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iPhone Nano Concept Photo?
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My uneducated guess....
Whatever Apple decides to release, it will be with the following in mind:
1) The economy is a little sluggish. So the price would have to stay the same.
2) Apple is on this "green" thing. So whatever comes out will be the minimum in size it needs to be and still function.
3) The "wow" factor. It's gonna either have to have a new feature that would still keep the price the same or new design.
4) KISS. Apple loves the phrase "Keep it simple stupid" I think the screen size will remain the same. Both the G1 and the Storm are using the same screen size (more or less) and I doubt Apple is going to change it. More than one screen size means more than one team of software engineers.
5) Better than the 3G. Whatever comes out, it will have to be better than the 3G. Otherwise, people will just opt for the cheaper and older device. Also, it will have to convince 2G users to upgrade passed the 3G to the new device.
I think removing the top and lower bezels and moving the home button is a great way to make it smaller and still have the same screen resolution. The processor doesn't have to be too much faster; but under Moore's law, Apple should be able to fit a faster one in the phone without taking up too much more room or put a smaller one of the same speed. Give it a 32GB HD and a few new software features, and I think it would sell well.
Whatever Apple decides to release, it will be with the following in mind:
1) The economy is a little sluggish. So the price would have to stay the same.
2) Apple is on this "green" thing. So whatever comes out will be the minimum in size it needs to be and still function.
3) The "wow" factor. It's gonna either have to have a new feature that would still keep the price the same or new design.
4) KISS. Apple loves the phrase "Keep it simple stupid" I think the screen size will remain the same. Both the G1 and the Storm are using the same screen size (more or less) and I doubt Apple is going to change it. More than one screen size means more than one team of software engineers.
5) Better than the 3G. Whatever comes out, it will have to be better than the 3G. Otherwise, people will just opt for the cheaper and older device. Also, it will have to convince 2G users to upgrade passed the 3G to the new device.
I think removing the top and lower bezels and moving the home button is a great way to make it smaller and still have the same screen resolution. The processor doesn't have to be too much faster; but under Moore's law, Apple should be able to fit a faster one in the phone without taking up too much more room or put a smaller one of the same speed. Give it a 32GB HD and a few new software features, and I think it would sell well.
That's what they said when portable phones were larger than a mans shoe. Fortunately, these naysayers were ignored when it was found that lots of people would pay more for smaller more stylish devices. Pagers shrank to the size of a pen before cells phones displaced them. They will be harder to use, but a lot of people won't care, and instead prefer the extra portability.
This is simply not true. The screen can be a little smaller, retain the same resolution in pixels, and essentially use the same software.
Don't know if it's already been said, but:
iPhone nano would be good if it had only text, phone, ipod, and maybe a camera. No Safari, Maps, Apps Store, etc;
That way they could make a smaller interface on a smaller phone. And with cheaper plans, I'm sure many would adopt (especially younger kids who would normally use an iPod and a Chocolate).
It definitely would take over the market.
iPhone nano would be good if it had only text, phone, ipod, and maybe a camera. No Safari, Maps, Apps Store, etc;
That way they could make a smaller interface on a smaller phone. And with cheaper plans, I'm sure many would adopt (especially younger kids who would normally use an iPod and a Chocolate).
It definitely would take over the market.
Someone may have mentioned it in the 10+ pages, but the keyboard would have to be landscape-only, if the screen shrinks.
Obvious fake for engineering reasons.
The battery power shrinks with the cube of the scale, whereas the display power only shrinks with the square. That means this fake nano will have much less battery life than a full sized device with the same cost technology.
Also a quarter wave 3G antenna has a certain size; much smaller and the radio will require a lot more power to compensate. This nano looks too small for an efficient antenna, thus will require a battery bigger than the full sized version. Where would that go?
Also, Apple's human interface guidelines require minimum sizes for icons, etc. The ones on the small mockup may be too small in millimeters and thus violate the guidelines.
