Would you recommend a nano to a first time ipod user?

yes you should get it, if for any reason there are problems with it you should get apple to service it. although most of the times apple puts up an argument on the the service of your iPod. such as batteries for it. they'll probably keep going on the phone for hours about how the service doesn't cover this and that. the only way you get service in this situation is if you tire them out and make them give up.

haha, nice reasoning. "get the apple service plan, even though its a pain to claim anything on it."

i am a new ipod user, and i bought one sight unseen. i havent taken the plastic off yet, till some case comes out. its perfectly usable with the plastic on the front.

most likely you'll want some sort of case for it becuase without it, you'll have to carry it in your hand...

I just received mine on Tuesday. I completed one of those freebie sites and and the option of receiving a 4gb nano or the 20gb iPod photo. I went with the nano, because I don't need to store too much music.

I am a first time iPod owner, and completely satisfied with this thing. I have a decalgirl.com decal on it. I didn't put it on right away though, and got just a few little hairline scratches on the back. The front is still (and will remain) in mint condition, because I care for my gadgets very carefully.

The ONLY reason I would have for regretting not getting the 20gb photo is because I can't transfer photos to the nano, and the screen isn't large enough to really see photos in great detail. If you're really into photos, then maybe the 20gb would be good for you.

But for me, this thing is just about all I could hope for. I have it with me almost all the time (except school, because they won't let me use it there for music). Right now it's resting on my stomach playing Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring via the classic white ear buds.

Go for it!

Originally posted by Aristotle
I just received mine on Tuesday. I completed one of those freebie sites and and the option of receiving a 4gb nano or the 20gb iPod photo. I went with the nano, because I don't need to store too much music.

I am a first time iPod owner, and completely satisfied with this thing. I have a decalgirl.com decal on it. I didn't put it on right away though, and got just a few little hairline scratches on the back. The front is still (and will remain) in mint condition, because I care for my gadgets very carefully.

The ONLY reason I would have for regretting not getting the 20gb photo is because I can't transfer photos to the nano, and the screen isn't large enough to really see photos in great detail. If you're really into photos, then maybe the 20gb would be good for you.

But for me, this thing is just about all I could hope for. I have it with me almost all the time (except school, because they won't let me use it there for music). Right now it's resting on my stomach playing Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring via the classic white ear buds.

Go for it!

so which freebie one did you use?

Actually, I would definitely recommend this purchase for a first time iPod user. It's small enough to cart around--just use a case or cover to ward off scratches. You can carry around a good amount of songs for the gym, work, hanging around, listening in the car, etc. It has the photo option, and that's wonderful on the nano. I have a 3G that now looks and feel ancient because it's not color.

I think this would be a great first time purchase in the ipod category.

I just bought one. I watched my popularity rise when all the chicks wanted to lose it to me and i was the coolest cat ever. Just kidding of course. But buy it and flash it around to make people jealous.

It's my first ipod and I love it - Although, i've only really just synced and carefully tested it out a few times. I've yet to test it in actual everyday in-pocket use... waiting for iskin duo or apple tubes so i feel safe taking it around with me.

I'm worried about the screen durability. I can take good care of it, but I don't want to have to "baby" it. That is about my only concern, aside from all the software issues that perplex me. I also don't know if I need to specify Mac or PC when buying it, or if it doesn't matter.

I don't mind some scratching, it was meant to be carried around. Heavy scratching would bother me, but hopefully I could avoid it. I take fairly good care of my electronics without having to put too much effort in to it.

I don't want to have to use a case to make a portable device portable. Maybe in the future for convience, but not at first.

Also I am concerned about having to navigate a large collection of music on it. I have no idea how menu navigation works on an ipod. I worry that it may be difficult, or time consuming, to locate an individual song.

Qia

After reading LOTS of posts since 9-7, I have to say one downside of the Nano, it's maybe TOO small and lightweight for its own good. It compels u to just thow it in the sack and forget it. With my mini, it reminds me it's there. To me, this is the only tough decision, based on the concerns listed. The other stuff, like Windows or Mac are totally NON ISSUE.