When you "turn off" your iPod it goes to sleep with the exception of the latest nano, iOS devices you couldn't turn off any of them unless you just waited for time to put them into deep sleep.
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iPod Does anyone actually like the 6th Gen Nano?
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When you "turn off" your iPod it goes to sleep with the exception of the latest nano, iOS devices you couldn't turn off any of them unless you just waited for time to put them into deep sleep.
There's something just awesome about always having an Mp3 player/Radio/file storage on you at all times
Yea, I like it, that's why I bought one.
I had a well used 2nd gen. nano that finally stopped working with my nike+ as well as the click wheel acting sporadic when trying to navigate around (did software restores, nothing helped).
I saw the 5th gen, but was attracted to the size/weight of the 6th as well as the clip already built in, which saves me from buying another case. It doesn't take too long to understand the UI, perhaps that's attributed to being iOS/Tech savvy I'm an active runner and keep it out of sweat's way by clipping it to my waist near the back of my hip.
My only gripe is that Apple gipped us the proper headphones with the remote. I enjoy the Apple headphones for working out & running because I can still hear traffic and other noises without the discomfort, but the old remote-less headphones will only be used for backup.
JP
I had a well used 2nd gen. nano that finally stopped working with my nike+ as well as the click wheel acting sporadic when trying to navigate around (did software restores, nothing helped).
I saw the 5th gen, but was attracted to the size/weight of the 6th as well as the clip already built in, which saves me from buying another case. It doesn't take too long to understand the UI, perhaps that's attributed to being iOS/Tech savvy I'm an active runner and keep it out of sweat's way by clipping it to my waist near the back of my hip.
My only gripe is that Apple gipped us the proper headphones with the remote. I enjoy the Apple headphones for working out & running because I can still hear traffic and other noises without the discomfort, but the old remote-less headphones will only be used for backup.
JP
We have a hand me down 6th gen ipod nano.
It has the latest 1.1 firmware update for the battery turn off feature.
When we press & hold the sleep button,
we get the rotating icon and the ipod nano 6th G powers off.... we think ?
When we press it again... after waiting several minutes,
to get past the quick power up timeout feature,
it displays the Apple logo screen and then boots to the main screen.
Our problem seems to be that the battery drains to dead,
EVEN with the ipod nano 6th G turning off (we think)
with the rotating icon from the 1.1 firmware update.
We can fully charge it - take it off the charger - full battery is displayed,
and then press/hold the sleep to get the rotating icon... to power off...
The next day, the battery is dead !!
Not sure what we should do....
It has the latest 1.1 firmware update for the battery turn off feature.
When we press & hold the sleep button,
we get the rotating icon and the ipod nano 6th G powers off.... we think ?
When we press it again... after waiting several minutes,
to get past the quick power up timeout feature,
it displays the Apple logo screen and then boots to the main screen.
Our problem seems to be that the battery drains to dead,
EVEN with the ipod nano 6th G turning off (we think)
with the rotating icon from the 1.1 firmware update.
We can fully charge it - take it off the charger - full battery is displayed,
and then press/hold the sleep to get the rotating icon... to power off...
The next day, the battery is dead !!
Not sure what we should do....
I just hope they can come up w/ 64gb and 128gb versions soon! I would love to replace my 60gb Classic w/ one of these little guys!
I had a red 3rd Gen Nano Fatty and it was absolutely beautiful. Apart from the significantly thinner click-wheel, it was my favourite.
I Love 6th Gen iPod NanO
I like the 6th generation
if you have small fingers,
if you don't want anything except music,
if you want fashion + small touch screen + easy to carry not like another Mobile Phone,
if for you 2GB is too small & iPod touch is too much money to spend on music & etc.
if you don't want camera (you have DSLR or something better than just 5MP Cam to click some good pics, I have Canon Mark II 5D).
if you don't want to play games on iPod,
if you don't want to carry your full music storage with you (just selected songs if you want to carry),
& some other reasons most people will find out
than you gonna love iPod NANO
TC
I like the 6th generation
if you have small fingers,
if you don't want anything except music,
if you want fashion + small touch screen + easy to carry not like another Mobile Phone,
if for you 2GB is too small & iPod touch is too much money to spend on music & etc.
if you don't want camera (you have DSLR or something better than just 5MP Cam to click some good pics, I have Canon Mark II 5D).
if you don't want to play games on iPod,
if you don't want to carry your full music storage with you (just selected songs if you want to carry),
& some other reasons most people will find out
than you gonna love iPod NANO
TC
i've not been keeping up on the ipod front since i purchased a nano 5th gen in 2010 and i'm shocked at what apple has done with the ipod since then.
i was hoping they had come out with something in 32gb that i could upgrade to, but instead i see that they dropped the radio, video player, misc apps, camera, and made it a touchscreen...yuck.
an ipod touch is larger and heavier than i'd want to go with, not to mention much more expensive nor is getting an iphone a good option either.
what a huge bummer.
i was hoping they had come out with something in 32gb that i could upgrade to, but instead i see that they dropped the radio, video player, misc apps, camera, and made it a touchscreen...yuck.
an ipod touch is larger and heavier than i'd want to go with, not to mention much more expensive nor is getting an iphone a good option either.
what a huge bummer.
noted...thanks.
the touchscreen and the small size (the latter makes it hard to hold) are major drawbacks though. i'm going to have to treat my nano 5g with special care since it seems to be the last of their kind, that is unless apple has a change of heart.
I love my LunaTik as well. The form factor is amazing, as is the Pedometer and Nike+ integration.
