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Leaked Photo of 4th Generation iPod Nano in Packaging?
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Buwahaha. I think the green one is fake. It looks like the 2G nano design with some photoshopping due to the curve of the body. I am more curious how they place all the products into pricing and the added features in hardware, if any.
I don't have a preference on the form factor, but I do really like the colors. I can't wait to see what they have next. I wonder if the other iPods will be following the same color scheme.
Mockups
Here are a couple of mockups, based on the new spy photos, and some guesswork. I've shown the spit-screen interface adapting for portrait screen mode (this issue was highlighted earlier by viniciusc). An accelerometer could manage switching to landscape mode (albeit there's the click-wheel problem that others have already mentioned). In terms of the new color selection - my guess is that if the spy-shot is for real, then gold will replace green.
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Here are a couple of mockups, based on the new spy photos, and some guesswork. I've shown the spit-screen interface adapting for portrait screen mode (this issue was highlighted earlier by viniciusc). An accelerometer could manage switching to landscape mode (albeit there's the click-wheel problem that others have already mentioned). In terms of the new color selection - my guess is that if the spy-shot is for real, then gold will replace green.
It looks nice but It doesnt seem amazing, theres no wow factor or any reasosn why I'd want to buy one. (by the looks of the pictures) It might be amazing underneath, but I cant tell.
Those mockups above are very nice, but still, nothing revolutionary, its the same as the present and the last Nano. Ok, different interface, but thats been it, there needs to be something else.
Those mockups above are very nice, but still, nothing revolutionary, its the same as the present and the last Nano. Ok, different interface, but thats been it, there needs to be something else.
I think you are on the money as far as the inclusion of an accelerometer. It would make sense with the screen that they allow a landscape mode to make video nicer to watch.
I definitely agree. I think they're going to lose sales on this product and this could cause the end of this product line unless they come up with something better.
I'm disappointed. Why buy something that combines the design of 2G and 3G?
Thats why im hoping these are official leaks to divert attention from something more radical, But who knows. I really liked Kevin roses picture with the black clickwheel
Just some random comments:
- Doesn't look curved to me (speaking of the first one). Looks like an optical illusion.
- Reminds me of the iPod Nano 2G only longer (taller).
- I know many who wanted a larger screen on the 2G Nano that were not satisfied with the form factor of the 3G Nano.
- Personally I like the form factor of the 2G Nano vice the 3G Nano.
- Looks like it will be a winner.
Here's what the nano product line should have been. But instead they're going backwards.
1G original
2G basically with more memory, battery life and better display
3G video
4G touch screen
i agree....it is a step backwards as far as design goes. i don't get it. and won't buy it.
Struggling with change
I've enjoyed reading these boards for many years, and one thing I've noticed that never changes is the way that some people struggle with change.
When the third-generation iPod nano came out, I remember how there seemed to be a broad consensus amongst users here that it was ugly, and a terrible misstep on Apple's part. Now that they're (probably) switching back to the former form-factor, we're getting exactly the opposite reaction.
I bet if they switch back again next year, we'll have as many people moaning that the fat one was ugly.
In Malcom Gladwell's excellent book Blink, he explores how people's initial reaction to design may not reflect their true opinion, once they get used to it. It takes a true expert to immediately know if a new design "works." He has a great case study in the book about how unpopular the design of the Aeron chair was when it first came out - and now that's considered a design classic.
I work in the design industry myself, and I advise colleagues and clients not to pay too much heed to an instant knee-jerk reaction. You need to give yourself some time to adjust to a new idea before you really know if you like it or not.
I've enjoyed reading these boards for many years, and one thing I've noticed that never changes is the way that some people struggle with change.
When the third-generation iPod nano came out, I remember how there seemed to be a broad consensus amongst users here that it was ugly, and a terrible misstep on Apple's part. Now that they're (probably) switching back to the former form-factor, we're getting exactly the opposite reaction.
I bet if they switch back again next year, we'll have as many people moaning that the fat one was ugly.
In Malcom Gladwell's excellent book Blink, he explores how people's initial reaction to design may not reflect their true opinion, once they get used to it. It takes a true expert to immediately know if a new design "works." He has a great case study in the book about how unpopular the design of the Aeron chair was when it first came out - and now that's considered a design classic.
I work in the design industry myself, and I advise colleagues and clients not to pay too much heed to an instant knee-jerk reaction. You need to give yourself some time to adjust to a new idea before you really know if you like it or not.
I was so looking forward to seeing iPod touch released with an internal hard drive for this month product release. Now that's my dream iPod. That's what I want. Thats what I have been waiting ever since iPod touch was released. I just don't get it. Why don't they do it.
Apple, will you just get rid of the classic and take the hard drive and install it into the touch. PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE.
Apple, will you just get rid of the classic and take the hard drive and install it into the touch. PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE.
I don't think it's real. The green one that this guy posted is an obvious fake due to the plastic packaging, lack of curve, etc., so he's not exactly credible.
I love the orange and all, but what happened to the actual rumors, or at least the surprise? It seems like we get too much in advance these days I guess the only thing we don't know about is the actual features of the device.
Now if this was all just a big play to nail down who's been leaking...that would be interesting.
I guess the only thing we don't know about is the actual features of the device.Now if this was all just a big play to nail down who's been leaking...that would be interesting.
But cosmetic redesign (without adding any significant new capabilities) will only go so far in sustaining flat iPod sales. Once the market is saturated, there are only so many people who will buy a new one just because it looks different. And the iPhone's overlap with the iPod doesn't help the latter's sales, either.
oh yeah?
I don't think anyone wants to go back to the clam ibook!!!
What a mistake apple made. Something they will never repeat again!
It still scares me looking at that monstrosity
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This really changed my perspective on the "new nanos". When i first saw the new nanos, i just couldn't stand it, but now it's growing on me. I have an orange shuffle and love the color, and my orange skullcandy headphones match it perfectly. So, depending on what they say on release (as in specs) will determine if i get on or not.
hmmm
It looks like some of the fake iPods you see in the shady consumer electronic stores in NYC...
It looks like some of the fake iPods you see in the shady consumer electronic stores in NYC...