Apple iPod ® nano Second Gen. (Silver) (8 GB) MP3 Player

A thinner design. Five stylish colors. A brighter display. Up to 24 hours of battery life. Just about the only thing that hasn ’ t changed is the name. Your music says a lot about you. So should your iPod nano. A super-slim design says you always have room for music — up to 2,000 songs, in fact. Durable anodized aluminum says you won ’ t let the rough and tumble of everyday life ruin your groove. And one of five colors says whatever you want. Choose your hue and make a statement. And while it can't stop the rain, iPod nano might make your day a bit brighter. 40% brighter, to be exact. Album art pops and slideshows stun on the iPod nano ’ s dazzling display. That means everything looks as good as it sounds.

I would recommend the Apple iPod nano 8GB Second Generation because...

Pros: great sound quality, small and easy to use
Cons: expensive accessories, not many improvements over the older nano
My wife recently bought herself a new iPod. She used to have the mini - as did I - but, as most iPod users learn, newer, more chic iPods will develop and in order to remain trendy, you always have to buy the newest line. When the nano was first revealed...