MusicRadar Verdict
The world's best light-weight MP3 player just got better. Shuffle to shake is just a gimmick really, but the larger screen and Genius playlists make it an essential upgrade
Pros
- +
Genius is brilliant. Good screen size. Accelerometer
Cons
- -
Requires iTunes. There's no wi-fi. No touch screen. Shake to shuffle feature is limited
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We're considering starting a petition to officially designate September as Apple iPod month, since it seems the first month of autumn has been graced with new iPods for as long as we can remember.
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Unlike the touch, the new 4th gen nanos look completely different to their slightly stubby predecessors.
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