worth 5 stars...

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Absolutely great item!!! Love it.

By Dima

from NY on 10/16/2006

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

At Home, At Work, Commuting, Sports, Travel

Comments about Apple Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano:

Absolutely great item!!! Love it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great

By ramses

from cleveland, oh on 10/7/2006

Pros:

Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Tough

Best Uses:

At Home, At Work, Commuting

Comments about Apple Apple 8GB Black 2nd Generation iPod Nano:

works great just like all of my other ipods no problems with them at all

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