TechLounge

Well where do I start on the iPod Nano? I thought the iPod mini was great but this is the most exciting thing released in 2005 so far, well on the Mp3 front anyway. As well as being stunning to look at it has so much functionality and quality built into it. With all of the technology crammed into this new iPod it is so surprising when you actually pick it up as it is, (excuse the term) as light as a feather.

As seen from the image it is literally as thin as a pencil and so slim and smooth to handle. Apple say that it has 80% less volume than the iPod mini which is incredible. It’s worth every penny of the £140 - £180 that it costs in the UK.

If you have already owned or used an iPod mini, the iPod nano does pretty much everything that the mini did, but inside it uses flash memory rather than a hard drive for storage, giving more reliable playback. As with the mini, the nano uses the click wheel for the user to navigate the menu system. The new 3.81cm LCD display is top quality and very clear and sharp.

Some of the iPods impressive features are up to 4GB storage space which enables up to 1000 songs and/or 25,000 photos to be stored. It weighs just 42 grams, with a 14 hours battery life. With the USB connection it charges and syncs with your contacts, calendars and to do lists to be you’re very own personal organiser. The only thing that it is missing is the ability to make phone calls, send text messages and browse the web, but I’m sure that will be the next thing on the iPod list.

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