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Photo of the 4th Generation iPod Nano?
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This just looks like the cheap far-eastern knock-off imitation nano's that plague the shopping channels.
The wheel and the buttons sit flat and inelegantly in the curved body - the screen facia is curved ( which means plastic) while the actual LCD will be flat creating all kinds of distracting reflections.
The wheel and the buttons sit flat and inelegantly in the curved body - the screen facia is curved ( which means plastic) while the actual LCD will be flat creating all kinds of distracting reflections.
I really hope all this speculation is fake and meant to throw us off, and I hope Apple comes out on Tuesday surprising everyone.
I mean this nano is just ugly, I don't know what in the hell Apples thinking if they release that design. I mean why even bother releasing a new nano if all they did is change the design to a worse design than the current one. Theres just gotta be more to it, at least I hope.
I mean this nano is just ugly, I don't know what in the hell Apples thinking if they release that design. I mean why even bother releasing a new nano if all they did is change the design to a worse design than the current one. Theres just gotta be more to it, at least I hope.
I dont see why the fat nano should be better for outdoor activities. I have the 1st gen nano and i think it has a great shape for running etc. I dont like the fat nano.
Why does everyone think its fake? The iPhone 3G, keyboard, and previous generation of the nanos all leaked before they were released.
I don't think it'll be AS curved as people think. I think it'll be more so the sides just being curved in a way that makes the whole thing look curved. The middle might be SLIGHTLY curved, but not too much.
I like the fat nanos, but I think these will be more ergonomic.
I like the fat nanos, but I think these will be more ergonomic.
Disappointed
Disappointed yes, but not with the new Nano design... On the contrary, this new sku will blow the market away both in terms of price point and new innovative functionality- hundreds of millions will be sold.
I'm just disappointed that no-one has figured it out yet. Sure, lot's of folks have danced around it with observations of what seemingly appear to be contradictive aspects of the device including a seemingly ergonomically challenged, odd shaped flat elliptical design, click wheel that will be awkwardly sideways when watching landscaped video, recessed / protruding wheel & screen on mock-ups that would be problematic to use base on case form-factor, etc.
And of course, the ultimate contradiction- what is so innovative about a Nano throwback to an earlier size simply with a bigger screen that would necessitate AAPL senior leadership to issue a warning concerning (historically) lower margins based on new technology and pricing strategy??
OK- STOP thinking traditional Nano. If you think it odd that Apple would marry touch screen technology with the traditional mechanical click wheel technology on the same device- you'd be on the right track. Remember, what you're looking at is nothing more than photos of a Nano *case* based purely on specs sent from corporate to 3rd party vendors (it's amusing but nothing Corporate Legal is concerned with). The traditional click wheel as you know it is a thing of the past as of next Tuesday. The wheel functionality as we've come to love it will stay intact, but will be converted completely to 'touch' technology- a virtual click-wheel if you will- and yes, even one integrated with accelerometer technology which auto-adjusts based on orientation.
In fact, what if Mr Jobs showed you how the *entire* surface area of the Nano was a single wrap-around SCREEN? There, NOW you know why the curved edge elliptical case came from. As to what you'd actually use the wrap around screen for? I'll leave that up to you to connect the dots. Let's just say, few will be spending hours deliberating which color Nano to go with. Choices are as varied as the rainbow- what the hell- MAKE it a rainbow if ya want!!
Cheers my friends
Disappointed yes, but not with the new Nano design... On the contrary, this new sku will blow the market away both in terms of price point and new innovative functionality- hundreds of millions will be sold.
I'm just disappointed that no-one has figured it out yet. Sure, lot's of folks have danced around it with observations of what seemingly appear to be contradictive aspects of the device including a seemingly ergonomically challenged, odd shaped flat elliptical design, click wheel that will be awkwardly sideways when watching landscaped video, recessed / protruding wheel & screen on mock-ups that would be problematic to use base on case form-factor, etc.
