iPod Nano [PMP Mega test] Review
Priced at Rs. 9,700 for the 8 GB version and Rs. 12,500 for the 16 GB version, the Nano is a little on the expensive side, but Apple remedies this with the new range of Nanos with cheaper prices. However, if you’re in search of something really light, well-built (read metal) and compact offering great audio performance and the added functionality of video when you need it, the Nano is hard to beat.
The Nano’s 2-inch display is not the best suited for videos although it does a fairly decent job, but really speaking we’d like more contrast and of course, something larger. The clickwheel is still going strong but I found it not as responsive as the clickwheel on the Classic. For music it hits the spot – clean sound, with nary a hint of distortion and quite neutral – a welcome relief from all the bass-heavy PMPs we’ve seen in the past. The treble does get a little out of hand and some of the instrument scores can get to the point where they’re grating on the ears but this niggle aside, I was pretty satisfied.
Priced at Rs. 9,700 for the 8 GB version and Rs. 12,500 for the 16 GB version, the Nano is a little on the expensive side, but Apple remedies this with the new range of Nanos with cheaper prices. However, if you’re in search of something really light, well-built (read metal) and compact offering great audio performance and the added functionality of video when you need it, the Nano is hard to beat.
8 GB version ***
Pros:
- Amazingly compact and light
- Rugged metal body
- Great sound quality
Cons:
- Screen could have been better, not up to the Classic or the Touch
- Clickwheel isn’t as responsive as the Touch
16 GB version ****
Pros:
- Amazingly compact and light
- Rugged metal body
- Great sound quality
- Better VFM than the 8 GB variant
Cons:
- Screen could have been better, not up to the Classic or the Touch
- Clickwheel isn’t as responsive as the Touch
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Apacer AU824 |
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Compact and affordable | |
Apple iPod Classic |
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Size matters | |
Apple iPod Nano |
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Diminutive powerhouse | |
Cowon D2 Plus |
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The chunky wonder | |
Cowon iAudio 7 |
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Pocketful of sound | |
Cowon S9 |
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Jack of all trades | |
iPod Touch |
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The apple of our eye | |
Philips GoGear Aria |
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No use hanging around this aria |