Apple's little surprise next week should not be a complete surprise, hopefully. If this is what we get along side the rumored release date of the iPad Mini, then we'll probably take it. The possible leak shows a 2500 x 1600 LCD (Four times higher in resolution than the current 13 inch MacBook Pro), and importantly, no sacrifices in expansion versus the 15-inch model. Vital details like specifications and the price are left out.
Post by © 2012 Andy Chin
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This new iPod Nano is a tiny, miniscule music player. This new, clip-less model is far thinner than the previous 6th generation iPod Nano. The 7th generation is only a mere 5.6mm, while the 6th generation iPod Nano was 8.8mm thick. The 7th Gen iPod Nano is also taller (76.5 mm) and a bit wider (39.6 mm). This tiny device weighs in only at 31 grams, half the weight of the new iPod Touch 5th Gen (See post below.), or about ten Juicy Fruit sticks of gum.
The reason for this change in dimensions is to move away from the square 240 x 240 resolution LCD found in the last-gen nano. The old display is now replaced by a 2.5 inch, 16:9 ratio, multi-touch LCD with a resolution of 240 x 432.
The new nano is bright and nice-looking, but viewing the colors on the screen from a tilted angle can make the colors look washed out. The new nano also includes a home button, much like an iPod. Not much has changed since the 6th generation, but this new one has a more streamlined feel to it. There are nine icons displayed on the screen; 6 on the first page, and 3 icons on the second page; the icons can be rearranged.
Photo viewing is also possible, with pinch and zoom. Images will also rotate as you rotate the nano.
This New 7th gen iPod nano brings out all the functionality of the previous version. The Nike+ makes runners happy, though it still cannot take photos or record video. But at $149 for 16GB there are certainly a number of cheaper options out there for you to choose. But if you're looking for something light, convenient, and beautiful, take a look at this.
Review by © 2012 Andy Chin
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© 2012 Apple, Inc.
This 2012 model of the new iPod Touch has slimmed down to a mere 6.1 mm. It is also around ten percent lighter than the fourth generation, despite having retina display. Not only is it bigger and thinner, its is also much faster and now has two cameras - one on each side of the iPod.
Its width and height measure at 4.83 x 2.31 inches. It is also noticeably lighter than the 4th gen. The 5th gen weighs in at around 3.1 ounces, while the 4th generation weighed in at about 3.56 ounces. The storage capacities of the iPod 5th Gen are 32GB and 64GB. Priced at $299 and $399. The back of the 5th Generation is now a matte aluminum shell that comes in six iodine colors to choose from.
The growth in height was only for one reason: to accommodate to the 4 inch display. This new iPod runs on an A5 Dual-Core processor and is paired with Dual-Core PowerVR graphics, just like the iPhone 4S. While there are many new features of the new iPod, it is the new camera that stands out the most; there is a 1.2 megapixel camera on the front of the device, and also a 5 megapixel camera on the back. It also captures stunning 1080p videos.
Review by © 2012 Andy Chin
Photo Credit: Apple
© 2012 Apple, Inc.
