The Seven generations of iPod nano evolution have culminated in something pretty special. The latest iteration of Apple's mini mp3 music player is its thinnest, has the biggest screen ever (for a Nano), and tosses in Bluetooth to boot. It is so great ,but it may not really enough to make you care about MP3 music players again .
It`s the seventh generation iPod Nano MP3 music player from Apple. It is mainly for the people who like music and don't own—or like working out with—smartphones.
Its design is also amazing ,the aluminum unibody design feels really strong and smooth. At 5.4 millimeters thick, this new nano doesn't feel like you could squeeze any actual components in it. The new 2.5-inch multi-touch screen—compared to the previous generation's generic square—is bright and attractive. It comes with a pair of Apple's new EarPod earbuds.
Even for an avowed Android-user, the interface is extremely intuitive. Swipe to go back? Got it. Shake to shuffle? Fantastic. There's a hardware button to start and stop? Wonderful. Even the more advanced features (if you can call them that) like the Nike+ fitness tracking app are simple and easy to use. The display, crucially, is big enough to minimize errant taps.
However ,the best part of this best mp3 music player should be the the form factor. You'll want to fondle this thing, turning it over and over in your palm like a pebble plucked from a river. Better yet: It won't weigh your pants down if you throw them in a pocket and go for a run.
After knowing all information above ,you may ask a question :should I buy it ? Yes, but only if you don't have a smartphone, which is fewer and fewer people every day. The new Nano is the best MP3 player ever made, but it's still not as good as a two-year-old mid-range smartphone. Truly. It can't stream music. Nike+ is fine, but without GPS its fitness tracking is unreliable at best. You can't install fitness apps, or other apps for playing music. If you want to communicate with anyone, you'd have to bring your phone and pull out your earbuds anyway.The nano is smaller and lighter, which would make it better for working out in theory, but you can get straps and cases for any phone and attach them to your body. That eliminates those the problems of weight and bulk. Besides, without the clip, you'll need to do that with the nano as well.
If you own a smartphone—or are even thinking of owning one—there's just no reason to carry a dedicated music-playing device anymore. So, yes, this generation's iPod nano is the best. But it's also $150 for a smaller, less good version of something you likely already own.
It`s the seventh generation iPod Nano MP3 music player from Apple. It is mainly for the people who like music and don't own—or like working out with—smartphones.
Its design is also amazing ,the aluminum unibody design feels really strong and smooth. At 5.4 millimeters thick, this new nano doesn't feel like you could squeeze any actual components in it. The new 2.5-inch multi-touch screen—compared to the previous generation's generic square—is bright and attractive. It comes with a pair of Apple's new EarPod earbuds.
Even for an avowed Android-user, the interface is extremely intuitive. Swipe to go back? Got it. Shake to shuffle? Fantastic. There's a hardware button to start and stop? Wonderful. Even the more advanced features (if you can call them that) like the Nike+ fitness tracking app are simple and easy to use. The display, crucially, is big enough to minimize errant taps.
However ,the best part of this best mp3 music player should be the the form factor. You'll want to fondle this thing, turning it over and over in your palm like a pebble plucked from a river. Better yet: It won't weigh your pants down if you throw them in a pocket and go for a run.
After knowing all information above ,you may ask a question :should I buy it ? Yes, but only if you don't have a smartphone, which is fewer and fewer people every day. The new Nano is the best MP3 player ever made, but it's still not as good as a two-year-old mid-range smartphone. Truly. It can't stream music. Nike+ is fine, but without GPS its fitness tracking is unreliable at best. You can't install fitness apps, or other apps for playing music. If you want to communicate with anyone, you'd have to bring your phone and pull out your earbuds anyway.The nano is smaller and lighter, which would make it better for working out in theory, but you can get straps and cases for any phone and attach them to your body. That eliminates those the problems of weight and bulk. Besides, without the clip, you'll need to do that with the nano as well.
If you own a smartphone—or are even thinking of owning one—there's just no reason to carry a dedicated music-playing device anymore. So, yes, this generation's iPod nano is the best. But it's also $150 for a smaller, less good version of something you likely already own.
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