Basically, the only thing that hasn't changed with the new nano is its name. It sports a retro design, a much brighter display, tons of battery life and a large storage capacity -- all capsuled in a sturdy shell an thinner design. Don't let the extremely thin design fool you, it has plenty of room to hold all your favorite tunes...thousands to be exact. Did we mention video? Now you can watch all your favorite movies or TV shows while on the go. Durable construction and the attractive array of colors make the Apple iPod nano a must have for the music or video lover in you.

Check out all the great features of the third generation Apple iPod nano:

A Versatile Media Player

The nano is so versatile that you'll never want to set it down. Music is at the forefront, utilizing iTunes provides thousands of songs available and which are fully syncable with your iPod nano. But that's only the beginning of what it has to offer. Did you know it serves as the coolest little photo album?

That's right, it allows you to store thousands of your best photo moments so you can share your snapshots wherever you may go. Use the click wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails the same way you scroll through your music titles. See photos full screen with a click of a button. You can even view picture slideshows, complete with music. New features allow you to bring your photos alive with a slideshow presentation, incorporating music and transitions on your TV using optional iPod Accessories. Plus, with the 65% brighter screen, pictures will look vibrant and alive, like the music you enjoy. But the versatility doesn't stop there!

In the past, the only thing the iPod nano really lacked was video. Now you can download video directly, so you may enjoy a movie or your favorite TV show while you exercise or on your travels. Watching videos will be very enjoyable with the two-inch screen and excellent 320-by-240 resolution, at 204 pixels per inch.

Easy to Use Interface

Totally revamped, the new user interface is easy to use and intuitive in design. It combines two nice element including: Cover Flow, which allows you to visually navigate through your album collection; Split screen for visual content previews, which shows album covers for a selected song and a new now playing screen.

Cover Flow: If a picture says a thousand words, think of what all the album art in your collection might say. Now you can browse your music by album artwork. Using the click wheel, you can easily browse music by album cover, then select an album to flip it over and see the track list.

Split screen: The new main menu has a split screen, dividing the space equally between the menu lists on the left and visual content previews on the right. The split screen interface adds considerable benefit to the menu screen. Commands that, in the past, might of been confusing to users now have explanations on the right side of the screen to guide you through the different options and functionality.

Newly Redesigned

The first thing you'll notice about the redesign of the third-generation Apple iPod Nano is its two-inch display. The two-inch screen represents a half-inch gain over the previous version and makes all the difference. Coupled with a LED-backlit display that is bright and beautiful (65% brighter than the previous version) and a screen resolution of 320-by-240 resolution, at 204 pixels per inch, watching videos or looking at pictures will really be a pleasure.

The nano, available in 4GB and 8GB capacities, is wider than previous models, which has sparked controversy since the concept of the product name conflicts with the redesign of the shape and proportions. But do not fret too much. The new version is only .46 inch wider. In fact, the new nano measures 2.75 inch tall by 2.06 inch wide by .26 inch thick. That makes it the same thickness as the last version and 3/4 inch shorter. The redesign of the click wheel and removing the space between the screen, wheel and bottom of the product has made this possible. Not much of a trade off, considering all the added punch you get.

Most impressive is the added battery power. Apple promises 24 hours of audio playtime and 5 hours of continous video before the battery runs dry. But independent tests show that these estimates are conservative.

Extras

Additional iPod nano features let you customize menus, check how much room you have left, change your language, change how your nano sounds, and more, all from the easy-to-use menus. Click About to see how many tunes you have and how much room you have left. Click Main Menu to select what items appear in your Main Menu, play around with the built-in equalizer, or set a maximum volume limit--everything you need to make it your very own.

And, lastly, it is loaded with extras. Everything from calendars, contacts, and the World Clock appear in the Extras menu, along with a few more useful items. Take the Screen Lock, for example. Spin the Click Wheel to choose a four-digit combination and protect your Apple iPod nano from prying eyes. If you forget your combo, you can reset it at your next sync. Or use the built-in stopwatch to log your best times around the track. And when it's finally time to play, this Apple MP3 Player features several games, and many more that you can download from iTunes.