If I were doing a nano phone, I'd get rid of the large display and put a regular nano scroll wheel circle there instead. You can dial with a scroll wheel just fine.
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The battery power shrinks with the cube of the scale, whereas the display power only shrinks with the square. That means this fake nano will have much less battery life than a full sized device with the same cost technology.
Also a quarter wave 3G antenna has a certain size; much smaller and the radio will require a lot more power to compensate. This nano looks too small for an efficient antenna, thus will require a battery bigger than the full sized version. Where would that go?
Also, Apple's human interface guidelines require minimum sizes for icons, etc. The ones on the small mockup may be too small in millimeters and thus violate the guidelines.
If I were doing a nano phone, I'd get rid of the large display and put a regular nano scroll wheel circle there instead. You can dial with a scroll wheel just fine.
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This would only be useful for people (midgets? children?) with smaller than average finger tips.
And young people with better than average near vision eyesight.
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That kind of would make sense, just like the new trackpads and like the BB storm. except it wouldn't suck like the storm. that being said, I don't really see the point of this, smart phones shouldn't be so small, that's why I never liked the BB pearl
I think this would be great as a phone with no data plan, i.e. $10/month on an ATT family plan that gives a phone, iPod, calendar... all in one neat package.
Of course, it should have WiFi, so Safari, Mail, Maps... that would still work when you have non-ATT internet access.
My kids would get one in a snap.
Of course, it should have WiFi, so Safari, Mail, Maps... that would still work when you have non-ATT internet access.
My kids would get one in a snap.
What's the point? Where's the market for an iPhone nano? Are you friggin' kidding me people? The iPod nano is the best selling in the iPod family! Why? Because it a cheaper version of something more expensive. Personally, I could care less about an iPhone nano, because I would never buy one and I do agree it would be way to small.
But if it's an iPhone and it's cheaper, trust me, Apple will sell buy the truckloads. No matter how hard it is to text on, how small the screen is, how many features it lacking, people will eat it up just becuase it's an iPhone and it's cheap(er) than the iPhone. The majority of people just don't care. (we are not the majority)
I mean look at the Blackberry Storm for god's sake.
But if it's an iPhone and it's cheaper, trust me, Apple will sell buy the truckloads. No matter how hard it is to text on, how small the screen is, how many features it lacking, people will eat it up just becuase it's an iPhone and it's cheap(er) than the iPhone. The majority of people just don't care. (we are not the majority)
I mean look at the Blackberry Storm for god's sake.
Why!
Why do we need a another iphone?
Apple should be starting to focus on the computers now. There is 3 computer type that need to be refreshed than having another iPhone. If MW turns into another push for the iPhone (nano) and nothing els. Then I will be very disappointed of the keynote.
I am hoping that we will see an updated MacMini at MW and not a phone.
Hugh
Why do we need a another iphone?
Apple should be starting to focus on the computers now. There is 3 computer type that need to be refreshed than having another iPhone. If MW turns into another push for the iPhone (nano) and nothing els. Then I will be very disappointed of the keynote.
I am hoping that we will see an updated MacMini at MW and not a phone.
Hugh
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I'm a little skeptical for a couple reasons:
- The icons are in a different language
- The screen shows the nano having 3G (contrary to previous reports)
- The Apple logo looks WAY small on the nano; like design goof small
Just my two cents...
I'm a little skeptical for a couple reasons:
- The icons are in a different language
- The screen shows the nano having 3G (contrary to previous reports)
- The Apple logo looks WAY small on the nano; like design goof small
Just my two cents...
Take a look at the back, it has no "Nano" word written on it.
Its a fake again....
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Also, the apple logo should be the same size on both devices.
There won't be an iphone, n ... n ... nnnna.. ugh I 'm sorry I can't even say the word. It's always been some of the most ridiculous speculation and still is. No real Apple-head wants gimmicky devices.
Apple-heads may not.
Teenagers would buy them by the truckload.
I cant imagine a Nano to have much space though.
Nor a decent sized screen.