Apple iPod nano 4G is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #23

Sep 10 2008, 12:00pm CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple announced yesterday the new iPod players for this fall including the complete new iPod nano 4th generation. The new iPod nano is the prettiest of the nano series and is also the thinnest iPod to date.
Apple gives you 9 colors to choose from, which is possibly the most difficult task in picking a new iPod nano as a Christmas gift.
Does the green one match her bag? Is the black one too boring? Or is black the best timeless color? Questions over questions.
Good thing the iPod nano only comes in 8GB and 16GB storage configurations. Deciding that is not that difficult as choices are limited.
The 8GB iPod nano already ships for $149 from the Apple Store, while the 16GB version ($199) still needs a couple days.

The new iPod nano has neat little enhancements like an accelerometer sensor and a refreshed user interface with cover flow. You can do neat things like shaking the player for shuffle. The new nano is also more environmentally friendly and uses fewer problematic materials.

The new iPod nano has all features you need to enjoy music from iTunes in a small stylish player.

For Whom:
For stylish people who like to have a tiny music player to listen to music anywhere and occassionally watch a video.

The Good:
Thin and small
Stylish
Lots of colors
Accelerometer
Easy to use
Environmentally friendly

The Bad:
No Wi-Fi
No FM Radio

Where to Buy:
The iPod nano 4G sells from the Apple Store and other retailers.

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Luigi Lugmayr
Luigi is the founding chief Editor of I4U News and brings over 15 years experience in the technology field to the ever evolving and exciting world of gadgets. He started I4U News back in 2000 and evolved it into vibrant technology magazine.
Luigi can be contacted directly at ml@i4u.com. Luigi posts regularly on LuigiMe.com about his experience running I4U.