Among the release of the iPhone / iPod touch firmware 3.1 and the release of iTunes 9.0, Apple has announced a new iPod nano to the market, available as of today.The new iPod nano supports a slightly larger 2.2 inch display, upgrading from 2 inches. The newest feature is the sporty camera, fixed to the back of the device. The 640x480 VGA camera mounted to the back only records video and does not double as a still camera.
The new iPod nano also comes with an integrated microphone for recording audio, found on the side of the device, also including a speaker for playback on both audio and video. The updated nano also comes with a built-in pedometer and FM radio for easily listening on the go.
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Prices for the iPod nano start at $149 (8GB) and $179 (16GB).
The iPod shuffle remains the same, but offers new colours and a cheaper price tag $59 (2GB) and $99 (4GB) "Special Edition" that's made of polished stainless steel.
The iPod touch is also now offered at $199 (8GB), $299 (32GB), and $399 (64GB). The 32GB and 64GB are both new products and come with Voice Control, currently not available on the 8GB Touch, and a new set of earphones with remote and mic.
The camera is a useless feature for me...the speaker is probably very tinny, but good to have.
If all this works as advertised, I will probably get it. I got the Nano 3G/4G for free and they could never replace my Zune 30 in terms of features. This just might (particularly due to FM if it is well implemented)
I second that frown... The 2G Shuffle was just a superior design IMO. Much better.
However the 8GB touch does not have the upgraded hardware of the 32GB and 64GB players. It doesn't even come with a microphone and wired remote as the other two do.
They do not make this clear at all, and I think a lot of people will be fooled by this.
Not a very good one, mind you. It's about 1% "joke", and 99% "question".
Except the Zune HD will be out in the USA only. iPod Touch are out everywhere (or almost).
Some people just like to have the choice. I spent about 9 months out of a year traveling around the planet, and having my music available is a nice thing. So now you know at least one reason for having your whole music library with you.
It has a faster CPU and a better graphics chip, and more mem. Aside from that, not much, which they had added in some more stuff, like GPS.
I believe the remote will be compatible with the 2g. and it's really got a mic for sure?
Always check this site before you but a new Apple product:
http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/
It tells you, based on historical information, when they are due for an update.
Just so you know, Apple update ipods once a year, in september usually.
iPod touch 32gb: 32gb for $300 (double from what I paid for my 1g Touch); voice control (interesting); bluetooth A2DP (phone can do that)
Basically I want the FM radio of the nano in the body and with features of the touch since I also use my touch to go online.
I should have kept my expired debit card for situations like this.
Huh, that's why they have different models in the first place...
And people will upgrade.... And money will flow... And Apple will be happy.
I bought the 16 gig nano 4G last year, and the 3G the year before that, along with other types of iPods, but this new one is absolutely unreal. Hard to believe all that can be put into something so small.
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