And of course, the ultimate contradiction- what is so innovative about a Nano throwback to an earlier size simply with a bigger screen that would necessitate AAPL senior leadership to issue a warning concerning (historically) lower margins based on new technology and pricing strategy??
OK- STOP thinking traditional Nano. If you think it odd that Apple would marry touch screen technology with the traditional mechanical click wheel technology on the same device- you'd be on the right track. Remember, what you're looking at is nothing more than photos of a Nano *case* based purely on specs sent from corporate to 3rd party vendors (it's amusing but nothing Corporate Legal is concerned with). The traditional click wheel as you know it is a thing of the past as of next Tuesday. The wheel functionality as we've come to love it will stay intact, but will be converted completely to 'touch' technology- a virtual click-wheel if you will- and yes, even one integrated with accelerometer technology which auto-adjusts based on orientation.
In fact, what if Mr Jobs showed you how the *entire* surface area of the Nano was a single wrap-around SCREEN? There, NOW you know why the curved edge elliptical case came from. As to what you'd actually use the wrap around screen for? I'll leave that up to you to connect the dots. Let's just say, few will be spending hours deliberating which color Nano to go with. Choices are as varied as the rainbow- what the hell- MAKE it a rainbow if ya want!!
Cheers my friends
My opinion is that the new Nano has an internal wifi antenna and will have some ability to interact with the iTunes library via local wifi network or internet. I"m really shocked that no one seems to have the same opinion based on the new design.
I doubt the iPhone OS will extend beyond the Touch and the iPhone, because the apps are too hardware dependent.
Look up the Simplify Media app and the Remote app for the iPhone OS, and you'll get an idea of what functionality wifi adds to a small capacity PMP.
I still don't understand the appeal of the current fat nano. 2" is too small for video and a wide screen isn't as good for displaying lists (the traditional iPod menu system). To me a tall, thin nano has always made the most sense. Likewise I'm happy with the click wheel because you can do simple things by feel, you don't have to stop what you're doing and look at the screen to skip a song or adjust the volume. A touch screen only makes sense when the device has additional functionality like the Touch and iPhone have.
well, i guess we better get used to that new look, cuz i think the new nano will look like that
What I find interesting is that if this is a depiction of the new iPod nano, then Kevin Rose's sources are pretty close to the truth.
The big question now is what will be the storage capacity of the new models. I think 8 GB and 16 GB are given, and maybe Apple could squeeze in 32 GB if they had the right flash memory module.
The big question now is what will be the storage capacity of the new models. I think 8 GB and 16 GB are given, and maybe Apple could squeeze in 32 GB if they had the right flash memory module.
I think they will still want the $149 and $199 price points (if not cheaper), which would exclude a 32GB Nano (until next year.)
Looks like the old mini with a bigger screen. Video is great and all, but I'm sorry to see the true nano concept lost for those of us who really care only about a music player.
The screen covers for advertising are usually photoshopped by the company selling them.
Hmmm, your scenario does not sound very plausible to me, in the sense that this would render the Touch more or less, obsolete.
Perhaps, what we will see is a Nano with capacity ranges from 4 to 64 GB (or even 128 Gb with a hefty premium), so as to completely discontinue the bulky and old ipod classic. Flash memory is the future, imho. 4-16 GB Nanos will be the "cheap" ones. And the 64 GB (or 128 GB) will be the top of the line.
Perhaps WiFi will also be include, in order to buy OTA from iTunes.
I think the above might be quite possible, if you consider that Asus manages to offer a mini laptop with 20GB disk at 330 Euros.
I further believe that the above is possible, because Apple wants to sell more video via iTunes, and video requires more space.
Ok, i guess that makes sense. Now that i think about it, sometimes the entire display screens look photoshopped on some TV ads. or they take one scene from a movie and paste it over the display in an ad.
but the body of this one looks kind of photoshopped too.
Fake
Why do I think it's fake?
