Meet the All-New Apple iPod Nano

Meet the All-New Apple iPod Nano

Techtree News Staff, Sep 02, 2010 0053 hrs IST

Sheds the camera and the click-wheel

UPDATE:

Suggested Indian Retail Prices of Apple iPod nano:
8GB Model - Rs. 10,700 (Inclusive of VAT)
16GB Model - Rs. 12, 7000 (Inclusive of VAT)
Note that VAT and other taxes may vary for different regions

Apple's nano, a product line that came into existence as a replacement to the iPod Mini has since its introduction in 2005 underwent some really big changes. Currently in its sixth iteration, the Nano might just have underwent its most dramatic transition so far.

That s because Apple has just announced the all new iPod Nano at the 2010 Fall Event. The new Nano gets a ~~3.3 inch~~ 1.54 inch touch screen display, it's more boxy now (remember the third generation version?) albeit with a much larger display area. Those who loved the longishness of the previous generation Nano along with its camera, well, its time to move on.

With Apple's products shrinking in size with each product refresh, why should the Nano be an exception? The New Nano is a whopping 46% tinier than the (already) tiny fifth generation Nano. The weight too has seen a drastic reduction. If it was featherweight earlier its literally weightless now.

If you were a fan of the click-wheel, be disappointed because that too has been scrapped. The touch-screen now takes up most of the front fascia. There are volume buttons on the side and a clip on at the rear the only hardware buttons on the device. Apple claims that the Nano can play music continuously for 24 hours till it runs out of steam. There would be two variants of the Nano in 8 and 16GB capacities both of which would be available in various color options. FM radio fans don't need to worry as the feature hasn't been given a miss.

In the US, the Nano 8GB will set you back by $149 while the 16GB version would sell for $179. Oh and if you happen to be in the US, you can start buying these today! Lucky Yanks.

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(6) Comments

sanjay

,goa, on Oct 22, 2010 03:32 PM

Apple has always come up with such inovative product and the square shaped touchscreen device is pretty cool. i am looking forward to go for it.I just cant resist.

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Sid

,Mumbai, on Sep 02, 2010 12:09 PM

Darn!! This is such a huge step taken backwards. While Apple fanboys will go crazy that the iPod Nano gets a touchscreen, it doesn't look as easy/convenient to use as the last year's design with a scroll wheel. All the old iPod Nanos can be held in a palm with the thumb breezing over the scroll wheel. This looks too tiny to be held comfortably, what with just a 1 inch screen. Video playback is gone too. Apple also did away with the camera, which isn't really necessary on an mp3 player, but was a nice feature on last year's model. And I bet its again shipped with the useless tinny-sounding Apple earbuds. For a company that beats its corporate chest over its 'innovative' products, they still don't get everything right with every product they 'redesign' and launch. I wonder if Microsoft will launch Zune in India - it definitely beats the iPod at what it's supposed to do primarily - play music.

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nagarjuna

,hyd, on Sep 02, 2010 09:53 AM

its 1.5" not 3.3"... make sure u post everything correct

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Ganesh

,Chennai, on Sep 02, 2010 10:38 AM

Looks like the guy was drunk and high orgasming over the launch..

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Sandeep

,Pune, on Sep 02, 2010 11:01 AM

while typing 3.3" one should realise that the number is close to ipod touches 3.5" Why would apple compete with its own product?

Meet the All-New Apple iPod Nano

Sheds the camera and the click-wheel

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