Apple iPod nano 8 GB Blue (6th Generation) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

by Apple

Product Features

• 8 GB capacity for about 2,000 songs
• Up to 24 hours of audio playback on a single charge
• 1.54-inch (diagonal) color TFT display with 240-by-240-pixel resolution (220 pixels per inch)
• Support for AAC, Protected AAC (iTunes Store), MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV audio formats
• One-year limited warranty

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Product Description

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Redesigned for music and Multi-Touch, iPod nano is smaller and lighter than ever. You can clip it to your sleeve, jacket, or running shorts and keep your favorite songs at your fingertips--along with the Genius feature, a built-in FM radio, pedometer, and more. And the anodized aluminum finish in six bright colors makes this new design even more brilliant.

Upgradeable to nano 1.2 Software
This sixth-generation iPod nano is now upgradeable to Apple's new nano 1.2 software. Simply connect to iTunes and upgrade, and you'll be able to access the newer features. These include the ability to navigate with large icons displayed one at a time, a choice of 18 different clock face designs, and the ability to track your steps, distance, pace, and time while exercising, without the need for a separate shoe sensor or receiver.

Redesigned for music and Multi-Touch, iPod nano is smaller and lighter than ever. Click to enlarge.

Music. Feel the beat.

Your greatest hits. And taps. And swipes.
The best things in life have a soundtrack, and that's where iPod nano shines. The Multi-Touch display lets you experience your music in a new way. Tap to play anything you want to hear. Swipe the Home screen to browse your music by songs, albums, artists, playlists, genres, or composers. You can even rearrange the icons on your Home screen so your music is organized just how you like.

Clip on some tunes.
With the new built-in clip, you can walk, run, ride, or dance with your favorite songs on your sleeve (or pocket, jacket, or bag). The album art of the song you're listening to fits perfectly on the display.

Play all day. And all night.
The built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery gives you up to 24 hours of nonstop music. So when you clip on an 8GB or 16GB iPod nano, you'll have plenty of tunes to make it through your commute, your workout, and beyond.

Shake it up.
Now for something completely random. Give iPod nano a shake and it shuffles to a different song in your music library. Shake to Shuffle is perfect for when you're not in any particular music mood. You never know what you're going to hear, and you'll always be pleasantly surprised.

Genius. The music mixmaster.

Built-in clip.

1.5-inch Multi-Touch color display with 240-by-240-pixel resolution.

8 and 16 GB models in new anodized aluminum colors: silver, graphite, blue, green, orange, pink.

Your own personal DJ.
Say you're listening to a song you love and you want to stay in the groove. Just tap Genius. It finds other songs on your iPod nano that go great together and makes a Genius playlist for you. For more song combinations you wouldn't have thought of yourself, create Genius Mixes in iTunes and sync the ones you like to your iPod nano. Then tap the Genius Mixes icon and rediscover songs you haven't heard in a while--or find music you forgot you even had.

FM radio. Touch that dial.

Radio nano.
Ride the airwaves on iPod nano. The FM tuner shows the artist, song, or program you're listening to. Just tap to see the radio controls, flick the radio dial to change stations, and tap to set your favorites.

Live Pause.
If you need to take a break from listening, don't miss a minute of radio time with Live Pause. Tap to pause a song or show, then tap again to continue where you left off. You can rewind as far back as 15 minutes or fast-forward to catch up to the live broadcast.

Fitness. Meet your new personal trainer.

Clip and go. And go. And go.
The new iPod nano design actually helps keep you fit. It's portable and wearable, which makes it runnable, walkable, and workout-able. Clip it on and control your music with just a tap or swipe of a finger, so you can stay focused without fumbling around. For your run, walk, or trip to the gym, a little iPod nano goes a long way.

Stay fit with every step.
iPod nano doubles as a pedometer, which makes it the ideal exercise partner. It keeps track of your steps and helps you meet your fitness goals. Just clip it on and walk on. You can create a daily step goal and check your progress when you upload all your data to the Nike+ website.

Rock your workout.
With the Nike + iPod Sport Kit (sold separately), iPod nano keeps you motivated from warm-up to cooldown on your run or in the gym. Lace up a pair of Nike+ running shoes and clip on your iPod nano. You'll watch the miles unfold and hear real-time voice feedback along with your favorite songs. In the gym, connect iPod nano to a Nike + iPod compatible cardio machine. It records your pace, time, and distance as you work out and rock out.

iTunes. For your iPod-playing pleasure.

Everything you need to be entertained.
iTunes is the best way to fill your iPod nano with the latest music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more. It's also the best way to browse and organize the ever-expanding digital media collection on your Mac or PC. Everything you buy on the iTunes Store--and any music from CDs you import--appears in your iTunes library. You can make your own playlists, create Genius playlists, choose Genius Mixes, and sync it all to your iPod nano. And you can download iTunes free.

The world's #1 music store.
Load your iPod nano with your favorite tunes. Or browse over 13 million songs and discover even more. You can search by artist name, song, or album title and handpick exactly the songs you want. Want some help finding new music? The Genius sidebar recommends new music based on the songs you already love. When you find something that sparks your interest, listen to the free 30-second preview. Click once to buy the song and it starts downloading instantly. It's the fastest, easiest way to build a digital music collection for your iPod nano.

Accessibility

Built-in accessibility.
iPod nano comes with accessibility features that help people with disabilities enjoy music, audiobooks, and more.

