IPod Nano

The correct title of this article is }. The initial capital letter is due to technical restrictions.}} {{{{{{ | CVG system/logo | iPod nano Manufacturer Apple Type Digital audio player Connectivity USB 2.0 First available September 7, 2005 Operating System Propietary Camera N/A Media 2-4GB Flash memory Input Scroll wheel Power Battery The iPod nano is Apple's fourth digital audio player, combining features of the iPod shuffle and iPod. It was introduced on September 7 2005, replacing the iPod mini, which was discontinued on the same day. The replacement of the mini took Macintosh websites and the press completely by surprise since, although there were rumors about a new flash memory-based iPod, there was no prior notice of the mini being discontinued. Work on development of the new design of the iPod nano started only nine months prior to the launch date. The iPod nano has more flash memory storage than is used in the iPod shuffle and has a miniaturized version of the color screen and click wheel found on the full-sized iPods. The screen also has a higher resolution than the old grayscale iPod, allowing one more line of text than the mini's screen. The battery and other internal parts were also reduced in size. The surface of the click wheel is slightly rough, allowing greater tactile feedback for out-of-sight operation [1]. Advertising emphasizes the iPod nano's small size: it is 0.27 inches (6.9 mm) thick, 1.6 inches (40 mm) wide, and 3.5 inches (90 mm) long and weighs 1.5 ounces (42 grams). Its stated battery life is 14 hours. The screen is 176 by 132 pixels, 1.5 inches diagonal, and can display 65,536 colors (16-bit color). The iPod nano works with iTunes on Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows and connects through the same proprietary dock connector as the third generation iPod, the fourth generation iPod, and the iPod mini, using a USB 2.0 port on the user's computer. Although it uses the same connection of Apple's FireWire iPod Cable and can charge its battery over FireWire, the iPod nano does not support synchronizing over a FireWire connection. The iPod nano includes a stop watch and a multiple time zone clock function. There is also a combination lock feature that makes use of the click wheel to lock the iPod, and serves to secure the user's calendar and contact information. It was also the first iPod to include a new lyrics screen, modifiable using iTunes. The nano was launched in two colors (black or white) with two available sizes: 2GB (roughly 500 songs) for $199 USD and 4GB (1000 songs) for $249 USD. Apple also released some accessories, including armbands and silicone "tubes" (possibly a play on "nanotubes") designed to bring color to the nano and protect it from scratches, as well as a combination lanyard-earphone accessory that hangs around the neck, and avoids the problem of tangling earphone cords. The iPod nano uses flash memory instead of a hard disk. As a result, it has no moving parts, making it immune to skipping and far more durable than disk-based players. Testing by technology-enthusiast website Ars Technica has shown that even after being driven over twice by a car, the unit's screen was damaged but that it could still play music.[2]. The iPod nano offers less storage capacity than the iPod mini for the same price. Also, the iPod nano has a lack of connectivity options. Unlike other current iPods, Apple is not offering an optional FireWire cable for the iPod nano. The lack of the remote connector found on the top of the iPod mini and Generations 3 and 4 of the iPod meant that a number of third-party accessories will not work with the iPod nano. However, since the removal of the remote connector from the main iPod line, manufacturers have been forced to develop alternatives to accessories that used it, many of which are compatible with the iPod nano. It also lacks the TV-out and voice recording options of the larger iPods. Apple has also said that, unlike other iPods capable of storing photos, the iPod nano will not work with either Apple's iPod Camera Connector or any camera connectors from third-party manufacturers [3]. Contents 1 Electronics 2 Consumer reactions 3 External links 3.1 Reviews Electronics The iPod nano uses general-purpose integrated circuits (IC) instead of smaller, lower cost custom developed chips, possibly to reduce time-to-market. This design, however, increases the number of electronic components and increases the cost. Japanese engineers estimated the component cost of the 2GB nano as between JPY22000 and JPY27000, which is high compared to the retail price of JPY21800. The cost of 2GB NAND flash memory is about JPY14000. Apple opted for the higher cost 0603 (0.6 x 0.3mm) components, the latest surface mount technology, as opposed to cheaper but larger 1005 (1.0 x 0.5mm) components. In fact, there