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Based on 11 expert reviews, the average rating for Apple iPod Nano 8GB Black (3rd Generation) is 4.3/5. Expert Reviews for MP3 Players are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Apple iPod Nano / 3rd Gen

(10/11/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 222287 other MP3 & Media Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 = Excellent.
Country: US
96.0 / 100.0
PCWorld.com Title:

Apple iPod Nano

(8/19/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Completely redesigned, the third-generation Nano adds video playback and redefines the portable media player.
Pros: ; Slim, elegant design, Attractive video playback
Cons: ; Lacks radio, Doesn't allow voice recording
Country: US
79.0 / 100.0
Testwinner Title:

Apple iPod Nano 8GB Black (3rd Generation)

(7/26/08)
Summary: 9 experts have reviewed the Apple iPod Nano 8GB Black (3rd Generation), giving it an average score of 88 out of 100 and a total of 3 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review
Country: UK
88.0 / 100.0
Testwinner US Title:

Apple iPod Nano 8GB Black (3rd Generation)

(7/26/08)
Summary: 9 experts have reviewed the Apple iPod Nano 8GB Black (3rd Generation), giving it an average score of 88 out of 100 and a total of 3 test wins/editor's choice awards... Read the full review
Country: US
88.0 / 100.0
Laptop Magazine Title:

Apple iPod Nano (3G)

(10/2/07)
Summary: Apple's third-generation iPod nano boasts video capability and a larger screen, vastly improving on its predecessor. It also sports a snazzy new split-screen interface, revamped graphics, and a short, squat design--though it's still slim as ever. This extremely sleek player comes in 4GB ($149) and 8GB ($199) flavors, but not 16GB as of... Read the full review
Pros: ; ¿ Much better screen than predecessor ¿ Good battery life ¿ Attractive new interface ¿ Best-in-class music-management software
Cons: ; ¿ Display too small for extended viewing ¿ Click Wheel partially obscured when used with some docks ¿ No FM radio
Country: US
4.0 / 5.0
Register Hardware Title:

Apple iPod Nano third-generation

(9/28/07)
Summary: Earlier this month, Apple announced the newest embodiments of various iPod lines. The new iPod,, doesn't look substantially different from its predecessor. The new Nano, which supersedes theis - on the other hand - a complete revamp. Read the full review
Verdict: Looks lovely, naturally. But has practicality suffered at the hands of style..?
Country: UK
80.0 / 100.0
TrustedReviews Title:

Apple iPod nano 8GB (3rd gen)

(9/26/07)
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Verdict: iPod nano: The Next Generation. Its continuing mission...
Country: UK
8.0 / 10.0
CNET.com Title:

Apple iPod Nano (third generation, 8GB, black)

(9/7/07)
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Verdict: The shape may have changed, but Apple's relentless attention to detail remains. The third generation of the iPod Nano provides loads of entertainment for a down-to-earth price.
Pros: ; The third-generation iPod Nano offers crisp, bright video playback, an exceptionally thin all-metal body, above-average battery life, built-in games, and an advanced user interface.
Cons: ; We're not crazy about the wider body, the smaller scroll wheel, the lack of video output, and the average-sounding audio quality.
Country: US
8.0 / 10.0
HowStuffWorks Title:

Apple iPod nano (3rd generation)

(2/28/06)
Summary: The Apple iPod nano is one of the best iPods to come along in recent memory. Check out the full review from Consumer Guide.... Read the full review
Country: US
5.0 / 5.0
Vnunet Title:

Group test: Apple iPod nano portable music player


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; ¤ Easy to use ¤ Compact
Cons: ; ¤ Online music purchase limited to iTunes store ¤ No radio
Country: UK
N/A
PC Advisor Title:

Third-generation Apple iPod nano


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Country: UK
4.5 / 5.0
Everything USB Title:

Apple 3G iPod nano 8GB


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: The Apple 3G iPod nano 8GB has been once again refined, and is undoubtedly the best in the product history. In fact, it takes such a big leap forward in that you will likely to find the 8GB fixed flash storage not enough to hold all the new games, vidcasts & movies.
Pros: ; Video playback & games support added; Transfer rate significantly improved; Aesthetically pleasing; Component video ouput via optional accessory; Improved menu usability; Vibrant color LCD
Cons: ; 8GB just not enough for vidcast & movies; Spilt screen previews are a drag sometimes; Smudge-prone chrome back enclosure; Click-wheel too small for some; No way to disable spilt screen
Country: US
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