Apple - iPod Nano 3rd Generation Media Player Review

I have had my iPod nano 3G for over a year now, and I absolutely love it.  To me, the design of this particular model far exceeds that of the 4G or the mini- the nano fits perfectly in your hand, and it's compact, but the screen is large enough so you don't have to squint to see it.

Although 3G nanos are becoming harder and harder to find new, to me, they are a better deal than the 4G- no annoying shake to shuffle feature here.  Also, the colors offered are gorgeous and much less garish than those on the 4G.

Unfortunately, there are a few kinks in the 3G nano that can be quite annoying.  Frequently after updating the nano, the sound will fluctuate with the slightest touch of the click wheel.  Also, the click wheel is hard to control precisely when this happens, so I usually have to turn the nano off and on several times before it will function normally again.  Additionally, if the nano is not synced with iTunes for a couple of weeks or more, it will begin deleting and/or moving artwork.  I have two nano 3G's and this happens to both, so it isn't an isolated problem.

However, I can't be without my music, and the benefits of the nano far outweigh the cons to me.  I will stick with this model until the battery dies.