The brand new Apple iPod nano - Image (c) Apple
For a good part of my life I have been using clumsy electronics,
like portable CD players and stumpy MP3/FM radio players that get in
the way of easy movement. Never since I have started listening to music
on the go have I chanced upon something as fabulous as this tiny gizmo!
Instead of discovering ways to carry a CD player without looking
like an idiot, I can just slide my iPod in my pants pocket and not even
feel it. It’s so light that it’s great to take along with me when I’m
working out or cleaning house.
The controls are easy and self-explanatory and
the user-friendly features, such as pausing the music when your
earphones come unplugged, really make it easier to rock out.
In spite of the easy usage, the security is great on these small
systems. I have the choice to lock the iPod with a combination if I’m
leaving it someplace in my bag or something so no one can get use it.
Besides, if someone was to get into it, they’d have to reset the whole
thing to synchronize it to their iTunes library. It also cannot be used
with a Mac if it’s been synced with a Win PC, and vice versa.
My favorite features include the “hold” button that keeps me from
stopping or changing the tune accidentally if the iPod is in my pants
pocket. Also the ability to have a look at my play list while still
listening to my current song is a great feature to have.
Right now, I’ve packed over 170 songs into the tiny thing and still
have 2-plus GB to go! Every song can be put into a section depending
upon the musician. At the same time, all my songs can go into one play
list and be listened to one-after-the-other. That is more than I can
boast for the “vintage” MP3/FM unit I listened to for a couple years
before at last getting an iPod.
I also like that I have the choice to arrange multiple clocks for
several different countries; seeing what time it is in Tokyo, Japan is
something I like. As for transferring songs, it couldn’t be better. I
can charge my iPod on my laptop computer while loading a few more tunes
or videos into my iTunes library: a big double thumbs-up for
multitasking!
The only thing I kind of don’t like is the want of external tech
support. I can’t reset my iPod without it being linked to the computer.
I had some difficulty with getting it out of reboot mode a few days ago
and it took quite a while to lick how to really do it.
Otherwise, I really couldn’t be more delighted with this piece of
technology and I recommend it for anyone who loves their media on the
go.
