Aluminum iPod nano?

Piarco · 05:44 AM

According to the folks over at iLounge and Appleinsider, the new Nano may well be taking a page out of the Mini's successful book, and moving to an aluminium case rather than sticking with polycarbonate. And this suggests the return of different colours too....

If this pans out, I may be interested in another nano....
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/next-ipod-nano-to-sport-aluminum-enclosure/

http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1872

:UPDATE:

Another analyst is saying the enclosure could be magnesium rather than aluminium...
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/new...nesium-casing/

MacRumors · Jul 10, 2006, 11:18 AM

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Appleinsider reports that Apple is considering the move back to aluminum enclosures for upcoming iPod nanos.

According to their sources, the move is due scratching complaints for the existing iPod nano. The iPod mini, which the nano replaced, had been constructed with aluminum enclosures. In addition to aluminum enclosures, the upcoming nano is expected to also come in a number of colors with a capacity up to 8GB.

Meanwhile, Analysts have speculated that an iPod nano revision is not expected until November of this year. This represents a delay which is attributed to the recent change in chip suppliers.

XIII · Jul 10, 2006, 11:20 AM

Eyy! I would *have* to get one! Hope this turns out to be true!

MacSA · Jul 10, 2006, 11:20 AM

I loved the old old iPod mini with it's different colours... would lokve to see something similar again. Maybe with the black and white version too.

dcv · Jul 10, 2006, 11:22 AM

Sounds interesting. I hate the look of the iPod nano so I hope it gets a slight redesign.

AvSRoCkCO1067 · Jul 10, 2006, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacSA

I loved the old old iPod mini with it's different colours... would lokve to see something similar again. Maybe with the black and white version too.

Yeah, hopefully some of the colors are different (remember the gold Mini?)

Pink, Green, Blue, Black, White...or just Black and White (that would look so cool in an anodized aluminum casing...!!!)

ahuman7341 · Jul 10, 2006, 11:22 AM

I wanna see it matching the MBP.

UberMac · Jul 10, 2006, 11:23 AM

Black anodized aluminum

My goodness that would actually need to be bought and treasured forever - I love my blue mini, and a black one would be awesome...I'm not so sure of white aluminum though...

Uber

EDIT: how about white/black anodized aluminum MacBooks *feints from pleasure*

shadowmoses · Jul 10, 2006, 11:23 AM

This would be awesome although I love my Nano but the shrunken iPod look could be done better with a more robust aluminum design, Can't wait to see what Steve has to show us....I'm pretty sure we will see a pretty revolutionary iPod overhaul by the end of 06!

SHadoW

berkleeboy210 · Jul 10, 2006, 11:24 AM

Gotta Love all these Monday Morning Rumors..

Does anyone think we'll see any new iPods at WWDC? or will they be released at a later Fall iPod specific event?

Macnoviz · Jul 10, 2006, 11:25 AM

But Aluminium will only be for the highest end model, and it will cost more even with identical specs

Eidorian · Jul 10, 2006, 11:25 AM

November for a new Nano? Ouch! Still the I love the aluminun idea.

extraextra · Jul 10, 2006, 11:28 AM

I would love aluminum. I could buy one for my mother for Christmas.

BornAgainMac · Jul 10, 2006, 11:28 AM

I like the Silver ones. Those would look nice. Match the MBPs.

spine · Jul 10, 2006, 11:33 AM

Of all the iPods designs, I think the mini was the best. No scratches or fingerprints, simply a flattened tube that felt good to hold.
I wanted the larger iPods to adopt the look and feel of the aluminum mini!
Fingers are crossed...

emotion · Jul 10, 2006, 11:37 AM

Count me in. Black anodized to match the new MBP, of course.

baleensavage · Jul 10, 2006, 11:41 AM

Bring back the colors! Black and white are boring.

...though this does seem like Apple taking a step backwards...

d.perel · Jul 10, 2006, 11:41 AM

a retro design already? The iPod has only been around a few years!

anastasis · Jul 10, 2006, 11:42 AM

I already have the money for a new Nano tucked away.. Just waiting for the release. But that November date is not nice...

