MusicRadar Verdict
Packs more technology into a wafer-thin, contoured, sliver of stainless steel and glass than NASA used in building Apollo 13, and we love it
Pros
- +
Thinner than ever before. New Genius playlist feature. New built-in speaker and volume buttons
Cons
- -
You have to use iTunes 8. No camera. Speaker is poor for listening to music. It's not an iPhone
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