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| Price | $109 to $159 at 2 stores | $99 at 2 stores | $133 to $149 at 11 stores | $140 to $349 at 2 stores | $173 to $199 at 10 stores |
| CNET editors' rating |
4.0 stars
Excellent
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4.0 stars
Excellent
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4.0 stars
Excellent
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4.0 stars
Excellent
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4.0 stars
Excellent
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| Average user rating | 3.5 stars out of 52 reviews | 3.5 stars out of 86 reviews | 3.0 stars out of 38 reviews | 3.5 stars out of 27 reviews | 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews |
| Release date | September 07, 2005 | September 07, 2005 | September 09, 2008 | September 12, 2006 | September 09, 2008 |
| The Bottom Line | Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come. | Thanks to its limited capacity, the gorgeous iPod Nano isn't for everybody, but it sets the standard for MP3 players to come. | The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing. | 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--a great player all around and suitable for a variety of users. | The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing. | Basic specs |
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| Battery technology |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
Lithium ion |
| Digital player (recorder) |
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| Software type |
Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows |
Apple iTunes for Mac Apple iTunes for Windows |
iTunes Store account Drivers & Utilities iTunes 8 or later |
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iTunes Store account Drivers & Utilities iTunes 8 or later |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in |
1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in |
1.5 in x 0.2 in x 3.6 in |
1.6 in x 0.3 in x 3.5 in |
1.5 in x 0.2 in x 3.6 in |
| Color |
Black |
White |
Silver |
Silver |
Silver |
| PC interface(s) supported |
USB |
USB |
Hi-Speed USB |
USB |
Hi-Speed USB |
| Mfr estimated battery life |
14 hour(s) |
14 hour(s) |
24 hour(s) |
24 hour(s) |
24 hour(s) |
| Flash memory form factor |
Integrated |
Integrated |
Integrated |
Integrated |
Integrated |
| Weight |
1.5 oz |
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