If you don’t own a Nano, get one of these. If you do, you can probably do to wait. The improvements to this model are manifold but not amazingly compelling, especially considering we haven’t had much time to play with the genius features yet.
Let me begin by saying that the updated hardware is quite incongruous. After the tall nano and the fat Nano, I can’t really wrap my head around the candy bar Nano. It’s almost exactly the same size as the 2G nano but is considerably thinner and the colors are absolutely gorgeous. But what improvements do we see?
The “shake to shuffle” feature is genius and should be in every iPhone and Touch. It’s an amazingly great little idea – I never listen to an album straight through anymore so shuffling is my go to function. The genius features are nice and the accelerometer is a nice addition, especially for the landscape video and picture viewing. In this iteration, the Nano is more like the Touch than the iPod. It doesn’t have a touchscreen and still has the scroll wheel so the marriage of new and old is a bit jarring.
Overall, it’s a great portable iPod but except for the Genius playlist I can’t see anything compelling in the upgrade. I’m fine for the fat and 2G Nano for running and there is nothing that encourages me to pick this up for video.
I never knew colors could be so intriguing. Just like when N64 came out with all the different color controllers. My brothers and I HAD to get them all.
I’ve been looking at getting a new iPod as my video iPod is circling the drain. These new Nano’s and the improved UI definitely interest me.
I’ve been looking at getting a new iPod as my video iPod is circling the drain. These new Nano’s and the improved UI definitely interest me.
Looks like Apple is really learning from their mistakes, the 3G was just an awkward phase that allowed a nice rendition like this to be born. It comes out just as I am in the market for a new one, my 2G 8GB is just reaching capacity ;). Can’t wait to pick mine up. Now, the only question is which color to choose…
It is clear to me that this Nano 4G is a poor excuse to the real upcoming Nano 5G which will pretty much be the same thing but less tall, no scroll wheel and a touch screen covering its whole surface. That is a real next generation, this thing they got out now is not only awful but it is evident that it is merely halfway to the next step.
really? thats what its going to be like? my nano just broke and i was going to buy the chromatic but i guess i should wait?
Just stopped by the Apple store. I had a lot of problem with the scroll wheel. It is hard to be precise it. I kept overshooting my mark. Even Jobs had issues if you watch the demo videos. I ended up walking.
I was in an Apple Store the other day. I’m already a 2G iPod Touch owner. These Nanos looked amazing. Until the Touch, I had been wanting an iPod just like this. My original shuffle was nice and small –– easily pocketable, but no screen, video, or real navigation. My iPod Classic has it all in droves, but no widescreen and it’s a bit heavy. My problem with the iPod Touch has been its size. It is a bit large, but otherwise it has most of the features I could have wanted. I ended up buying the new 3G Touch which is thinner and adds some additional features like a built-in speaker (great for sharing a youtube video with friends on the spot). I wouldn’t mind one of these new nanos. The screens are small, and I think I would be uncomfortable watching video on it, but then, at that size, a download youtube video would likely look great. As another has stated, the scroll wheel feels imprecise to me; but that is something you can overcome with use.
I reckon your being very brutal about the way your judging it!
other reviews Ive read say that its really quite good! in your your just saying that the new things on it are nothing when they certainly are not! everyone who has read this, dont listen to this review! the new iPod is amazing! dont let this stop your interest! if you want/wanted one get one!
I think the shake to shuffle could be a problem, i use my iPod for running in my P.E. class so is there a possible way to turn off the shake to shuffle thing?
There is a way 2 turn it off
its in the manual nd stuf or look it up on d net
There is a way to disable the shaking thing. I think you have to enable it through iTunes though.
One last thing:
You have no idea how lucky you are. You listen to MUSIC in gym class!!!!! exclamation marks !!!!!!
does anyone have a problem with battrie as im having to charge everyday surely this is not right,
kat
Hi yea ive also had the same problem with my ipod nano 4 g the battery drains really fast. ? so i dont know if my unit is defective? So please get back to me, if you fixed this problem or return it?
thanks :)
Hey! I thinking about getting an ipod nano, would this be a good waste of $150???
Yeah I really wana no this 2! cozz I ve read that u cant take them bak nd that the screen fades and freezes ALL the time!
BUT I REALLY WANT 1- PURPLE!!
I really want one!!!! In green :)
the 3rd gen was the “ugly sister” compared to the 4th gen, still overpriced for what they are, but the 4th gen does look nice and has loads of new gadgety features!