Written by: Kidist Amanuel
If you want a small and portable music player that you can carry with you wherever you go, whether when exercising or taking a leisurely walk, then consider the 6th generation Apple iPod nano with 8GB memory.
The 8 GB iPod nano is a small media player that can hold up to 2000 songs, which should allow you to transfer a lot of songs from your music library in to this sleek device. It has a 1.5 inch multi-touch screen that allows you to navigate large icons one at a time. The multi-touch screen shows you the art cover and music information when the song you selected is playing, which you don’t get with certain iPod models. There are many cool features on this iPod that lets you do more than listen to your music, including a built-in FM radio, pedometer, podcasts, photos, and choice of numerous clock face designs. Another useful feature of this iPod nano is what is called the Genius Mixture. Let us say you are listening to a song and decide you want to listen to similar type of songs. Well, all you need to do is tap the Genius Mixture icon and it will create a playlist of songs that are similar to the one you are listening to. It also has a good battery life, and a single battery charge can give you up to 24 hours of music. It weighs only 8 ounces, which makes it extremely easy to carry around. Its built-in clip feature allows you to clip it anywhere on you and carry it everywhere you go. This iPod especially comes in handy when you are exercising. The Nike Fitness feature on this iPod keeps track of your workouts. It includes a built-in pedometer to track your walks and monitor your progress once you set a goal. You can purchase this sleek device for $120 at a local Apple store, various retail stores, or online, and it comes with a one year warranty. The little box it comes in also contains Apple earphones and USB cable for charging and synching your music from your computer. There are several colors of this iPod, including silver, graphite, green, orange, pink, and blue. If you feel like you need more space on your media player and 8GB is not enough, this iPod also comes in 16GB for additional price.
Pros
• Small and lightweight
• Built-in FM radio
• Built-in fitness features
• Built-in clip
• 24 hours battery life
Cons
• Does not support video playback or recording
This is a small, sleek device that will function as your music player, a watch, and photo viewer, all in one. Its various features will aid you in listening to music however you want and wherever you are. Its price, while not cheap, is reasonable for the quality you are getting.