Apple iPod Nano Review
One of the few iPods left that’s strictly for music, the 7th generation iPod Nano has gone back to the tall form factor with a 2.5-inch touchscreen. The click wheel is gone, replaced by touchscreen controls. That may or may not be a plus, depending on whether you plan to use it on your workouts. Pausing to fiddle with the screen may be a hassle. However, there’s the Shake to Shuffle feature, which lets you switch to a random song with a shake of the Nano. For $139.99, the latest Nano added some new features but took others away, like the ability to play or record video. Since all the prior Nanos had such tiny screens, it’s not too big a loss. We just wish its touchscreen controls were more practical for the on-the-go user.
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Strengths
Built-in clip lets you wear it to the gym and on jogs Holds up to 2,000 songs 30-hour battery life Includes FM radio and a pedometer 2.5-inch display has 240×432 pixel resolution Shuffles to a random song when shaken Genius system creates playlists of similar music for you Weaknesses Video capabilities from previous Nano generations are gone Using touchscreen reduces battery life Touchscreen is difficult to navigate, especially during exercise |
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Steve Holdgren is an engineer by trade and has worked for some of the largest energy related engineering firms in the world with his latest stint in Switzerland. He holds a degree is mechanical engineering… See more about Steve |
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