I have a 20gb ipod that i love but i mainly keep it in my car. When i go to the gym it is a real hassle carrying that thing around. So i was planning on getting the $99 shuffle just to bring to the gym. but the only thing i didnt like about the shuffle was the functionality of it. I would have to make a special mix just for working out because you cant really change to whatever ablum or song you want. Then the Nano came out. It gives me the functionality of my 20gb in a miniature size. BUT how much bigger is the nano over the shuffle. The shuffle is still $100 cheaper, and im mainly getting this just to work out. Is the nano worth it for me?
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iPod Nano or Shuffle for working out?
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If you just want it for working out, then the Shuffle is all you need. It's really easy to configure it just the way you want in iTunes, either with random songs or a playlist of your favorites.Gmac07 said:
However, if you're interested in meeting people at the gym, the nano would be a real conversation-starter.
Get the Shuffle -- cheaper if it goes missing. Far less obtrusive.
You can put your playlists in order -- just make sure the tracks are in the right order when you sync the Shuffle.
You can put your playlists in order -- just make sure the tracks are in the right order when you sync the Shuffle.
but the nano might be a better deal, especially if you can get a student discount. the ability to put podcasts, set an alarm for your workout, maybe the stopwatch might come in handy as well. i agree with everyone that the shuffle is probably the safer bet for working out, but just another perspective...
I think the Nano would be worth the extra money, the stopwatch will come in handy when working out, especially for me as i rarely wear a watch. Also i like to create little playlists on the walk tot he gym, this cant be done with the shuffle...
I'd say if you have the extra $$$ go for the 2gb Nano over the Shuffle anyday,
ShadOW
I'd say if you have the extra $$$ go for the 2gb Nano over the Shuffle anyday,
ShadOW
I'd say the nano. I used the Shuffle in the gym for a while, but got really tired working round its one playlist restriction. I prefer to have several gym playlists of about the same length, each with the track order designed to keep the motivation going through the duration of the workout. This was just too much work on the Shuffle.
This is a question Ive been debating with myself - Shuffle or Nano (given that I also own a 3G 20 gig).
I only disadvantage I see with the Nano is that u need a cable to charge it. Is that correct? With the suffle u just stick it into any USB port. Is that also correct? So u can take the Shuffle with u and use half of the disk space for music the other for files. With the Nano its no so easy - u would have to carry the cable around with u. Am I correct with all my assumption?
I only disadvantage I see with the Nano is that u need a cable to charge it. Is that correct? With the suffle u just stick it into any USB port. Is that also correct? So u can take the Shuffle with u and use half of the disk space for music the other for files. With the Nano its no so easy - u would have to carry the cable around with u. Am I correct with all my assumption?
i use a shuffle for working out. works well with a playlist i created to fill its 512 mb belly.
however small the nano is, the shuffle is still smaller. so if it's just for working out, go shuffle. and no screen actually removes some temptation to lose your workout focus by stopiing and scrolling through your tunes to change your mind about whats playing...
i can certainly understand your temptation though - the nano looks awesome...
however small the nano is, the shuffle is still smaller. so if it's just for working out, go shuffle. and no screen actually removes some temptation to lose your workout focus by stopiing and scrolling through your tunes to change your mind about whats playing...
i can certainly understand your temptation though - the nano looks awesome...
I vote nano. Just as small as the shuffle w/ a screen. I like the shuffle, but for me I couldn't get used to not being able to navigate through my songs.