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Based on 15 expert reviews, the average rating for Apple iPod Nano 2GB Black (2nd Generation) is 4.5/5. 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 / 2nd Gen

(07/10/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 218937 other MP3 & Media Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
Country: US
92.0 / 100.0
alaTest Title:

Review summary of Apple iPod Nano / 1st Gen

(07/10/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 218937 other MP3 & Media 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)

(22/09/08)
Summary: 30 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 11 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review
Country: UK
85.0 / 100.0
Testwinner US Title:

Apple iPod Nano 2GB Black (2nd Generation)

(22/09/08)
Summary: 30 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 11 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review
Country: US
85.0 / 100.0
Testseek US Title:

apple ipod nano 2g 2gb

(24/04/08)
Summary: 14 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 87 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US
87.0 / 100.0
Stuff.tv Title:

Apple iPod Nano

(14/09/07)
Summary: Preview: The new Nano¿s combination of video screen and impossibly tiny chassis has us all excited but will it escape the shadow of the headline- grabbing iPod Touch to prove as popular as its predecessors?... Read the full review
Verdict: Will Apple ever get it wrong? Jobs and his uber-nerds have surpassed themselves once again. Simply stunning
Country: UK
5.0 / 5.0
Computer Active Title:

Apple iPod Nano music player

(15/09/06)
Summary: Old player 'completely remastered', according to Apple... Read the full review
Pros: ; The same excellent menu navigation as previous iPods; thinner and witha brighter screen than before
Country: UK
5.0 / 5.0
PC Plus Title:

PC Plus

(02/02/06)
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
Computer Active Title:

iPod nano

(17/01/06)
Summary: Impossibly small? Maybe. Preposterously pricey? Definitely... Read the full review
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
T3 Title:

iPod nano

(04/11/05)
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: ; Easy controls; Great design; Tiny size
Cons: ; Oddly placed headphones socket
Country: UK
5.0 / 5.0
CNET.com Title:

Apple iPod Nano (2GB, black)

(13/09/05)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come.
Pros: ; The iPod Nano has a gorgeous, superslim design with a bright, photo-friendly screen. It is easy to operate and works seamlessly with iTunes and the iTunes Music Store, which has the world's largest selection of music. It boasts a nimble processor and system performance with no skipping, thanks to flash memory.
Cons: ; The iPod Nano suffers from unspectacular battery life, and though the device is durable, it scratches easily; blemishes show up more drastically on the black version. The Nano is pricey in terms of gigabytes per dollar, and its 4GB maximum capacity is not a good fit for many power users. The player skips many sought-after extra features
Country: US
8.3 / 10.0
MP3.com Title:

Apple iPod Nano (4GB)

(07/09/05)
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
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
Pocket-lint.co.uk Title:

Broadband?


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Wider screen than before, doesn't sit comfortably in hand
Cons: ; Still a small screen, no FM radio
Country: UK
N/A
Lordpercy.com Title:

Lordpercy.com


Summary: Not a comeback for Mork and Mindy it's Apples new flash based MP3 player. Thinner than a supermodel on an eggs only diet, the new Nano makes it's UK debut and we got our mitts on one to see how it stacks up. Read the full review
Country: UK
N/A
Pocket-lint.co.uk Title:

Broadband?


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Size, colour screen, large capacity
Cons: ; Easily scratched, can't view images on a television
Country: UK
9.0 / 10.0
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; Gapless playback; 27 hour battery life; Bright & colorful screen; Aluminium casing; Excellent audio quality
Cons: ; No downlodable games; No exciting new features; USB speed 50% slower than previous generation
Country: US
N/A

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