I primarily use it as a watch, but I listen to it when I want to save my iPhone's battery, on longer trips, and tanning. As you said, it is amazing to have a file storage device on your wrist always. The lighted face is amazing at raves and I've gotten more compliments on the device then I can count.
I'm anxiously awaiting Scott Wilson's BlueTooth adaptor. That will be perfect.
I really think Apple is making a big play for the wrist and this was an exploration in form.
I really hope they keep this form factor in September and I'd love to see true BlueTooth integration within the device. That's my largest demand.
If they would implement a forward facing camera and FaceTime, I'd buy in on launch day.
I must admit that ever since I bought the iPhone 4 32GB last year, I haven't used my iPod. So sold my Nano 5 last year.
Now that I just restarted fitness and gym training 3 times a week, I got to admit the iPhone 4 is NOT the device to use there. It's too bulky, when I use the cross trainer - even having it in an arm band seems too bulky - and I sweat during my workout, which makes it kind if gross using the iPhone afterwards, so decided it was time to buy the new Nano 6.th generation with touch and built in clip.
Just got it - the 16 GB Nano Touch in golden orange with a set of White Sony earbuds. It looks so cool, clips to my shorts and weighs nothing.
24 hours batterytime means I can use it for 2-3 weeks before recharging it. Best buy for my needs !!
So if you want a small lightweight unit with great Design for your workout - there still is a great need for the IPod Nano Touch with the clips IMHO
Just saw a lady in the gym drop her iPod Touch - the screen got a crack.
I thought she really needed a Nano Touch. Even if you drop the Nano Touch, it's so lightweight that it will still hang on to the end of the earbud cable and not drop on the floor.
Best unit for workout Apple has ever made - the iPod Nano Touch !!!!
Now that I just restarted fitness and gym training 3 times a week, I got to admit the iPhone 4 is NOT the device to use there. It's too bulky, when I use the cross trainer - even having it in an arm band seems too bulky - and I sweat during my workout, which makes it kind if gross using the iPhone afterwards, so decided it was time to buy the new Nano 6.th generation with touch and built in clip.
Just got it - the 16 GB Nano Touch in golden orange with a set of White Sony earbuds. It looks so cool, clips to my shorts and weighs nothing.
24 hours batterytime means I can use it for 2-3 weeks before recharging it. Best buy for my needs !!
So if you want a small lightweight unit with great Design for your workout - there still is a great need for the IPod Nano Touch with the clips IMHO
Just saw a lady in the gym drop her iPod Touch - the screen got a crack.
I thought she really needed a Nano Touch. Even if you drop the Nano Touch, it's so lightweight that it will still hang on to the end of the earbud cable and not drop on the floor.
Best unit for workout Apple has ever made - the iPod Nano Touch !!!!
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Picked up another Nano and an iWatchz from Amazon... wow... having it on your wrist and plugged into my Sony Bluetooth adapter makes this thing an amazing little portable powerhouse. I love having my music ready at my wrist whenever I want it... it's much less cumbersome than pulling out an iPod Touch or my EVO.
Looks pretty damn cool too!
Looks pretty damn cool too!
Now how cool would it be if that was your phone?
Seriously, I don't buy all these "iphone nano" mockups that just have iOS in a 3x3 grid or whatever. There's no way they would ask all the developers to make new apps for a screen size which is only a little bit smaller. I think it makes sense for them to make the iPod nano into a iPhone nano, and keep apps as the differentiator between the iphone nano and the iphone 4/5.
The thing which will solve the interface issue is the nuance text-to-speech, the Siri AI, and iCloud connectivity.
I don't own one, but after using a friend's a few times, using it at the store, seeing another friend with one being used as a watch, and my want/need of a good iPod with no distractions from my music, I am definitely wanting this. Plus the whole watch thing is amazing! I think I'll wait and see what the seventh generation is like though, because I'm hoping for a (slightly) larger screen and wifi sync. If that doesn't happen though I think I'll just buy a refurbished one.
A speaker (even a terrible one) would also be amazing too.
A speaker (even a terrible one) would also be amazing too.
I don't own one, but after using a friend's a few times, using it at the store, seeing another friend with one being used as a watch, and my want/need of a good iPod with no distractions from my music, I am definitely wanting this. Plus the whole watch thing is amazing! I think I'll wait and see what the seventh generation is like though, because I'm hoping for a (slightly) larger screen and wifi sync. If that doesn't happen though I think I'll just buy a refurbished one.
A speaker (even a terrible one) would also be amazing too.
Have you seen these watchbands?
http://www.tuaw.com/2011/05/17/hex-watch-bands-for-ipod-nano-on-pre-order-now/
I really like that, but the price is pretty steep, and along with the already kind of high price of the nano, its like $200-something. I'd rather just have a cheaper one anyways, and get a refurbished nano to get the price under $150.
I think the watch configuration would be the only way I'd have one. I'll stick with my shuffle for music portability if I must.
It would be awesome as your phone... but a little too small and not feasible due to battery life.
BUT it SHOULD be a bluetooth headset with extended features... like caller/picture ID. Use of a regular iPhone headset as the actual microphone and buttons. Access to your contacts to dial out and some other interactive features.
Having not purchased it or seen one outside a store, I'm mixed. I can see the use of it, but at the same time, most of its function, playing music, can be purchased for a third of the price (albeit less storage) in the form of Shuffle, and the Touch can be purchased for not much (comparatively) more with far more function. If I had $150 extra, maybe I'd get one. But, for now... no.