VoiceOver
iPod nano features VoiceOver, the world's first gesture-based screen reader. Touch the screen to hear a description of the item under your finger, then double-tap, drag, or flick to control iPod nano. Use the optional Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic to control your music without looking at the screen. VoiceOver tells you the name of the song or artist--and it speaks 29 languages.

White on Black
If you prefer higher contrast, iPod nano lets you change the display to white on black. Use the White on Black feature in any application, as well as on the Home screen.

Mono Audio
If your hearing is limited in one ear, turn on Mono Audio to route audio into both earbuds so you can hear both channels in either ear.

What's in the Box

8GB iPod nano (Blue), Apple Earphones, Dock Connector to USB Cable, Quick Start Guide and Important Product Information

Product Description

This sixth-generation iPod nano is now upgradeable to Apple's new nano 1.2 software. Simply connect to iTunes and upgrade, and you'll be able to access the newer features. These include the ability to navigate with large icons displayed one at a time, a choice of 18 different clock face designs, and the ability to track your steps, distance, pace, and time while exercising, without the need for a separate shoe sensor or receiver.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

84 of 96 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great New Design! September 20, 2010

By VisualSmith

I have owned several iPods and I phones. I recently purchased a previous model nano because I missed the feel of the click wheel on my original iPod. Unfortunately, that nano went missing and so I had to decide whether to buy another previous model click wheel nano, or embrace the new touch model. I took the plunge and fully expected to return this new model. But then I opened it and the controls just work. The new touch menu system is faster than the old wheel. It's size is unreal. The square screen is perfect for album art. Yes, it did loose some features but I was ok with that because the video camera and microphone was always poor quality. It also doesn't play videos, but seriously, with the small screen, video has always been useless on the Nano. If you don't like the trade offs then look elsewhere. But if you want an an incredibly small and intuitive audio player, this is it. I think this is really what the iPod Nano should be.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor for Audiobooks April 17, 2011

By transient

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought a new Nano after repeatedly trying the Sansa Clip and having it fail due to hardware reasons. My primary use case for an MP3 player is as a device to play audiobooks that I've ripped from CDs. The new Nano is pretty terrible at doing this. The major issue is that putting the Nano into "deep sleep" loses track of what the last track you played was. This is unacceptable when I'm listening to an audiobook that can have hundreds of individual tracks. The only real remedy (besides trying to go back through the entire book and remember what track you're on) is to plug the device back into iTunes and look at the "Play Count". This effectively tethers the device to a PC every time I want to turn it back on after not using it for more than about a day.

In terms of other aspects of the device, it seems well built and is nice and small. However, the lack of being able to do things like pause without using the touch screen is very annoying.

Overall, I find the device significantly less functional than my older generation Nano and wish that it was still possible to purchase one of those ones.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for running October 21, 2010

By OHmom

I bought this to replace a 2nd generation nano. I use the nano with the nike+ system and am not impressed with the newest model. The size itself is nice but the touch screen leaves much to be desired. I couldn't always get the screen to turn on when running and it now takes extra time and steps to skip a song compared to the older generations. The clip often slips on the tech shirts I wear and found the best way to wear it was up by my neck. To make any adjustments I would have to stop running, unclip it and look at the screen. I also found the battery life only lasted a few days compared to the weeks I could get from my previous nano. I ended up returning the 6th generation and buying a 5th generation with click wheel.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars After a year: Music stops when display turns off and randomly February 26, 2012

By A. Rodriguez

Amazon Verified Purchase

is a pity that the best idea for athletes, is a fraud.
The 6th Generation iPod Nano may seem just what you were looking for, and can give you satisfaction ... but do not expect more than a year of satisfaction.
This ipod has a problem not solved by apple people is that after the warranty expires and not before, the iPod stops playing the songs.
Just stop without a why.

It is a pity and a shame that even the software update can't solve the problems of the iPod.

That is, the iPod is irreparably damaged when you warranty expires and you can not do anything, this model simply beyond repair.

If I were you: I would not buy, and wait for apple releases a new version.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars great product April 18, 2013

By Amy E. Barker

I received an iPod nano like this for Christmas. Because I don't have a very large digital music collection, this was perfect for me. The touch screen is very easy to use. It comes with earbuds but I prefer to use it with over-the-ear headphones. Whenever I take it with me on a trip, I use a wristband to wear it like a watch.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Cracked Screen January 18, 2012

By FYC PC

I had a 3rd generation nano that lasted for many years, but it accidently got washed recently. I received the new 6th Generation for Christmas and carried it in my front pants pocket without keys or change, but with an iPhone with a silicon cover. I was enjoying using the step counter. The screen lasted one week. Not sure how it got cracked, but within the first week it was cracked beyond what I would consider serviceable. Fortunately I used my American Express whose purchase protection plan covers accidental damage, so these fine people gave me a credit and I am trying to decide if I will replace the 6th generation with a new one or just get an older model off EBay.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars This thing has shorted out on me twice, been replaced once already August 26, 2011

By Sonja Nyberg

Amazon Verified Purchase

The seller was great- I just HATE this product. I'm training for a marathon and the battery never lasts AND I've had it replaced by apple twice already.

I don't know if it's the humidity of Minnesota or if I sweat too much, but I really regret purchasing this product. If I could do things over, I would have bought a used 4th or 5th generation.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fits in the palm of my hand! January 1, 2011

By JoR

Amazon Verified Purchase

These little MP3's are so cool. I love the touch screen feature, and it's easy to sync it up and take it wherever I go. The shipping and handling rates were very reasonable and we received it very quickly.