61132 · Jul 10, 2006, 11:44 AM

I hope they do this for all the ipods, get away from the chrome back that scratches from just touching it

It would be awesome if I could get a 60gb ipod video that matched my mbp (I mean only the back, I still like the white plastic on the front)

Chundles · Jul 10, 2006, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spine

Of all the iPods designs, I think the mini was the best. No scratches or fingerprints,

You've not seen my mini then??

Tanglewood · Jul 10, 2006, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dibble9012

(I mean only the back, I still like the white plastic on the front)

Hmmm...replacing the chrome back with aluminum and leaving the from the way it is. I like that.

Tom B. · Jul 10, 2006, 11:50 AM

If they did this I would definetly buy a black aluminum 8GB nano, even a shuffle if they do the same with that.

emotion · Jul 10, 2006, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanglewood

Hmmm...replacing the chrome back with aluminum and leaving the from the way it is. I like that.

The "Chrome" back is aluminium isn't it?

Chundles · Jul 10, 2006, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emotion

The "Chrome" back is aluminium isn't it?

No, it's stainless steel.

Jul 10, 2006, 10:47 AM	#1
Piarco macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium	New Nano may use aluminium casing? According to the folks over at iLounge and Appleinsider, the new Nano may well be taking a page out of the Mini's successful book, and moving to an aluminium case rather than sticking with polycarbonate. And this suggests the return of different colours too.... If this pans out, I may be interested in another nano.... http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/next-ipod-nano-to-sport-aluminum-enclosure/ http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1872 :UPDATE: Another analyst is saying the enclosure could be magnesium rather than aluminium... http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/new...nesium-casing/ Last edited by Piarco : Jul 11, 2006 at 05:44 AM.

Jul 10, 2006, 11:18 AM	#2
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Aluminum iPod nano? http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif Appleinsider reports that Apple is considering the move back to aluminum enclosures for upcoming iPod nanos. According to their sources, the move is due scratching complaints for the existing iPod nano. The iPod mini, which the nano replaced, had been constructed with aluminum enclosures. In addition to aluminum enclosures, the upcoming nano is expected to also come in a number of colors with a capacity up to 8GB. Meanwhile, Analysts have speculated that an iPod nano revision is not expected until November of this year. This represents a delay which is attributed to the recent change in chip suppliers.

Jul 10, 2006, 11:20 AM	#3
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MacSA macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK	I loved the old old iPod mini with it's different colours... would lokve to see something similar again. Maybe with the black and white version too.

Jul 10, 2006, 11:23 AM	#8
UberMac macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: England	Black anodized aluminum My goodness that would actually need to be bought and treasured forever - I love my blue mini, and a black one would be awesome...I'm not so sure of white aluminum though... Uber EDIT: how about white/black anodized aluminum MacBooks feints from pleasure __________________ 24 Beers in a crate, 24 hours in a day. Coincidence, I think not.

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shadowmoses macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2005	This would be awesome although I love my Nano but the shrunken iPod look could be done better with a more robust aluminum design, Can't wait to see what Steve has to show us....I'm pretty sure we will see a pretty revolutionary iPod overhaul by the end of 06! SHadoW __________________ UniBody MacBook Pro iPhone 3G Zen to Fitness

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extraextra macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: the o.c., california	I would love aluminum. I could buy one for my mother for Christmas.

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BornAgainMac macrumors 68030 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Resident	I like the Silver ones. Those would look nice. Match the MBPs.

Jul 10, 2006, 11:33 AM	#15
spine macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: warwick RI	Of all the iPods designs, I think the mini was the best. No scratches or fingerprints, simply a flattened tube that felt good to hold. I wanted the larger iPods to adopt the look and feel of the aluminum mini! Fingers are crossed... __________________ photographer/filmmaker/designer 24" iMac, white macbook, iPod 60g, nano 4G, iphone 3G.

Jul 10, 2006, 11:37 AM	#16
emotion macrumors 68030 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Manchester, UK	Count me in. Black anodized to match the new MBP, of course.

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Jul 10, 2006, 11:44 AM	#20
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