Digital Trends

In what could be considered the biggest break-through in recent MP3 player development, the new Apple iPod nano is the first flash player to break the 1GB threshold. Available in two flavors, 2GB and 4GB models, the new iPod Nano not only adds more memory than its little brother the iPod shuffle, but it adds a color display and a full navigation wheel to a player that is thinner that your average #2 pencil.

What most analysts might not be considering is the impact that a 4GB flash player might have on the mini-hard drive based player market. Why spend $249 or more for a 5GB hard drive player when you can get a 4GB player for roughly the same price. RAM is more durable than a hard drive and surely sucks up less battery juice. Read on to see why the iPod nano is so revolutionary.

*Editors Note 9/28/05 - Our long term tests have shown that the screen of the nano scratches very easily. As a result, we have lowered our review score of this product. If you do decide to purchase the nano, we recommend you also purchase a protective case.