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* $ CHEAP. Cost less than a 1GB memory stick. So even if it stops playing, it's still cheap for storage.

* Plays video. Once you figure out the amv conversion properly, quite easy to get clips off youtube etc and onto your screen in no time. Even full DVDs, though I don't see myself watching 2hrs worth on it...

* Looks. Personally I hate all the "ipod = mp3" mentality (ie., no others exist!?), but this little nano clone looks pretty cool. Lined it up next to a workmate's nano (both black), and apart from screen aspect ratio and slightly different control markings, they were almost identical.

* Might one day be themeable, once the 9.0.50 firmware is cracked.

* Has an FM radio.

* Has a mic (not that I use it, but it's there...)

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* Screen's a bit dodgy: the contrast etc is not too great, and the lighting is uneven. But hey, I'm not using the screen much, and it's more than watchable for video.

* 2.5mm socket. Means an extra 2.5-3.5 adapter hanging off it to use better headphones, if you want them to be usable for anything else.

* The scam. 1GB sold as 4GB. Luckily I got it for less than I was going to spend for a 1GB. Also lucky I found this info to rectify the formating, so it's usable.

* Battery's a bit dodgy, but better than using AAAs etc. Haven't seen a replacement that will fit yet (~ 42mm x [22? can't remember] x ~5)


Conclusion: The little beasty has more going for it than against it! :mrgreen: