Sticky Nicky Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Apple introduces new iPod Nano Available in nine vibrant colors, the new fourth generation iPod nano — the thinnest iPod ever — features a sleek new design with a curved aluminum and glass enclosure. It also incorporates Genius technology and features a built-in accelerometer that automatically switches to Cover Flow when rotated and automatically goes into Shuffle mode when lightly shaken. iPod nano (4th generation) comes in 8GB and 16GB models, starting at just $149. Apple introduces new iPod Touch Perfect for music, movies, and games, the new iPod touch features an amazingly thin contoured metal design, a gorgeous 3.5-inch widescreen glass display, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi wireless networking, integrated volume control buttons, a built-in speaker for casual listening, a built-in accelerometer and other advanced sensors, and Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch interface. Available now in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB models, iPod touch starts at just $229. They also announced a new 120 GB classic model for $250, iTunes 8 with Genius, HD TV shows, and the announcement that NBC is returning to the iTunes store. www.apple.com www.apple.com/ipodnano www.apple.com/ipodtouch www.apple.com/ipodclassic www.apple.com/itunes New iPod Touch New iPod Touch Nano-Chromatic Nano-Chromatic 120 GB Classic 120 GB Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I got a touch because its alot thinner than my iPhone and I want something other than my iPhone for music and something smaller. I love it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Awesomeness! The colours look awesome and the price is great! The features are a little wierd though, but I guess they'll be convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 So what exactly makes the iPod touch "all new"? It looks exactly the same to me, with the exception of speaker buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 The back is different. Volume controls and a speaker. Its also alittle thinner. It's screen is a little brighter and crisper also. It wasnt a major change. Just little things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_teisco_delrey Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 So what exactly makes the iPod touch "all new"? It looks exactly the same to me, with the exception of speaker buttons. iFixit took one apart and found a Bluetooth chip. Probably for the Nike app. A creative programmer could probably find a way to get a Bluetooth headset to work with it. Skype phone anyone? Also, the bluetooth chip had FM capabilities. I read this on the Wired site this morning. Could get interesting once the AT&T exclusives expire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Ka Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I'm not much of a fan of the new Nanos; they're just a little bit too rounded and oddly-shaped for me. The new Touchs (Touches? Touch's?) aren't much different from the old. Volume buttons are nice, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrancew_hod Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I like the Nike app on the iPod Touch and I've heard the speakers weren't much to shout about. But I'm closer to thinking about buying one; I can hold off because my old ipod is still working. I guess I'll just eventually get the iphone, since I'm more in need of getting rid of this huge pocketpc phone I lug around. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 You might think the new nano's are taller than the 1G and 2G but its actually the same height as them. Its really just about the same exact size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chmilo24 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I think I'm going to get the new Touch, my brother got the first-gen Touch and I always wanted one. But now that it comes with that Tap-Tap game and I love that game. --Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersNSich Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I'm not much of a fan of the new Nanos; they're just a little bit too rounded and oddly-shaped for me. The new Touchs (Touches? Touch's?) aren't much different from the old. Volume buttons are nice, I guess. Having a 3rd-gen nano, I don't really like the design of the 4th gen ones that much, though they are an improvement over the first two. However I am looking to replace my 4th gen monocrhome 40 GB iPod from 2004. Though it holds all my music, it crapped out sometime this spring, probably the battery, and its hard drive was screwy. The latest Classic is cheap considering its capacity, but I wish they offered a 60 GB model for under $200 "I'm just sayin." The fact it's video-capable is great, but I'm a bit weary of hard drives since the other iPods are all now flash drives-no moving parts. For the physical size, I think I'd might as well consider a Touch. It's more expensive than the classic, and less capacity, but it does SO much more.. widescreen and wifi, to start! A great companion when on a lengthy bus ride. I SO wish I could have an iPhone, but knowing my money situation, and the not-so-sweetheart tie with AT&T, I'll have to pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I want a touch, basically for the WiFi. But there is nothing wrong with my current Ipod, so I won't be getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash.1111 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I'm angry - I JUST got a new Touch (old model) around 1-2 weeks before these were released. GRRR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calaway Park Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I think I'm going to get the new Touch, my brother got the first-gen Touch and I always wanted one. But now that it comes with that Tap-Tap game and I love that game. --Chris It doesn't come with it, it's a free download from the app store. -Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chmilo24 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Yeah, but it's "FREE". I'm just happy that I don't have to buy it. My girlfriend got a 4th-gen Nano and it is pretty cool. I like how they put in an accerlerometer so you can use like you would with a Touch, only it doesn't have a touch-screen. I'm just afraid that I will break it whenever I hold it. --Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalepi_Konei Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I