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The Evolution of the iPod Nano
Nov 22nd
Through all these years (since the last quarter of 2005) we’ve seen a number of revisions of the most popular mp3 player Apple still sells like hot cakes. The iPod Nano released its updated 6th generation a few days back and left us bewildered with the features it mashed up in the Nano-s all along. This infographic (an old one), devoid of the updated 6th generation, clears all doubts we’ve had regarding the iPod Nano-s. The latest Nano (2011) version comes with only a software update that can be done on the older 6th generation Nano and revised prices.
The latest OS (2011) for the Nano basically comes with 16 new clock faces, improving its appeal for the ubiquitous Nano wrist straps we find all around the internet these days. Check out an older post where I covered the wrist bands (The best way to cheat in exams)
The new Ipod nano – 5th generation
Sep 13th
Apple released the 5th generation of the ipod nano recently. This time there is another set of added candies which were expected much before by the fans. All this in the same old 4G’s size.
It is not like Apple cannot release a totally stuffed ipod nano with everything inside it at this date. Be it wi-fi, camera or radio etc. But they prefer releasing new generations adding the features progressively with a small time gap. This is what makes their products more popular. I would obviously buy the new generation of ipod soon after every new version is released, because I’m attracted by the care Apple takes to add any new feature. The user interface includes everything you can think of. This is sufficiently enough to make you comfortable to invest for a new one. I would definitely not worry about the rs 8550 price tag, I feel Apple Ipod Nano is NOT overpriced [BUY it here for rs 8500]. Everyone would do the same I assume. This is what that boosts up their sales.
Or this whole thing can be visualized through another perspective: Steve Jobs makes sure every feature in the new ipod is thoroughly used by testers and de-bugged and strives to provide the best possible product available (yes the features they include are 99.9% bug free and very pleasing to use). Well, it is more or less both the aspects business and perfection Apple keeps in mind before new installments they release.
New features added in the 5th generation:
- Glossyfinish.
- A little bigger screen size 2.2 inch diagonally.
- Video capture (with audio): The new installment includes a VGA camera integrated in the ipod. Though VGA I’m pretty sure it would capture videos like a cheap 10mp camera. Video at 640X480 and 30FPS is really a great feature to have on a thin thing like Ipod nano. 15 Video effects are also included Sepia, Black and White, X-Ray, Film Grain, Thermal, Security Cam, Cyborg, Bulge, Kaleido, Motion Blur, Mirror, Light Tunnel, Dent, Stretch, and Twirl. Check out the supeb quality videos recorded with an Ipod nano. [Videos]
- Spoken Menus: in many foreign languages.
- Integrate FM radio. This includes 15 mins of rewind and pause of live radio and iTunes tagging (??).
- Pedometer: This time the accelerometer is put to a great use. With a pedometer (counts steps) the new accelerometer app rocks.
- and probably many more small improvements they don’t usually flaunt.
You could call this an Apple fanboy’s speech but trust me Apple rocks. With other overpriced products Apple has in the market, only nano fits fine in the pocket (both economically and physically) and doesn’t seems to be overpriced at all.
I just can’t wait to try the new nano. But I’ll wait till someone gifts me 
or till I can arrange some money to buy it on my own.
Ipod Restore
Jan 30th
The apple ipod sometimes acts strange. As it recently did to one of my friend. It stopped playing music, got reset everytime restarted etc etc…. The best solution to such problems is the total restore. But beware it will destroy all the data stored in the ipod. Before doing this I suggest backing up any files you hav in the ipod. I could successfully restore the player to a brand new state, so I’m sharing what I did.
step 1(optional): format the ipod to FAT32. I couldn’t successfully do it still ipod got restored at last, so……optional
step2: Connect the pod to the computer, now select restore from the itunes>>ipod. (restore button is where iTunes shows your ipod’s pic or the page where the sync button is sitiuated. )
step3: Ater a couple of clicks itunes starts downloading some ipod update. Let it complete and install automatically.
You are done, after about 10secs you will see your ipod perfectly ok ready to get filled.
