Thread: APPLE iPODNANO

he iPod is such an iconic product that it's almost synonymous with any portable audio player out there. For Apple however, the latest nano marks a step backward. Now, in its sixth generation, the nano is an amazing product for the sheer technology it packs inside its svelte case. Did we mention that it's almost the same size as the Shuffle?
In the quest to make the nano smaller,

the click wheel has been chucked in favour of a touchscreen. The 1.54-inch display is capacitive and supports multi-touch. In terms of features, the nano loses video playback and recording capabilities of its predecessor; and its photo-viewing abilities are a tad gimmicky - the screen is just big enough to view life-sized pics of postage stamps. Thankfully, FM radio and live pause for FM are still there. There's also a useful pedometer and Nike + app for fitness buffs.



The touchscreen is quite responsive, and the U I is usable once you get used to it. There's no back button, but you can swipe left to right to move one screen back, while a press and hold on the display takes you to the home screen. Separate icons are available to access music categories, and functions like settings, radio, fitness, andGmm!mMixes. You can also tap and hold icons to rearrange them.

By itself, it's not a bad gizmo. The battery life is good, and audio quality is fine once you get rid of the included buds and use better ones. Its fitness features and diminutive
size make it a worthy gym partner. However, its high price and lack of features mean it doesn't compare well with its rivals. Forget the competition, the poor thing is stuck between its own siblings - it's not too off the price of the capable Touch, and not too different in size compared to the Shuffle. Your call.