Apart from the fact that this looks like a digital render, it looks way too much like the "iStage" I see all the time hung as the Major Prize in the Stacker arcade games I see down at the beach (Rehoboth Beach, DE and Ocean City, MD).
I found a picture of the item on google, take a look:
I hope this isn't old news. But it looks soooo close to this fake, that I have a really hard time believing that this is the next nano. Though, if it is, wouldn't this be a great opportunity for the maker of this "iStage" to claim their right to the design. Maybe the maker of this product is Psystar! Whomever it is, this iPod design looks like just one of many fakes they have on the market now. Anyone wanna pick one up for just under $100? Might be an inexpensive alternative to an iPod touch or PSP!
Thinking further...
Now for a reason more of logic and consistency (though still design too). I can't imagine that Apple is going to use another design for the nano with an offset dock connector. It wasn't terrible, but there were a few times when it got in the way. I thought that Apple had been restored to consistency with the release of the 3rd Gen nano.
On a personal note
I don't like it. Simple as that. Of course, I didn't like the "chubby" 3rd Gen either... until I got to spend a little time with one. So maybe Apple will prove all my theories wrong all in one shot. I have an iPhone anyway, so either way, it's not going to bother me too much!
-Matt
Why do I think it's fake?
Apart from the fact that this looks like a digital render, it looks way too much like the "iStage" I see all the time hung as the Major Prize in the Stacker arcade games I see down at the beach (Rehoboth Beach, DE and Ocean City, MD).
I found a picture of the item on google, take a look:
I hope this isn't old news. But it looks soooo close to this fake, that I have a really hard time believing that this is the next nano. Though, if it is, wouldn't this be a great opportunity for the maker of this "iStage" to claim their right to the design. Maybe the maker of this product is Psystar! Whomever it is, this iPod design looks like just one of many fakes they have on the market now. Anyone wanna pick one up for just under $100? Might be an inexpensive alternative to an iPod touch or PSP!
Thinking further...
Now for a reason more of logic and consistency (though still design too). I can't imagine that Apple is going to use another design for the nano with an offset dock connector. It wasn't terrible, but there were a few times when it got in the way. I thought that Apple had been restored to consistency with the release of the 3rd Gen nano.
On a personal note
I don't like it. Simple as that. Of course, I didn't like the "chubby" 3rd Gen either... until I got to spend a little time with one. So maybe Apple will prove all my theories wrong all in one shot. I have an iPhone anyway, so either way, it's not going to bother me too much!
-Matt
I've always liked my 2nd gen model - the slimming down of the case from gen 1 was nice. I wasn't that thrilled when in gen 3 I saw it shrink and get a bit fatter (although I did think the larger screen was nice).
I know there are quite a few who are pleased with gen 3, and even many converts who initially didn't like 3, but eventually came around once they owned one. I test drove 2 gen 3 models that were loaned to me for a few days by friends, but I never came around to completely liking it.
I'm wondering what kind of marketing research led to going back to the older taller version? Apple usually has good reasons (rightly or wrongly) for what they do. Time and sales will show if this decision was the right one.
If 4 is anywhere close to the picture I'll probably purchase one. I figured the larger screen would remain from gen 3.
Like someone else said, it fits nice in the pocket, and although it is taller, I'm hoping it goes back to being thinner again... that will seal the deal for me... and if the price happens to drop like some speculate... well nirvana.
I know there are quite a few who are pleased with gen 3, and even many converts who initially didn't like 3, but eventually came around once they owned one. I test drove 2 gen 3 models that were loaned to me for a few days by friends, but I never came around to completely liking it.
I'm wondering what kind of marketing research led to going back to the older taller version? Apple usually has good reasons (rightly or wrongly) for what they do. Time and sales will show if this decision was the right one.
If 4 is anywhere close to the picture I'll probably purchase one. I figured the larger screen would remain from gen 3.
Like someone else said, it fits nice in the pocket, and although it is taller, I'm hoping it goes back to being thinner again... that will seal the deal for me... and if the price happens to drop like some speculate... well nirvana.