first nano thoughts

First nano thoughts: "

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, iPod Family

This is by no means meant to be a review, but after using and tinkering around with my 4 GB black iPod nano I figured I'd post some initial thoughts. These are coming from a guy who's owned 1 of almost every iPod since the original 5 GB, and who got rid of a 60 GB iPod photo for a shuffle:

• The nano feels like what would happen if a regular iPod got caught in the wash and shrank. I know we all know this, but I can't repeat it enough: this thing is small. Really small.
  
• The color screen is gorgeous and holds up in sunlight well
• Sound quality is superb. Regular iPod worthy.
  
• Loading lots of data like long contact lists (mine's 300+) or flying through image thumbnails is worlds faster than on color iPods, formerly known as iPod photos
• Lack of firewire cable is one thing. Lack of firewire support all-together is annoying
• Black looks really, really, really hot. Too bad the accessories don't match. (All the extras are still white)
• If you buy a nano in an Apple store, they come in an exclusive bag that looks almost as expensive as the packaging the nano comes in.

So there, nothing earth shattering. I think C.K.'s working on a review, so stay tuned.

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