Apple's new larger iPod nanos in colors
updated 02:25 pm EDT, Tue September 12, 2006
Apple's new iPod nano
Apple today introduced the all-new iPod nano with a new aluminum body, 24 hours of battery life and more than twice the music capacity for the same price as the previous generation. The new iPod nano features Apple's Click Wheel and an even smaller, thinner and lighter design available in silver, pink, green, blue and black. "iPod nano is the world's most popular digital music player, and we've completely redesigned it to make it even better," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "The all-new iPod nano gives music fans more of what they love in their iPods -- twice the storage capacity at the same price, an incredible 24 hour battery life and a gorgeous aluminum design in five brilliant colors." The new iPod nano models are now available through the Apple Store for $149 for 2GB iPod nano model (sliver); $199 for the 4GB models (silver, pink, green and blue) and $249 for the new 8GB model (black). All iPod nano models include redesigned earbud headphones providing improved comfort, fit and sound quality, and a USB 2.0 cable. [images included]
With an aluminum enclosure available in five brilliant colors, the second generation iPod nano is more compact than the original and has a brighter, more vibrant display. It offers new software features such as Search and Quick Scroll as well as seamless integration with iTunes 7 and the iTunes Store.
The new iPod nano supports gapless playback for enjoying albums the way they were intended. iPod nano also includes Apple's patent pending Auto-Sync technology that automatically downloads a user's digital music collection, photos or podcasts onto iPod nano and keeps it up-to-date whenever iPod nano is plugged into a Mac or Windows computer using USB 2.0. The second generation iPod nano features up to 24 hours of battery life and completely skip-free playback.
Apple is also unveiling new accessories designed for the second generation iPod nano, including lanyard headphones, an armband, a dock, and a new incredibly compact USB power adapter which at almost half the size of the previous USB power adapter is perfect for charging your iPod while traveling. The new iPod nano features the 30-pin iPod dock connector allowing it to work with a range of third-party products, from home stereo speakers to cars featuring iPod integration. Apple said that there are now more than 3,000 accessories available for the iPod. The second generation iPod nano also works seamlessly with the Nike + iPod Sport Kit, and provides support for voice recording accessories.
New optional accessories designed for the second generation iPod nano are available now: lanyard headphones for $39, armband for $29, iPod nano Dock for $29, and an iPod USB power adapter for $29.
The new iPod nano requires a Mac with a USB 2.0 port and Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later and iTunes 7.0 or later.
love the new features
09/12, 04:15pm reply
not sure about the 'new' mini look, though. seems very much yesteryear's design now, after the ubersleek original nano
Kees
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agree
09/12, 04:31pm reply
As far as the design goes, it's like we've gone back to 2004. At least it isn't offered in gold. I'm almost shocked that Apple would take a step backwards like this. What's next, key lime MacBooks?
bp2k7
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Re: agree
09/12, 05:11pm reply
Yep, that's right! Because the last thing we want to give consumers is choice! No one wants colors! They get black. Or they get white. That's the way it should be!
And don't you think Apple must've had enough feedback from people who want the color for them to spend the money to make them?
And its amazing how someone can call Apple's original nano "ubersleek" when the new ones are even smaller and lighter.
testudo
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well
09/12, 05:18pm reply
you may disagree, but the original nano is much more minimalist to me than this new one, which is what my ubersleek comment was referring to
Kees
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Re: well
09/12, 05:28pm reply
Exactly, I'm not against the fact that there are color choices (unfortunately no white). It's just that this looks exactly like an iPod mini, you know with the whole rounded look and the aluminum case. There's nothing wrong with it, it's just a step backward as far as looks go. Just objectively speaking, how often does a company go back to a previous design?
bp2k7
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well?
09/12, 06:35pm reply
I think it probably looks better in person. Remember it's much smaller than the mini, much much thinner. Although the aluminum finish will give it a shine the nano doesn't have, I think it will feel great to hold and use one. I want an 8GB, but in silver. Bummer.
elroth
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This is a good thing
09/12, 08:47pm reply
Hopefully this one won't scratch like a m*** like the last Nano.
QueenOfSwords
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Re: good thing
09/12, 11:10pm reply
Hopefully this one won't scratch like a m*** like the last Nano.
Every pro-apple person knows that iPods did not scratch except due to extreme misuse by the users (you know, take iPod, tie a string around it, drag it behind you for a week, then whine that its scratched). Oh, and only 5 people had this happen.
I know this is true because I read it here over and over.
LouZer
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Title
09/14, 12:14pm reply
Shouldn't the Title of this article be "higher capacity" instead of "Larger"—especially since the other iPod article says "Smaller"?
Deal
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terms
09/14, 01:57pm reply
its not yesteryear, its the new retro! yes, that's right, the modern world is moving so damn fast that 'retro' (also, 'hip' and 'old-school') is now as little as two months ago.
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