New iPod Nano... Video For Everyone

New iPod Nano Review By Daniel Dwase...

Pros	New iPod nano… New user interface Plays video Outputs video to TV Can play games
Cons	Short and fat design New user interface may not suit all
Manufacturer	Apple Inc.
Website	www.apple.com
Price	4GB $149 8GB $199
Rating

• User Interface
• Video Playback
• What sort of player am I buying?
• Pocket wise, can it fit?
• What’s Included?
• System Requirements
• Specification
• Verdict
• Why choose iPod nano?
• See Also

User Interface

Image credit -- Apple.com

The new iPod nano features an improved user interface with fancy visuals such as Cover Flow. The display is split in half with the menu's items on the left side and a preview of the selected menu item's contents -- podcasts, music, artists, playlists -- shown on the other side. When you select a music or video-related category, it uses the album art of tracks, videos or photos in that category for this display.

Once you navigate down to the list of items, the split-screen view is replaced by a full-screen listing that makes it easier to read longer names.

It has a closed-captioning feature which means when you play a video that includes closed-captioning information, the text is displayed on the screen.

New iPod nano also has a 'Cover Flow' feature that's accessible via the 'Music' menu. Selecting it will allow you to cycle through album covers. When you find an album cover you want, clicking the centre button brings up tracks on that album; select a track to begin playing.

A new 'Now Playing' feature displays more information like artist, track, album, rating, and track number.

Image credit -- Apple.com

Video Playback

The new 2in screen uses the same 320 × 240-pixel resolution as that of the iPod classic -- very bright and sharp.

It can also play videos and supports the same games as the classic. It provides the same 24-hours of audio playback as its predecessor, or five hours of video. It can also output video and photos to a projector via a dock connector port.

What sort of player am I buying?

The 4GB ($149) holds 1000 songs whilst the 8GB ($199) holds 2000 songs. It comes with three Games: Apple's Vortex, iQuiz, and a color Klondike solitaire game.

Pocket wise, can it fit?

The new iPod nano is a bit wider than its predecessor and it's very stylish and lightweight. It's wider at 52mm and shorter by 70mm compared to its predecessor at 40mm by 89mm, but remains 6.6mm thick. It has a shiny chrome back instead of anodised metal all around it.

What's Included?

• iPod nano
• Earphones
• USB 2.0 cable
• Dock adapter
• Quick Start guide

System Requirements

Mac | PC

• USB 2.0 port
• iTunes 7.4 or later
• Internet connection (Broadband recommended. Fees may apply)

Specification

Verdict

The nano looks better in appearance; screen is stunningly clear and makes it easy to read even small type face. It'll definitely make a good buy for someone looking to enjoy watching movies on a nano.

Why choose iPod nano?

• A larger, brighter display -- 65 percent brighter than before
• Play up to 5 hours of video or up to 24 hours of audio on a single charge
• With Cover Flow on iPod nano, you can flip through your entire music collection
• Holds up to 7,000 photos
• Holds up to 2000 songs (8GB) or 1000 songs (4GB).

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See Also...

• iPod touch Review
• iPod classic Review
• iPod video Review
• iPod nano 2nd generation Review
• iPod nano 1st generation Review
• iPod shuffle 3rd generation Review
• iPod shuffle 2nd generation Review
• iPod shuffle 1st generation Review
• iPhone Review
• Tips after buying an iPod

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