remains available real estate on the motherboard. [4] Consumer reactions The initial consumer response to the iPod nano was overwhelmingly positive and sales were heavy [5]. According to American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu, after one week of sales, iPod nano sales were generally lower than expected with only the 4 GB black model selling strongly. AppleInsider's own investigation found that two of the Apple Stores in California had only sold a few hundred iPod nanos, out of a stock of over 1400, by Saturday September 10 [6]. However a day later, analyst firm Piper Jaffray, reported that the iPod nano was "selling well", with a survey of 20 Apple Stores showing that they had all sold out of their 4 GB black stock [7]. Apple's release of the iPod nano as a replacement for the iPod mini is viewed by many as a risky move. The mini was not only Apple's most popular MP3 player, it was still the world's best-selling player up to the end of its lifespan and sales of the mini did not appear to be slowing down. Steve Jobs has argued that the iPod nano is a necessary risk since competitors are beginning to catch up to the iPod mini in terms of design and features, and believes the iPod nano will prove to be even more popular and successful than the iPod mini. Analysts see this as part of the corporate culture of Apple, which relies heavily upon innovating to continue appealing to consumers. A cracked LCD screen on an iPod nano Within days of the nano's release, some users reported damage to the nano, suggesting that the LCD screen had become so scratched that it was unreadable. Other owners reported that their nano's screen cracked with no provocation [8]. On September 27, Apple confirmed a small percentage ("less than 1/10 of 1 percent") of iPod nanos shipped with a faulty screen and agreed to replace any nanos with cracked screens, but denied the iPod nano was more susceptible to scratching than prior iPods [9]. In October 2005, a class action lawsuit was filed against Apple, with the plaintiffs seeking reimbursement for the device, legal fees, and "unlawful or illegal profits" from sales of the iPod nano. Lawyers for the plaintiffs claim that the devices "scratch excessively during normal usage, rendering the screen on the nanos unreadable, and violating state consumer protection statutes" [10]. Similar lawsuits were later filed in Mexico and the United Kingdom [11]. Some commentators such as BusinessWeek's Arik Hesseldahl have criticized the lawsuits. Hesseldahl dismissed them as "stupid" and suggested that they benefitted "no one but the trial lawyers," but also suggested that Apple could have avoided litigation by offering "full refunds on unwanted nanos" instead of charging a re-stocking fee and lengthening the return period from 14 (if bought online) or 10 (if bought at retail) to 30 or 60 days. [12] External links Wikinews has news related to this article: Apple unveils iPod nano Apple: iPod nano Apple: iPod nano technical specifications Apple Introduces iPod nano — press release iPod nano Webcast unveiling — Watch Webcast by Apple CEO Steve Jobs announcing the new iPod nano Apple: iPod nano TV advertisment Stevie's Little Wonder — Lev Grossman writing for Time Magazine (September 12, 2005) iPod Nano owners in screen scratch trauma - written by Charles Arthur for The Register (September 23, 2005) Apple Maintains Margin with iPod Nano - Ed Oswald writing for BetaNews (September 23, 2005) Apple admits problem with iPod nano Yahoo News Hacking the iPod Nano Reviews First Look: iPod nano — review by Christopher Breen for playlist iPod Nano Combines Beauty, Function — review by Walt Mossberg for The Wall Street Journal Super First Look: Apple Computer iPod nano — review by Jeremy Horwitz for iLounge iPod nano — review including a dissection of the iPod nano by Jacqui Cheng, Clint Ecker of Ars Technica Apple iPod nano 4GB — review by Scott Clark for EverythingUSB Tiny iPod nano has makings of a big hit — review by Hiawatha Bray for The Boston Globe Apple Wins Big With Little Nano — review by Rob Pegoraro for Washington Post iPod's Law: The Impossible Is Possible — review by David Pogue for New York Times Apple iPod Shrinks Again — review by Larry Magid for CBS News So long, iPod mini; nano's sleek and lighter, with more features — review by Mike Wendland for Detroit Free Press Apple hardware since 1998 Macs: iMac | Mac mini | eMac | Power Mac G5 | iBook | PowerBook G4 | Xserve | iMac G3 | iMac G4 | Power Mac G3 | Power Mac G4 | Cube | PowerBook G3 iPods: iPod | iPod mini | iPod photo | iPod shuffle | iPod nano | iPod U2 | Harry Potter iPod Accessories: AirPort | iSight | Cinema Display | Xserve RAID de:Apple iPod#iPod nano Search Term: "IPod_nano" Categories: Information appliance | Apple hardware | IPods

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