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The bad: The iPod Nano suffers from unspectacular battery life, and though the device is durable, it scratches easily; blemishes show up more drastically on the black version. The Nano is pricey in terms of gigabytes per dollar, and its 4GB maximum capacity is not a good fit for many power users. The player skips many sought-after extra features such as FM radio and A/V-out, and it doesn't work with Camera Connector. The USB power adapter ($29) is not included.
Unlike the bigger iPod, the iPod Nano has a thin layer of glossy acrylic on its face, much like the original iPod and the company's line of iBooks; thus, it's very susceptible to scratches and, for the black version, fingerprints. Scratches have a charming effect for some devices, but they take away from the Nano's luster. In fact, many users have complained about how easily the Nano scratches and how the blemishes--including tiny scratches and smudges typical of the iPod family--interfere with viewing text and graphics on the LCD. While scratches are typical for all iPods, the Nano's softer polycarbonate is especially fragile, so you'll need to get a case or a tattoolike skin; alternately, you shouldn't carry it in a pocket full of keys or change. Blemishes are also more noticeable on the black Nano, though both models' screens are the same, of course.
Along with standard earbuds, a new iPod Nano ships with a dock connector-to-USB 2.0 cable, an iPod dock adapter (not to be confused with an actual dock), and a software CD. Accessories for the iPod, including those designed for the Nano, abound. One thing we noticed immediately after taking our iPod Nano out of the box was that the black version is outfitted with the famous white earbud headphones. Also, we highly recommend the $29 Apple iPod USB power adapter, as you will likely not have a computer to recharge from in many cases.
American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu has provided further details on iPod nano sales, noting that black models are greatly outselling white models. b“Our checks continue to indicate good iPod nano sales, albeit not great,a” Wu said in a research noted obtained by iLounge. “Black nanos are selling well, while white nanos continue to lag. We are hearing that Apple grossly underestimated demand for the $249 black 4GB iPod nano and is realigning its supply chain to meet this demand dynamic.a”
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