think it's all just another big waste of money to have "the next big thing." I have an iPod 30GB and I don't ever use it anymore, I honestly hate the iStuff that they sell. It's all just a HUGE waste of money to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmicha Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 ^That may be how you feel, and I respect that, but who doesn't want to be able to listen to ALL of their music in one place. I know I do, and unless I'm going to carry around 150 CDs, I'm not going to be able to have as much music in one place. They are convenient and useful in situations such as long car rides or plane rides (I love having my Classic and being able to watch movies now) or if you're like me, in studio for 36 hours straight and need some form of entertainment when working. They aren't for everyone, obviously, but they are a good idea. It makes music much more accessible on a regular basis. They're small, easy to use, and relatively high quality, and not really all that expensive anymore. As for the new iPod line, I think that the Nano is becoming the ugly stepsister of the family. When I originally bought my 2nd generation Nano, it was for a price reason. It was cheaper than the larger counterparts, and I didn't want to spend that much money. However, the Classic line is now coming down so much in price that spending the extra hundred dollars to get 15 times as much space is a great deal. As the price gap between the Nano and the Classic shrinks, the need for the Nano becomes less and less. Personally, I think that if they were to completely remove the Nano from their lineup and focus on making the Classic thinner, then this would be the perfect iPod. Its screen is big enough to watch movies comfortably, the hard drive is massive enough to hold nearly anyone's music and movie collection, and it's a good looking piece of machinery. And, honestly, I think the new Nano is seriously ugly and the proportions are all off. The screen is oddly sized for the overall size of the iPod and the curved front and back opposed to the flat front and back of the older Nanos just doesn't fit the iPod very well. I'm not a fan. I guess it doesn't matter though since I plan on having my iPod Classic for a long time as it fulfills all my current needs for music and movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 There's actually a really good app for the iPhone (and I guess iPod touch) called Simplify Media that basically allows you to access your iTunes library remotely. So instead of having to load everything on your MP3 player, you can just stream whatever is on your home computer. With the 3G iPhone, I've been able to drive around and listen to stuff with the same quality. It's far from perfect, and it really depends on the speed and efficiency of both your home network and your wireless connection, and it eats up battery...but I could easily see that being the future of media players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRapidsNerd Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 moose:I want a touch, basically for the WiFi. I had the same thought. Another device for net surfing. Can you run the iPhone games and apps on the Touches? If so, pinball and Ms. Pacman would be a plus. The "new" nanos look more like rehashed minis from a few years ago. That aside, it does offer a bit more screen. All these are so tempting, but just keep coming back to my laptop for storage and capability. The price on an iPod is a good start on a laptop. Even so, I still want an iPod, logic be damned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOrrell Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I have a 4gb first generation Nano. I need to replace it becaue the battery lasts less than an hour now - it's 3 years old. I would love to have a large capacity unit but I am leary of the Classic because it uses a hard drive. However the cost of the large capactiy non-hard drive units is very high. I am right in avoiding the Classic because of the hard-drive? Or should I get one? Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBannedKid Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I like the idea of the hard drive since you can use it for external storage. The flash based iPods cannot be used for data storage. I wish the iPhone came more storage. I would use it as a phone and iPod and thus want the bigger capacity. Though if the Simplify Media app works well then maybe I can stick with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piggy4891 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 ^^I have an iPod Classic and use it almost daily. The hard drive is really excellent (80 GB) and hasn't failed me yet and can store a huge amount of files. The battery on my ipod classic usually lasts 4 or 5 days on a full charge if you listen to music and play a few games or videos. i would highly recommend it especially for the price. Quite thin and lightweight for the size of hard drive in it also. Go out and get one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOrrell Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 ^^I have an iPod Classic and use it almost daily. The hard drive is really excellent (80 GB) and hasn't failed me yet and can store a huge amount of files. The battery on my ipod classic usually lasts 4 or 5 days on a full charge if you listen to music and play a few games or videos. i would highly recommend it especially for the price. Quite thin and lightweight for the size of hard drive in it also. Go out and get one! Thanks for the information. As an IT guy, I have always been reluctant to use a portable hard-drive. I guess it's because I lived with hard drive failures and the units I used were very sensitive. Obviously, you don't throw them around but I guess it is more robust than I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 The flash based iPods cannot be used for data storage. The Nano's can natively and there are programs out there that enable disk use for the touch and phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmousefan Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 OMG now I sooo want an orange one!!!! If could have only waited what like six months??? Well I bet they will go even better for the next generation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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