iPod Nano and iTunes 7 : iPod Nano Redux
- 1. iPod Nano Redux
- 2. iPod Nano Redux, Continued
1. iPod Nano Redux
More of the same is wonderful, if it's what you want. The second-generation iPod Nano is certainly more of the same; the slim styling of the original Nano in a case that harks back to the curved metallic shell of the iPod Mini it replaced. The new Nano is a fraction smaller but you'd need a micrometer to really tell the difference. But you don't have to bulk it up with a cover as the brushed aluminium case seems robust and far more scratch resistant that the polycarbonate front of the original Nano (and doesn't show as many fingerprints).
The range of colours denotes how much more storage you get; the new 8 GB model is only available in black, the basic 2 GB comes in silver and for the 4 GB model you can choose from silver, blue, green and pink.
| Dimensions | 90 x 40mm x 6.5mm |
| Weight | 40g |
| Power Source | Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery (not replaceable) |
| Display | 1.5" LCD with LED backlight, 176-by-132 pixels |
| Memory | 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB flash |
| Recording | no |
| Playback | AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV; gapless playback with iTunes 7 |
| Screen Orientation | landscape |
| AV Connections | Apple dock interface |
| Interfaces | USB 2 |
| Battery Life | 24 hours music playback |
The new-look case brings you more storage and longer battery life, but the physical differences are minimal. The screen is the same size (1.5") but considerably brighter (possibly because it's not under a layer of polycarbonate); Apple claims 40% brighter and we wouldn't argue by more than a percent point or two. There's no change in the resolution (176 x 132) or the amount of detail you can see in photos, but it's easier on the eyes. There isn't a brightness control on the new Nano; that's reserved for the larger hard drive iPods where saving power when you watch videos is more important.
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