Apple iPod nano 16 GB Silver (6th Generation) OLD MODEL

by Apple

Product Features

• 16 GB capacity for about 4,000 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

16GB iPod nano (Silver), 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

80 of 94 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars New 6th generation nano is a bust November 1, 2010

By Leah in Texas

Amazon Verified Purchase

I couldn't figure out why it wouldn't play every time I was ready to listen to my music. The battery never stayed charged as you cannot turn it off completely. What good is that -- how can you move around the office, or wherever, when you're tied to a cord? Really dumb thinking on the designer's part.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars not recommended for outdoor runners--or anybody who gets sweaty for that matter June 13, 2011

By d

Amazon Verified Purchase

Short review: if you think your nano will get at all touched by sweat outdoors or in the gym, think twice about buying one--in fact, I advise you to get the new shuffle instead.

To rebut the #1 negative review of the nano, this thing is Not a super shuffle. If only it were....

Long contextual review: I purchased the 6gen nano for one purpose only, going on 40-60 min outdoor runs (with Sennheiser's PMX 680i headphones) during which I get totally drenched in sweat. With the built-in clip I thought the nano would be like a super shuffle (I have been using a shuffle on my runs for the past year with no problems), and for one glorious week it was. Then, after one sweaty run in 85 degree weather (with the nano clipped to the waistband of my shorts) it stopped working. First the volume dongle on my headphones ceased working towards the end of my run, so I stopped and unclipped the nano to re-plug the headphones into the jack (this works on the iphone, shuffle and touch--I suspect there is some corrosion on my headphone plug). But then when the screen turned on, it was ghostly white; I could barely see the icons. A software reset fixed the screen brightness issue and it looked like the problem was fixed, but then immediately after the nano got very hot while syncing my 16 gigs of music and stopped working entirely. Itunes couldn't find it; it wouldn't start. Did some sweat leak in somewhere and kill it? Was it a lemon? I used it for a total of four runs, about three hours. (I even purchased a silicone plug to protect the docking port from getting sweat in it, which seemed to be working well.)

Fortunately I had saved all the packaging and Amazon gave me a full refund w/in 24 hours of my returning it.

I currently use an ipod shuffle clipped either to the back pocket/straps of my running shorts or, lacking those, to my shorts' waistband. I don't like using an armband to hold my ipod so this thing has to clip somewhere on my sweaty clothing. For the better part of the past year the shuffle has worked great clipped to my shorts; I don't even know it's there. The only thing that bugs me about the shuffle is the inability to scrub through long tracks on it, which the nano touch-screen allows you to do.

I have absolutely no problems with the nano's looks, interface, or audio functionality. The pedometer is neat. The iOS-like interface is easy to use, 16 gigs is plenty of memory, and it is not too heavy clipped onto the waistband of my shorts. I really wanted this thing to work.

I didn't drop the nano in water or on the ground or anything like that. It did, however, get exposed to sweat. Obviously I clip it onto my shorts with the screen facing outwards (plus I sealed the docking port). Yet my sweaty shirt does flap over it, and some sweat could get onto it from that. Plus I swiped at it with some sweaty fingers at the end of my runs (you know, to check that pedometer). Perhaps some sweat leaked in through the screen's edge or the volume buttons?

Anyway, I fear the nano 6gen can't handle being in a sweaty environment, and especially can't handle being stuck to a sweaty runner. Perhaps you will have a different experience, but I'm not plonking down $170 to try this thing out again. I'll stick with the shuffle, which works perfectly well for long hot outdoor runs thank you very much.
d

19 of 25 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Failure October 25, 2010

By Cozzamara

I run and work out a lot, and supposedly I fit into category of intended users of iPod Nano 6G - so my review is based mostly on sports use. I owned previous nanos (2G and 4G) and using them was a pleasure. Using 6G is just annoyance.

1. The clip is very inconvenient, contrary to what they show in videos. Instead of just sliding it into a pocket, every time you need to figure out how to detach and then re-attach it back to your clothes. Maybe it works better with jeans, but most of us don't work out in jeans. Previous nanos were small and light enough to just wear them in the pocket without noticing.

2. When you pull it out to change music, you have to spend seconds to figure out proper orientation, because the device is square and display doesn't rotate when you turn it. You also have to make an effort to figure out where the unlock button and the volume buttons are, which is especially difficult in darker environment. Volume buttons are too small and too close to each other.

3. The display is way too small to be useful. It only fits 3 and a half lines of text and if you have many songs and artists, scrolling is just pain. The "currently playing list" screen is even worse - half of the screen is occupied by star rating control, and you only see two and half lines of useful text. I have no idea what multi-touch does here - you can barely fit one finger on this screen.

In other words, changing music (or doing anything with the device) while on the go, takes a whole ritual and lots of struggle. I hoped it would get easier over time, but it didn't. In my opinion, compared to 4G and 5G nanos, this is a complete failure and is merely a glorified and overpriced Shuffle.

Playback quality is okay and battery life is also good, although it doesn't even come close to 24 hours they claim.
Also, two months after product release, most non-Apple software doesn't yet support this model (last.fm scrobblers, for example), which forces you to use iTunes. This is important point for those who have problems with iTunes.

So, after several days of struggling with it, I gave up. There are better and more usable MP3 players. I am returning this to the store. Apple makes some good products, but iPod Nano 6G is not one of them.