About iPod nano

Basically, the only thing that hasn't changed with the new iPod nano is its name. This new Apple MP3 Player sports a retro design, a much brighter display, tons of battery life and a large storage capacity -- all capsuled in a sturdy shell an thinner design. Don't let the extremely thin design foll you, the iPod nano has plenty of room to hold all your favorite tunes...thousands to be exact. Durable construction and the attractive array of colors make the iPod nano a must have for the music lover in you.

The iPod nano is so versatile that you'll never want to set it down. Music is at the forefront, but only the beginning of what the iPod nano offers. Coupled with the nano, iTunes has thousands of songs available and which are fully syncable with your iPod nano. But did you know the iPod nano serves as the coolest little photo album? That's right, the apple iPod nano allows you to store thousands of your best photo moments so you can share your snapshots wherever you may go. Plus, with the 40% brighter screen, pictures will look vibrant and alive, like the music you enjoy. But the versatility doesn't stop there. Now you can download audiobooks, podcasts and games directly to your iPod nano so you may enjoy them while you exercise, travel, or on your way to the office. With the extensive battery life the iPod nano provides, you'll never worry about running out of juice, easpecially running in a new pair of mbt shoes.

Music, Podcasts, and Audiobooks

Simplicity is the only way to describe the iPod nano. Finding and playing music has never been easier. The menus and sub-menus easily guide you through your catalog of songs, allowing you to browse by song, artist, album, composer, genre or playlist. Are you a random kind of person. No fret, set the Apple iPod nano on shuffle to listen to your tunes in an upredictable order. Plus, curtesy of a 1.5 inch color display, the iPod nano makes your music look as good as it sounds. The iPod nano displays your album art along with the song title so you can easily see what you are listening to.

Easy navigation is one of many trademarks of the iPod nano. No where is this more apparent than when you work with podcasts. Did you know that the Apple iTunes store has literally thousands of free podcasts to choose from? Podcast's, for those not aware, are online radio shows that you can subscribe to. Big names like National Public Radio, ABC News, and ESPN, to name a few. After subscribing to your favorite podcasts, simply sync them to your iPod nano and you can listen to them anytime or anywhere you desire. The best part is, the iPod nano automatically places your podcasts in their very own menu, making navigation a breeze.

Just like podcasts, browsing and listening to audiobooks on your iPod nano is a snap. The iTunes store is packed with thousands of audiobooks that are easy to download and sync with your iPod nano for easy listening on your own schedule. Like your podcasts, the iPod nano automatically places your audiobooks in their very own menu for easier navigation. The best feauture of all...if you stop listening to your audiobook, becuase the kids are screaming or whatever the reason might be, the iPod nano will remember where you stopped listening and bookmark the spot for you so that you may pick up where you left off at a later time.

Photos, Settings, and Extras

If you can pack your iPod nano with pictures, then you've got a ton of images at your disposal. iPod nano holds thousands of pictures that you can sync from your computer through iTunes. Use the click wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails the same way you scroll through your music titles. See photos full screen with a click of a button. You can even view picture slideshows, complete with music. Just select Slideshow Settings, choose the time between slides, transition effect, music, and then start the picture show.

The new iPod nano lets you customize menus, check how much room you have left, change your language, change how your iPod nano sounds, and more, all from the easy-to-use menus. Click About to see how many tunes are on your iPod nano and how much room you have left. Click Main Menu to select what items appear in your Main Menu, play around with the built-in equalizer, or set a maximum volume limit--everything you need to make the iPod nano your very own.

And, lastly, your iPod nano is loaded with extras. Everything from calendars, contacts, and the World Clock appear in the Extras menu, along with a few more useful items. Take the Screen Lock, for example. Spin the Click Wheel to choose a four-digit combination and protect your iPod nano from prying eyes. If you forget your combo, you can reset it at your next sync. Or use the built-in stopwatch to log your best times around the track. And when it's finally time to play, iPod nano features four fun games: Solitaire, Brick, Music Quiz, and Parachute.

What's in the Box

Apple iPod nano, earphones, USB 2.0 cable, dock adapter, and quick start guide.

This video explains how to use the iPod nano with iTunes. Good video that shows step by step what to do when using iTunes with your iPod nano.

A lot of people are pretty overwhelmed when thinking about using the iPod nano and hooking it up to your computer to get songs from the Apple Store called iTunes. Especially all those with the computer knowledge of maybe knowing how to send an email. No fears though! Hooking up the ipod nano to your computer and getting songs is a snap.

This video will show you how easy that is. Enjoy.