The
iPod Nano fits between the iPod Shuffle and the iPod Touch in the iPod range. It's slightly bigger than an iPod Shuffle
so it's still very small and great for running, gym etc., but it's controlled via a touch screen similar to the iPod
Touch and the iPhone. It's therefore a bit easier to use than a Shuffle whilst remaining considerably cheaper than
a Touch. iPod Nano has a couple of additional features beyond simply playing MP3s - it has a built-in FM radio and
a pedometer to help you keep track of your exercise. An optional extra Nike + iPod Sport Kit and Nike + running shoes
enable your iPod Nano to keep track of your workout - distance run, calories burned etc. and can upload your workout
data to the nikeplus.com website where you can store it and share with other runners.
See the other iPod models:
iPod shuffle | iPod touch | iPod
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As with all the iPods, there are several different generations of the iPod Nano. The latest one is the iPod Nano 6th Generation which came out in September 2010. Particularly if you are buying a secondhand iPod Nano, be sure you know which version you are buying as the specifications change quite significantly. That said, there's nothing wrong with the older models, provided you know what you are buying there are some real bargains to be had. If you're planning to use your iPod Nano with a Mac then you'll need to have a Mac capable of running iTunes 10.1 and Mac OS x 10.5.8 or later. On a PC you'll need Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional (SP3) or later.
Apple iPod nano 6th Generation Silver 16GB Latest Model
Apple iPod nano 6th Generation Blue (8 GB) (Latest Model)
There are many places you can buy an iPod nano - the leading internet retailers such as Amazon and eBay are often hard to beat but also an ever increasing number of high street and online retailers also sell the iPod nano. We have put together an iPod Nano price comparison page checking prices from all these sources to find the best deals for you.
Secondhand can be an attractive option, saving you the initial depreciation that happens as soon as you open the box, and if you buy a fairly new secondhand one, all the manufacturer's warranty will still be in place so you will be fully covered in the event of any faults. If you're prepared to go slightly older, you can often pick up some real bargains with last year's model going for a fraction of it's original price. eBay is of course one of the best places to find secondhand iPod Nano bargains and we have created a page that searches eBay for you to find the best deals. Our unique filtering system trawls through the eBay database selecting only the most relevant offers and best deals to save you time.
Apple iPod nano 1st Generation White (4 GB)
Apple iPod nano 3rd Generation Black (8 GB)
Apple iPod nano 4th Generation chromatic Orange (8 GB)
Apple iPod nano 5th Generation Silver (16 GB)
The price of goods at auctions is not fixed - it depends upon how much people are prepared to bid and that's why you can pick up some great deals on both new and used iPods at auction. To give you an idea of what you might pay, here are some completed items so you can see what price they went for:
For more information see our guides: Guide to the iPod range and How to choose the right iPod. For a very detailed look at the iPod, the different models, technology and development, take a look at this great Wikipedia article on the iPod. Good luck and happy buying!
