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Apple 8GB Blue 3rd Generation iPod Nano - MB249LLA

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Apple 8GB Blue 3rd Generation iPod Nano - MB249LLA/ Holds Up To 2,000 Songs/ 7,000 iPod-Viewable Photos/ 8 Hours Of Video/ 2" Liquid Crystal Display With LED Backlight/ Skip-Free Playback/ Up To 24 Hours Music Playback Or 5 Hours Video Playback When Fully Charged/ Mac And Windows Compatible/ MB251LLA / Blue Finish
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Apple MB251LL/A 8GB Blue 3rd Generation iPod Nano, Model MB251LLA

It’s the small iPod with one very big idea: Video. Now the world’s most popular music player lets you enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more. The larger, brighter display means amazing picture quality. In five eye-catching colors, iPod nano is stunning all around. And with 4GB and 8GB models starting at just $149, little speaks volumes.

Key Features:

  • Video
    Watch up to 5 hours of TV shows, music videos, movies, and podcasts.
  • Enhanced Interface
    Browse your music by album artwork with Cover Flow. View everything on your iPod nano in a whole new way.
  • Brighter Display
    iPod nano sports a larger, 320-by-240-resolution display that’s 65 percent brighter than before.
  • Newly Redesigned
    In anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel, iPod nano is now 6.5 mm thin and even more beautiful.

Features:

  • Overview
    An anodized aluminum top and polished stainless steel back. Five eye-catching colors. A larger, brighter display with the most pixels per inch of any Apple display, ever. iPod nano stirs up visual effects from the outside in. And it’ll wow you for hours. Play up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on a single charge.1 All that staying power and a wafer-thin, 6.5-mm profile makes iPod nano one small big attraction.
  • Cover Flow
    If a picture says a thousand words, think of what all the album art in your collection might say. With Cover Flow on iPod nano, you can flip through your music to find the album you want to hear. Use the Click Wheel to browse music by album cover, then select an album to flip it over and see the track list.
  • Music
    Use the Click Wheel to adjust volume, navigate songs, browse in Cover Flow, or explore the Music menu by playlist, artist, album, song, genre, composer, and more. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs. iPod nano makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to its bright color display.
  • Movies
    Buy movies from the iTunes Store and you can sync them to your iPod nano to watch anywhere, anytime. Up to 5 hours of video playback means you can watch two movies back to back.1 And for your viewing pleasure, the 320-by-240-pixel display — with a whopping 204 pixels per inch — is 65 percent brighter than before.
  • TV Shows
    There’s always something good on iPod nano. Browse thousands of episodes of your favorite TV shows on the iTunes Store, buy them for just $1.99 each, then sync them to your iPod nano. Watch last night’s episodes this morning, or buy a whole TV series and play a pocket-size marathon.
  • Podcasts
    The iTunes Store features thousands of free video and audio podcasts, including indie favorites and offerings from such big names as ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod nano. You can even play video podcasts on TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.
  • Audiobooks
    The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks — including exclusives like the entire Harry Potter series — so you can catch up on your reading wherever iPod nano takes you. iPod nano even recognizes where you left off reading and bookmarks your place.
  • Games
    Put hours of fun at your fingertips. iPod nano comes with three games — Vortex, iQuiz, and Klondike — and you can download more from the iTunes Store for $4.99 each. All iPod games are designed specifically for the iPod interface. And all of them look great on the 2-inch color display.
  • Photos
    iPod nano holds up to 7,000 photos you can sync from your Mac or PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails. To see a photo full screen, click the center button. You can even view your photo slideshows — complete with music and transitions — on a TV using an optional Apple component or composite AV cable.
  • Extras
    Calendars, contacts, and a screen lock appear in the Extras menu, along with a few more handy items. Take the world clock, for example. Spin the Click Wheel to choose different clocks for cities all over the world. For workouts, use the built-in stopwatch to log your best times.

iTunes:

  • Always in tune
    iPod nano and iTunes work so well together because they’re made for each other. From download to sync, you never miss a beat. Simply download music, audiobooks, and free podcasts from the integrated iTunes Store or import music from your CDs. The moment you connect iPod nano to your Mac or Windows PC, iTunes updates everything you’ve added since your last sync — every song, every podcast, every audiobook.
  • Sync and say
    If you have more in your iTunes library than will fit on your iPod nano, not to worry. iTunes will create a playlist that fits your style — and your iPod nano’s capacity. If you’d rather hand-pick what goes onto your iPod nano, feel free. Just drag and drop exactly what you want from your iTunes library onto iPod nano and go.
  • All docked out
    The handy dock connector on the bottom of iPod nano lets you connect it to your computer, recharge the battery, and sync files fast via the included USB cable. Or leave the optional iPod nano Dock connected to your Mac or PC. Then, when you’re ready to charge or sync, just dock your iPod nano and iTunes automatically gets to work. You can also connect the dock to a stereo system or pair of powered speakers.
  • Snapshots on schedule
    iPod nano holds a lot more than music. Import photos from iPhoto on a Mac or Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Album on a Windows PC. Update your Address Book and iCal on the Mac or Outlook or Outlook Express on the PC. iTunes syncs up to 25,000 photos and all your contacts and calendars to iPod nano. Just like that.

