Apple iPod Nano 8GB (2nd Generation)

For: Good value
Sleek design
Good quality playback
Against: Video camera & FM radio are pointless
Scrollwheel feels archaic

The second-generation nano feels and looks great, with a rugged aluminium finish and bright display. Add the vastly improved battery, high-quality recording and search functions, and you've found this Christmas's must-have purchase.

Overall rating: 8/10
Features: 8/10
Value for money: 8/10

Pros: more aggressive pricing, slimmer design

Cons: no video support, small screen; no video playback

Overall: A modest cosmetic upgrade, but the competitive pricing
should guarantee success for the new iPod nano

Bottom Line:
This is the finest flash player out there in terms of look and feel. Other players have the iPod beat in terms of features, but I like the iPod's lossless compression and Audible support, as well as the cool new search feature.

Pros:
Sturdy metal casing. Very slim. Bright screen. Supports Audible and lossless compression. Very good sound quality. Cool new search feature. Excellent software integration. Gapless playback. Long battery life.

Overall rating: 10/10

Good points

The same excellent menu navigation as previous iPods; thinner and with
a brighter screen than before

Bad points

Users need to have iTunes installed to transfer music; can't play
downloaded music that's protected with Windows DRM

Verdict

The flawless menu system combined with an expansion in storage means
that Apple, on the verge of losing its crown at the top of the digital music
tree, regains it just in time

http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/apple-ipod-nano-2nd/4507-6490_7-32069540.html

Is the new Nano any good? No, it is very, very good indeed. There are one or two players that have better audio quality but nothing approaches Apple's ease of use, quality, style and now, for the first time, value for money. That's right; not only is the Nano a superb player but it is also competitively priced.

Highs

• Much improved design;24 hour battery;

Lows

• 2GB available only in silver; 8GB only available in black