Who Created the iPod nao: A Quick Review
Lydia Vaughn
The Apple iPod nano is my favorite iPod -- and may be your favorite too. Have you wondered who invented the Apple iPod nano you love some much?
Wonder no more.
Obivously the iPod nano evolved from Apple Computer as part of the iPod product line. That original iPod was is often credited to Tony Fadell. Tony was part of the team that created the original iPod classic. Who invented the nano? It seems to be a team effort, as no one is being publicly credited with its invention. Let's look at the details of the nano's launch.
The media was caught off-guard when the nano was introduced in 2005. Apple created the nano to replace the iPod Min, which already had a strong following in the middle market.
There were a couple solid reasons to discontinue the mini in favor of the nano.
First, the nano uses "flash drive storage" instead of a hard disk. Flash drives are a lot more durable. I travel a lot, and my nano gets packed in carry-ons, dropped from hotel desks, and stuffed into my coat pocket all the time. It withstands hot temperatures and has sat in the rental car overnight in Minneapolis in the winter. All without a hiccup.
The classic iPod has a normal hard drive -- holds more but needs to be treated a little more kindly. Customers using iPods for their workouts (you know, the folks with the armbands on) sometimes complained about the limitations of the classic iPod. No more with the nano.
Then there's the size of the iPod nano. That flash drive storage is a lot smaller than a hard disk would be, and it shows in the nano's size. The first nano was a huge improvement in size. I could put it in my jacket without a bulge. It fit in women's' purses. It didn't add any bulk worn on an armband.
Fast-forward to today: Apple released the iPod nano 3G (third generation) September 5, 2007. The 3G brought two features users clamored for most: video playback and games. The size of the 3G nano was reworked to give a wider form factor, which was needed if they were going to emphasize videos.
The nano 3G images are sharp and clear. It renders with a 204 pixel density on a QVGA 320x240 screen. Beautiful.
Now for games. When you buy a 3G nano it comes with three free games: solitaire, iQuiz (a trivia game about music, movies, and tv), and Vortex (think Pong with the ball dropping down a well). You can download more from iTunes and other download sites.
Now that you understand where the nano came from, go enjoy yours!
About the Author:
Want to learn more about your iPod Nano? Lydia Vaughn writes more tips and reviews for you at her Nanos Reviewed website.
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