Specifications:

Capacity

  • 8GB flash drive
  • Holds up to 2,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format
  • Holds up to 7,000 iPod-viewable photos
  • Holds up to 8 hours of video
  • Stores data via USB flash drive

Display

  • 2-inch (diagonal) liquid crystal display with blue-white LED backlight
  • 320-by-240-pixel resolution at 204 pixels per inch

Audio

  • Skip-free playback
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • Audio formats supported: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
  • User-configurable maximum volume limit

Video

  • H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

Headphones

  • Earphones
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • Impedance: 32 ohms

Mac System Requirements

  • Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
  • Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later
  • iTunes 7.4 or later

Windows System Requirements

  • PC with USB 2.0 port
  • Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
  • iTunes 7.4 or later

Languages

  • Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish
  • Additional language support for display of song, album, and artist information: Bulgarian, Croatian, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, and Ukrainian

Environmental Requirements

  • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Input And Output

  • Dock connector
  • 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack

Power And Battery

  • Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery
  • Playback time
  • Music playback time: Up to 24 hours when fully charged
  • Video playback time: Up to 5 hours when fully charged
  • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter (sold separately)
    • Fast-charge time: about 1.5 hours (charges up to 80% of battery capacity)
    • Full-charge time: about 3 hours

In the Box:

  • iPod nano
  • Earphones
  • USB 2.0 cable
  • Dock adapter
  • Quick Start guide

Approximate Dimensions:

  • Height: 2.75"
  • Width: 2.06"
  • Depth: 0.26"

Approximate Weight:

  • Unit: 1.74 oz
  • Shipping: 2 lbs
Warranty Information:

Your iPod comes with single-incident telephone support for the first 90 days and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan for iPod to extend your service and support to two full years. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-certified technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775.

Footnote:

  1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
  2. Music capacity is based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; actual capacity varies by content.
  3. Photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes.
  4. Video capacity based on H.264 1.5-Mbps video at 640-by-480 resolution combined with 128-Kbps audio; actual capacity varies by content.
  5. iPod and iTunes are for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don’t steal music.
  6. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2007 using preproduction hardware and software. The playlist contained 358 unique audio tracks consisting of content imported from CDs using iTunes (128-Kbps AAC) and content purchased from the iTunes Store (128-Kbps AAC). Video content was purchased from the iTunes Store. Battery tests are conducted with specific iPod units; actual results may vary. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced (see www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/battery). Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.

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Product Review Summary
4.5 (based on 6 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend. 
Pros
  • Easy To Set Up (6)
  • Great Sound (4)
  • Lots of Storage (4)
  • Simple Controls (4)
  • Reliable Performance (3)
  • Sleek/Compact (3)
Cons
  • N/A
Best Uses
  • Gym / Working Out (4)
  • Travel (3)
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4.0
good choice
Reviewed by Brooke (Avid Listener) from New York on Sep 29, 2008
Verified Buyer
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
good
Pros: Simple Controls, Great Sound, Reliable Performance, Sleek/Compact, Lots of Storage, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses: Travel, Gym / Working Out, Sports
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5.0
Great product, great deal
Reviewed by taccm1 (Avid Listener) from Rogersville, AL on Jun 23, 2008
Verified Buyer
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Great product already making a 16 year old very happy. Easy to set up and music and movies have already been added. Great for trips
Pros: Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls, Lots of Storage
Cons: NONE
Best Uses: Travel, Gym / Working Out
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5.0
Perfect gift for any teen
Reviewed by frank N. stein (Avid Listener) from new york, ny on Mar 11, 2008
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BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
I bought it as a gift. The 13 year old set it up immediatley and thanks me all the time.[...]
Pros: Easy To Set Up, Great Sound
Best Uses: Gym / Working Out, At Work, Commuting
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4.0
Amazing little music machine
Reviewed by The Plant Man (Casual Listener) from Beaumont, TX on Feb 28, 2008
Verified Buyer
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Apple needs to upgrade the headphones that come with the Nano. They tend to distort the music coming through them even at moderate to mid level volumes.
Best Uses: Commuting, Travel, At Work, Gym / Working Out
Cons: Headphones are average
Pros: Sleek/Compact, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Lots of Storage, Easy To Set Up
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5.0
Simply awesome
Reviewed by Raj (Casual Listener) from NJ, NJ on Feb 15, 2008
Verified Buyer
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
I use this product for personal use. I love the podcast functionality. I love to learn new things and try to motivate myself and love the self help podcasts. Really awesome. The video is good quality and the music is great. It is awesome that you can import your cd into the device and import the jacket cover of the singer or singers. The pictures look great on the device.
Pros: Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Lots of Storage
Best Uses: Podcast
Cons: Software
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4.0
Product is what it is said to be - good
Reviewed by why? (Avid Listener) from new york on Jan 26, 2008
Verified Buyer
BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
daughters and I all own i-pods and are very satisfied with the performance of product to date.
Best Uses: Gift for daughter
Pros: Great Sound, Simple Controls, Easy To Set Up, Sleek/Compact, Reliable Performance
Cons: Thankfully none
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