Apple iPod nano 6th Generation Blue (8 GB)

Excellent little gadget - just what you need!

OK, so I am a female magpie, drawn to shiny, sparkly cute things... so this tiny baby blue alloy Nano caught my eye immediately. I initially saw them online, but couldn't conceptualise the size and functionality - so I popped into a shop to have a look. Once I got my hands on one, I was smitten.

First impressions - it's tiny, lightweight, and has a little clip so you can attach it to your clothing. Great colours are available, it was tricky to decide between the blue and the green, both are nice.
It has a built in radio which most mini MP3 players do not. It has a touchscreen display - which shows the song you're listening to and you can browse what music is on the player (also unlike many mini MP3 players- most of them have no display at all, so you cannot choose songs, only randomly shuffle them).
The Nano puts you in complete control of your listening pleasure. Also, the touchscreen is fabulous, it means you don't have to worry about dodgy control buttons etc.

So, I received it today. I opened the cute little clear case that it came in. Inside was the Nano, a set of instructions, a USB connector cable (it's the exact same cable you would use for your iPhone or iPod), and a set of white headphones.
I took out the Nano, and switched it on, and within a couple of minutes had it all set up - icons on the home screen, wallpaper had been chosen, and I chose a clockface for the time display. There are quite a few wallpapers and clockfaces to choose from, which allows you to customise it according to your personal preferences. I updated the timezone setting to UK, London, and it immediately updated the time and date itself with no input from me.

I hooked up to the computer, and it started up my iTunes immediately (I have an iPhone connected to iTunes already on my computer). It asked me if I wanted to connect this new device to my iTunes, and I clicked Yes. (you can have multiple devices attached to the same iTunes interface / software). You give the new device a name i.e. Jane Doe's Nano, and away you go. You can start dragging and dropping onto the device in iTunes, within seconds the music is synced to your Nano. If you have artwork attached to your iTunes albums, it will bring this across as well - and then when you are listening to your Nano, the album artwork will be displayed.

Basically I was up and running within minutes, with music on my Nano.

I next tried the radio - you have to attach the headphones to use the radio, because they act as an antennae to pick up the signal. That works well also.

I haven't tried creating a playlist yet or tried the Nike exercise app - other than to add my height and weight in the selectors.

I bought this specifically for listening to music etc when I am training with my horse. I ride competitively, and the Nano is just the right size to clip onto my clothing and it is out of the way. It's so tiny that I barely notice it is there. It means I can zone out of whatever is going on around me, and just focus on the music, myself and my horse. My iPhone was just too big to fit in a pocket while riding, so the Nano is just perfect. It will be great for the gym as well.

Do I recommend this item? Yes, absolutely. It is the best mini MP3 available on the market. Go on, treat yourself.

I decided to buy an ipod nano 6th gen mainly for its minimal size and weight. Previousy I owned an ipod touch 3rd gen, and had great fun with the apps and videos etc. However wanted something smaller. Upon first holding the nano i realised it was a lot lighter and smaller than I first thought which is great. The menus are easy to navigate, the touch screen as sensitive as any ipod or iphone. If your looking for an ipod for only music and a few pictures this is a great choice. However if your looking for more out of apple you may want to think about spending a bit more on an ipod touch or iphone.

Very nice build of ipod; small, compact, light and perfect for running.

Interface is easy to understand and quick to grasp, however the features available on this ipod makes you feel cheated a bit for the money you paid for.

Its like a lite and smaller version of the ipod touch.

Its great for fitness addicts, running and listening to music with this feels like you're carrying nothing.

For tech and gadget geeks, dont expect too much from this device

I bought this ipod to play music.I didn't want pictures/video etc.It is a fantastic design,practical, easy to use.Sound quality is great as is storage capacity.Only down side is battery life,I find it a little short on playing time before recharging but with a mains charger it's not a major problem.I've had previous ipods and this for me is the best.It combines the size of the shuffle with the accessability of the old nano.Brilliant.I LOVE it.AAA1

Small and does the job.

Plays Music.
Has a Radio
Has a Clip
Has a pedometer
Has a Screen
Likes being touched.