iPod new iPod nano a mistake?

[chris975d]

I'm not saying reduce the storage capacity. I'm saying replace the hard drive with flash memory. Then even if they don't add features it's more worth the price to pay that much for something that really is nothing more than an mp3 player and extra hard drive.

This is exactly what I'm saying. But, I think we are at least 2 years away from getting the cost of 128Gb of flash storage low enough that the cost of a 128Gb Classic/new Nano/whatever you want to call it could match that of the current Classic. We may see something similar to an "old Nano" resurface in a couple of years to replace the Classic, once those costs are low enough.

 

[getstuff4less]

@goobot

Waiting for an accessory to make it actually wearable as a watch.

Somebody HAS to do it.

For now.

Please note: the 18mm bands work well to make your iPod nano 6 a watch!

 

[zkhrhm]

...such a mistake it's sold out all over Boston. Spent 5 hours trying to get one instore (Apple and BestBuy) today.

 

[billysea]

I got to see it in person today.

It gave up so many features (videos, camera, coverflow, speaker, games, calender, alarm clock, notes etc) and trade in a touch screen.

I would say it's worth it if the touch screen benefit/streamline the interface, but the new interface they have for the Nano is just ugly with icons simply borrowed from the iPhone/Touch that don't really match the Nano screen. Searching songs and moving around menu are in fact harder to do than in the past.

The reason why the iPhone/Touch has a touch screen because it has Apps that use them. For the Nano, it's just there for the sake of being there and actually does nothing to improve the interface/experience - especially when you try to navigate a touch screen during exercise use. It has multi-touch but there is nothing in the device that uses it except rotating the screen (something that should be done through accelerometer instead).

The only good thing about it is that it's cute, and that's all Apple needs to seduce millions of people to buy it. I admit I was attracted to it too before I get past the 'oh wow so cute' stage.

 

[zkhrhm]

I got to see it in person today.

It gave up so many features (videos, camera, coverflow, speaker, games, calender, alarm clock, notes etc) and trade in a touch screen.

I would say it's worth it if the touch screen benefit/streamline the interface, .

But it totally does! I went to see it in person too. The touch screen interface (21st century) replaces all the functionality of the click wheel (20th century) and then some [I guess except for knowing where your controls are without looking, for those who need that]. Having used an iPT since its inception, and with an iPad, I totally dig touching my music and controls. Using the radio on this thing is all kinds of awesome. Scrobble that dial!

I can see how some people might not like the small screen [it's nano size], and its lack of physical controls but apart from that, the functionality issue seems moot to me. I've never had a shuffle. I've always used my iPT at the gym with no negative impact whatsoever on my workout. The nano has even less things to worry about. And that will be it's biggest selling point. More functions + touch than a Shuffle, but without the unneeded apps of a Touch [ie for those who don't need email, video, apps etc, just their music/podcasts/audiobooks to go. Um, like me].

There is a reason why there is a full iPod line-up and not just one iPod (anymore) -- so you can choose the one that fits your lifestyle. If the nano isn't for you [I mean the generic 'you' here], then move on. Get the iPod that does.