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4th Generation iPod Nano: Accelerometer, Genius, Colors, Taller
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Hurray, the new nano is "taller". Great new feature 
My 3G Nano looks better designed as far as I'm concerned, and I'm still not convinced by turning the new one sideways for video when the click wheel is then also sideways...
(Mind you, since getting my iPhone I can't say I've used the Nano much)
My 3G Nano looks better designed as far as I'm concerned, and I'm still not convinced by turning the new one sideways for video when the click wheel is then also sideways...
(Mind you, since getting my iPhone I can't say I've used the Nano much
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Pretty odd they didn't decide to put an accelerometer in the iPod classic as well...this will make playing games on iPods interesting.
I love the color selection. Definitely a great move for marketing purposes. Overall they only improved the device, and didn't "break" it.
I love the color selection. Definitely a great move for marketing purposes. Overall they only improved the device, and didn't "break" it.
The nano is not just for kids or the gym (it serves that purpose well though). I'm completely anti-chrome backing on the pods, its great displayed at a museum, not so much as a use daily device. The all aluminum is extremely durable (great for my resale value) and 16gb at $200 is better than 8gb at $230. I don't need wifi, I have my phone for that; I don't need videos, I have my iMac/TV for that (much better quality and no hassle of DL/Removing data)...and gaming on the touch? Yeah right...
I can't justify the price of the Touch to its capacity yet. I have 15 gigs of music and Its very convenient to have it all at all times.
I was hoping for an orange nano two years ago when they brought out the orange shuffle.
Well, here it comes. And 16gb for $200 is great.
As much as I'm looking forward to the orange one, the silver Nano with the black clickwheel is the darling of the bunch. The purple one looks great, too.
I also hope the accelerometer feature is something you can disable, especially for running and biking.
Well, here it comes. And 16gb for $200 is great.
As much as I'm looking forward to the orange one, the silver Nano with the black clickwheel is the darling of the bunch. The purple one looks great, too.
I also hope the accelerometer feature is something you can disable, especially for running and biking.
Vibrant Colors
i think that this just proves how easily they would be able to make Macbooks with a large array of colors. Imagine the marketing for that! They would sell like hotcakes. I could see them marketing those right with the new iPod nano line.
i think that this just proves how easily they would be able to make Macbooks with a large array of colors. Imagine the marketing for that! They would sell like hotcakes. I could see them marketing those right with the new iPod nano line.
agree'd. it seems like they totally ignore the people who have large amounts of music. why can't they give the classic SOMETHING that the nano or touch has!?! I dont care if it's as thick as a brick, give it to me!
Just get a refurbished one from Apple. You'll save a lot of money. It's only $280...I think.
Still... 24 hours.
Amazing.Another thing I like about the colors is they aren't the same pastel... They're so vibrant. I love it.
So glad I got myself a 160GB classic a few weeks ago
Why?
You can buy them now in the refurb section for less.
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I was just thinking that. If it isn't, Apple has made a very large mistake and I am sure an update will be right around the corner.
Should I have waited before buying a 2nd Gen Black Nano. Nope, don't think so. I am quite happy with it.
But these new ones look very nice and love the wonderful bright colours. Wonder if the new nano and touch will be included as part of the student deal that ends on the 15th.
But these new ones look very nice and love the wonderful bright colours. Wonder if the new nano and touch will be included as part of the student deal that ends on the 15th.
From what I understand, to "shuffle" you shake it side to side. The nano gets shaken up and down when running, not side to side, unless you are a crab...
Again, this is speculation on my part. I really have no real experience or no sources to give you.
I clicked on the ipod touch on the apple store and it shows in big bold letters it comes with millions of songs, thousands of movies, and hundreds of games. RIGHT ON!!! Steve was right! this WAS a big deal since they are doing all that for us! YES!
It's been done before, particularly on Sony players and phones.
And now I'm debating between a new 16 GB nano or a refurb previous gen. 8 GB touch. I'd prefer the larger capacity, and if I got the touch I'd keep my old nano (I like the small form factor), but even if I got the 16 GB nano, I doubt I'd be able to sell my old one for much. It's "used" condition is very evident, and it's now two generations old!
Touch it is, then?
So why exactly did Apple drop the larger capacity iPod Classic? Dumb move, imo. Unless they plan on releasing an iPod Touch and/or Nano with a 160gb capacity in the near future, I don't understand this move. Plenty of people have music libraries larger than 120gb. Is this just leaving room for them to jump ship to another company? I'm confused, Apple.
No demand, no ability for new features. The iPhone, Nano, and iPod Touch sell more. It's the only one with a traditional hard drive, so no accelerometer will work well which means no new UI. The classic form of the iPod is slowly going away as it's abilities change.