# The feel:
When I held the player for the first time in my hands, I thought "Wow is the small." In my spidery fingers, I had doubts at first whether I can operate this player with one hand. After a short adjustment period, I can only confirm that it is possible. There are a total of three buttons at the top. Two buttons provide for the volume control and a button ensures the on / off + the possibility of the double-click function as desired with play / pause, or alternatively to impose "Next track".
The back is a clip taken the beautiful strict attacks and is therefore easy to attach to your pocket, bag strap, etc..
Are the Apple Dock, as well as the conventional phone jack at the bottom.
The display (240 * 240 pixels) is readily apparent from the case, but is processed securely.
+ The size: My pockets no more bumps whether the equipment I mitschleppe from. Very pleasant.
/ The scratch resistance: Whether the clip to the background and the small remaining area, it's a really Protective Silicone Case is not possible to install. So far I have avoided the key players together or lighter to put in a pocket - Because I do not trust the alleged resistance of Mr. Teller have not on the road. Potentially, you can remedy where to install a display foil in the clip.
/ A previous speaker had already noted: The color "graphite" is not as gray as pictured, but has a purple cast.
- The little buttons for the volume control have personally too hard pressure point for me. When Volume Up / Down Turn these drill uncomfortable in the fingers. For On / Off button I can not say much, but I've read in several reviews, that one should not overburden the double function, since this otherwise gives up the ghost.
# The software and its operation:
Here is naturally the biggest change in comparison to previous models. As with the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad are now available Appsymbole small. Depending on the eyesight, you can up to max. Display 4 symbols or 1 large icon per rider. These symbols correspond to the menu items of the predecessors (Music menu, podcasts, audio books, lists, etc.). Tap and wipe you can move through the menus and sub-categories. The Home button has been replaced with long typing sessions.
As part of the options you can individualisiern the iPod stamp.
For wiping / typing behavior, it is recommended before the instructions to to heart.
+ The screen responds by the fields her uncannily accurate. In standard play mode you can see the cover of each title. Tapping after all the following information, and options are set to 2 riders on the cover:
Rider 1: In the upper part you can see artist, title, album - If you tap on this one returns to pure cover view. Among them are "Previous track", "Pause / Play", "Next track" available.
At the bottom you will find the opportunity to the 2nd rider to changing, or a small information "i".
If you tap on the "i" opens the new album and reveals all other artist on this album (if that were eye plays.)
To date, I have not mistyped these possibilities. The player recognizes very well where I hinpatsche straight.
+ The album art will be shown "clear" in accordance with the specified resolution. Only a little light, they act as if you had laid over a 80% transparent white surface. Do not störts.
+ The player is fast. Unlike the iPod Classic Title instant play, or resume audio books faster. (Yes Flash vs. mechanical hard drive.)
+ With the .m4b files I had no problems continue to listen to an audio book by title 26. The Nano stores always nice from the last position. When playback resumption he sets a few Sekündchen to more, so the smooth entry is given. For audiobooks additionally has the option to rewind 30 seconds by tapping on the appropriate icon. Furthermore you can change the playback speed as usual: "0.5x" "1x", "2x".
+ If you have the player installed, for example in your pocket, you can display the means of two-finger tactics so rotate as you like. This works fast and so far free of errors.
/ The watchmaking history is nicely done, but so far for me is not important. You can display the clock on each call from the standby display (annoying in the long run) or they are called by "App" on. There are some stylish dials available. To create a Individualsieriungsmöglichkeit to own dials and transferred does not exist.
/ The Herumgewische is initially a bit awkward, especially since it is easy to lose the overview where you currently are, or how to get there now because where you want. On closer examination a little with it, you have the hang of quickly.
/ The alarm has been eliminated. Since I have never used this, I do not misse it.
/ Games & camera are also ceased to exist - for me also not relevant.
/ The radio was a little jazzed and is now integrated. But I do not use these.
- It depends, among other things, that you tap on the screen, this is the touch although graphically, but ignores the process. Tap a second time is necessary, and me personally annoys. (Especially since I'm used to from Apple touchscreens perfect operation.)
- Unfortunately, the iPod Nano 6G does not sleep function more like the iPod Classic. Especially with audiobooks which is very pleasant, because the next morning no longer needs rumsuchen what one has yet heard and what you have vermützelt. This is a shame and the exact reason that you as a function that was programmed before rationalize also reveals itself not me really.
- Although the title of the artist on the current album are displayed under "i". However, I premise clearly the function to the other albums / title of the corresponding artist to access. That was very pleasant and well solved the iPod Nano 5G.
# The sound quality
With Apple products One thing is clear even before you buy. The supplied handset can be set equal to one side.
I use the iPod Nano with Sennheiser in-ears. Deterioration of sound quality, unlike previous models, like many previous speakers has reported, I can not confirm. The sound quality itself lags behind Sony and Cowon, no question.
The volume can be properly screw up, so I'm usually 3-4 stages before maximum stop, and already well screened from the environment. Competitors as models go even further upwards, for me, however, is not necessary.
Insofar as it should have been about my initial measurement the time being. I'll be here again and again an update (battery life, updates, etc.) reinstellen because at Apple products, the long-term use quite an interesting topic is: P.
Conclusion:
The approximately EUR ~ 140,00 justified for the player, which was in my opinion omitted some features that would be integrated quiet can. For me personally, it is also a pity that there is no 32 GB variant.
The star deduction I admit, taking into account that I have informed me earlier about the player, am familiar with the area (file management & iTunes), since it clearly indicates some points for improvement.
Best Regards
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[UPDATE 11/05/2012]
After just one month, intensive use (2-3 hours daily) I came to the following updates:
# The haptics
It is possible to keep the iPod with one hand and operate - but it's not really pleasant, so I usually would be inclined to use both hands. Remedy I can do so that I clips so I can use it comfortably in your pocket. Here is the opportunity to rotate the screen very useful. I have no clear two buttons Next / Previous track. The A / the OFF button I occupied with play / pause, as these contribute to intensive use (as Weiterspultaste), makes do shortened life (s. Other reviews.)
# The battery life
If you switch on the player further tracks, surfing in the lists, look for performers to lose the battery within a day one-half to one-third of the charge state, ie daily charging is announced.
In "audiobook mode" does the battery felt normal - not outstanding long - but normal.
I have done no more specific measurements.
So if you do not always want to carry around his charger and hear a lot of music in my opinion, with this product ill-advised!
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Update July 03, 2012
Despite cautious use the display, the first fine scratches and is notched at the upper edge of the case.
I wear the player always clipped on your pocket edge - Where the notch is thus unclear.
I would throw the iPod along with keys and lighter in the pocket, I would be wear and tear is not surprising, but so ....
The battery is emerging more and more as the biggest shortcoming of the player. Its durability is less than that of the competitor. After nearly 3 months of intensive daily and use (2-3 hours), I can now recharge daily.
Positive should be mentioned that I had neither a crash even sync issues to date.
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Update August 24, 2012
The battery life has been drastically reduced, so that I may depart now a star. One hour listening to music, and the battery is only still half full - for me unacceptable after only five months of operation.
