Somebody at Apple obviously hates the phrase "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" because it has completely redesigned its best-selling iPod, the iPod nano, yet again.
This year's model is half the height of the previous generation and has the same clip-on design as the new iPod shuffle. The big change is that there's no click wheel, just a screen.
In fact, the only physical buttons found on the device are for sleep/wake and adjusting volume. Everything else is controlled by a brand new multi-touch display.
But don't mistake the nano for a scaled down iPod touch; the nano appears to run some version of iOS, Apple's iPhone, iPod touch and iPad operating system, but its a unique severely restricted version compared to the full fat iOS 4 found on the touch. You can't buy and install third party apps, for example, and there are far fewer applications, and no Wi-Fi.
In Apple's iPod line up, the new nano still sits squarely in-between the simplistic iPod shuffle and the all-singing, all-dancing iPod touch,with the traditional iPod classic now marginalised as a device reserved for people who need a lot of storage.
Historically the nano has always represented a good balance between price and features, but this time around we were surprised to find that the UK price has actually risen by quite a bit, with the 16GB version at £159 (up from £138) and the 8GB version at £129 (up from £118).
What's even more surprising is that the ability to play or create videos (one of last year's nano's most touted features) has been removed altogether, making the new nano an audio-only device.
But before we tackle that thorny issue, let's take a look at the intriguing new multi-touch display.
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johnlennonjr
December 26th 2010
3. I would of bought one instantly if it were the same price or even a little cheaper then the previous gen, but £160?? Thats a full 30 odd quid more the previous one, and in the world of mp3 player thats too much to ask.
The phrase "more money than sense" or simply plain idiots are what are used to describe such people.
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idhasitha
December 16th 2010
2. Some of the appreciable features of Frontal Concepts’ wrist band for iPod Nano 6G are:
* Minimalistic design that has been polished for shining beauty.
* Arranges the iPod Nano 6G is ergonomic fashion that helps the gadget’s wire stay parallel to your arm.
* You won’t have to unmount your iPod Nano 6G from the wrist band when you have to connect the same to your computer.
* Mounts your iPod Nano instantly and keeps it locked at its position.
* Uses high quality stainless steel, plastic and silicone for ever lasting body.
The wrist band will cost you $24.95 USD and comes in black, white and brown colors.
http://www.mixsl.com/2010/12/ipod-nano-6g.html
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bradavon
September 16th 2010
1. £160 for this! Are they for real? Last years model was a better MP3 Player.
That said. Taking pictures and recording video makes more sense on a mobile, which you have with you all the time.
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