Review: In an iPod Nano world, some rivals lure
July 30, 2008 By RACHEL METZ , AP Business Writer
In this photo provided by iRiver, the Lplayer media player is shown. (AP Photo/Sandisk)
(AP) -- It's easy to understand the appeal of Apple Inc.'s iPod Nano music and video player: It's slim and simple to use, and it has a crisp 2-inch LCD screen. Its brand name is considered synonymous with hip tech gear.
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